How to Make Snow Angels
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.
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Make the most of the cold weather with these winter activities.
You Will Need
- Snow
- Waterproof clothes
- A hat
- And gloves or mittens
- A friend
Steps
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Step 1
Pick a spot
Pick a clear spot in the snow as tall as your body and as wide as your outstretched arms.
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Fresh powder works best—make a snow angel right after a storm, when the snow is untouched.
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Step 2
Fall backward
Carefully fall backward onto the snow with your arms outstretched.
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Step 3
Move your arms and legs
Move your arms and legs back and forth, like you’re doing jumping jacks.
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Step 4
Press your head
Press your head back enough to make a clear indentation.
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Step 5
Get up
Get up carefully so you don’t wreck your masterpiece. For best results, have a friend help you up.
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In 2002, 1,791 people in Bismarck, North Dakota, made snow angels on the state capitol grounds.
