Today we decided to make the most of SnowFarm's "Locals' give it a go day" and headed up to try Nordic Skiing, otherwise known as Cross-Country Skiing. The SnowFarm is the other side of the valley from Cardrona Ski Resort (on the sunny side!).
It was definitely different. We both tried "classic" x-country skiing where you are mostly kept in tracks on the snow (like train tracks). The skis are really light, with no metal rails, and a section in the middle of the skis with "grippy bits" that look like fish scales to help you push forward (and not slide backwards going up hill). It's definitely hard work but really rewarding (especially on the bits where you get to fly downhill without slowing down). Next time we won't be wearing thermals underneath our snow gear - it's hot work!
We managed to score a beautiful day, and the snow conditions were also close to perfect. The atmosphere up there was great, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Not too many people either, which is a pleasant change at this time of year (being Winter Festival and the beginning of both NZ and Australian School Holidays).
Here's Andrea with all the gear on, midway through our last run of the day
And a photo of the two of us, courtesy of Greg's ex-workmate Kane (from Element)
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Glad you had a great day. Awesome photos!!
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