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Winter Activities Guide- The Burgh!

What Ever Is There To Do In The Winter

January 27, 2015
The flakes might soon be falling again but that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors with the winter blahs!   The outside weather is calling your name for some really great offerings in and around the Burgh and greater Pennsylvania area! Beat the winter blahs with our cool ideas! 
Fly! Down a hill that is! 
Snow Tubing

If you HAVEN'T done this yet.  Do it this year.  It is SO MUCH FUN. You'll feel like a kid again whipping down the tubes--- no worries about work, money, the kids.  Just have FUN!

Yes this is US!  



 
LOCATIONS WE LOVE:

Wildwood Highlands In North Hills 

( It's local, it's close by, it has a play area indoors for little ones.)

Boyce Park  Tubing is not yet available but perhaps later in the season! 

Other options

Seven Springs

Hidden Valley

Ski or Snowboard: FOR FREE courtesy of Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association! 
 SKIIING / Snowboarding for FREE!  Details here!  (4th and 5th graders)


From the PSAA website: 
"How about skiing or boarding for FREE this winter? Well here’s your chance! Your Pennsylvania 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass booklet offers you the privilege of skiing and boarding 22 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts for FREE this winter - Take mom or dad with you for the thrill of a lifetime - an experience you will never forget.
This season we hope that you and your family have an opportunity to enjoy as many of Pennsylvania’s ski resorts as possible. Your Snowpass will provide you with over 67 days of FREE skiing and boarding."





 
Nemacolin Woodlands
If you're looking to do something different- DO Dog Sledding!





Photo: Nemacolin Woodlands Website 

Yes, you heard me.  Dog sledding!  A team of dog sled experts take you on a thrilling ride.  What an ADVENTURE!?   Check out their site for more info! 


From Nemacolin Woodlands Site: 
"Dog sledding at Nemacolin is an experience for the entire family.  Our exclusive team of sled dogs call the Wildlife Academy home and are jumping at the chance to give everyone an encounter you won't ever forget.  Advanced reservations are required"

Also offered.  Snowshoeing, tubing and cross country skiing and more!


 
 
Ice Skating

Bladerunners Ice Complex
 
Ice Castle
 
Robert Morris University-Rmu
 
Mt Lebanon Ice Rink
 
 PPG Place-The Rink
 
Allegheny County North Park
 
 Allegheny County South Park
 
Schenley Skating Rink 


Airport Ice Arena
 
Bring It Home 
Sometimes the best opportunities are right in front of our face.  Don't you hate that cliche?  Well it's true!  

VENTURE OUTDOORS 
Pittsburgh's Gem Of A Resource 



Pittsburgh Winter opportunities with Venture Outdoors! Snowshoeing and more!  Happening throughout the season!