After a while of much needed convincing, I piled into the car with Margit, Vigdis, and Ingrid to embark on my first real skiing adventure.

A short (and completely near-accident free) drive later, we strapped on our skis and hit the snow. If only “strapping” on the skis is as easy as it sounds. I struggled just putting them on– there was no hiding my newb status.

I have to say, I didn’t fully believe Margit when she told me how fun cross country skiing can be. Turns out she was right, which was a pleasant surprise. Perhaps next time it won’t take quite as much convincing to get those skis on my feet!