Snow skiing is a great, low-impact workout for healthy seniors

October 14, 2008 By Nicole Paitsel

Snow skiing may be an X Games sport, but for Gail McLeod and her husband, John, getting out on the slopes is just another way to exercise and enjoy nature with their friends.

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