Just wanted to say hi! I am the author of Open Your Heart With Winter Fitness, which is currently available for pre-sales at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601660...ASIN=1601660022
The first oart of the book describes the spiritual, physical and psychological benefits of learning a snowsport as an adult. The second part presents a detailed snow sport fitness program. I own a sport fitness studio in Frisco Colorado, and occasionally write for local publications, Aspen Magazine, HerSports, onthesnow.com and other print and online publications.
I was happy to discover this excellent forum!