10 Best EVER Ways to Survive Winter on the Iron Range
Posted by RangeBuzz on January 9th 2009 in Winter Activities
It’s now January-with about 3+ months of winter ahead-and many Rangers are tired of shoveling and complaining about the cold. If it’s not snowing an inch per hour, it’s a bitter 40 below (without the wind chill!) We’re all lacking a healthy dose of Vitamin D and feeling a little blue. Depression has set in, and getting up in the morning to face another dreary day takes all we have to just get out of bed.
Well, snap out of it!
Bundle up, put on your snow pants and get out and enjoy the above average snowfall! Trust me, I can lack motivation to brave the elements, I admit it; however, once you get out and get moving you will feel much better. In case you’ve forgotten, let me suggest some great ways to perk up your winter.
#1 Go Sliding!
Sliding is not just for kids. Flying down an icy hill is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Grab a sled and head to the nearest hill. Try out these great sliding spots:
- Eveleth Sliding Hill-located just behind the ROCC (Eveleth Curling Club) and across from Thunderbird Mine, the hill is massive! It may be difficult for little tikes but the ride is worth the climb!
- Virginia Golf Course-I would classify this location as the ‘perfect size’ sliding hill. A great ride and not too steep of a jaunt back up. I must warn you: I took the family sliding here last week and launched off a bump near the bottom, so steer clear or your tailbone may suffer a bit.
- Eveleth Golf Course-this place brings me back to when I was a kid when my father got frustrated because I couldn’t walk up the hill. The ride is FANTASTIC ; you’re sure to get a thrill flying down this hill
- VIC Power Park-Located off DuPont Road in Hibbing. I haven’t actually been there myself, but I’ve heard it’s a great place to slide. If there’s a hill and snow, how could it be bad?
- Carey Lake-just travel a few miles past Vic Power Park to arrive at Carey Lake which is one of Hibbing’s winter activity hot spots.
- Giants Ridge-Uh, ski resort? Of course they have a rockin’ sliding hill!
