5 Alternative Winter Snow Sports to Skiing and Snowboarding

 

While skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports, there are many other snow activities for winter enthusiasts seeking adventure. From Skifox to Snow Rafting, here are five alternative winter snow sports to skiing and snowboarding.

Skifox

One of the most popular alternate winter activities in the Austrian Alps, Skifox involves an aerodynamic saddle, a single short ski and two small skis on a high-speed track. The key to this winter sport is balance, fully controlled by the movements of your body.

Dog Sledding

Inspired by the sole means of transportation in the Nordic countries, you can make the most of the snow on sleighs drawn by Siberian Husky dogs. Whether discovering snowy landscapes or engaging in a race, Dog Sledding is a thrilling alternative to ski or snowboard activities.

Ice Flying

Trade the slopes for the ice fields and experience the thrill of ice flying. Also known as ice sailing, ice flying consists in maneuvering very light craft boats with blades and a sail across fields of ice. As you grab the helm and start a real regatta, you can reach speeds that can even exceed 35 knots.

Snowkiting

Snowkiting combines kite surfing and skiing or snowboarding as an alternative to traditional winter sports. Whether on your own skis or on a snowboard, you are pulled by a kite on either snow-covered landscapes or ice lakes as the crisp air fills your kite -- and your lungs.

Snow Rafting

Another water-turned-winter sport, snow rafting is a winter adaptation of the river descent in a rubber raft… down a snowy hill. Although you steer with a paddle, the raft is fitted with controls to brake.
Whether traveling to your favorite snow destination or enjoying winter in your own backyard, these five alternative winter snow sports to skiing and snowboarding are worthy of the best snow pack. And, once you’re ready to get warmed back up after a day of play in the cold, discover the benefits of hydrotherapy in a Jacuzzi® Hot Tub.