Got new cross country skis today! I've wanted skis for a long time, but my trips to the mountains are too infrequent to justify the expense.
But today, I just happened to stumble into the last day of a silent ski auction at
Wilderness Exchange (Great outdoor gear store, across the street from REI). I pick them up tomorrow, and looks like I got a stellar deal.
Boots,
Skis, Poles, and Bindings - all for less than you would normally pay for the boots alone.