The craziest winter sports in the world

Shovel racing, photo by Lynn Eubank on Flickr

Since it’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, probably a lot of travelers take this opportunity to travel to a nice resort town to enjoy the snow and the icy weather.

Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular ways to get some exercise in the snow, but these are not even by far the only sports that require the presence of fluffy snowflakes or frozen water. Saying that you’re hitting the slopes to ski won’t raise any eyebrows, but what about some wackier ways to enjoy the winter season?

All around the world, people have come up with new winter activities that are weird, funny or downright insane. Here are some of the craziest winter sports in the world, for those who can’t get enough of snow. …

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Best resort towns for off-piste skiing

When you’re just learning the ropes of skiing, cross country and alpine skiing are  enough to raise your adrenaline levels through the roof. But as you get better, your appetite for skiing will probably change, and you will find yourself looking for something a bit more adventurous.

Off-piste skiing (also known as backcountry skiing) is the perfect mix of freedom, exhilaration, untouched snow and wild scenery. It involves more effort than regular skiing, not only because you’re completely on your own (no supervision or maintenance crews), and sometimes no mechanized access to the slopes. So if this is the thing for you, here are the best resort towns for off-piste skiing. …

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