Wow - Where did December go?



My Ski Commuting Set Up

 Work has been super busy and I have been traveling a lot more than usual this time of the year so my posts have been non-existent.  We have had some pretty good snow lately so on Friday after I got back from North Carolina I loaded up the bike and headed over to Sprague Brook for some cross country skiing.

I scored the new backpack from REI on my last trip to Boston and love how my skis and equipment get carried on my back and I don't have to drive.  I must look quite odd riding a bike to ski but I enjoy it so as long as the roads permit it - I will continue this adventure!

When I got to Sprague Brook I hit up the winter shelter to get my equipment all set up and then I hit the trails.  My skis need a waxing badly so it was not at all smooth but the weather was great and I got some ski time in so I was quite happy!

I even left my bike inside so it would clean up a little from all of the slush and road grit.  I definitely need to score a fender set up for this because my bike and backpack got destroyed from road slime!  The single speed cleans up super nice though so I don't worry about it too much.

My heat source after I finished skiing and cleaning up before the ride back home.  I had this baby roaring by the time I came back in from all of the wood I added to her.  Felt great to sit in front of the fire and eat my lunch and relax for a couple of minutes.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Get out there and enjoy nature!!!  You won't be disappointed!