Snow has two positive uses: it can be used to build snow-jurors when neighbours don't show up to serve in a non-binding apartment court, and you can ski on it. Skip the legal proceedings and hit the trails with today's Groupon for cross-country skiing at Circle R Ranch in Delaware. Choose between two options:

• For $22, you get a 75-minute intro to cross-country skiing lesson, including equipment rentals (up to a $47.46 value).
• For $20, you get an adult day pass plus a full day of equipment rental (up to a $42.38 value).

Circle R Ranch is a 220-acre Touring Centre with 15 km of pampered, groomed, and tracked cross-country skiing trails meandering through picturesque wooded terrain, including a 5 km skating trail for "skate" skiing. Before hitting the tantalizing trails, skiers can suit up with Circle R Ranch's state-of-the-art equipment rentals at the full-service pro shop or overcome their commitment issues and buy some new or used equipment. With poles and hand warmers in fist, graceful gallivanters can enjoy a day on the snowy slip n' slides and then warm up in the heated lodge with home-style treats from the snack bar.

Groupon buyers that are new to the slippery sport can opt for the intro lesson to learn the classic style diagonal stride and uphill and downhill techniques, as well as receive equipment and clothing hints. The lesson comes with equipment rentals offered up by Circle R's helpful staff, so neophytes do not have to worry about choosing a boot that offends touchy trail bears. Groupon buyers who were born with a silver ski in their mouths can choose to forgo the lesson and hit the trails with an adult day pass and equipment rentals. Cross-country skiing is a great form of winter entertainment that doubles as a form of cross training while moonlighting as Russian spy in the offseason.