Hard Pack

I wish my camera could pick up the bright ski boots better! Neon pinks, oranges and yellows! Think Greg Lemond era cycling gear...remember those black Sidi's with the neon pink and neon green accents? (I remember them since I still have mine!) Anyway, the snow is like ice now. Rock solid and hard pack. Mike has a pair of fast skate ski's on loan from my boss though...and when the snow is right, he can really haul on them. Way faster than the cross-country skiing methods.

But the ice really kills it for being much good. I'm still hiking...but when Mike's skiing, the Scrapper goes with him, she likes action! Even though this is one of the mildest winter's on history for this area, it's the most extreme, coldest and longest winter I've ever had in my life. We both are making the most of the winter---but we've had to dig deep in order to find ways to not go stir crazy. Perhaps if we were used to "activities" beyond fitness it would be easier. But it is what it is and we still like each other despite what's happening outside. It's nice to know we aren't just a "fair weathered" team!

It got really cold on Sunday again. If I didn't have those little hand warmers in my gloves, getting outside for extended periods of time would really be tough---and even though Mike hates Sundays (because Monday's he has to go to work again), I just love them. We're both off on Sundays and we eat breakfast, hit the grocery store while everyone is at church, and then head to Camden with the small hound. When we get home we ride the trainer and just hang out. It may sound (does sound) kinda dull on paper---but I just love the time.

This hard pack snow though is like walking on ice-cubes....Have a lovely day!