Ask an Expert: Lodging at Powder Mountain, Utah
Advice From The Marketing Head of Powder Mountain.
Reader Ellin Jaffe asks:
I’m curious about Powder Mountain near Eden, Utah, and wonder if there are any ski-in ski-out condos there?
Here’s the reply from J. P. Goulet, Director of Marketing, Powder Mountain:
Powder Mountain has ski-in ski-out luxury homes for rent. There also are many condos available in Eden only four miles from the resort and on the public transportation route. All info can be found at www.powdermountaingetaways.com.
Powder Ridge Condos and Columbine Inn are other lodging options on mountain.
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This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com (May 31)
Still Spinning, Still Snowing. Still Going?
In 1816, incessant cold throughout the year drove New Englanders to despair.
In 1816, there was no summer in New England. Six inches of snow fell in June, and it was as low as 40 degrees in Connecticut in July and August. There was frost every month of the year, and, in May, strong, freezing winds from Canada wiped out tree buds, and frozen birds dropped from the trees. One 74 degree day in Salem, MA, was followed by a 21 degree day. Crops didn’t grow, and people went a little crazy. Contemporary observer Samuel Goodrich described the impact of the errant weather on the people of New Hampshire: “At last a kind of despair seized upon the people. In the pressure of adversity, many persons lost their judgment, and thousands feared or felt that New England was destined, henceforth, to become part of the frigid zone.”
Some pointed to the eruption of Mt. Tambora in Indonesia that ejected massive amounts of ash and debris into the atmosphere as the root cause. Other scientists say 1816 was part of a mini-ice age lasting from around 1400 to the 1860s. Click here for more on this fascinating event in meteorological history.
Whatever the cause, New England, and dare we say, a large number of mountain states are experiencing an extension of Winter 2018-19 that is eerily similar to 1816. To wit: It is snowing in mid-May in Colorado.
Credit: WeatherBrains
A new 10-inches in Breckinridge.
Credit: Breckinridge Ski Resort
This was Killington on May 14th.
Killington in mid-May.
Here’s a video from Killington from May 14. Killington is extending the season to at least June 2. It has been 20 years since Killington has been open in June.
And, in the Sierra.
Credit: WeatherBrains.
And Mammoth is going to AUGUST!
Credit: Snowbrains
And so it goes. A highly unusual year for snowfall and an extended winter. Have you seen closing days like these in recent years? These resorts are the late-closers for the 2018-19 season.
- Mt. Hood Meadows Memorial Day
- Aspen Memorial Day
- Crystal Mountain Memorial Day
- Snowbird Weekends until it lasts
- Whistler Memorial Day
- Heavenly Weekends
- Mt. Bachelor Memorial Day
- Arapahoe Weekends to June 23
- Breckenridge Weekends to June 9
- Killington June 2
- Squaw Valley June 7
- Mammoth August
- Timberline Lodge August 31
The question to our readers: If the resorts are still open, and the snow is still falling, are you still skiing? If so, please tell us your story. What’s it like out there? Who else is skiing this time of the year? Please let us know in Comments below.
This Week
Our first non-snow issue features an interesting comparison of skiing and cycling by correspondent Pat McCloskey. Also, we hear from a reader who had a successful experience with a stem cell treatment for bad knees. This may be alternative for some seniors, but it’s important to understand what you are getting into. Finally, we hear from another reader who has some philosophical thoughts his last run on a pretty gnarly day when most folks would rather have put another log on the fire.
Onwards to summer. Please send us you story ideas. We love submissions by our readers.
Remember, dear readers, there are more of us every day and we aren’t going away.
Short Swings!
The most important equipment we need to maintain is our bodies. Cardio and weight training are essential to getting the most out of ourselves.
My wife is great at exercise: persistent and consistent. Hardly a day goes by when she’s not swimming or doing yoga, weights or other gym stuff. It helps that she enjoys it. I, on the other hand, often require her encouragement (aka nagging) to get me going. It wasn’t always that way. For years, when commuting to an office in Manhattan, I got up at 4:30AM for an hour race walk before getting on with the rest of the day. Photos from 25 years ago show a much trimmer me. I now look forward to working out. It’s a good feeling and one I hope is adding more life to the remaining years. It helped give me a strong feeling going into this past season. When I start to get lazy about exercise, I remind myself of being strong for next season. If you’re not moving around as much as you think you should, get up and do something. If it has been a while, take it easy and work your way toward greater strength and endurance. If you’re recovering from illness or injury, consult with medical personnel, physical therapists, or a good trainer. No need to overdo it; big need simply to do it. Keep moving. It will help you get back in track when next season rolls around.
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Non-Stop Snow
This year you may not need to visit the Southern Hemisphere to get in your summer runs. Mammoth Mountain has so much snow, it plans to be skiing daily into August. Numerous areas throughout the snow-laden West are still open, at least on weekends. Even Killington, in Vermont, has some runs.
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More Evidence Shows Glaciers Melting
Credit: ESA/Zemp et al. (2019) Nature/World Glacier Monitoring Service
Using 50-years of glacier measurements from the ground and from satellites, an international team of scientists studied 19 glacier regions around the world. They determined that the Earth’s glaciers have lost over 9,000 gigatons (9 trillion tons) of ice since 1961, causing the seas to rise by 27 mm or 1.06 inches.
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American Airlines Cuts Ski Fee
American announced it will check skis for $30, a significant savings over the $150 it has been charging. The reduced fees also apply to bikes, music gear, and other sports equipment. Bulky items still are subject to oversize or overweight charges.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Breaks Record for Ski Boot Marathon
British orthopaedic surgeon, Paul Harnett, recently broke the world record for running a marathon in ski boots. He completed the race in London in 5 ½ hours and raised £10,000 for the British Paralympic Association and World Orthopaedic Concern.
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JOB OPENING: Ski Journalist Group Treasurer
North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA) is seeking a part-time treasurer. Responsibilities include monthly and year-end financial reports, receiving funds, and disbursing payments. Pays $200 per month. Interested? Contact NASJA Executive Secretary Peter Hines: peter.hines@nasja.org
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New Film Stars National Parks
The new film, “Find Me” is the story of a millennial desk jockey searching for a friend who disappeared after leaving a trail of clues. They take him to national parks and other outdoor places he never before considered visiting. It’s a romantic comedy treasure hunt starring nature in the lead role. For screening dates and locations click here.
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French Paraskiers Clowning Around
Ski videographers demonstrate to what ends they’ll go to create a “different looking” video. About 4 ½ minutes: Click here.
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French Adventurer Crosses Atlantic in a Barrel
Credit: Georges Gobet/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Jean-Jacques Savin, 72, recently crossed the Atlantic in a motorless, 10’ long barrel-shaped capsule made of plywood. It took him 127 days to complete the 3,125-nautical-mile trip. Relying solely on currents and winds, he left from the Canary Islands and landed May 2 on the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. “It’s freedom,” was the answer he gave a New York Times reporter when asked about the trip. The entire interview is here.
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Gee Whiz, Mister. Is That For Real?
Remember The Jetsons and those Mechanics Illustrated articles about flying cars? Last month, Boeing released this video of its prototype.
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He Ran Every Street in San Francisco
Rickey Gates is a very long distance runner. A few years ago, he ran from coast-to-coast. Last November he set out to run every street in San Francisco and completed the 1,303 mile task in 46 days. This film, from Salomon, is uplifting and inspiring.
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