The myth says that Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. I don't know, I just like skiing! For me skiing means fresh(?) air, clean(?) snow and less pressure on my (sometimes) hurting joints. The question mark means I'm not sure it's fresh and clean because my cross country skiing area these days is situated in the middle of [Oslo](https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/eastern-norway/oslo/?lang=uk). (https://steemitimages.com/DQmZuW38ySZthGoyfoWAsKeRFXXpF319ME1KQ2xkyNr9dpm/781947-8-1335332850815%5B1%5D.jpg) *Born with the skis on?* [Source](http://m.kvinnetrening.blogg.no/1335333588_en_turnasjon_og_fdt_m.html) Late this afternoon, after work, I had time to start my tour. Although it was almost dark, I did not hesitate - inspired by @steemmatt saying "Cross country skiing would certainly count as 300 reps of intense cardio". ![2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdtGqZSmtzadW3o9yu14HfSz4ckrhEcZkgbfbSHZtPN6P/2.jpg) *Don't give up!* ![3.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdMTriNc9nd7utaTQLSzxu5166tcUeQ1LpNYWvUmiR3K6/3.jpg) *Off we go!* ![4.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYEDikpXmjf58VXCcGN9H6TaGKJYhALu7VVhsXfeduDmQ/4.jpg) *The winter landscape opens up* ![5.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdxAT4nBG9LzwHyRURKTtZKeSvmALgZJuMLJVBXdxVXSL/5.jpg) *In the background [Holmenkollen National Ski Arena](https://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=183657)* ![6.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWFXudyMaHBmT2rSCu5sERtWAT9crgsfaG5sz1inUrGnf/6.jpg) *End of tour - today's story from snowy Oslo, Norway* ___Daily Challenge Completed! - 300 reps: 1,5 hours cross country skiing with high intensity! Home for stretching!___ ___Thank you for reading!___ Want to read more stories from snowy Oslo? [Cross-Country Skiing in Foggy Oslo](https://steemit.com/life/@kristihh/cross-country-skiing-in-foggy-oslo) [Oslo Winterwonder Snowland](https://steemit.com/life/@kristihh/oslo-winterwonder-snowland) Sources img. 2-6: @kristihh