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Nordic Walk for a Fitness Option

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Over 17 million Europeans are walking with special Nordic Ski Walking Poles (ALL ages and ALL fitness levels) as a fitness activity that turbocharges the typical walking campaign. For those who are unfamiliar, Nordic walking is a fitness recreation that…
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More on Safety, My Favorite Subject

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As I sat around this summer counting the days until ski season begins again, I started thinking of my most favorite subject. SAFETY! While I was out on the bike path for my run (more like walk!) someone approached on their bicycle, and as they…
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Shipping vs. Schleppng Your Gear

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If you recall wooden skis that broke in half if you land too hard on a bump, leather boots and cable bindings, then you know how long I have been skiing – and schlepping - my gear around the globe. While I stay in decent shape, I’ve reached the…
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Boomers on Groomers – a lifestyle brand

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We are excited to introduce one of our newest advertisers, Boomers on Groomers - a lifestyle brand created and designed by Boomers, for Boomers to celebrate a lifelong passion for skiing. This unique company was born from the shared experiences of two…
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AI is Already Bringing Changes to Ski Resorts

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You may not see it, but AI is already playing a significant role in your skiing experience. Thanks to the folks at Ski Area Management, I recently attended a Zoom meeting with over 40 resort marcomm and IT specialists. They were discussing how to custom…
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Will the Drought in the Northeast Curtail Snowmaking This Fall/Winter?

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It all begins with water availability. Resorts draw water for snowmaking from reservoirs, ponds, rivers, streams, or groundwater. In drought years, those sources may not be “fully charged” ahead of the snowmaking season. In Vermont, resorts have expressed…
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Get ready to make tracks to the ski show! (Free Tickets-Limited Time)

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Get ready to make tracks to the ski show! Our friends at the Snowbound Expo have proven they can produce the finest ski & snowboard show in the Northeast, perhaps the country. People sometimes ask me why I go? For a lot of reasons. Some psychological,…
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What’s Been Happening in Ski Country Since Mud Season

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While you’ve been busy the last few months layering on the SPF, firing up the grill and dreaming of snow, you might have missed a bunch of news from ski country. Here’s what’s interesting and important intel since snow season turned into mud…
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What’s New Since Mud Season – Part Two

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So much has happened at our favorite resorts since the spring meltdown known as mud season and the glorious green summer that we have a two-parter “what’s new” for you.  Here’s what else you need to know beyond Part One - Solitude’s Ski Patrol…
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Is the “Golden Age” of Skiing Coming to an End?

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When I look back to my early days skiing in Connecticut in 1962, I’m amazed at how the sport has progressed. Back then there was little to no snowmaking, no grooming, and no high-speed lifts (and certainly no on mountain WiFi!) These innovations have…
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New Boards

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So, I know it is only August, but I pulled the trigger on another new pair of skis for the upcoming season. After looking at some reviews on- line, also from the Stockli rep, and consultation with my friend in Tahoe, I decided on another pair of Stockli…
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Letter to Editor: Waiting For Snow in the Carolinas

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While getting out my ski gear for cleaning and the beginnings of fall workouts, family of course says "dad is crazy!". It is, after all, August in North Carolina, but at 73 years young, I believe it is never too early to start training and tuning skis…
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Tips and Tactics for Spring Skiing

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The days are longer, the sun is brighter, the temperatures are warmer and the snow is softer.  Ah, yes, spring skiing is special, when you can shed layers enjoy such end-of-season silliness as pond skimming contests and leisurely  sun-soaked apres. Spring…
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Why is Watching the US Ski Team on TV so Damn Difficult?

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I’ve been an avid alpine racing fan since I was a kid. I grew up in the industry, was a competitor in college and coached on the collegiate level. I’ve been fortunate to attend many FIS World Cup races at iconic venues around the world. I still follow…
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My Spring Skiing Hat

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I started my collection of pins and patches from ski areas about 30 years ago, when I began writing about skiing for the Albany Times Union newspaper in New York. It gave me the opportunity to visit many ski areas, and whenever I went to a new ski area,…
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Short Swings for April

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The end of the season is on its way, which means an abundance of pond skimming contests, outdoor music and active SPF for lunch and apres on the deck of wherever you are using your lift ticket. Speaking of lift tickets – passes for next season are…
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Comparing Alpine and Nordic Skiing

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While comparing Alpine and Nordic skiing does not approach the debate about the best basketball player of all time (Michael Jordan or Lebron James), here is some fodder for the analysis on the snowsport discourse. During a career in the snow sports…
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Senior Women Skiers (Video)

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