I hate the 'gays on trays' versus 'pricks on sticks' war. I learnt to ski when I was a toddler but was roped into learning to snowboard at the age of 49. If you can master both- it is just fabulous as you can make the best of any conditions you encounter- and the feeling is so different. As an older and chubby woman - I am always amazed at the friendship extended to me by young 'dudes' - who find it a bit surprising to see Dawn French's twin sister riding powder out there- or extending a helping hand when I am skiing fast on a flatty bit. I usually ski if the piste is hard and off piste cruddy- then board when it gets softer or when we get good powder.

And of course, here in the Jura I cross-country ski - and that is wonderful too - in a very different way. Wish I could Telemark, but my knees badly damaged in a terrible car crash in the early 70s, just won't let me try!
We all love snow- let's share it ...