5 fascinating and unique winter sports for young adults

With COVID-19 concerns rising all over the world, outdoor sports, have taken a backseat. However, there is no denying that many of us, especially youngsters, love adventure sports and winter is the best time to pursue them. When we consider traditional winter activities, it all boils down to either skiing or snowboarding. However, not many people know that there are many other unique and fascinating winter adventure activities that can make it to our cold weather to-do-list. If you are a parent who is keen on engaging your youngsters into unconventional adventure sports, encourage them to try these winter options once the world swings back to normalcy. They will enhance physical fitness as well as emotional stability, thanks to all the adrenaline rush.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Speedriding&nbsp; Chamonix is a beautiful and unique resort area near the junction of France, Italy and Switzerland and is renowned for both skiing and paragliding. However, not many people know that this area surrounding the Alps is also famous for its exciting winter adventure activity called speedriding, that is a combination of both paragliding and skiing. So, if your youngster is an adventure lover, encourage him to try out this unique blend of two-in-one sport. However, one needs to be cautious about the speed while gliding through.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Skijoring&nbsp; Skijoring is the exhilarating practice of cross-country skiing with one’s canine. It is mainly popular near the Rocky Mountain area at Canmore in Alberta, Canada. So, next time your youngster wants to try out an unusual winter sport, encourage her to go for towing on skis while being led forward by sled dogs.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Snowkiting&nbsp; Popular across the US, this winter adventure sport includes flying a power kite upon the snow. In fact, there are a few American Snowkiting schools, the most popular one being at Utah’s Ogden Valley. The goal of this seasonal outdoor sport is to glide on snow by means of kite power and an appetite of excitement. If your youngster is fond of flying kites and also gets excited about gliding on the snow, this one’s definitely for him.&nbsp;



Ice sailing&nbsp; A town along the Niagara River in Ontario, Canada, Fort Erie is famous for being the original ice sailing venue. When the river is completely frozen and there are no waves to slow one down, iceboats are known to reach incredible speeds. The goal is let the wind go against the sails. This spectacular leisure winter activity is now practised all over the world. If your youngster is interested in sailing, encourage him to try it out on ice instead of water.&nbsp;



Ice cross downhill&nbsp; This heart pumping winter adventure sport involves downhill ice skating and can get highly competitive. It is practised on a walled track with sharp turns and high vertical drops. The sport is also known by the name crashed ice event and is greatly popular in Quebec City, Canada. If you are a parent of a youngster who has a knack for innovative competitive sports, it’s time to introduce him to this winter adventure sport.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

If you&#039;re keen on engaging your kids into winter adventure sports, encourage them to try these out.

 

5 exotic winter adventure sports for your youngsters to try

If you are keen on engaging your youngsters into adventure sports, encourage them to try these winter options once the world swings back to normalcy.

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