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The weather outside is frightful and the fire...well, it can wait. Frigid temperatures and precipitation (in any form) are no excuse to stay inside.

But don't take my word for it - take WAMU radio host Kojo Nnamdi's!

"...An outdoor excursion is just a short walk, drive, hike, or snowshoe away. And don't say, 'I can't do it, I get too cold,' you just need the right gear and the right attitude."

Snow Sports Preview

A cross-country skier glides along the National Mall

As the last remnants of our record December snow storm slowly melt into liquid form, you may ask yourself, 'has the opportunity for snow adventures passed?' We think not and the government climatologists agree.

In the upcoming weeks, tune in as Trail Voice visits Canaan Valley - West Virginia's skiing / snowboarding / snowshoeing / tubing hot spot. And if you're a Canaan Valley regular, Share your insight (things to do, places to go, etc.) with the Trail Voice Facebook community.

Local Snow Day Ideas

With continued support from Mother Nature, we may not need to travel far this winter to get our snow sports fix. Here are some local resources to guide your sleigh.

Washington Post Sledding Guide
Montgomery County Parks with Good Hills for Sledding
Fairfax County Parks offering Winter Fun
Fairfax County Sledding Hills [PDF]

Are you familiar with any other web resources? Contact us and we'll post your recommendation(s). 

Winter Hiking & Biking

"Winter is like a slide change." - Candy Thompson, Baltimore Sun Reporter

Snow or no snow, DC area parks and trails take on a different profile in the winter that begs to be experienced. These are a few of our favorite places to go for winter adventure:

Sugarloaf Mountain (ridge-line views), Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens (glassy ice ponds), Laurel Hill Park (weather-proof bike trails), and Rock Creek Park.

Image courtesy Flickr CC user william couch