Who Said Anything About Skiing?

I'm not shy about my love for skiing. Heck, I married a skier, only solidifying that either I will be taking vacations to snow country for the rest of my life or moving there. But some--OK, most--of my friends and family don't exactly share this affinity. Skiers and riders, I know what you're thinking. How can anyone not want to ski or board?

I definitely don't have the ultimate answer to that question--I'm the one who'd take a ski day even in July--but I do have some solutions, an assortment of activities that work for skiers and non. Whether you're trying to sell your non-skiing friends on the reasons to visit a ski resort or you want to stay active without your skis or board for a day, check out these snow sports I shared for buzz.snow.com. And the best part? You don't need a lift ticket to do them.