Cross-Country Skiing in Aspen, Colorado (Photo credit: richpalpine)

One of the most popular winter events in Aspen, Colorado has once again come and gone, and I missed it.

I usually try to take part in some of the activities related to the annual Winterskol celebration in Aspen, but this year I just missed it. I had too much to do myself to afford the time to be a spectator.

Well, that’s not completely true because I did watch a fair amount of the NFL football playoffs. I usually prefer to be more active in my endeavors, but this year the playoffs had me hooked – for one thing, the Denver Broncos were in it again. Besides, it was really, really cold outside.

I did not, by any means, spend my weekend lounging around on my sofa watching other athletes get their exercise however. I actually scratched a lot of items off of my (way too long) to-do list, and I even managed to get outside quite a bit as well - despite the cold!

When it finally warmed up to 10 degrees, I ventured out to the Aspen High School and Aspen Golf Course cross-country venues, got some great exercise and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Cross-Country Skiing in Aspen, Colorado (Photo credit: richpalpine)

In the end, not even the frigid temperatures, my overwhelming list, the Broncos, or even Winterskol could keep me away from my favorite Aspen winter activity – cross-country skiing.