Our local cross country area opened 2 weeks ago. I've been out striding twice and skating twice. Ugh, skating. It really kicks my butt. If I can go 45 minutes, I'm a happy camper. My partner and I also took the dogs out to a local OHV trail on Christmas day. We had a freshly groomed trail and we were out early enough that the snowmobilers weren't out yet. What a blast! I hope the rest of the season stays this good.