Lots of interesting info and fun facts. Lots of ideas of things to do. Instructions are a bit short. The facts are presented clearly, but sometimes if you don't know about the Thing to Do already, you won't be able to figure it out. The illustrations were chosen for their thematic value - nice pale icy blue - and aren't sufficiently clear and detailed. The snow snake, for instance, needs about 3 more pictures and much more detail to figure out. There is no instruction at all on how to throw the snake. Somehow you are supposed to put your thumb in a grove at the back end of the long piece of smooth wood (which can be between 2 and 6.5 ft long!!) and throw the snake, head first, so that it runs up a trough you have cut in the snow No instructions on how that works. Similarly the sled made from curved sticks is a bit vague. How much weight can it carry, for instance? Many other project are inadequately explained. So think of this as an book of creative projects that will require some online research to complete.

The beginning and end of the book are about how to survive in the snow, should you ever get stranded.

I find the layout odd. The text is set up in two columns with wide margins. The start page for each Thing to Do has a drawing in the upper left. The text begins below the drawing and continues to the right in the second column on the same page. The icy blue of the drawing doesn't draw the eye and so you are looking at the upper right corner to start, only to find out that it isn't the start at all. Drawings are interspersed as needed.

To summarize, there are a lot of ideas here but the book is not a standalone. You will need online or in-person help to complete some of them.

I was hoping for a book that would give me a variety of fun activities to do with or in the snow to make the winter a bit more exciting. I think in a general sense it does fit this need but the way that it's laid out is not exciting: the book only has blue and white and the illustrations are quite limited. There's a lot of text to read with the activity and it reads more like a textbook than a fun book to read. I would have liked to see numbered directions, less text, and more exciting illustrations. I think this could be a fun book for a snow lover or to browse but I wouldn't personally buy it.

Thank you Princeton Architectural Press, a division of Chronicle Books, for the digital arc.
I'm a winter kind of girl, so I couldn't resist the chance to read a book with this title. The first two chapters provide unusual games in the snow and artistic expression using snow as the media. The third chapter describes winter science and lore, while the final chapters on Survival and Snow Fires are definitely for the adventurer and survivalist. Love this book and highly recommend to all who wish to experience winter in all her glory!

Review will be coming soon. I can’t wait to read this one :) thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

When I picked up 50 Things to Do in the Snow, I was expecting a cozy, family-friendly guide filled with ideas for building snow forts, making snow angels, and maybe some cute snowman recipes. You know, activities that scream "winter wonderland" and not "welcome to the arctic survival edition of your life."

Instead, I got...well, a borderline survival manual with a few random recipes thrown in for flavor. I wanted fun ideas to entertain the family during snow days, not a crash course in how to build a fire in a snowbank (though, I guess that’s a skill?). It’s like the book forgot we were all here for wholesome winter activities and instead pivoted to, "In case you’re stranded in the wilderness, here’s how not to freeze to death."

Now, don’t get me wrong, if I ever find myself in a snow-covered, post-apocalyptic scenario, I’ll be glad I know how to make snowshoes out of sticks and string. But I was kind of hoping for sledding tips, not "how to build your own sled out of sticks" like I’m auditioning for a nature documentary. The snow craft section? That’s basically code for "DIY your way to surviving hypothermia," and somehow we’ve got IDing conifers in there like the wildlife is going to help us on this frosty quest.

So yeah, if you’re prepping for a rugged adventure through the tundra, this book might be for you. But if you were expecting snowball fights and tips for a fun day with the kids? You’re better off making a snowman the old-fashioned way and leaving the wilderness survival to Bear Grylls.

A very cute assembly of outdoor ideas. The illustrations are welcoming enough for small children and then the ideas are substantive enough to entertain adults.

I love this book on all things winter! It is such a good source for inspiration and the illustrations are stunning!

This book is the essential guide for everything you need to survive the cold winters and how to do some things you probably normally wouldn't think of! Want to camp in snow? Get this! Unfortunately I live in Texas and never get this amount of snow, but it's fun to imagine!!

