your winter outdoor activities, sports?

This morning had my Blizzak snow tires mounted. Typically telemark ski at the resorts and backcountry nordic ski (double camber, waxless, w/metal edges) in non-avalanche terrain. When skiing the resorts it's very much like the gym as I count runs and vertical feet skied, with targets etc. Backcountry is my preferred style. I tend to frequent obscure, not in the guide book areas. The crowds will always go to the "iconic" routes with the best snow conditions.                                                                          
 First tracks guaranteed along with peace and quiet. No snowshoers (Trudglings) trampling my trail, no dog people with uncontrolled pets jumping on me and chasing wildlife and best of all......no obnoxious powder hounds.

              

I'm equally active in the outdoors during winter and summer. Every day, almost without fail, when I'm in town I take at least a 1 to 2  hour walk around town with my dog. Good for both of us. I go skiing, downhill or cross country and sometimes snow shoe, usually 2-3 times a week, often more depending on snow. I'm very fortunate in that I live within an hour or so of the mountains and the local ski hill where snow is fairly reliable. We also have a couple of major ski resorts 2 and 2 1/2 hours away. In fact, I went downhill skiing at the local resort (Red Lodge) yesterday on the second day it was open for the season. When snow is heavy in town, I just x-country ski on an extensive trail system in the park system along the river. Often in the winter, we don't have a lot of snow in the town but plenty in the nearby mountains. Then, if it's not exceedingly cold, I'll often mountain bike around the city's trails one day and ski in the mountains the next day. Best of both worlds. Hard to imagine a much better locale for the outdoors - summer or winter.

I may hit the slopes once a year. I also do a few snowshoeing trips.

Does splitting firewood count?

Hiking and backpacking. Occasionally fishing. Hope to add running back to the mix soon.

My alpine skis have my maiden name on them and I've been married for over 32 years. Now that we live close to the mountain, we can't afford to ski. But I do need to get out XC skiing this season. I tried earlier this year but arrived to icy conditions...better just to walk on.

November has been hiking in Death Valley and now I'll walk or run here, plus get back to some weights.

Chicago - winter is my hiking season - summer is too humid for such nonsense! I swim laps year-round, and try to walk 2 miles a day with the dog.

Once I live somewhere with decent skiing options, I plan to take it up again - to me, it's not worth the time and expense living in the Midwest - snow is terrible here, if we get any, which is not often enough! I grew up skiing here, but once I experienced Colorado powder, I don't think I've skied in the Midwest since!