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Comment on Memoir Of A Telemark Skier by Keith Nichols

Keith Nichols — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:57:06 +0000

My wife and I attended several NATO workshops, run by Dickie and crew, at White Grass Center in WV in the 90s as well as a multi-day trip to Washington’s Cascades with him. His motto at the time was “If it works, it’s technique.” We still use his techniques out here in Colorado. We remember him fondly. Anyone know if he’s still around?

Comment on Best Deals For Seniors at 124 North American Ski Areas (2026) by Bruce Vail Rorty

Bruce Vail Rorty — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:29:35 +0000

Ski Cooper, CO, offers a $25 season pass with no partner benefits, for ages 69-74. Monarch Mt., CO has a similar $25 deal for 69-74 year olds already mentioned in this article. Lee Canyon, NV, a Power Pass resort like Brian Head, AZ Snowbowl, et al., offers a Super Senior Pass, available now with proof one is hitting 75 sometime in December 2026. Bear Valley, CA part of the Cali Pass [BV, Mt. High, China Peak, & Dodge Ridge], offers a free 75+ pass available once one hits the 3/4 century mark, the same as its Cali Pass siblings.

Comment on BLINDED BY THE (FLAT) LIGHT: SENIOR SKIERS CAN SEE CLEARLY IN SNOW by Ray Fritsch

Ray Fritsch — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:19:46 +0000

In reply to Rich Spritz. Get a second opinion…. “Mary(60F), you have a little cataract that’s just starting” They kept saying that for 33 more years!

Comment on My Ego as a Senior Skier by Steve Prombo

Steve Prombo — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:38:48 +0000

In reply to John Elliott. I do believe some of these comments are "culled from the past" a little of good advice but some is firmulaic....

Comment on SKI and SKIING HISTORY Magazines Available Free to SeniorsSkiing.com Subscribers by Bill burke

Bill burke — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:52:44 +0000

Sign me up for this year . You have all my info . I’ll call you tomorrow at your Manchester Vt. Address . Till then Bill

Comment on Finding a Senior Ski Buddy by Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:09:10 +0000

I’m looking for a group

What ski area? Heavenly
In what state? CA
A certain day of the week? Daily? Weekdays
What time? Morning, but anytime is fine
Do they ski together? Hopefully

Comment on Skiing is Less Expensive Than Other Activities by David Alger

David Alger — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:58:15 +0000

I just got back from 3 week long trip skiing in BC, WA, ID and Alberta. My Indy pass covered all the lifts for $400USD. I skied for 12 days total at 8 different resorts. Aside from the pass, the biggest expense was about $400 USD for gas for my Ram 1500. I slept in my pop-up camper as well as visited and stayed with both of my daughters, who both live near different ski hills. When I needed a shower, a trip to a local municipal pool with hot tub, steam room and sauna was great. I only paid for camping once; $13 CAD for 2 nights in a BC Provincial Park that is open year round. In fact, the largest expense was a brake repair when a caliper seized up! Sure I spent a few bucks on lunches and eating out a bit. But overall, the trip was not expensive. The snow was a bit skinny in places as I went in late March : I didn’t want to camp in really cold weather. My camper has a good furnace but as a pop-up, it is not really intended for the dead of winter. The 26-27 Indy pass sold out so quickly in late March that I missed out and I think for next season I will just concentrate on ski hills with good rates for the 70+…..I turn 70 next month!

Comment on “Senior Skills” seminar provides useful tips for one’s technique quiver by Claranne Bechtler

Claranne Bechtler — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:43:58 +0000

I am 81. When younger, I was a strong recreational skier who loved quick turning and moguls. Cruising was OK. At 109lbs, hacked up snow was tiring. When I got shaped skis, attempts to let the ski do it by “just roll ankles or knees” just caused edge catches. Fortunately I was introduced to Taos NM adult week long lesson packages for all level skiers. Over the next 14 years I’ve taken 8 weeks of lessons, emphasizing Improved stacked stance, subtle early weighting of outside ski, soft pressure, instead of hard edging, even in bumps, and more. I now ski using so much less effort on every turn. Think how that adds up over the day. The hacked up snow is Somehow smoother. And I don’t know how to describe the centrifugal swoosh I feel on blue trail turns. So much fun. I think if more mountains had reasonable senior lesson packages, more senior women would be enjoying skiing.

Comment on Musings from Whistler by Michael Cahn

Michael Cahn — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:22:35 +0000

A few years ago I did a Father Daughter trip to Whistler. We had the pleasure to do a few Heli-Ski days with Whistler Heli -Ski. I was 74 at that time and they had a grouping for those of us that need to do easier terrain.
It was a superb experience and we even got in an extra run on one day.

Comment on Recycled Water, Real Snow: Big Sky’s Path to a Greener Ski Season by Imants Smildzins

Imants Smildzins — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:12:43 +0000

This is good example of thinking outside the box for wastewater management. It does depend on some expensive technology to make it work and for the areas that experience drought it sure does make sense to recharge aquifers if the soils are suitable. Employing use of fertilizers made from the sewer plants would also be beneficial for ski resorts instead of synthetic fertilizers.
We need more sustainable projects like this to encourage better use of resources. Good work Big Ski!