In my previous blog post I wrote about how various weather conditions could affect one’s health. However, as many of the symptoms I listed seemed to be adverse, I have decided to follow up with a more cheerful article, about how to have fun outdoors, in any type of weather. Below is a list of 5 great reasons to brave the elements.
1. SNOW – If it’s snowing, take up a snowsport! This can include Skiing, snowboarding, sleighing, or snowmobiling. Broadly speaking the snowsport season extends from November to April (in the Northern Hemisphere) Giving you six months to make the most of the world’s best snow. Then, if you are truly snow-mad, just nip over to New Zealand or South America and do it all over again. Here is a great website detailing the best ski and snowboarding resorts in the world: http://www.thebestskiresorts.info/
2. ICE – Reputedly invented in Finland 4000 years ago, Ice-skating has since been enjoyed by the full spectrum of society, from peasants to kings – Napoleon III was allegedly proficient at it. Ice skating can take many different forms including figure skating, ice hockey, and tour skating. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining experience, despite the risk of incurring a bruise or two. Here is a guide to rinks and clubs in the UK area: http://www.iceskating.org.uk/rinksclubs
3. WIND – Many sports that revolve around harnessing the power of the wind in order to generate motion. There are a huge amount of wind sports to choose from, including surfing, windsurfing, sailing, hang gliding, kite jumping and sail biking. However, if adrenaline sports are not your cup of tea, then you can still enjoy a spot of kite flying!
4. RAIN – Admittedly it took me a while to think of an activity which is enhanced by rain, but I got there in the end… and it’s fishing! Apparently rain oxygenates the lake or river as well as washing grubs and insects into it, both of which contribute to an increase in the amount of fish. Read more about fishing in the rain here: http://fishkeep.net/articles/general-fishing/202-fishing-in-the-rain
5. SUN – When the sun comes out it’s time to pursue any one of a number of outdoor activities. Whether you’re competing in your favourite sport such as cricket, golf, football, or tennis, or indulging in a more relaxing pastime such as gardening, bird-watching, or sunbathing, each and every one of us loves a warm sunny day.
And there you have it! Proof that you have fun outdoors, whatever the weather.