By Caitlin White The Winter Olympics are the quintessential Olympics. Sure, track and field has its place, and the sheer danger of gymnastics means plenty of high-drama spikes, but gearing up in Gore-Tex, goggles and gloves to do battle in icy conditions? Now that is simply marvelous to watch. What’s even better than settling in to watch speed skiers come whooshing down mountains or ice skaters unfold into their beautiful routines? Getting in on the action yourself. And since we’re lucky enough to live in a state that has access to snowy mountains and simulated cold climates — just a few hours…