The Basics of Rolling Naked in the Snow

Apparently prompted by the coldest winter in Britain in decades, the BBC is running a series of articles on topics such as How To Build A Snowman and How to Conduct a Snowball Fight.

The guide to "rolling naked in the snow" offers tips on rolling technique, health considerations, and the influence of alcohol consumption.

Rolling in snow that has a breakable crust on top of it, or which has a layer just below the surface, is not recommended. Rolling in this type of snow is likely to lead to scratches (in vulnerable parts, too) which can then start bleeding, which isn't much fun. An unbreakable crust presents a different problem; it is more like rolling on ice, and not a very pleasant experience either.