Suppose it is very dfferent for me, and for Friday, as we learnt as toddlers ... and I grew up on snow...
Snow and ice have palyed a huge part in my life, and our kids too- as 2 weeks skiing a year was our main holiday (self drive, self cater, packed lunches on slope, self teaching - never could afford to go on packages as we had to go in school holidays!) ...OH learnt to ski aged 30- and loved it from day 1, even if it did not come naturally.
Fabulous conditions now in the Jura- so hopefully will get on our cross country skis soon, and hopefully on our downhillers too- on a sunny day with great snow- and see what my knees think of it. And yes, Blencathra- I never fall these days - could never get up unless on steep slope or taking skis off, lol.
No more moguls and double blacks for me- and that is fine. And nore more skating on our lakes either- sadly. I used to be such a good skater, figure, speed and hockey too. But that will have to remain just a wonderful memory. Last time I skated on our lake, was with my 89 year old dad (at the time- he died at 96 in 2009).