Winding Trails by Al Hobart – More Learning X-C

March 28, 1968

Whether moving uphill, downhill or sideways down a steep slope, with my feet firmly anchored to a suitable pair of skis with plenty of good snow under them, I’m just about as happy as anyone can expect to be in the wintertime.

The little tricks that must be mastered in order to make downhill skiing a thriller-diller fun event constitute a helpful asset to the hopeful cross-country skier, although such previous experience…