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Bebe Wood: Approaching 90 And Going Strong

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Skiing Since The 30s, She Has Seen Lots Of Changes. In 1949, 23 year old Bebe Wood left her job at Dartmouth College and traveled to Idaho seeking adventure as a ski bum in Sun Valley. By then, she had already been skiing for about 10 years!  Thus…
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Remembering Stein

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SeniorsSkiing.com Co-Publisher Jon Weisberg Remembers His Encounter With The Ski Legend. Several years ago, Jon Weisberg shared a chair lift ride with Stein and later on a dinner table.  Here are his recollections as published in Huff 50. …
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Stein Eriksen, 1927-2015

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A Legend Moves To The Other Side Of The Mountain.   Read his obituary from the Salt Lake Tribune here.
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Ski History Gala Awards Top Honors

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And SeniorsSkiing.com Makes A Contribution. The country's largest ski history and research organization, Ski Archives, held its annual gala and fundraiser that helps support its mission. And SeniorSkiing.com contributed four gifts to the silent fund…
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Happy 90th Junior Bounous!

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Still Doing Pow And Inspiring The Rest of Us As Junior Bounous celebrates his ninth decade, we salute his love of the sport and his motivation.  His message to the rest of us is simple: "Keep moving!"  Check.  Thanks, Junior and have a great birthday. Here's…
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Remembering Dick Bass: “The Big Mouth Bass”

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SeniorsSkiing.com Correspondent Harriet Wallis Recalls Dick's Uniqueness Dick Bass was always enthusiastic about everything. He was witty and lively, and he always seemed to be in a jovial mood. He often spent time at his loved Snowbird Ski…
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Dick Bass, Skiing Visionary, Dies At 85

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Breaking News From The Salt Lake Tribune.  Click to read more.
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Straight Down: Cody Townsend and Gravity

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Now This Should Tighten You Up. Cody Townsend, professional free skier and athlete, takes on the most improbable ski run we've ever seen.  The scene is a near vertical chute in Alaska's Tordrillo Mountains, more like a elevator shaft than a ski run.…
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Snowbird’s Pipeline Conquered By Junior Bounous at 80 (Taken March 8, 2014)

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Snowbird's Pipeline (the top to bottom ravine in center of picture) : One of North America's toughest ski routes, descends from Twin peaks above Snowbird. First skied by Junior Bounous in the early 70s. He skied it again during his 80th year. Junior…
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Skiing Super Heroes!!

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Spidey and Cap'n America, Skiing's Super Heroes, about to save the day at the top of Snowbird tram. Senior Skiers, do you ski in costume? If you could choose one, what would it be?
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