skiing

i remember from picabo street's book, the first rule of skiing - when you are finished, be sure to show your ski's name to the camera.

i've xc ski-ed 3 of the past 4 days...it's been called the best aerobic exercise - by best, i am sure they mean most likely to leave you an exhausted heap on the floor. but it makes winter a bit more bearable. today conditions were good. the snow melted a bit earlier in the day, then froze a bit making a very slick surface. i felt for the first time that i was really skiing instead of playing at skiing. the park i was at today and monday is the best nearby park for it. i still avoid hills. i tried a moderate one for me, with not very good results. but on the flats and less drastic hills i felt like i was flying - think i have the stroke down - even did some double poling (quit snickering...)