Snow tubing this winter is simple and fun

Tubing lets people slide down hills without lessons, special gear, or technical skills, and more than a dozen Ontario resorts now offer tubing for families and first-timers.

Snow tubing offers a simple way to enjoy slopes without learning skiing or snowboarding. At Lakeridge Resort Ltd. in Uxbridge, Ont., staff say tubing requires no lessons, lift tickets, or technical gear. Resort instructors and operators describe it as accessible and fun for families, non-skiers and first-timers. More than a dozen Ontario resorts now offer tubing, expanding options for winter visitors. Key points: - Tubing does not require training, balance, or expensive equipment according to resort staff. - There are no lessons or lift tickets needed for tubing at the facilities described. - Lakeridge Resort Ltd. in Uxbridge, Ont. is cited as an example where staff and instructors discussed tubing. - Maya Haynos-Owen, an instructor, described tubing as accessible because it does not demand much skill. - John Tustian, director of operations at Lakeridge Resort Ltd., said tubing gives people who do not want to ski or snowboard a way to enjoy speed on a hill. Summary: Tubing's low barrier to entry has helped Ontario resorts broaden participation in slope-based recreation and offer a straightforward winter option for visitors. Undetermined at this time.