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Skiing Off Piste: Lessons Learned The Hard Way

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He's Skied New Hampshire's 48; He's Pick Up Insightful Tips About The Backcountry. Editor Note: Ben White skied the 48 4000 feet plus mountains in New Hampshire in a single year as a teenager. We thought the readers of SeniorsSkiing.com would benefit…
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Alta’s Wild Flowers in Full Bloom

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  Any one living in or visiting Salt Lake City can escape the heat and enjoy the remarkable wildflowers at Alta. Contributor Harriet Wllis reports that the Alta's wildflowers are blooming like crazy right now. The meadows and slopes are like…
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Non-Snow Activities: Senior Divin’

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Something Else That's Cool For Seniors. Coral and sponge life growing on the side of the Ellion in Carlisle Bay. Credit: Kiera Bloom. Are you ever too old to dive? What concessions might you make? I've been diving since I was in college, back…
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My DIY Dolomite Ski Adventure

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                With 450+ lifts, the Dolomiti in northern Italy is the largest ski region on the planet. This UNESCO World Heritage site is beautiful, historically and culturally interesting and overall, outstanding. DOLOMITI…
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Summer Cycling: Riding The Moon Rocks

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Riding mountain bikes in the “Mountain State” of West Virginia is nothing short of challenging.  My wife asked me, after my recent trip,  how it went and I said, “tougher every year, dear.”  The famous Moon Rocks at Davis, WV, put…
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Non-Snow Activities: Dude Ranchin’

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From Yodeling To Yippee-ing, Yvette Rides The Range.  I’m not sure if skiing gets you into shape for horseback riding or vice versa, but, yes, a lot of the same muscles are at play.  Either way, both take strong legs. I confirmed all…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: La Parva, Chile

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La Parva Is A GS Cruiser's Heaven. As a first installment on the Three Valleys of ski fame in Chile, I'll write about La Parva. One hour and a half from the Santiago airport, La Parva is perched up at 8,700 ft on the front side of the Andes, and…
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Slopeside Syrup: Ski Racing And “Golden Delicate”

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The Cochran Family Makes Maple Syrup And Ski Racers. There are a lot of Vermonters and others in the ski racing world who could tell you a lot more about the famous Cochran Family of Richmond, VT.  I have friends who know them personally and tell…
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Ötzi the Ice Man: Three Millennia Older Than Mel Brooks

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  He may not be the world’s oldest skier, but at more than 5000 years, he is the world’s oldest and best-preserved wet mummy. Given his advancing years, Ötzi is in particularly good shape.  Named for where he was found in 1991 by two…
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Snowbasin Goes Epic

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Uncrowded, Beautiful Views, Variety Of Terrain, No Hotels. Older skiers would really like Snowbasin outside Ogden, UT. You have nearly 3,000 acres in which to avoid other skiers and 3,000 vertical feet to get some rhythm going. A remotish location…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Mammoth Update

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Spring Skiing Paradise First run of the morning from top of Lift 5. Credit: Marc Liebman Editor Note: As of April 12, even more snow has fallen on the Sierra Nevada since this report was written. Mammoth is known for its late…
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Spring Skiing And Gaping At Jackson Hole

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The First Week Of April Brings "Gapers" To JH And A Different Skiing Experience Weirdness prevails on Gaper's Day (April 1) at Jackson Hole. Credit: Buckrail.com Editor Note: We are quite pleased when readers submit articles for publication…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Silver Star Update

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Silver Star's village with its gondola in view. Credit: Silver Star Mountain. I hadn’t been to Silver Star Mountain in probably two decades. I remembered a mellow, family resort with an Old West theme and very easy runs. Boy, has…
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Seniors Visit Cranmore, Bring Grandchildren

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Historic Mountain Is Perfect For Seniors Who Like Mellow Skiing And Kid-Friendly Amenities. Cranmore is where Seniors and Kids both can enjoy lessons, easy skiing, fun-city. Credit: Brian Irwin Cranmore offers a lot for seniors to…
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A Banner Winter Through The Camera Of An Average Skier

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Harriet's Album Of Deep, Deep Snow Pics At Brighton. At my home resort Brighton, the snowfall has topped 500 inches—about 41 feet—and the snow keeps coming. Brighton is a down home, low key resort near Salt Lake City that's favored by families…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Sunapee Goes Epic

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Seniors Can Still Get A Mid-Week Pass At A Big Discount Before April 14. Sunapee in New Hampshire went Epic this past winter, joining Stowe and Okemo, Vt., as Vail Resort’s three footholds in the East. Sunapee draws many locals from neighboring…
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History Lives At Cranmore Mountain

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Celebrating Hannes Schneider, A Pioneer Of Alpine Skiing In North America. Every year, the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race, sponsored by the New England Ski Museum and Cranmore Mountain, NH, celebrates the legacy of the venerable Austrian ski instructor.…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: June Is A Pleasant Surprise

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In The Shadow Of Mammoth, June Mt. Features Dramatic Views. One of the most beautiful drives in ski country is from Carson City, NV down Rt 395 to Mammoth Lakes, CA.  Passing Mono Lake and making your way through the passes that are open in the winter…
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