Winter Sports
The most popular sport in Canada.
What is .. Ice Hockey
This country has the most snowfall annually.
What is .. Japan
An annual event held at 1000 Islands Nature Center in Kaukauna, Wisconsin highlighting our national bird.
What is .. Eagle Days
This year, the event will be held on January 25. Naturalists and/or volunteers will be at these viewing sites to assist you to spot and observe Eagles and answer your questions.
Keep this at least half full during winter months to avoid gas line freezing.
What is .. Gas Tank
A phrase used to describe being in a precarious or risky situation.
What is .. Walking on Thin Ice
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest one ever built stood at 122 ft 1 in tall.
What is .. Snowman (actually Snowwoman)
13 million pounds of snow were used to build Olympia the snow woman. She was only a few feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty.
Eyelashes were made from eight pairs of skis
48-ft-wide fleece hat
8-ft-long nose made from chicken wire and painted cheesecloth
Lips made from five red car tires
Arms made from two 30-ft-tall spruce trees
6-ft 6-in-wide snowflake pendant
130-ft-long scarf
Three 5-ft-wide truck tires as buttons
The snowiest game ever played at Lambeau Field is infamously know as this.
What is .. The Snow Bowl
In 1985, 14 inches of snow fell at Lambeau before during and after the game between the Packers and Buccaneers.
A sometimes 16-day season where hopeful fishers sit in a dark shanty and stare into a hole in the ice cut open by a saw.
What is .. Sturgeon Spearing
This year the season opens on February 8th. There is only one other location in North America where lake sturgeon can be harvested with a spear (Black Lake, Michigan).
Avoid using this when driving in winter weather conditions.
What is .. Cruise Control
A phrase used to describe taking a bold or risky action.
What is .. Taking the Plunge
Wisconsin is home to over 25,000 miles of these top-quality trails, which link every corner of the state.
What are .. Snowmobile trails
This was the snowiest year that Appleton has seen.
What is .. 2008
110.4 inches of snow was recorded in 2008, the most since 1929.
A large tubing hill located in the Titletown District near Lambeau Field.
What is .. Ariens Hill
A condition where the body's core temperature drops below 95 degrees.
What is .. Hypothermia
A phrase used to describe being ignored or rejected by someone.
What is .. Getting the cold shoulder.
This activity was created by fastening two skis together and attaching a rope to one end so there would be some control as someone stood on the board and glided downhill.
What is .. Snowboarding
This state has the highest average snow fall.
What is .. Vermont
The average snowfall is 89.25 inches.
A nature preserve located in Appleton that has many cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails along with equipment rentals.
What is .. Bubolz Nature Preserve.
Every year, over 400 people die and 50,000 are treated for this. Symptoms are often "flu-like" - headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
What is .. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives. Ensure yours are in proper working order.
A phrase used to describe overcoming initial hesitation or awkwardness in a social situation.
What is .. Breaking the Ice
A sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area.
What is .. Curling?
Information about the Appleton Curling Club: Throughout the curling season (November-March) the club hosts several open houses and a learn-to-curl league. These events are open to the public and provide an opportunity to learn the great sport of curling. A typical session lasts about 2 hours and comprises of an introduction presentation, hands-on lessons, and a couple ends of game play.
This is the snowiest city in the United States.
What is .. Syracuse, New York
Their average snowfall is 127.8 inches! Talk about lake effect snow!
The largest cross-county ski race in North America. The race begins in Cable, Wisconsin and finishes in Hayward, Wisconsin.
What is .. The American Birkebeiner or Birkie
The Birkie's two premier events are the 50km skate and the 55km classic races.
This is the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in adults 45 and older.
What are .. Falls
1. Choose the right shoe. Shoes and boots need to fit properly and have soles with good traction. Snow boots or hiking boots will provide the best protection for the worst type of weather.
2. Leave early. Falls are more likely to happen when you’re in a rush. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to where you’re going.
3. Walk like a penguin. Take short steps and walk as flat-footed as possible on icy or slippery ground.
4. Keep your hands free. You’ll need them to help you balance, so avoid carrying heavy loads and keep those hands out of your pockets.
5. Remove snow and ice from walkways frequently. Don’t wait for it to melt. That could take awhile. Apply ice melt and ask for help if you need it.
6. Keep the lights on. If you have exterior lights on your home, use them to help see where you’re walking at night.
7. Advocate for your safety. If the entrances or sidewalks do not look safe outside of a business or a local venue, speak up and let someone know.
A phrase used to describe someone who may appear cold or distant but is actually kind and caring.
What is .. Cold Hands, Warm Heart