Entries by Don Burch
The Senior Ski Bum
Follow the senior ski bum on his first ski trip of the season. Follow along as he has two bluebird days, a powder day and a day with wind holds. Listen to his musings on the positive impact skiing has on our psyches.
Dear Younger Self (Video)
Senior skier writes letter to his younger self.
Putting Away Your Skis And Stuff
It Pays To Spend A Little Extra Effort On Your Gear. Here’s How. [Editor Note: Don Burch’s article on storing your gear is published each year around this time. We are reprising it to help remind you that a little care for your stuff goes a long way.] Hopefully your ski equipment has taken good […]
New Don Burch Video: Wonderment of Skiing
This week Don Burch brings us A very personal account of what skiing means to him. Enjoy!
Don Burch “Vintage Skiing”
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!
Don Burch “New England Ski Season 2022-2023”
Short productions by ski videographer, Don Burch, have been gracing these pages for a several seasons. This one is dedicated to the memory of Jon Weisberg, co-founder and editor of SeniorsSkiing.com. Don is grateful to Jon for the encouragement and support he gave.
Getting Ready For The New Season
Tongue-In-Cheek Tips For Dusting Off All Your Stuff…And You. You know it’s time to get ready for skiing when leaves are falling and there have been snow flurries in the mountains. You’ve started having ski dreams, and everyday you check SeniorSkiing .com (and your other favorite ski sites) for new postings. Here’s what you need […]
Here’s How to Store Ski Gear and Clothes for the Off-Season
[Editor’s Note: We’ve published Don Burch’s article on storing gear in the past. It’s an excellent reminder that a little care goes a long way.] Hopefully your ski equipment has taken good care of you all winter. It’s time for you to return the favor. Some simple steps now can save you the frustration of […]
“Come Ski With Me”: A New Don Burch Video
Don Burch recently returned from his first ski trip to Colorado in almost 50 years. He titled this video summary of his time at Beaver Creek, Copper, Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail, “Come Ski With Me.” It’s another fine example of Don’s refreshing new genre of ski video: brief, graphically interesting, and easy to watch.
Ski Buddies
When’s the last time you screened a short, professional video of ski friends? Ski Buddies is the newest entry into the unique canon of ski videos being developed by Don Burch. At 82-seconds, it explores an aspect of skiing life overlooked by many.
Don Burch: Things I See While Skiing
This fast-paced, short video from Don Burch combines several artistic techniques, including some fleeting Mondrian-like moments. I think it’s fair to say that Don is developing a new genre of ski video. Watching it evolve is a treat.
Breezy Days Skiing the Ice Coast: Don Burch’s Newest Video
FINALLY, the East Coast got hammered. Although this newest addition to the Don Burch ski video canon was produced before the big storm, everything about it – color, sound, scenes – expresses its title: Breezy Days Skiing the Ice Coast.
Don Burch’s Fun Times (at Mount Snow, Okemo & Stratton)
It has been decades since I’ve skied the East. Once I discovered Western skiing, I traded the long flight for the long drive, eventually moving to Utah to shorten the time to the slopes. But Don Burch is giving me second thoughts. He’s developed an appealing alternative ski video genre (shot largely at Eastern areas). […]
December Skiing Video
Don Burch sent in a video treat: “December Skiing.” It’s one of his signature short productions that makes you want to be back on the mountain. Click on the image to screen. I’ll also include it in the next issue, which will be distributed Friday, January 7. Many thanks to readers who sent notes of […]
Enjoy Don Burch’s Newest Creation
Don Burch creates short, artistic ski videos that capture the small moments showing people of all ages and abilities having fun together on the mountain. “Skiing The East” features scenes from Stowe, Okemo, Otis Ridge, Sunday River, Killington, Sugarbush, Mount Snow, Stratton, Wildcat, Magic, Waterville Valley and Maple Valley (long closed). Enjoy this two-minute ride.
Last Season
Don Burch is a frequent contributor of interesting ski pictures and videos. He put together this 2-minute video of highlights from his 2020-21 season. If you want to stoke your imagination for the coming season, click here and enjoy!
Spring Skiing At Killington
Here’s Another Don Burch Video Capturing A Blue Bird Day At The Big K. Snapshot of perfect conditions on a beautiful day.
Ski Art III
Don Burch Offers Another Intriguing View Of The World Of Skis And Snow. Don’s been experimenting with various techniques to take ski videos into an aesthetic direction. His third offering combines a haunting melody and moody visuals. Music is Gravitated by Edgar Hopp. Click on the image below to watch the video.
And More Ski Art
Don Burch Has Yet Another View Of The Ski World. [Please consider supporting SeniorsSkiing.com with a donation. We appreciate your help. Click here.] Don has created a series of artistic videos depicting impressions of the sport. He uses different AI techniques to create the images, some of which are startlingly beautiful. Please let him know […]
Ski Art II
Don Burch Does It Again Here’s a new Ski Art video from Don. Some of these images are dramatic, colorful, peaceful, engaging, aesthetically pleasing, and just plain fun to see.
Ski World Art
Don Burch Produces A Stunning Portfolio Of Images From Snow Country. Many of these images are really beautiful, frame-worthy. Thanks Don for this. Please let him know what your reaction is in Leave A Reply below.
Call Of The Mountains
A Lyrical Look At Classic Eastern Ski Trails. Killington, Okemo, Mt. Snow. See what you’re missing, Western Skiers? Thanks to SeniorsSkiing.com correspondent Don Burch for another great, feels-like-you’re-there video.
Early Season Skiing: Okemo, VT
Shaking Off Summer Dust: First Runs Of The Season Snow finally came to New England last week whether through machines or from the sky. It finally got consistently cold enough to make the stuff or for real snow to stick. SeniorsSkiing.com correspondent Don Burch ventured out to see what was going on at Okemo, VT. […]