Safely Skate, Slide and Glide through Winter
Orthopaedic surgeons offer winter sports safety tips
ROSEMENT, Ill., Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The snow is falling, the temperature is dropping, and it's time to pull out those skis, sleds and skates!
While winter sports provide a wonderful opportunity to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, these activities also have the potential to cause severe injury if proper safety precautions are not practiced.
Around Oconee: Winter sports ready
The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for its winter sports Oct. 5.
Big Bear Lake the Right Place for Skiing/Snowboarding
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif., Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While many parts of the country bemoan the lack of snow for winter sports, Big Bear Lake, CA is experiencing outstanding conditions. Starting with snowfalls in November, Big Bear Lake, home to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, has received over three feet of snow in the month of December, compared to an average monthly snowfall of 8.72 inches. And while three feet may not be a record for snow country, it's far above what other western mountains have experienced, including all of the California resorts.
"Unique weather patterns have brought us some surprising natural snowfalls," says Big Bear Mountain Resorts Marketing Director Chris Riddle.