Cross country skiing on ungroomed trails around Los Alamos Golf Club last week brought lots of close contact with local wildlife. Photo by Mike O’Neill

Who’s watching who? Deer taking shelter near Woodland Trail during a February snowstorm. Photo by Mike O’Neill

Deer along Woodland Trail keep an eye on a cross country skier last week. Photo by Mike O’Neill

Late afternoon gathering on Woodland Trail. Photo by Mike O’Neill

Did you bring apples? No fear of the photographer as he skis past these deer on Woodland Trail. Photo by Mike O’Neill