here in wisconsin... the winters can get brutal. but theres a ski/snowboard recreational area only about 40 minutes from where i am, its not too expensive. and FUN AS CAN BE. ill also do some snowmobiling if it comes up, though i dont own one. used to own 3.. but they were 80's models.. and didnt keep up with wisconsins demanding climate... which is just a good way of saying they didnt hold up well against hitting trees.