The other thing that makes skiing as transport pretty unique to the Arctic and other cold areas is that there needs to be snow for you to get around. This winter there's been a lot less snow than usual, so many people couldn't ski to work they way they usually do. Culturally, skiing is a huge part of Norway. Norwegians enjoy being active, and see skiing as everything from an exercise to a social activity to a way to get around. Do you think you could ski to school in Lewiston?
