Last week, a winter storm dumped a significant amount of snow on many parts of the country, and that can only mean one thing -- winter sport season is here! Whether you snowboard, ski, ice skate, or just love to hike through a quiet, snow-covered wilderness, the arrival of winter brings with it endless and exciting ways to be physically active.

Dave's Backcountry Ski Blog will make you anticipate your next cross-country skiing trip with gorgeous photos from Dave's latest excursions.

If you're thinking of trying a new sport this year, you might be wondering what you need to do to be prepared. Check out this link to find out how to get fit for snowboarding.

And Fit Sugar reminds us that dressing for winter sports requires some finesse. Stay warm while you workout by learning how to dress for winter running.

Don't let the snow slow you down -- get out in it and play!

Have you ever been snow kiting? Me neither. Actually, I've never even heard of it until my friend showed me this article that she's written on skiing alternatives in the Canadian rockies. I really like skiing but I can relate to the frustration of waiting in endless line-ups at lifts, so it's good to know that there are other ways to have fun outside in the mountains when everything is snowy and frozen. Skijoring, snowmobiling and backcountry skiing are also mentioned, though I don't think any are meant for the faint of heart! Taking a ride on the snow limo seems to be a less intense way to experience the mountain.

How do you enjoy the great outdoors when there's snow on the ground?

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