As a photographer I’m always looking for fun ways to get crafty. In this Princeton Architectural Press publication titled 50 Things To Do In The Snow by Richard Skrein and illustrated by Maria Nilsson, I got just what I wanted. I’m hoping to plan a working vacation for this coming winter to visit a few snowy places and as a Mississippian I’m still new to this whole “snow” concept, but I thought this would be the perfect book to help me plan both fun activities and photoshoot ideas. The first pro of this book to me is the fact that the safety and ecological impact sections are the first sections before you dive into the good stuff. My top must-do activities during my trip that I got from this book is building a snow fort, making snowflake tortilla, and crafting a snowball slingshot. Yet, this book isn’t just about fun times, it also helps with understanding winter survival just in case the best time ever might take a turn or two. It’s got some great bucket list ideas too. Overall I will say this is a great purchase for the photographer, bushcrafter, or chionophile in your life.

This book has tons of useful and informative information for anyone wanting to travel and spend time outdoors in the snow. It had several neat ideas for anyone experiencing a snow day. Although I live in an area with little snowfall, I was able to still find fun information in this read. I would absolutely recommend to those who enjoy more regular snow days! Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC.

The illustrations are lovely. This would be a great book for an outdoor school, homeschoolers, a camp library, or scout troop. I think probably the youngest reader might be an upper elementary student and believe it would most appeal to adults doing outdoor programming for a season that is somewhat challenging to program in.

I received a free copy of, 50 Things to Do in the Snow, by Richard Skrein, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Snow can be so peaceful and quiet, and can last a long time, This book gives 50 ideas of things to do in the snow like: making a sled, and snowshoes to staying safe in the snow, what to wear, and have with you. This book has a lot of interesting things to do in the snow.

This is a wonderful book for all ages. It gives you ideas for making a snow maze, snow shoes and much more. If you live in a snow area, you need to read this. For all ages. I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley. This review is my feelings towards the book.

This was almost a 5 star read for me, please consider it close enough to 5.
I quite liked the unexpected survival and safety tips with recreational activities.
The art style is fresh and is a good fit for this topic - it is icy and snowy.
I might have enjoyed this a bit more as a print book because of its feel and mood.
And in my subjective experience, I expected a bit more detail, complexity and length.
Overall, this is a great book those who often engage with snowy conditions.

We're planning a ski trip later in the year and this book is helping to come up with activities to do that are out of the ordinary. I also plan on gifting it to some friends who live in colder weather climates where it often snows.

This is a nice reference for those who haven't had many opportunities to play in the snow. Most of the ideas are fairly obvious to those who are from snowy climates.

I admittedly am not a huge fan of winter and the snow, so when I saw this book I knew I needed to read it. I needed a way to connect with winter and find joy in it instead of wallowing in my house waiting for spring to come. This is filled with fun activities to do in the snow, many of which I would have never even thought of before reading this. I think this is really well put together and can inspire many to embrace the snow and appreciate it for what it is. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Living in a very snowy winter location, it can be hard during the winters. Not knowing what to do, season affective disorder, not much light. But this book has some really great ideas. I do wish it was organized by difficulty. Some were super time consuming and hard and others required little to no prep. Overall great book and resource.

Living in Ohio we get snow. Finding things to do with kids in the snow to help them appreciate nature and the colder months is hard when the only option is building a snowman. This book gives a lot of amazing ideas for different things to do during the cold snowy months. Whether it’s snow and ice safety or just fun things to do this book has the information for you. Thank you NetGalley for the Arc.

What a beautiful book! This would be wonderful to have at a winter cabin or vacation home in the snow. It would also be a great gift for an adventurous friend or family member as many of the activities include handiwork or survival skills. Definitely coffee table book material.

I especially appreciated the emphasis on safety at the beginning. My partner does winter sports and mountaineering and safety is essential!

The illustrations are lovely and the entire book is hyggeligt—cozy in the midst of winter :)

Can't wait to try some of these ideas out with my family next winter. I especially want to try the snow lanterns, bird feeders, and colored icicles.