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livingfeature T O K I C K O F F 2 0 1 6 , here’s a list of 16 things you and your family can do to get out of the house and keep active during these short winter days, and before you know it the days will start getting longer and we’ll be well on our way to summer. 1 There is no better way to spend a snowy weekend afternoon than slipping and sliding down Lethbridge’s Sugar Bowl. Head over with your toboggans and crazy carpets, and don’t forget to take along some hot chocolate! 2 It’s time to lace up your skates and head out to one of our local arenas for public skating. For locations and times visit lethbridge.ca and click the “Things To Do” tab. If conditions are right you might even be able to take in some outdoor skating on one of our local lakes. However, be sure to check the City of Lethbridge website for conditions before stepping out onto any outdoor ice. 36 3 Four-legged family members need their exercise in the winter months too. Bundle up with Fido and head out for a walk on one of our local trails. Just make sure to wash off those little paws when you get back home to remove any salt or ice-melting chemicals, or better yet pick up some stylish booties for your best friend! N 4 Winter is a great time for geocaching. Visit geocaching.com for what local treasures are hidden near you. LETHBRIDGELIVING.COM 5 There’s always time for hockey! Cheer on our hometown team and head out to a Hurricanes’ game. Visit lethbridgehurricanes.com for home games and tickets. 6 Call up a friend and head out for coffee or hot chocolate. Take it to go and spend some time checking out the shops in Lethbridge’s downtown core. JAN-FEB 2016 7 Bundle up and take a drive out to Waterton for some snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, or skating. Just be sure to check park conditions online at pc.gc.ca before you head out. 8 What’s winter without hitting the slopes? Locally we’ve got two great hills located less than two hours away: Castle Mountain Resort and Pass Powderkeg. The Canadian Ski Council is also offering its SnowPass again this winter, which means kids in Grades 4 and 5 can ski for less. Visit snowpass.ca for details.