A couple of quick hit news links for today.
Adirondack Rail Trail
Construction starts on a multi-use trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake, the Adirondack Rail Trail, a 32-mile section of railed that will be smoothed and paved in parts.

Story on North Country Public Radio
More info at the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.
XC season starts in Calgary:

Video at Globalnews, including report by ‘Skier Roger’, who runs a retro old-school style website.