Posts tagged winter

Broomball:

Broomball is just like ice hockey, except players wear shoes and use a ball instead of a puck. The game originated in Canada in the early 20^th century and eventually made its way to La Crosse where bar-sponsored teams play weekly during the winter. WPR’s Maureen McCollum took to the ice in a rink along the Mississippi River.  

Pushing the Envelope:

Nothing quite compares to the feeling of sun and wind in your face as you travel Wisconsin by motorcycle. Writer Ron Davis can barely wait for winter to be over to get back on his bike.

Ron Davis teaches English at UW-Stevens Point.

Deep End:

Winter often means weekends spent indoors searching for entertainment and escape. Writer David McGlynn reflects on his Sunday afternoons with his sons at the local pool.

David McGlynn is the author of The End of the Straight and Narrow and A Door in the Ocean. He teaches at Lawrence University. 

Ski Jump Competition

Every year, ski jumpers from around the world gather in Westby for the annual Snowflake Ski Jump Tournament. Last weekend marked the event’s 90^th anniversary. WPR producer Maureen McCollum braved the cold to see the skiers in action.

Photo by Maureen McCollum

Ice Bowl:

The Super Bowl this weekend got us thinking about another memorable bowl a little closer to home – the Ice Bowl. Commentator Bill Povletich tells us the story behind this historic game.

Bill Povletich is a documentary filmmaker, television producer, and the author of Green Bay Packers: Trials, Triumphs, and Tradition. 

Photo: Wisconsin Historical Society

Owls:

Frigid winter days spark love among great horned owls. Nesting in January, they raise families in the dead of winter. Commentator Ronnie Hess tells us how she delights in their night time hoots.

Ronnie Hess is a journalist, poet, and the author of Eat Smart in France.

Grace of Snow:

Snow in the forecast is unwelcome news to some, but for others – reason to celebrate. School kids look forward to snow. And so does commentator Justin Isherwood.

Justin Isherwood is a 5th-generation farmer and an award-winning writer. His most recent book is called Pulse: A Farmer’s Take on the Universe. He lives in Plover.

Photo by JJSchad.