Yesterday

First, I checked out Bell Pond here in the city. Yep, walkable:

Then, I skied up to the top of Mt. Wachusett on the car road (closed for winter), confusing a few downhill skiers as I scraped along under the lifts. Going up was no problem - a lot like walking, only slower. There's a great view to the south where you can see the wind turbines that power some of the ski area. Down - well I still don't know how to turn or stop, so that was interesting, but somehow got down in just a few minutes (vs. the hour to get up.)