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1 What is your favorite winter sport?
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2 Get Physical: Go Sledding
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3 Make Snowmageddon Work For You
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4 Olympian Dies During Luge Training Run
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5 Should the Images and Video of the Tragic Luge Accident be Shown?
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6 Guess Who?
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7 Baby It's Cold Outside: Winter Activities to Warm You Up
The East Coast is knee-deep in a snowpocalypse — or as some call it, snowmageddon. While some people are understandably pissed off at the headache that all of this snow presents, there are others who are making the most it by turning their city into a ski resort. I've seen pics of cross-country skiers making their way through Central Park, people snowshoeing in Philly, and others snowboarding Read more
I'm freezing, literally. In the last few weeks, the temperature dropped at least 10 degrees — a chilly reminder that Winter is only a few weeks away. Under the circumstances it's easy to want to bring workouts indoors, but there's a lot of fitness fun to be had, even in the chill of Winter. Here are my favorite ways to warm up and burn calories this season. Glide across the ice — Lace up Read more
Can you guess which celebrity couple hit the slopes for some sledding? You only need to guess one of these snow bunnies for this one. Read more
Upon hearing that luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, of the Republic of Georgia was killed during his Olympic practice run on Friday, the mood at Sugar HQ took an incredibly somber turn. Many of us were shocked at the release of the graphic images and video depicting the horrific crash — from Kumaritashvili losing control of his sled to the emergency crew's attempt at reviving him, it was all Read more
I am completely stunned and incredibly saddened to write that Olympic athlete representing the Republic of Georgia Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, died after crashing during a training run on the luge course in Vancouver earlier today. Here are details on the crash from the NBC Olympics website: Kumaritashvili lost control of his sled near the finish Friday, went over the track wall and struck an Read more
When it comes to enjoying the snow, sledding is the way to go. You don't need an expensive lift ticket, and kids of all ages can enjoy the snowy terrain. Durable sleds are easy to find in the Winter months and they're cheap too — generally under $20. Sledding might seem like it's all fun, but there is work involved; you need to walk up the hill to ride it. Uphill walking works your backside Read more
What is your favorite winter sport? Alpine Skiing - I got a need for speed Sledding - I prefer fun over technique Telemark Skiing - Free the heel Ice Skating - Sasha Cohen is my hero Snow Shoeing - I hike the backcountry Cross Country Skiing - Such a work out, such fun Snow Boarding - Riding rocks I hate the snow. I hate the cold. Get me to the Read more
Bring on the snow day! An overnight snow fall may wreak havoc on the morning commute, but it brings out the best in lil ones who can't wait to bundle up and play. Whether racing each other for the fastest run down the local hill or going for a leisurely ride through the neighborhood, kids love sleds. From classic wooden versions to ergonomically designed speed demons, these picks are guaranteed Read more
Like their Siberian Husky cousins, Alaskan Malamutes are often associated with cold climes and sled racing. There's more than just mush, so see what you know about this breed and start the quiz! Source: Flickr User snappED_up Take the Quiz Read more
Last April, 100 sled dogs were slaughtered near Whistler, Canada after a company saw a downturn in business. As part of a campaign with the Vancouver Humane Society, Lush Cosmetics is demanding a ban on dog sled races in British Columbia. Lush stores in the province will have leaflets explaining how sled dogs suffer because of the industry, but if you're not in Canada, you can still help the Read more
