I got started skiing at 'Nor Ski' runs back in Iowa. Rope tows, lots of ice and corn cobs sticking up through the 'snow' but to this day, some of the best skiers I've ever seen came out of there (I'm not one of them...). I remember some guy doing flips off a home-made jump in the mid-70's right after Stein Ericksen started it all.

Now a days, it's nearly all x-country or backcountry for me. I'll occasionally go to an area but I can't manage an entire day anymore on tele skis. My old leather Asolo boots are my favorite for light touring and yes, wool pants are the cat's meow for skiing, although I like lycra on the bike. Wooden x-country skis are great if you ski classic. This event is a lot of fun if you're in the area.

Boulder got about 18" of snow yesterday so tonight it's time for another old tradition. The moon-light ski!