Skiing is a great sport. It can be performed on snow or on water and can be very exhilarating. While it may be dangerous, for some people that just adds to the excitement. In fact, if you think about it, you probably know someone or know of someone who has been injured in this sport. One notable one was Sonny Bono. That was snow skiing. Water skiing has its hazards too…especially barefoot skiing.

Los Angeles

Regardless of that, skiing is one of the fun things to do in Los Angeles. There are quite a few places in the area for water skiing. You can go skiing by yourself, with your family, friends or anyone. What a great way to enjoy the gorgeous California weather and seaside. There are even skiing schools in the area that will teach you how to ski if it is something that you have never experienced.

D.C.

In talking about things to do in dc, there is no end to the possibilities. There are all the national monuments to explore, museums to visit, Embassy parties to attend if you have the connections (boring really) and so many other things. D.C. is cool when it comes to skiing though because you can both water ski and snow ski there…cross country style. (For downhill skiing you need to get to the Shenandoah Mountains a couple of hours outside of the city in Virginia.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia is also a historically rich city…talking history here, not money. There is the Liberty Bell to see and many historical sites and museums to visit listed in any of the things to do in Philadelphia pamphlets. However, if you want to get outside and enjoy nature you can always go skiing here too.

Conclusion

Skiing is enjoyed by a great many people and for a variety of reasons. People all across the globe go skiing each year. Schools that teach skiing are popping up all over the place as the demand for them are increasing.

When people are looking for things to do in Los Angeles that are not your normal touristy activities, skiing is a great choice. People enjoy skiing because it is a way that you can explore your physical abilities and have fun while you are doing it. Accomplishing this on the water is truly fun. If you are looking for things to do in D.C. that are outside of the norm, you can always go skiing on one of the many rivers that are there in the area…that is, if you can get around the Georgetown scullers.

When you are looking for things to do in Philadelphia, skiing is popular there, but also a bit outside the norm for tourists. Most of the people who visit the area want to see all of the historical sites…but what fun is that?

In reality, you can go skiing nearly anywhere in the country if you have the know-how and equipment. It certainly isn’t an activity that is confined to these three cities.