ONTARIO -- Skiing and snowboarding ideal for Canadians to stay healthy-mentally and physically during the winter months.
The Canada Ski Council posted a letter to all Canadians reminding them that skiing and snowboarding are two outdoor activities that are not only still available as a winter activity, but can promote mental and physical health.
As COVID-19 cases rise, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing all happen outside where there is plenty of ventilation, sunshine, and fresh air – all good for our mental health – and when combined with the physical benefits, these are perfect sports.
Ontario Ski Resorts Association president Kevin Nichol said safety protocols have been implemented to keep all skiers safe for the season.
"Now, we’re ready to offer Canadians a way to stay mentally and physically healthy when other forms of exercise, like gyms and skating rinks, are needing to close because they’re primarily indoor activities. Hills and slopes, being outside, have natural advantages, as do skiing and snowboarding themselves, since they keep people at a distance while participating," he said in a release.
Resorts and hills have had to make some changes in the current COVID conditions, such as closing indoor areas, but skiing can still be done, outdoor fire pits provide warming stations, online ticket sales keep attendance in check, and there is still fun to be had with friends and family.
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