The best winter activities to keep you busy
Cold weather brings to mind short, cold days and long, dark nights, with the sun setting long before the work day ends. But this year, we decided to show you where you can and should find joy even on the coldest days, and not just watch an endless stream of comedies and huddle under the coziest blanket. Science shows that being busy can help you avoid boredom because your brain has to focus on something else instead of being depressed. That’s why we’ve put together a selection of the best winter activities, no matter how you feel about this changing season. Whether you see the snow starting to fall and you can’t wait to grab your winter boots and run outside to enjoy the phenomenon or hide from it with distractions at home.
Sledding
Tobogganing is a double whammy in the winter: not only is the descent down a snowy hill the perfect combination of thrilling and terrifying, but climbing back up for another round is a great cardio workout. Afterwards, don’t forget to stop for some hot cocoa.
Try ice skating
Ice skating will help you work up a sweat and learn something new.
Drink hot cocoa
Nothing warms you up like a cup of hot cocoa steaming fragrantly in your hands. Turn it into an activity by making a hot cocoa bar with mini marshmallows, candies, chocolate chips, and your favorite candy toppings.
Bake a batch of cookies
Baking cookies fills your kitchen with a better aroma than any candle.
Go skiing
Nothing is more inviting than the wind whistling through your hair as you blast down the slopes under the brilliant winter sun. It’s also good exercise. If you don’t have enough altitude where you live, try cross-country skiing instead.
Read a good book
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a cozy blanket and read a good book in comfort. Escape to another world is especially pleasant when the weather outside becomes terrible. And such an escape in the mountains adds a special atmosphere!
Take a hike
Take boots, put on warm clothes and walk in the forest. Getting out into the fresh air will cheer you up even in cold weather. Make sure you have shoes with enough tread to keep you stable and check the weather beforehand to be safe.
Watch the movie marathon
Some days they just call to the TV. Make it an event by pouring out a big bowl of popcorn or loads of snacks, wearing pajamas (even during the day. Choose a theme, watch your favorite actor’s entire repertoire, or let each member of the family take turns choosing the next movie.
Try some yoga
If you’re not a fan of the cold weather, keeping your body moving in the winter can be a challenge. Try some light yoga or stretching at home to focus your mind while staying active. If you have any medical problems, consult your doctor first.
Take a night walk
When it gets dark, like the middle of the day, many of us just want to go to bed. But instead, try embracing the darkness by taking an evening walk. Take a moment to enjoy the stars, see how cozy our illuminated cottages look.
Buy yourself a treat
We know shopping doesn’t solve problems, but it sure can help distract you for the moment. When the winter grind is getting you down, treat yourself to a cute pair of warm shoes you’ve been eyeing for a long time to brighten up your space, or just a nice cup of coffee to lift your spirits.
Make a new recipe
Dedicate an entire day (or night!) to creating a complex soup and nut dish for a fun activity that also tastes great. If you’re not usually much of a cook, here’s your chance to learn. Culinary explorers, try yourself on a new recipe or a different cuisine.
TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** is a hotel located in the heart of the Carpathians. All around are snow-white mountains, the Stryi River, a SPA center with a variety of services, a Buvet of mineral springs, a Children’s hut and Extreme services for active recreation.
Here you can ride quad bikes, go jeeping, hike in the forest, and go horseback riding or sledding. On cold evenings, you can visit a bathhouse or vat, take a dip in a hot tub, or just soak up under a warm blanket in a hotel room.
Choose winter entertainment to your heart’s content at TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa****
