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Bootfitting 101: TLC For Old “Soles”

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Older people have messed up feet, says Steve Cohen philosophically. Cohen is CEO of Masterfit Enterprises, a company that specializes in training ski shop salespeople to fit boots properly. The company also tests boots, makes insoles and boot fit…
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The Get Started Basics Of Snowshoeing

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Here's Another Way To Enjoy Winter That Seniors Can Easily Get Into Snowshoeing, once a practical means of winter travel, is now a winter recreational activity. It provides many folks  an outdoor winter alternative to skiing or X-C. In fact, most ski…
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The Art of Cross-Country Skiing: The Basics

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Cross country (XC) skiing is a terrific way to enjoy the great outdoors in winter. Is it great for older people that want to stay active? You betcha! From Roger Lohr, founder and editor at XCSkiResorts.com and prolific writer on cross country skiing The…
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A Much Better Way To Boot-Up

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Taking The Pull Out Of Pulling On Boots. Every now and then I come across a product that makes a big difference in the comfort of older skiers. I'll explain in a minute. I always boot-up in the parking lot. The difficulty of that process advances…
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Huff Post: Essential Gear Senior Skiers Need To Carry

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Huffington Post Features SeniorsSkiing.com's Co-Founder Jon Weisberg On Necessary Accessories SeniorsSkiing.com's co-founder Jon Weisberg has been skiing for 60 years and clearly gotten his equipment kit down pat.  In this Huffington Post Post-50 Blog…
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Lightweight Pakems: Flip Flops for Cold Weather

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Clever new “portable” boot makes feet happy. We’ve been padding around SeniorsSkiing.com’s New England office for the past few days wear-testing our new Pakems boots that we picked up at the Boston Ski and Snowboard Show last month. The…
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Huff Post: What Senior Skiers Must Remember

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Huffington Post Highlight's SeniorSkiing's Co-Founder: Is there something outdated about your equipment? SeniorsSkiing.com's Co-Founder Jon Weisberg has a new article on Huffington Post's Post 50 blog, this time about the potential risks of skiing with…
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Chic CP Visor Helmet Replaces Goggles

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Hot-Looking Helmet Channels F-15 Pilot Look. I’ve written previously about the Osbe Proton Senior, a clever helmet with an integral visor which replaces goggles, providing an effective solution to the problem of foggy eyeglasses. Swiss-based CP raises…
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Who Are You? The Ski Patrol Wants To Know

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Carrying Identification Can Help The Ski Patrol Help You. Accidents happen. And when they do, the ski patrol will likely be your savior. But the patrol needs your help. Here's what you should have with you every time you ski or ride–just in case. Carry…
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Seniors See Anywhere: ThinOptics Reading Glasses

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Accessible reading glasses, even on a ski lift, make reading fine print do-able again. You'll love these reading glasses, because you'll always have them with you. No more passing glasses around to read the trail map or the menu. You'll have your very…
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Toast Your Booties: Two Ways To Keep Feet Comfy On Cold Days

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No more wrestling with cold, stiff boots on a crowded ski lodge bench. A few years ago, I indulged in my version of the middle-aged cliche: Instead of a red sports car, I snagged some very nice new skis and a serious pair of custom-fit boots. All was…
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The Truth About Hand Warmers

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A hot tip for happy hands. The fall hunting season can be the best time to stock up on the "shake 'em up" hand warmer packets that we put into our ski gloves and mittens. In my area—Salt Lake City—some big box stores have special deals on the packets…
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Fogless, Wide-Screen View While Wearing Glasses From Osbe Helmet

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How To Look Like A Skiing Top Gun Like many seniors dependent on glasses and contact lens-phobic, I’ve always searched for a way to keep my specs from fogging up while skiing.  I overheat easily and goggles steam up so none of the usual tricks (rubbing…
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CADS: How to Add Years to Your Skiing

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An ingenious invention extends your ability to ski well on not-so-great knees On the high side of usefulness for seniors, we find CADS, a remarkable body weight suspension system for skiers and riders that reportedly helps relieve knee pressure by acting…
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Ski Boots for Seniors: The Apex Innovation

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Hey there, Senior Skier:  Time for a moment of honest reflection.  While ski boots have come a long, long way from the old days, comfort-wise, they still suck, right? But, what if ski boots didn’t hurt after three hours of riding hard pack?  What…
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Ten Indispensable Items Every Senior Skier Should Own

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Age has its rewards. And you may have noticed the occasional downside. For the senior skier, a few equipment decisions – some of them surprisingly simple and inexpensive, can improve your overall experience. Here are ten.  We'd welcome additional…
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