Idaho Winter Blues

The bleakness of winter can sometimes cause people to experience the winter blues. These people fall into a state of melancholy, and sometimes even depression, because of the cold gloominess that an Idaho winter can bring. If you were to compare people to birds, most birds are miserable in Idaho during the winter. When temperatures start dropping they retreat to warmer weather where they are more comfortable. Like birds, some people migrate south for several months to avoid the bitter cold Idaho winter. Fun is not in their vocabulary to describe winter, so they leave. But not all birds retreat to the south, some stay through the winter. People that stay for the winter find ways to enjoy themselves. Idaho winters can be laden with sensational …show more content…
Snowboarding, skiing, hockey, and ice skating are all pretty common here in Idaho. Although I haven’t gone snowboarding or skiing, I have heard from almost everybody that a trip to do either would not be a waste of time. I can imagine what it would be like and I can’t wait for the day when I get to go. The thrill of rushing down the mountain dodging trees, bushes, and rocks sounds so exhilarating! These activities at times can be expensive, so if this is something you want to try, plan on saving some money. Even though I haven’t tried either of these sports, I have tried ice skating and hockey. My cousins build an ice skating rink in their back yard every year, and we look forward to spending time skating and playing a friendly game of hockey. Ice skating, for me, also involves wearing a lot of layers to try to help cushion my falls. It takes a lot of practice and balance to stay standing on ice skates! When we play hockey, I get to use a stick to help keep my balance. If you have never tried ice skating or hockey, I would suggest to begin with hockey because having that stick in your hands really does help you keep your