Being addicted to skiing is new for me in the first place, so I began digging around online, re: what skiiers do when the season is over. Short of taking off to central America, Australia, or some other Southern Hemisphere venue, the general consesus seems to include the following:
1. When you aren't skiing, stay in good shape. Incorporate the following elements:
- cardiovascular
- strength or lifting
- stretching/ yoga/ flexibility.
It seems that fitness, for skiing, is similar to fitness for other activities. (Surprise!)
2. Inline skating/ rollerblading uses some of the same muscles as skiing. Personally, I haven't rollerbladed except as a little kid, but with some pads and all the hills in my neighborhood, this could be an interestingly revived activity.
3. Many ski resorts convert to moutain-biking areas during summer months. This could be a good adrenaline-charged alternative, but requires requisite equiptment. I'd have to learn about bicycles.
4. Cross-Training Activites abound. These could include club soccer or frisbee or training for a triathalon.
What the web needs? A list of local clubs/groups for these types of activities. I'm sure there's something like that out there. A good research project for another date. Maybe I'll start with Tacoma, Washington.
