Winter Sports
Snow, ice and momentum
About winter sports
Winter sports take place on snow and ice, combining skill, balance and endurance in the cold outdoors — and, increasingly, at indoor snow centres that make them possible year-round.
They range from gentle first slopes and social skating to fast, technical descents, and many are best learned with qualified instruction to build confidence and stay safe.
Winter Sports to explore
Open any sport for a clear, beginner-friendly guide with everything you need to start.
Alpine Skiing
A downhill snow sport where you glide and turn down groomed slopes on a pair of skis.
Ice Skating
A graceful winter activity of gliding across ice on skates, from casual laps to disciplined skating.
Sledding
A classic, easy winter pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on a sled or toboggan.
Snowboarding
A downhill snow sport where you ride a single board sideways down the mountain.
Cross-Country Skiing
A low-impact endurance snow sport where you propel yourself across flat and rolling terrain on skis.
Snowshoeing
A simple, accessible winter activity — walking over deep snow on wide-framed shoes that keep you from sinking in.
Figure Skating
An artistic ice sport combining glides, spins, jumps and footwork into flowing routines.
Curling
A tactical team sport of sliding polished stones down a sheet of ice toward a target, with teammates sweeping to guide them.
Speed Skating
A racing sport on long-bladed skates, powering around an ice oval or tight indoor track with long, rhythmic strides.
Biathlon
An endurance winter sport that combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle target shooting at a range.
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Find your winter sport
Pick one that appeals, read the guide and take the first step. It's free to explore.