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12 wacky winter sports

By: Laura Moss on Dec. 21, 2010, 3 p.m.

ice diver's hand coming out of the water

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Dive into winter

Winter weather is upon us and millions of people will be hitting the slopes and skating across frozen ponds this year. But if you're looking for a more exciting way to experience Mother Nature this season, you're in luck. You can dive beneath icy waters or ride a kayak down a snowy mountainside, and if you still want to strap on a pair of skis, go ahead — just don't forget your parachute.

Here are 12 extreme winter sports that are sure to keep the adrenaline pumping all season long.

ice diver's hand coming out of the water

blade running on skis

person being pulled through snow on shovel

man horse skijoring

man sailing on frozen lake

men snow kayaking at Red Bull event

person ice surfing on frozen pond

men swimm in freezing water as part of polar bear swim

Dive into winter

Winter weather is upon us and millions of people will be hitting the slopes and skating across frozen ponds this year. But if you're looking for a more exciting way to experience Mother Nature this season, you're in luck. You can dive beneath icy waters or ride a kayak down a snowy mountainside, and if you still want to strap on a pair of skis, go ahead — just don't forget your parachute.

Here are 12 extreme winter sports that are sure to keep the adrenaline pumping all season long.