Snow sports: How they change human life

Sporting activity is passion for people and they get involve in different sports activities to rejoice the moments of life. Sports are booster of physical as well as mental health. People experience happiness and relaxation when doing any kind of sport activity. If people regularly indulge in physical activity, it helps in honing mental skills as they grow older such as concentration, critical thinking, learning, and making wise judgment. Sports of any type can lessen stress and depression level in person. As people are physically active, their mind is side-tracked from daily stressors.

Snow sports also improves the quality of sleep, develops self-confidence which in turn enhances mental ability and person may feel more comfortable, energetic and cheerful. Elderly people develop hope in their life which is a good sign of living healthy life. 

Sports loving persons can choose snow sports as these are of different kind and each sporting has extraordinary and exciting features.

Snowshoeing:  This snow sport has wonderful activity for physical fitness and enhancing mental health. People can build strength, agility, balance when doing this sport activity. According to physiological research, Snowshoeing is safe exercise to change body composition. It burns up to twice the number of calories as walking at the same speed.

Snowshoeing is basically walking. Sports persons who are doing this kind of sport must carry following things:

v Hat

v Thick, water-resistant gloves or mittens

v Heavy, wool insulating socks (avoid cotton socks)

v Layered clothing

v Thermal innerwear or long johns

v Sunglasses or ski goggles to protect eyes from bright snow glare

v Water bottle, high-energy food (such as fruits and nuts), sunscreen (SPF of at least 15), and lip balm.

v Daypack to carry personal belongings

It is also recommended to include following things on the safer side:

o   Windproof, waterproof jacket or parka

o   Waterproof boots

o   Snowshoes that fit properly

o   For balance, one or two snowshoe poles or ski poles that are of proper size

Snowboarding: Snowboarding is thrilling winter sport that involves sliding down the snow covered slopes while standing on a board. The riders attach a board to their feet, which is used to glide down the slopes. Sports person must learn to balance and how to jump over the slopes.

There are numerous health benefits for doing snowboarding. It enhances cardiovascular fitness. This sport increases strength, flexibility and balance. It also improves concentration power to do minute works.

Skiing: Skiing is popular and electrifying exploration sports that involve skiing down the crumbly slopes of the huge Himalayas or the snow bound areas. While skiing, the partakers attach skis to boots or shoes and use them to slide over the snow. The sporting activity is used for both amusing and competitive sports. Famous skiing points in India are Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Solang Valley, Manali, Auli.

Ski Jump: Ski jumping is a type of winter Olympic Sport that is associated with distance. Sky jump is about how far participants fly through the air. Ski jumping is regarded as traditional and ancient sports. In this sporting activity, athletes use power and technique to jump and fly, the most important assets to a ski jumper are mental strength and nerves of steel.

There are certain factors to keep in mind when jumping into snow sports:

When planning for snow sport, candidates must assess their physical limitations and do some basic preparations:

-      When participating in snow sports of any kind, participants must purchase appropriate dress and ensure that all equipment related to sports are in good condition.  Basic protective gear, such as a helmet, can lessen the chances of any probable snow injury.

-      Before going for snow sports, it is imperative to learn correct techniques.

-      Participants should not consume alcohol when participating in snow sport. It actually narrows blood vessels and increases your risk of hypothermia and frostbite.

-      When planning for snow sports, participants must monitor weather condition of that area. It is not recommended to go for snow sporting in extreme climatic conditions such as snowstorms.

-      Snow sports bring excitement as well as some risk factors. Though players or participants plan safely but it is recommended to inform relatives or close friends about place and schedule of return journey.  

Safety measures for persons going for snow sports:

Snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding are at high risks of getting injury and other safety concerns. Learners are at greater risk.

In snow sport, major reasons of injury are falls and crashes. With proper planning, and sensible approach, participants can lessen the risk of any accident due to snow sporting activities.

In Indian scenario, The Himalayan region is very much popular destination for snow sports. These sports like snowboarding and skiing is well played by participants or sports persons. It is well experienced that snow sports are entertaining but preparation and good training is necessary to go for this adventurous voyage. These sports require watchfulness and the skill of balancing, which are simple techniques but needs to be mastered in order to enjoy the sports.

Gulmarg and Manali during the winter season are places that offer perfect training centres and opportunities for adoring snowboarding and skiing in India.

Snow sport is really exciting for all participants, tourists and kids. It augments mental knack as well as maintains good physical health. Though sometimes, it is dangerous but snow sport is fun for everyone. People enjoy plentiful exhilarating snow sports.