Gear – Accessories

A Better Wine Bottle: Growlers

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A Good Idea For Apres-Ski Tailgating.   When we picnic or party, we usually carry glass wine bottles like most people do. Well, the people at fiftyfifty have come up with a better way to transport wine. It's a double-wall, vacuum-insulated…
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Adding Life To Your Years With A Better Grip

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Who Knew Grip Strength Was A Diagnostic Measure of Aging? Over the past few ski seasons, I've noticed times when my wrists are weak, especially when rocking my poles. Arthritis? Age? Don't know. A few days off slope or wearing an elastic wristband, and…
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More Hot Products From SLC’s Outdoor Retailers Show

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Gee Whiz, Seniors, Here's What's Coming to a Store Near You!! Shoes whose laces tighten without your needing to bend down to tie them. Wireless heating insoles controlled with a smart phone app. A small device that communicates your whereabouts…
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Outdoor Retailers Show: Harriet’s Three Hot Product Picks

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It's Like Christmas In August. The annual Outdoor Retailers Show is going on in Salt Lake City right now (August 5-8), and it showcases gear for all outdoor enthusiasts. It's a sneak peek at brand new innovative products as well a upgrades in existing…
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Rehab Friend: A Little Assist From Your eBike

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An Electric Bike Offers A Friendly Boost To New Knees and Hips   We all remember “With a Little Help from My Friends" by The Beatles. My, how things have changed in the 48 years since its release, especially for those boomers who want to come…
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Ski Dolly: At Last, An Easier Way To Carry Gear

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Why-Didn't-We-Think-Of-This-Department: A Gear Toting Assistant You might say, it's about time someone came up with the Ski Dolly (TM). After schlepping backpacks, boot bags, skis (bagged or loosely tied) from car to base lodge too, too many times,…
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Is Your Down Jacket Responsible?

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Contributor Steve Hines' Explainer On Humane Goose Down Harvesting. If you ski or do any winter outdoor sport you probably have or have had a down jacket. Now is a good time to evaluate what you have and will need for next winter.  If down is truly…
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Try Nordic Walking: Many Benefits By Adding Poles To Hike

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Poling While Hiking Is An Exercise Multiplier Roger Lohr is co-founder and editor of XCSkiResorts.com and a noted writer on all the varieties of Nordic skiing. More than 10 million Europeans of all ages and fitness levels are Nordic Walking (also…
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Product Update: ThinOptics Now has Bold Colors, New Magnification

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You'll Always Have These Readers With You. Finally, you can read your cell phone, trail maps and restaurant menus with ease because you can always have these very cool reading glasses with you. And the case snaps onto your Smartphone for ready access.…
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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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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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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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