Favorite activities for first snow? (Moscow, Hope: home, live in, move)

[norcalmom101]

Other than taking a walk and throwing some snowballs around, what are your favorite activities to enjoy this new snow?

It is so beautiful - and instead of bickering about who takes the dog out, the kids are all volunteering ...

Anything in IF area we shouldn't miss out on that doesn't require a great investment of time or money?

[eastidahomom]

The kids would say snowboarding. I say, stay home in front of the fireplace with a nice cup of hot cocoa and a good book.

[brokencrayola]

You could try to make a small mini snowman, take a nice walk, take some photos, sled if there is enough on the ground, or as suggested just sit inside and look at it from the warmth of your home with a nice cup of tea or cocoa.

[DESERTRYDER]

I know my family pretty good.
I know after we sell everything we own. Crate the dog move 1000 miles north, to beautiful Idaho, then the snow will hit.
Then we will sit around after the first day looking stupidly at each other and ask, " I wonder how long till spring "

Frickin flatlanders

[esselcue]

I'll be in NID in about five days! Hope it's snowing!!!!!

When I lived in Big Bear lake, CA, the first snow meant snowmen and our favorite treat: fresh snow in a bowl with maple syrup on it! Yum!

[breer23]

We got some nice pics from the heaviest downfall last night to send back east, where I think it was 75-80 degrees today!


The sad news is that I know the batting cages will be closed from now until spring.

[stingraynm]

Personally, I like to layer up and take the hot cocoa and fire idea out into the forest, then sit amidst the sheer silence that only a snow-laden wood can bring. It's quite cheap (once you've bought effective winter clothing, which any Idahoan who drives in remote places ought to have), but rather time consuming.

Of course, since you and your kids probably tend more toward sanity than yours truly, I'd recommend sledding. In IF, I don't know if the first snow would necessarily be accomodating, but it usually was in Moscow (think what you will... I pity those who give up sledding on account of "adulthood"). With the WA or Arctic weather blowing in, Moscow usually got a few flurries and then when the snow stuck, it STUCK... layer upon layer. IF snow probably stays wetter once it sticks, though, which is nice when sledding. Moscow's snow could get rather crusty or crystalline.

Sledding is cheap, has easily accessible arenas, and provides good exercise. Also, it's very compatible with impulsive snowball fights and snowmen, two things that skiing and boarding in all their fun usually fail to yield.

Last but not least, if your fam enjoys hiking in the snowless months, snowshoing is a simple transition that offers a whole new world of ease and accessibility to the otherwise tenuous - and therefore strenuous - snow depth (word play... couldn't resist).

Of course, as with all winter activities, then hot cocoa and blankets by a fire make a great follow-up. While lacking recreational appeal, that suggestion is paramount since it's pretty much the perfect complement/finale to any winter activity.

[pimit2]

Back in the day, I was an avid skier and ice skater. I sledded when I was a youngster and later with my kids and, when I found myself out of shape, I considered snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Strenuous stuff, so I considered them, but never did....I'm no fool!

I'm 70 now and live in the Idaho Panhandle. I still love being out in the snow and get out for a walk in it every day. If I slip and fall (as can happen to older folks), I pretend it was on purpose and make a snow angel in case someone has witnessed my tumble.

I also like being by the fireplace during a snowstorm. There was a time when I enjoyed a hot-buttered rum at those precious times. I've now graduated to a weak, hot cocoa with a couple of marshmallows. It's better for me.


pimit2 (Bob)

[mistyriverranch]

Originally Posted by esselcue

I'll be in NID in about five days! Hope it's snowing!!!!!

ACK!

After last year's huge snow accumulation, I'd say the first thing to do would be pagan ritual sacrifice of a meteorologist to the snow gods to appease them and keep the snow to just a gazillion inches rather than 80 gazillion inches.

[eastidahomom]

My most favorite activity for snow is waiting for summer