Climate impacts the popularity of sports such as ice hockey, which thrives in colder climates while warmer regions often rely on indoor facilities for participation. Direct experiences with snow influence the familiarity with winter sports, while those in snow-less areas may only know these activities through media.
Climate plays a significant role in defining which sports are popular in different regions. For instance, ice hockey is more common in northern climates due to the presence of snow and ice, but as indoor facilities become more widespread, we're seeing an increase in participation in warmer climates.
In regions with colder winters, residents might be more familiar with winter sports like skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing. Those living in places that do not experience snow might only know about these activities through indirect experiences, such as movies or reading about them. The experience of winter and snow can be quite different depending on where one lives, influencing what activities they partake in.
Someone who has never seen snow, such as a resident of Saint Vincent in the Caribbean, might not have direct experiences with snow rituals like building snowmen, sledding or snowball fights, but they can construct an understanding through media and literature. On the other hand, for someone who lives in a snow-prone area, coming across a snowy owl or enjoying winter sports might be a common part of life.