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RIP to Ski Legend Genia Fuller Crews

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She was a pioneer freestyle skier before the phrase even existed. Her athleticism was stunning and beautiful. She inspired generations of freestyle skiers and also snowboarders and a mentor to many. Without her, backflips and aerial twists might never…
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RIP to Ski Legend Genia Fuller Crews

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She was a pioneer freestyle skier before the phrase even existed. Her athleticism was stunning and beautiful. She inspired generations of freestyle skiers and also snowboarders and a mentor to many. Without her, backflips and aerial twists might never…
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Your Pre-Season Gear Check: Bindings, Boots, Skis, Helmet

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Before you get aboard the first lift of the season, give your gear a once-over. Here’s what to check at home, what to bring to a shop and a few things that are easy to overlook. Skis that were running great last March may have dry bases or rusty…
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My Biggest Fear on the Slopes

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Several years ago, SeniorsSkiing surveyed its readers about their biggest fear on the slopes. The overwhelming answer was being hit by an out-of-control skier. It is my greatest fear as well. Whether he/she may be drunk, stoned or skiing too fast for…
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Preventing On-Mountain Collisions: The Snow Angel Safety Message

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“We want to have a positive impact on this industry after a tragic event in our lives,” says Chauncey Johnson, who founded the Snow Angel Foundation with wife Kelli, to educate skiers and snowboarders to be safe on the slopes, by being more aware…
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The Skiing Weatherman March 24, 2023

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First of all, please accept my apologies for missing the last edition.  After attending a hectic three day trade show near my home here in Rhode Island, I rushed home and packed my bags for a flight to the Netherlands, where my wife and I met our first…
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The Skiing Weatherman February 24, 2023 

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By the time you read this, a significant snow and ice event will have moved through the Northeast, signaling the start of the pattern change that I alluded to in my last installment. The stratospheric warming event that I discussed in my last installment…
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The Skiing Weatherman February 10, 2023

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In spite of last weekend’s dramatic cold outbreak over the Northeast, one that was muted at resorts further south in the mid-Atlantic states, milder than normal temperatures continue to dominate the pattern.  Not to the extent that they did in a very…
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The Skiing Weatherman January 13, 2023

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Happy New Year to one and all!  I hope you got some packed powder turns in during the holiday week because dry surfaces have been hard to come by during the first half of this month.  The January thaw typically comes along in the late 10’s/20’s…
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Seniors Enjoy Steep Discounts at Most Idaho Ski Areas

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Collectively, Idaho’s ski areas boast 29,000 feet of vertical spanning more than 21,000 acres, short lift lines, and extremely affordable passes. Plus, most offer skiing seniors significant discounts on lift tickets (and season passes). Here’s…
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These Prescription Goggles Offer Fog-Free and Full-Range Vision

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Are you a senior skier or rider who has struggled to find a suitable solution for prescription eyewear on the slopes? Are you still looking for a solution to seeing the trees or reading the trail map while skiing without having to worry about lens fogging…
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The Skiing Weatherman November 25, 2022

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By the time you read this you may have already made your first turns in the new season.  Mother Nature has been generous with cold and natural snow from coast to coast, with the West favored in late October and early November and then the Midwest and…
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Test Your Skiing Knowledge

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Each issue of SeniorsSkiing.com has a picture to help test your skiing knowledge. Generally, the pictures are from collections in a variety of participating ski museums, which we encourage readers to visit. Last issue's challenge was to identify…
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LUV2SKI

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The ski license plate gallery continues to grow. Art Sexauer, whose ARTSKI plate is part of the gallery, sent in this SKI plate on his son's car.  And longtime contributor, Jan Brunvand, caught ALTADAB on his camera. Then he asked around for the meaning…
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Remembering Jon Weisberg

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1943 – 2022 Seniors Skiing's creator, co-founder, and main contributor passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.   Jon Weisberg, 78, died June 3 peacefully at home, following a 15-month fight against bladder cancer.…
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LUV2SKI

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Two new plates for the ever-expanding LUV2SKI vanity license plate gallery: Laurie Beach, has had her SNO JOB plate for 45 years, the same length of time she's been working in the ski business. She's currently a rep for SOS Skiwear and works in a ski…
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This Issue: March 18, 2022

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In Short Swings!, Jon pairs French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir’s thoughts about aging with giving the finger to some disrespectful kids at Park City. Skiing Weatherman, Herb Stevens, previews what to expect in ski country over the coming weeks. Wendy…
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IS RESORT SKIING GETTING MORE DANGEROUS?

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Editor’s Note: TheSkiDiva.com is an online community of women skiers without the male orientation. The forum’s founder, Wendy Clinch, recently posted this report, comprised, in part, of comments by forum participants. Source: #RideAnotherDay In…
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Encourage Your Local Golf Course to Become a XC Skiing Center

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Moree golf courses need to become XC centers If you’re a cross country skier in the U.S. snowbelt states or any Canadian province, you may well have enjoyed a golf course offering XC skiing – not surprising, since there are more than 250 in…
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Test Your Skiing Knowledge

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Each issue of SeniorsSkiing.com has a picture to help test your skiing knowledge. Generally, the pictures are from collections in a variety of participating ski museums, which we encourage readers to visit. This Englishman was instrumental in formalizing…
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