How To Make Snow Angels

  • February 27, 2009
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You’re never too old to join in the fun. A 99-year-old woman helped Bismarck, North Dakota, recapture a snow-angel-making world record.

You Will Need

  • Snow
  • Waterproof clothes
  • A hat
  • And gloves or mittens
  • A friend
How To Make Snow Angels: Pick a spot

Step 1: Pick a spot

Pick a clear spot in the snow as tall as your body and as wide as your outstretched arms.

Fresh powder works best—make a snow angel right after a storm, when the snow is untouched.

How To Make Snow Angels: Fall backward

Step 2: Fall backward

Carefully fall backward onto the snow with your arms outstretched.

How To Make Snow Angels: Move your arms and legs

Step 3: Move your arms and legs

Move your arms and legs back and forth, like you’re doing jumping jacks.

How To Make Snow Angels: Press your head

Step 4: Press your head

Press your head back enough to make a clear indentation.

How To Make Snow Angels: Get up

Step 5: Get up

Get up carefully so you don’t wreck your masterpiece. For best results, have a friend help you up.

In 2002, 1,791 people in Bismarck, North Dakota, made snow angels on the state capitol grounds.

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Comments (2)

Michele

Mine too, besides skiing....smile

over 4 years ago by Michele

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Jean_Lockwood

Fun how-to Michele, also one of m y favorite winter activities. I like the fact you supplied, knowing trivia is fun.

over 4 years ago by Jean_Lockwood

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Juen_Romanoff

Spectacular! What great snow!!

over 2 years ago by Juen_Romanoff

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HeatherM

Beautiful!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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