When there's snow on the ground, Helen Molloy is often out cross-country skiing in Les Sherman park.

”There's only been one winter where I absolutely missed getting out at all-- and it was too warm. That was last winter,” said Molloy.

After a week of extreme cold warnings that kept people indoors, many in Regina were out over the weekend soaking up the warmer weather.

Molloy, who is 60 years old, has been skiing in the park since the '70s. She says the sport is great for many reasons

"Nordic skiing is one the best cardiovascular things you can do,” said Molloy. “I wrecked my knee a couple years ago and I can still ski. It’s because it’s not that banging if you're running. Skiing is nice and smooth -- easy on your knees.

 

The substitute teacher completes the loop aroundt he park at least once a week. Out of all winter sports, cross-country skiing is something Molloy wants to continue doing into the future.

"Tobogganing is really hard on your back and as you get older, tobogganing is not any fun,” said Molloy. “I’m sure as long as I can shuffle, I'm going to keep this up."

It's not only cross-country skiers that are enjoying Regina's winter weather. For some, getting outside is a family tradition. Patrick Gartner and his wife, Caroline, have been taking their six-month-old son, Thomas, on walks all winter. He says they do this so he can learn the importance of having fun outside.

 

"We try and get out every day, or every second day,” said Gartner. "That's what we did when we were kids, so trying to pass it on. A lot of the new generation kind of sits at home a lot. And it's good to have a good balance in life -- exercise is a part of it."

Environment Canada is calling for above zero temperatures by Tuesday.

But in the case that temperatures drop, Molloy says she'll still be heading out on her skis.

"It's Saskatchewan, it’s 20 below," she said. "Let's go."