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Time to Hit the Slopes! Why Skiing Should Become Your Go-To Winter Activity

Katie Larkin, March 10th 2021

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Skiing has been a passion of mine for most of my life. My parents signed me up for ski school at the ripe age of four and I’ve been in love with the sport ever since. Once you get past the pizza and french fries stage, the thrill you experience on the slopes is addicting. For many, skiing allows them to travel somewhere new, challenge themselves, and is good for bonding with friends and family, but also gives you the opportunity to meet new people.

Once you get the hang of skiing, this sport is not only super fun but also linked to many health benefits.

Physical health benefits:

Improves cardiovascular endurance and health
Improves balance and core strength
Strengthens leg and lower body muscles
Good for bones and joints
Increases flexibility
Can help with weight loss
Increases vitamin D intake

Mental health benefits:

Enhances and improves your mood
Improves proprioception
Contributes to a greater sense of spatial awareness
Linked to better sleep
Improves concentration and cognitive capacity

And there couldn’t be a better time to pick up this new sport, as skiing is a fun activity. This sport is incredible because the ski areas consist of hundreds of acres of open space for people to enjoy the slopes. As a ski shop employee, I can tell you first hand that this season has been an epic one. Good snow all around the country and, while I can’t speak for all shops, mine had a record breaking number of rentals this season. If you have the opportunity, I highly encourage you to get out on the slopes during the season.

For those located in Northern Delaware, I’ve added some resources below for those looking to shred some pow this winter.

Resources

Ski-Gear 101Download

Local Shops