Ryan Brennecke / The BulletinAdam Michell, of Bend, practices his cross-country skiing technique while taking a break from work Monday afternoon in Discovery Park in Bend. “This is my second time on cross-country skis, and I have only fallen once, so I’m doing good,” Michell said about learning to ski after moving from Australia last year. “I was playing Frisbee last week, and today I am doing this (skiing),” said Michell, smiling as he began another lap around the park.

Adam Michell, of Bend, practices his cross-country skiing technique while taking a break from work Monday afternoon in Discovery Park in Bend. “This is my second time on cross-country skis, and I have only fallen once, so I’m doing good,” Michell said about learning to ski after moving from Australia last year. “I was playing Frisbee last week, and today I am doing this (skiing),” said Michell, smiling as he began another lap around the park.