This is a guest blog post by Cat Goulbourne from The Stag Company.
Don’t forget is you do enjoy any of these activities that it’s best to check you are covered by your insurance policy.
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Whilst the idea of lying on a hot beach may appeal to the majority of stags, we want to draw your attention away from the palm trees and talk about snow.
There are plenty of ways to get the blood rushing that will have you forgetting about tropical climates faster than you can say, “Thank God for thermals!”
Take a look at our top suggested activities below…
Skiing
By far one of the most popular things to do in the snow! If you’ve never tried either then now’s the time to start. Skiing an enjoyable thing to do with your mates, good exercise and a great place to meet new people.
We recommend hiring an instructor and getting some lessons. Yes it may seem horribly uncool but it’s better than pretending to know what you’re doing on the slopes, and falling face first into the snow.
Ice Hockey
This ice-based sport isn’t hard to get the hang of and is a good way to get that friendly competitive spirit stirred up within the group. Protective gear is normally offered and advised.
The objective of the game is to get the puck into the opposition’s net and prevent them from doing that very same thing to yours. Sounds simple? Well sort of… but it can get a little bumpy so brace yourselves for a day of rough fun (and be thankful for the padded gear.)
Bobsledding
If you’ve seen the film ‘Cool Runnings’ then you’ll know just how much fun bobsledding can be. Well now you can in La Plagne. Also, contrary to popular belief you don’t have to be a professional trained Olympian to do this activity. All you need to be able to do is listen to safety instruction and have more than one mate to bring along with you. Guaranteed to be one of the fastest things you’ll ever do on the ice – ever.
Snow Mobiles
This will see you and your mates mounting these zippy snow loving machines and racing across the white plains like an Arctic wind.
Not as physically strenuous as the other activities, this is a good choice for stags who don’t really want to feel their muscles burn the day after. Your group will be led by a professional guide, so as long as you follow them and remember the driving/safety instructions you’ll be fine. Try this in Meribel.
Husky Racing
Not as easy as it looks. Still, it’s an experience worth doing if you love a sense of adventure. Be warned though, this is physically exhausting: you have to steer the sled and direct the dogs yourself. I know that sounds obvious, but the dogs don’t just magically know when to turn and when to stop. They’re smart; they’re just not that smart.
Try this in a resort like La Tania.
About the author
Cat is Online Marketing Editor for www.thestagcompany.com – The UK’s biggest stag weekend organiser.