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Whether you’re trudging through snow banks or trying not to slip on ice-covered sidewalks, it’s no surprise that winter isn’t the most favored season to be outside, but it doesn’t have to be that way. So, you may ask, what are some winter activities that will cure the blues?

While sports like skiing and snowboarding are always the popular choice for winter sports, they tend to be pretty expensive to partake in when you factor in ski/snowboard rentals (or purchasing your own equipment), the cost of lift tickets and transportation to and from the mountains. There are, however, a few inexpensive options for outdoor activities in the winter. Here are a few popular, and not-so-popular, ideas for a fun day in the snow.

Old Fashioned Tobogganing

Nothing beats the rush of flying down a hill at what feels like a mile a minute. While when most people think of tobogganing, the image of a candy-cane shaped wooden sleigh comes to mind which tend to cost upwards of $100, but there are other, much cheaper options in sleds. With an abundance of plastic toboggans to choose from like the Twister Snow Sled, many of which cost less than $10 US. Also popular, are “magic carpets”, which are, simply, sheets of thick, flexible plastic with two holes cut out for you to hold on to. They usually run for less than $5.