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When Errol Flynn Skied at Alta

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Many famous Hollywood movie stars came to Alta to ski during the 1940s. Two of the best known were Claudette Colbert and Ray Milland, but most famous of all was Errol Flynn, the swashbuckling leading man. My uncle, the late Sverre Engen, was Alta's Ski…
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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 image is from the Utah Ski &…
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This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com (Jan. 19)

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Book Review, Why Take A Lesson, Mystery Glimpse, 12 Tips and Tricks. First, let's look at what's going on in Zermatt. Yessir, folks.  If you want to find snow so far this winter, we suggest you head to 1) The Alps, 2) New England, 3) Canadian…
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Mystery Glimpse: Stuffed Animals Are…What?

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Okay, Here's A Tougher One. Clearly there are some knowledgable snow sports enthusiasts out there.  Based on your responses from the last few Mystery Glimpse photos, you not only knew the right answers, you added details about the people and the pictures.…
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When Should A Senior Skier Take A Lesson?

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Five Good Reasons To Join A Class. [Editor Note: In a SeniorsSkiing.com Survey, 30 percent of respondents revealed they took a lesson sometime during the season. Why? Correspondent Marc Liebman  found out five core reasons lessons might be a good…
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12 Tips And Tricks For Skiing And SnowSports

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Clever Hacks For A Better Winter Experience. When skiing wet and slushy snow, spray the top of your skis and even your ski boots with silicone (wipe it off after spraying). The faster heavy snow slides off skis, the easier it'll be to make turns. …
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This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com (Jan. 12)

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Snow In Odd Places, SKI AREA MANAGEMENT Article,  Next Mystery, Survival Kit Advice, Wheaties And The Olympics, Snow Poetry, 60s Ski Songs, Stupid Questions. Okay, this is shaping up to be a strange season. There's this in the Alps: Avalanches,…
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Mystery Glimpse: Name That Turn

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Not Easy, Nor Healthy, This Was The Turn Of The Early 70s. Thank goodness, this fad turn didn't last long.  This week's Mystery Glimpse: What was it called? If you think you know, note in the COMMENTS below. Last Week's Glimpse Okay, okay,…
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The Box In The Back

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When You Need "The Box" For Survival, You Really Need It. Most people think driving to a ski area is a routine trip. Before they leave, they check and recheck what they think are the most important items—ski equipment. That’s not the only “equipment”…
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Skiing In Literature: The Snow Man

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The Snow Man By Wallace Stevens One must have a mind of winter To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted in snow; And have been cold a long time To behold the junipers shagged with ices, The spruces rough in the distant…
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Coming Soon: Ski Songs From The 60s

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Stay Tuned. We're close to announcing a fantastic opportunity to download Ray Conrad's classic ski songs.  You asked for them; we got them.  
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Four Stupid Things You’ll Hear Skiers Say

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Make A New Year's Resolution To Avoid Saying These Things. Here Are Tips To Help. The Scare Crow Skier. I know a skier who is so stiff he looks like a scarecrow with a pole up his back. Nothing moves. Nothing flexes. His ski poles hang down and drag…
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This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com (Jan. 5)

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Undergoing Bombogenesis, Next Mystery Glimpse, Cold Wx Tips, X-C Apparel, Jon's Midget Memory. We write this in haste, lest the power snap off before we can file before SeniorsSkiing.com's deadline. New England and most of the East Coast, are…
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Really Cold.

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Here Are 10 Tips For Seniors Dealing With Cold Cold Temps. I posted here awhile ago about the benefits of skiing in the rain. Another unpopular time to ski is in extreme cold. The upside is you have the slopes to yourself. Unless you don’t. When…
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Gone Skiing

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We're taking the week off.  Have a Happy and Safe New Year. See you in 2018.
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This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com: Dec. 22

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Mystery Glimpse, Reasons For Nordic Skiing, Test Your Ski Knowledge, SnowSport Leader Alan Engen. Where's the snow, you may wonder? If you're in the Northeast, you've got cold and snow, and many areas have been open since Thanksgiving. If you're…
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Mystery Glimpse: Who’s This Famous Ski Racer?

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Hint: She's an Olympian. Can you name her and her accomplishments? Respond in COMMENTS below the picture.  We will identify the correct answer either next week or when it appears. Credit: Alf Engen Ski Museum, Park City, UT. Editor Note: Mystery Glimpse is…
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SnowSports Leader: Alan K. Engen

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When Alan Engen was born, Dr. Wherritt put wooden tongue depressors—like miniature skis—on the bottom of his little feet and handed the newborn to his legendary father, Alf Engen. "I think I can safely say that I came pretty close to being born on…
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Top Reasons I Enjoy Being A Senior Nordic Skier

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In Response To Last Week's "Top Reasons I Enjoy Being A Senior Skier", We Hear From A Nordic-Loving Senior. Editor Note: Roger Lohr is publisher of XCSkiResorts.com, a top guide and center for cross-country news and destination information. It…
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The Ultimate SeniorsSkiing Ski Quiz

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You've Think You've Been Around Snow Sports For A While?  Okay, Test Your Knowledge. I know what you're thinking; "Ultimate, I doubt it." You're a really good skier, you've been skiing for years and you've skied just about everywhere. "There's no quiz…
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