Yeaterday I XC Skied about halfway up the toll road at Mt. Mansfield with Greg. On the way down we practiced turning under the lift line on some easier slopes – a few folks glided by on boards and alpine gear – but the runs we were on were technically closed due to lack of snow. Turning my long and fairly straight Karhu Pavo skis on marginal snow with 3 pin bindings was a comical exercise – it was very different from last season when I took to learning tele skiing with dedicated gear on groomed slopes. Should we get some real snow this year Greg and I have discussed an XC treking trip – maybe with some winter camping thrown in for fun.
