Maybe you should start off on the beginner's course

Skiing

Even if you don’t live in an area with loads of natural snowfall, many US cities are within an hour’s drive from a ski resort that’s either in the mountains or utilizes fake snow. As a kid, I went to Hidden Valley in Eureka, MO. You can find your local ski resort by checking gout SkiWhere.

Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its bobsled time!

Bobsledding

Give me an opening to fit ‘Cool Runnings’ into a blog post and I’ll do it. Hey, did you know that the real Jamaican bobsled team didn’t pick up their sled and carry it to the finish line like you saw in the movie? Shocking that Hollywood would add something to dramatize a story. Anyways, there are plenty of places within the US where you can book group bobsled outings. If you’re going all out for the stag weekend, I recommend planning a pilgrimage to Salt Lake City where you can do a run on the actual track used in the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Fiancee's dig snowmobiles.

Snowmobile Rentals

This just in: snowmobiles are badass. If you think your friends are man enough to handle speeds of over 100mph — check out this sample weekend outing tailored around boozing, BBQ and cabin lodging. Oh and you didn’t hear this from me, but there’s a second seat on most snowmobile models that are perfect for driving strippers around.

It's not as cold as it looks. Ah screw it, yes it is.

Ice Fishing

There really is nothing like bonding with your boys in frigid temperatures while sitting around a small hole in the ice waiting to get a bite. Maybe you will, maybe you won’t. But it’s really not about the fish, it’s about the loving memories you’ll be creating [this paragraph sponsored by Dr. Phil].

I bet you didn't know something this awesome existed.

Ice Bumper Cars

Doesn’t the guy in this picture look like he’s having a good time? This could be YOU because this incredible activity actually exists. Los Angelenos can book the ice bumper cars for parties of 8-14 people through our good friends over at Firefly Group Events. If you don’t live in LA, contact Firefly to get info for your area.

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What other ideas do you have for creative winter bachelor party adventures? Tell us in the comments below.

I'm on a Boat (for my bachelor party)!

Your friend Jimmy is passed out in his own vomit as your bleary eyes register the tattoo on your arm. A tattoo that didn’t exist twelve hours ago because until last night, you didn’t know anyone named Trixie. A moment of clarity pierces your hangover fog and you realize that you’ve made it; your bachelor party is over and you’ve come through unscathed…Almost. Just wait until your fiance asks who Trixie is.

It takes one friend to tie the knot and the rest of you get a reason to party. Be careful though–if the bride learns any details from the bachelor party, that knot may become a noose for your friend. Maybe it’s time to consider a different approach to the bachelor party. We’re all for a liquor-fueled last hurrah with the boys. BUT, we suggest you shift toward memories that can be shared, and away from secrets that inevitably leak.

Bachelors and best men are already moving away from the standard and stale strippers-and-beer fests. Instead of bar hopping and strip clubs, men are deep sea fishing, kart racing, playing poker, and seeking out activities that offer more. They’re bonding (yes, men can bond) and they’re coming back with memories that don’t make enemies out of the bridal party.

As Best Man your goal is to become a legend, without endangering the groom’s status with the bride. It’s a send-off that lets him know what the rest of the guys think of him. It’s a lot of pressure, but don’t worry, we’re here to help.

1st – Figure out what the Groom wants! It’s His party, celebrating His last time out with the boys as a single man.

2nd – Check out our website: http://www.fireflygroupevents.com/main.php . We have a great selection of packages and tools to make organizing a party easier. We’ll collect the money, book the vendors, and let you take credit. With our help, this is the easiest party you’ll ever plan.

3rd –  All hands on deck. This ship will sink unless you get all your friends talking it up. Get them excited! Create a buzz!

Bonus tip– If you decide to use strippers, we recommend calling each and every tattoo parlor in the area. Ask them to ban you from their premises for a period of 24 hours.

Keep in mind that a bachelor party is not like a normal party, the details are harder to manage. You’re dealing with people you may not know well, multiple locations, and vendors you’re unfamiliar with. We simplify the process for you! Our custom event pages allow you to send email invites, see whose going, who’s paid, and communicate via message boards. Leave the vendors, money, and stress to us.

Also, be sure to read The Man Registry’s great advice for Bachelor Party Planning!

Now this is what we call a bachelor party

If you’re looking for some ideas to get the juices flowing, check out some of our pre-packaged deals for the grooms in California:

Los Angeles – Surf & Scale – Surfing lesson and Rock Climbing

San Francisco – Scratch It – Learn beat matching on the turntables, then load onto the Party Bus for a night of fun

San Diego – False Starts – Mini Grand Prix kart style followed by beer tasting at three micro breweries

Orange County – Hangman Strikes – Traverse this sixty foot ropes course to fly down their insane zipline and then head to our favorite lanes for some bowling.

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