Cross training?

What constitutes cross training? Running, XC skiing, a vigorous hike; probably, but what about snowboarding all day at altitude? That probably depends on who you talk to. I would like to think it counts and that’s why I spent the day up at Winter Park with friends. It was a blast!! Although I didn’t do any extreme riding the wind was definitely extreme. At one point after strapping in I stood up and the wind blew me back up the hill. Then, while standing in line at the bottom, the wind blew over a tree right next to the lift and almost took out some skiers. At least they weren’t snowboarders. (Just kidding.) The wind also made the drive home hard because HWY 93 was closed down due to drifting snow. It’s supposed to get up into the 50s this coming week and I think everyone around here is looking forward to it. I’m sure the roads will be packed with cyclist. One of which will be me.