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Making fiendish outdoor footprints is a great way to play with snow.

If you happen to be surrounded by snow (we’re jealous if you are), unleash your little one on that white landscape to make a big impression. This winter activity provides an easy way to get outside, romp around in the snow, and freak out your neighbors. Get ready to take snow-shoeing to the next level!

You’ll need:

• A big piece of paper
• a big piece of cardboard or polystrene plastic
• an extacto knife
• a screwdriver
• 1 metre long piece of string
• fierce attitude!

1. Draw a simple outline of a monster footprint on a piece of paper. The footprint for a kid should be about 12.5 inches by 17 inches (32 x 43 cm). Cut it out.  Read more...

Cool slants on traditional winter activities for max family fun on winter days.

1. Yukigassen

Yukigassen (translating to “snow battle”) is serious business in Japan. Essentially a snowball fighting competition, this game is blasting into other countries across the world, with annual tournaments being held in Finland, Norway, Australia, Sweden and Saskatchewan.

How to play:

Yukigassen is similar to capture the flag, with the addition of snowball throwing (below the waist!) Two opposing teams of 7 players each meet on a playing field. Each team has a home chateau, (made of snow) behind which they stash their pre-made snowballs. Each team can use 90 snowballs per period. A game consists of three periods of 3 minutes.  Read more...