There are certain activities that are known to reduce one’s general stress level, as well as moderating it quite a bit when those super stress events occur. These activities are known to require three key elements. One, it needs to be dangerous so the adrenalin gets a workout. Two, it needs some element of unpredictability to work the brain in adapting to fast changing events. Lastly, it needs to be social, for obvious reasons.

Does not iceboating tick all the boxes?

So, come sailing tomorrow at Dammy where there is unexplored ice, active leads, and iceboating buddies. Just what we all need coming into this holiday season.

By the way, Dave Godin reports that Holbrook Pond in Holden is very nice, with five inches of black ice.

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