We only live 3 blocks from a nordic ski centre. The first winter we were here we walked over a few times. It was only $2. The next year the prices more than tripled as they decided to include parking fees which had been seperate before. Every year I ski with the kids classes because it is free as a volunteer. The last few years we have added the free moonlight ski as well. The last few years I have said I will get a pass but then I wonder if I will get my money's worth. A few years we haven't had enough snow. Will I have the energy to ski and walk the dogs? Can I keep it up for a whole winter alone? I do know someone who skis almost every day and I could go with her but she skis the same 4 km loop every time. Boring. There is more than 30 km of trails to explore. I can see doing the same loop if you are timing yourself or in a hurry but every time! I need more variety.
My summer fitness routine is my job, supplemented by dog walking and a little biking and canoeing. On rainy days and in the winter I rebound 4 or 5 times a week and walk the dogs. I am getting bored of the rebounding routines (and I lent a DVD to a friend so I only have half to chose from) so today I did it. I forked over $9 and went skiing. I did 7 km in an hour and ten minutes and I am home for a lunch break. I am going to go out again after lunch and do another 4 km or more. I don't want to overdo it or I won't be able to walk up the stairs tomorrow. I will try to find a pocket to stuff my camera in. There was a pileated woodpecker right on the trail this morning.
4 comments:
glad you had a great ski. Love the fresh air of February.
How were the legs? I always find the first time out is exhilarating ... and I overdo it, thinking, my legs are fine, and I push. The next day .. I can barely move.
$9.00 is still a very reasonable price.
I did go do another 5 or 6 km and amazingly had no pain the next day except for a blister. I agree $9 is reasonable. It is cheaper than a movie and lasts longer.
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