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Better Quality Skiing – Tribute to Contributor Bob Trueman

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Editors Note: It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of one of our very popular contributors, Bob Trueman, a retired ski instructor and coach based in Europe.  Every one of his many articles about how to ski better and enjoy…
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Wooden Ski Day Held At Carter’s XC Ski Center

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The traditional way of skiing (from the 1920’s on) was celebrated at the annual Wooden Ski Day at Carter’s XC Ski Center in Bethel, Maine. The event has been run for about 40 years at Carter’s, which began operating in 1984. In the early days…
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ICYMI for February

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In case you missed it, here are bits and pieces from here and there about several of our favorite winter resorts East and West, to help you plan your downhill or XC time and your time before, during or after. See you on the slopes!  Birding on Skis…
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Skier/Snowboarder Responsibility Code

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January is National Safety Awareness Month, a good time to be reminded about safety on the slopes we all love, to keep us, the kids and the grandkids all safe and smiling on the slopes we all love.  We invite you to add your comments about experiences…
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Fit to Be Tied

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Lord willing, this is my 66th straight year of skiing. But this is about one special memory with the Blizzard Ski Club of Minnesota in 1964, when I was nine.  It is also about my dad, a PSIA Chief Examiner who skied well into his 70s, as I am doing…
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Winter in the Time of Global Warming

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Planning in late summer for an early December ski trip in Europe you have to think about glaciers. There are a number of possibilities: Zermatt in Switzerland, Cervinia in Italy, and Hintertux, Kitzsteinhorn, and Stubai in Austria. Glacier skiing used…
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Different Way to Buy a Pair of Skis – Part II

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https://seniorsskiing.com/different-way-to-buy-a-pair-of-skis-part-1/ Before I left Dallas, knowing I now had a new pair of Dynastar skis, I needed a new ski bag. The ones I had were designed to protect the skis on a car roof rack but weren’t suitable…
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024

Happy Holidays

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Many Thanks to our Enthusiastic Readers and Best Wishes for Happy and Healthy year!
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Best Deals For Seniors at 112 North American Ski Areas

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SeniorsSkiing.com is pleased to provide subscribers with our annual listing of North American ski areas providing older skiers with free or deeply discounted season passes and/or lift tickets and the age to qualify. We believe these incentives are a positive…
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Don Burch “Vintage Skiing”

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Short productions by ski videographer, Don Burch, have been gracing these pages for a several seasons. As we enter 2024 enjoy this Vintage Skiing video featuring Tbars, sitzmarks, 9 foot skis, and a groovy sound track! https://www.youtube.com/watc…
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ICYMI for January

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Our monthly roundup of this and that from here and there includes news about the winter Olympics returning to the USA, sled dog racing, a prize you can win, an event that set a world record, a new lease on life for a small family-owned area, something…
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Discounts for Senior Skiers/Riders in Colorado

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Age has its privileges. That includes discounts for senior skiers and snowboarders.  Here’s what’s available for 50+, 65+, 70+, 75+ or 80+ in Colorado, including where to ski free or a super-bargain $25 for the entire season. Alphabetically of course,…
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Concierge Skiing Comes East

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What are your favorite thoughts about that upcoming ski trip? I'll bet carting ski gear from home to the mountain and back is not one of them.  And sitting in a rental shop at the hill isn't on the list either. There is an alternative. If you…
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Take Amtrak to the Slopes in California, Colorado and Vermont

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Take the train to one of your favorite ski/snowboard resorts, and avoid highway traffic jams and base area parking problems.  Amtrak has expanded its service this season to slopes in California and Vermont, in addition to the beloved ski train between…
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Different Way to Buy a Pair of Skis – Part 1

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It was after Thanksgiving, 2022 and ski trip planning was well underway. With ski passes in hand. I decided to buy a new pair of skis. Being a cheap sort, I decided to wait until after the first of the year before going ski shopping.  The Ski…
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What’s New for the 2023-24 Season—Southeastern Edition

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For those who live in the Southeast, the many close-to-home ski/snowboard destinations offer affordable and convenient getaways for a day, weekend or longer.  The resorts here have been busy upgrading terrain, lifts, snowmaking and other amenities for…
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ICYMI for December 2023

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In case you missed it, here are bits and pieces from here and there about several of our favorite winter resorts, to help you plan your downhill or XC time and your down time before or after.  See you on the slopes – or before or after!   Mountain…
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How Much Snow does a Mountain Need to Open its Pistes?

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[Publisher Note: Friend and Colleague, The-Ski-Guru publishes a terrific site for snow sports enthusiasts and paints some of my favorite mountain art. With her permission, we are reprinting an article that is always of great interest this time of year.] How…
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