Originally Posted by Ttoc6

Thanks yall. I reccomend trying xc skiing if you've got the chance, @TMonk. It's hard and there is definitely a learning curve to doing it right (think swimming). I've got a long ways to go on form, but this year has been good for my development. I took multiple minutes off of one of the (~5k)strava segments up where I ski at home with a lower heart rate on a slower day just due to form. It's an awesome sport I look forward to doing more and more of in the years to come.

Fudgy, sounds like you'd be perfect. Watching the real strong skiers it definitely develops a body type of strong shoulders, core and quads. Taller athletes have a pretty big advantage over guys like me just due to sheer leverage.