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During the winter I enjoy cross country skiing. I usually go on day trips with the Scarborough Cross Country Ski Club. Most of the places we go are within a hour or so drive north of Toronto. I also enjoy the occasional outing downhill skiing
In 2005, I participated in the Canadian Ski Marathon, an annual cross country ski event in Québec, from Lachute to Gatineau. I chose the Coureurs des Bois class, which requires skiing 5 sections of approximately 80km each day for a total of 160km over the two days. I almost made it, but on the first day, missed the cut-off time of 3:15pm to start the 5th section by 15 minutes. I did the last three sections (8, 9, 10) on the second day and had a wonderful ski over 40km of beautiful trails under clear, sunny skis.
Below are pictures of some of the places my ski club has gone.
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On the Beaver Pond loop at Arrowhead Provincial Park - Feb 16, 2002
Herbie Whittle at Mansfield Outdoor Centre - Jan 11, 2003
Out in Taylor Creek Park, East York, near the DVP in early January 2003
John Hackert, President of the ski club, at Horseshoe Valley, just before "The Wall" on the north red trail - Jan 25, 2003
Me at Horseshoe Valley, at the same point on the north red trail (photo take by John) - Jan 25, 2003
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