Snow Awesome! Winter Sports Reads for Teens

It’s already February, and Chicago is still mostly mild and totally snow-free!

If missing out on that "real" Chicago winter has left you wishing for snow, and you don’t already have plans to head to the mountains, you’ll be happy to hear the groundhog saw his shadow. That’s six extra weeks to find the winter adventure you crave.

How do you plan to enjoy winter if it ever arrives? I'd be happy to have a sled and a dusting of snow. That might not sound like much to you adventure seekers who dare go snowboarding, downhill skiing or ski jumping. Of course, you snowbirds dreaming of a beach will be happy if the snow stays away entirely.

No matter where you stand, we can all live the thrill of winter sports (without the risk of frostbite and broken bones) by checking out these titles.

If a budding romance between a figure skater and hockey player gets your heart pounding, check out the adorable Being Sloane Jacobs.

Being Sloane Jacobs is available in multiple formats.

Syrah blows out her knee in a snowboarding accident in Girl Overboard. Can she learn to cope now that she's sidelined?

Girl Overboard is available in multiple formats.

Robbie's dreams of playing professional hockey are crushed by bullies and his own struggles with coming out in Jerkbait.

Peak Marcello is only 14, but must tackle one tall challenge: climbing Mount Everest. Roland Smith's Peak is filled with heart-stopping action and danger.

Peak is available in multiple formats.

What's your favorite winter sports story?