This winter I spent some time on skiis, both downhill and cross country. It didn't take long to get comfortable on the slopes, but my risk taking is not what it used to be! I enjoyed a few perfectly relaxing rides on the chairlift and mastered some of basic runs on a small little hill in MN. The cross country skiing happened a few weeks later on a nice, sunny day at a park in Prior Lake. It wasn't too difficult to get the rhythm down. I plan to keep my eye on the clearance racks at REI to pick me up a pair of Skiis for next season. Good times!