It’s the sport most commonly confused with hockey, but in some regions of the world, bandy is a popular competitive sport that mixes hockey with soccer. It is fast paced and challenging. While bandy teams can be hard to find in the United States, teams are out there, or you can always start your own!
Here is a break down of some bandy rules, and tips for how to get involved in a local bandy team.
Bandy is traditionally played on a larger rink than hockey; one that is about the size of a soccer field. Since these are difficult to
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Icecapades: Walking on Ice
by Jessica B. February 29th, 2012 | Winter Activities
Where I live there is a coating of ice about two inches thick on my favorite trails where I walk my dog. I could probably stay home, or I could walk the same boring path around the block where I live, over and over again, but it is tedious, and I love getting out of my house and into the woods this time of year.
To survive the icy landscape, I have tried out different shoe solutions, anything to keep me falling on my behind. Sadly, one of my neighbors took quite a slip last month and now has one
To survive the icy landscape, I have tried out different shoe solutions, anything to keep me falling on my behind. Sadly, one of my neighbors took quite a slip last month and now has one
The Importance of a Good Hat
by Jessica B. February 1st, 2012 | Winter Gear
Your mother probably nagged you about it as a kid. "You have to wear a hat, otherwise all the heat will escape from your head." And while I remain to this day uncertain if there is any truth to that statement, the advice is still good. It would not be smart to head out on a winter adventure without making sure you have a good hat.
There are so many different hats out there to choose from, where to begin?
1) Wool hat – It is classic. It is warm. It is also rather itchy, but a wool hat will always
There are so many different hats out there to choose from, where to begin?
1) Wool hat – It is classic. It is warm. It is also rather itchy, but a wool hat will always
Best Places to Snowshoe in US
by Mackenzie M. January 31st, 2012 | Snowshoeing
While talking to an acquaintance some months ago, she slipped into the conversation that she used to have to snowshoe from her home to high school in Park City, Utah every day in the winter. This surprised me beyond belief as I, like many people, did not think of snowshoeing as a modern day winter activity, let alone a mode of transportation; however, snowshoeing is making a significant comeback across the snowy regions of the United States. It is a cheap and easy winter activity that allows a great way to explore the wilderness and get exercise while doing
Try a New Sport – Curling
by Jessica B. January 4th, 2012 | Winter Activities
It's December, and everyone is planning their big ski vacations, getting their snowboards ready, or lacing up their ice skates, but maybe you are looking for something different?
During the last winter olympics, the Norwegian curling team drew attention to this sport with their crazy, colorful pants. It was probably the most press curling has seen in the US in years.
While some might wonder if curling deserves an olympic spot, the truth is it is a challenging game which takes a lot of skill. So if you have curling ambitions, where should you begin?
During the last winter olympics, the Norwegian curling team drew attention to this sport with their crazy, colorful pants. It was probably the most press curling has seen in the US in years.
While some might wonder if curling deserves an olympic spot, the truth is it is a challenging game which takes a lot of skill. So if you have curling ambitions, where should you begin?
- Curling is a team sport, which means
