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Indoor Rock Climbing: Escape the Cold with this Alternative Sport

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Getting enough physical activity during winter months can sometimes become very difficult when temperatures reach freezing! However, staying active can alleviate the unforgiving symptoms of seasonal depression that is also likely to effect many adults dealing with the hardships of winter.   Geannette Wittendorf is no amateur when it comes to winter sports , but one overlooked option to practice in winter is indoor rock climbing! Climate controlled, challenging and fun - this sport is a perfect adventurous activity that doesn't involve freezing. 1st time climbers can look forward to working with an indoor rock climbing professional to show them the ropes - literally!  Staff members will usually manage a climber's safety while taking them on an easy high wall while they have full control over the climber's ropes to ensure safety while they learn how to climb. Once the climber becomes more comfortable, they could also try their hand at "belay" climbing whic...

Ice Hockey vs. Figure Skating: How do They Compare?

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Growing up, Geannette Wittendorf developed a love for the Olympics at a young age, and has continued to support this worldwide sporting event throughout her entire life. Ice sports are among the some of the favorites that Geannette Wittendorf proudly cheers on as a bystander , though hockey reigns supreme in her eyes. Ice hockey and figure skating may appear to be two similar sports played on the ice, but in reality they lie on completely different ends of the spectrum, sharing more differences than commonalities. Through years of watching her favorite Olympians compete against the greatest on the world, Geannette Wittendorf considers herself well versed i n the commonalities and differentiators between the two. Though Wittendorf may be biased to hockey , she fully understands that an equal amount of blood, sweat and tears goes into each sport. How does figure skating and ice hockey compare out on the ice?    Footwear Figure skates and ice hockey skates vary due t...