Winter is almost here, so it is time to break out the sleds and snow tubes. If you have gone into the closet and found your tube put out to pasture, then try one of these unique inflatables:
Yeti 48 inch Snow Tube ($14.99)- This inexpensive snow tube is perfect for a first-timer out on the slopes. It's designed for kids, but still sturdy enough to last an entire childhood. Made of vinyl with a K-80 cold crack additive, this tube is ready to go out in the snow and come back in to dry. The triangular design makes it aerodynamic. Unfortunately, it is a children's snow tube so it is recommended for one person up to 170 pounds only. Flexible Flyer Fireball ($29.99)- Flexible flyer has been creating quality outdoor fun since 1889 and are most famous for their sleds. This tube has tree individual seats each with their own handles. Three people can ride and lean to turn each other to go backwards, or two people can ride with their feet up and the other end pointed downward. It has a slick bottom for less friction and faster rides, and is recommended for ages 4 and up. Pelican International The Rotator Inflatable Snow Tube ($14.99)- Pelican is another well-known name when it comes to quality sleds because they manufacture sporting gear. Get ready to go backwards and forwards on this tube because the round shape guarantees an unpredictable and unforgettable ride each time. Sturdy handles are double stitched into the material so there's no letting go even during the wildest moments. It'll be hard to lose this sled in the snow with its colorful design. It helps parents keep track of their kids during the busy season Aqua Leisure AW-4107 54 Inch Oversize Snow Tube ($18.99)- Snow tubing can be a little dangerous, but this extra large snow tube provides extra padding for unexpected tumbles. Even the handles are over-sized to fit thick winter gloves for a safe grip. It's good for two riders or one rider with a lot of room. Sportsstuff 30-2525 Double Amerisport 2 Person Snow Tube ($44.99)- Although it is more expensive this tube is designed both snow and water, so you can use it all year long. It has two extra large seats for big kid riders. You can go down the hill with your best friend, your first love, or just go by yourself with your legs stretched out. </p>
Although winter resorts are fun, skiing and snowboarding are not for everyone, but sitting in a lodge for the entire vacation can end up ruining the trip. Snow tubing is a fun way for the entire family to enjoy a resort, even your great grandmother and your baby brother.
With the Appalachian Mountains so close, there is snow tubing abound. Wisp Resort- Deep Creek Lake, Md., is home to multiple resorts for both the summer and the winter, including Wisp Resort. Bear Claw Snow Tubing at Wisp offers 10 tracks to get rid of boring lines that skiing offers. Riders enjoy 750 feet of snowy adventures. Tickets are $15 during the week and $29 on weekends and holidays. If you buy the Bear Claw Adventure Combo, you can go ice skating and ride the Mountain Coaster for less. Reservations are recommended and the website offers a print out of the snow tubing release form, so you can fill out the paperwork before you get there. Whitetail- Whitetail Resort, located a few miles from the Maryland-Pennsylvania line, is a favorite among hobby skiers. Like Bear Claw Snow Tubing, Whitetail Resort allows you to download the snow tubing agreement and fill it out beforehand and offers 10 tracks to eliminate lines. They also allow you to link together tubes and slide down with your friends. Rates range from $18-$26, depending how long you want to spend on the slopes and when you go. During the holiday season, Whitetail offers extended hours for those who want to spend Christmas and New Year's enjoying the snow and sipping hot cocoa. Wintergreen- This resort is a little farther away, but boasts the largest tubing park in Virginia. The Plunge Tubing Park at Wintergreen Resort is on a hill 100 feet high and 300 feet wide. Riders are known to reach 30 mph. Tickets for two-hour sessions are $20 for the weekday and $28 for the weekend and during the holidays. Tickets sell out quickly and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, so reservations are highly recommended. The release form is a printed on the ticket. For younger riders, there's Ridgely's Fun Park, which offers tubing and other fun activities. Liberty- Liberty and Whitetail are owned by the same company so passes work for both resorts. Boulder Ridge offers 15 lanes and a smaller slope for young children called Pebble Ridge. As an added bonus, Boulder Ridge offers a zip line and obstacle course. Rates range from $17-$28, depending on when you go and how long you are on the slopes. On the website, they let you know when the resort is most busy, so be sure to plan ahead. |
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