Nordic skiing..

Skiing + downhill = normal
skiing + uphill = crazy norwegian idea

Nordic skiing rocks. On the flat, it feels like running on the moon; you push off like normal running, but then glide gracefully (well, some people do) forward. Downhill is fun because gravity is my friend. Uphil is a bit wierd though. Since when did trying to move slippery planks of wood against a gradient make any sense as an efficient mode of winter transport?

We went out with the uni ski team, and it was awesome. I spent quite a lot of time sliding down hills on my bottom screaming, and I still have no idea how to stop or turn, but it is really good fun.. apart from the uphill bits, obviously.