All week I knew I would be doing something today. The only thing I was sure of was that what I would be doing would begin with an "S"! It wasn't until this morning that I made the decision. I wanted to ski instead of snowshoe or skate. I was quick as a whip getting ready and out the door. I wanted to be one of the first on the trail, as usual. I arrived at the Pocaterra Hut at 9:15, took care of business then slide into the tracks and I was off. I wasn't the first but pretty darn near.
I could not have asked for a better day for my first, real, serious business, ski. The sun felt warm, the sky was blue, the new snow sparkled and I was in my glory. The trail signs are quite nice. I stopped at each one to get the lay of the land and to make sure I was staying on the green easy trails (for now).
Like I mentioned in a previous X-C Ski post, I needed to work on what the signature shot will be for when I reach my cross country ski destination. This is it and I call it my "ski-stop-shot". This isn't just a silly pose, it has meaning as you can see in the photo under this one.
X & O...loving life these days!
My intentions were to complete 10 kms, 5 out then return the way I came. I was enjoying myself, time was flying and I was too, so instead of turning around at 5 I did it at 7 kms. I was back to the Hut by 12:30, had my lunch then headed home!
I'm already looking forward to getting out again and incorporating more hill training.
I'm so happy that you're enjoying skiing! These recent posts of yours are making me so homesick. Love your ski-stop-shot. :)
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