About 14 million people go downhill skiing each winter, and 8 million more hurtle down mountains on a snowboard. That’s out of a total U.S. population of more than 330 million. If you’re among the great majority of non-skiers, you don’t have to wait for the snow to melt and warm weather to return in order to enjoy outdoor activities.
An inviting choice of pursuits throughout the country can bring you into close contact with Mother Nature. Some require a bit of strenuous effort, while others are much more relaxing. They include both those you might expect, along with a few surprises. You might be able to participate near where you live or where you travel farther away.
