Ski, sled, skate ... and surf?

Winter fun in Cleveland

By Freddie Coffey
Metromix

Hey, guess what? It gets cold and snowy during the winter here. Of course, you knew that. But it's not an excuse to sit on your couch staring at your Facebook profile all season long. There's a whole world of winter fun in Northeast Ohio, and in most cases, the cold temps and snow squalls only make it better.

We've put together our picks for the best winter recreation in the area, from the typical skiing and snowboarding to surfing and swimming. Time to put on your mittens ...