Ah snow. It's a magnificent element. What other element has as many sports that rely on it? It is an element that not everyone in the world gets to enjoy. But for those of us that do, we should make the most out of it.
             The cause of snow is simple. Cold weather and precipitation. However, there is more than one way that snow comes to exist. Man has found a way to "artificially" make snow. The way that artificial snow is made takes part of the quality out of the product, but is still nice to have when trying to cover up obstacles on a ski resort. It is important for temperatures to be cold for some time before it actually snows or else the snow will just melt when it hits the ground.
             When the snow does stick to the ground, it is an awesome sight. Not only is it pleasant to look at, but also is extremely fun to drive on. Not many things can rival the fun had in a rear wheel drive vehicle on a snowy road. It is one of the few things in life that can be extremely dangerous and extremely safe depending on where it is done. There is no other feeling like sliding sideways around a hairpin corner on a wide snowy road, or driving like a drift car racer around a snowy, empty parking lot. It produces a feeling of exhilaration found in few other places.
             Snow also opens up an opportunity for snow skiing and snowboarding. As well as ski resorts. Without snow there is no way any of these things would exist. Skiing and snowboarding are the premier winters activities that open up the resorts, although snow shoeing and snow skating are other popular activities at these resorts also. Of course it is always best to have a couple feet of powder while skiing or snowboarding, but even hard-pack snow is still fun. Skiing and snowboarding's immense popularity has opened up a great number of resorts that cater only to skiers and snowboarders. Because so many ski resorts have opened, there is now much more accessible terrain.
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