North America is currently in the grip of some arctic weather, with a so-called “polar vortex” having brought freezing cold temperatures and mountains of snow to many places.

While this may stop normal life in its tracks, it shouldn’t stop you from having fun. And this video contains several things a bored person can do when it’s cold outside.

Going swimming in a hole in the ice won’t be everyone, I’m sure, but the rest of the activities are sure to appeal.

Throwing boiling water into the air looks to be especially entertaining, and this guy captures the sound it makes as it instantly turns to vapor extremely well.