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Big Sky: Unpretentious. Uncrowded. Unbelievably Great Skiing.

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Big Sky is not ritzy. It is not pretentious. It is not crowded. And, as one of country's greatest ski destinations, it is not to be missed. With 4350' of vertical and 5,800 acres, Big Sky justifiably calls itself "The Biggest Skiing in America." The…
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It’s Birthday Party Time at Alta.

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Hip, Hip, Hooray! Skier Bob Turns 94! You might say that 94-year-old Bob Murdoch is a "senior's senior" skier. He represents many skiers across the country who are skiing into their 90s and enjoying their mountain friendships as much as the slopes. Ski…
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My Sun Valley Serenade

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A few rides on the lift can say a lot about an area. At Idaho's Sun Valley I was reminded of its friendly vibe and older population of very good skiers. Anyone reading this knows Sun Valley is one of America's oldest and most celebrated resorts. In…
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Kingdom Trails: Vermont’s Fat Bike Mecca

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A New Sport Bridges Snow and Non-Snow Seasons: Fad Or Here To Stay? [Editor Note:  SeniorsSkiing.com is interested in bringing new activities to our reader.  In this story originally published on XCSkiResorts.com on biking with fat, balloon…
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New Legends In The Making

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Ski Museum Of Maine Holds First Annual Seniors Race. Just when the afternoon light was at its best, the Ski Museum of Maine hosted its first Legends of Maine GS Race at Sunday River. The goal was to benefit the growing museum based in Kingfield as…
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Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, This Is Maine, It’s Gonna Snow

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The Half Moon Band Delivers Truth About Living In New England. It's been snowing a lot around New England this March. Three Nor'easters in less than two weeks delivered plenty of snow and have basically rescued the spring skiing season for most resorts…
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Little Lyford Pond Camps: Companionship, Adventure and Hospitality in the Maine woods

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Long-Time Friends Take To The Maine Woods On An XC Adventure. A fresh three-inch snowfall covered the winter parking lot as we arrived for our annual winter ski trip. We felt a quiet confidence as we loaded gear into the gear shed for transport to…
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Pomerelle Mountain Resort: Vintage Family Area Named for a Favorite Wine

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I recently visited Pomerelle Mountain Resort, a smallish ski area in the Sawtooth National Forest, 75 miles east of Twin Falls, Idaho. It's about 25 miles from the Interstate. You get there driving through a long, flat valley and small villages (e.g.…
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Pebble Creek: A Locals Area That Deserves A Visit

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Many readers have expressed interest in learning about lesser-known areas. When I mentioned that to a representative of Visit Idaho, he suggested visiting Pebble Creek and Pomerelle, both in the southern part of the state. First stop was Pebble Creek,…
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Eating Salt Lake City

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Staying in Salt Lake City (or Valley) is an excellent option to explore Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton. Ski City USA offers good value (many hotels include a Super Pass with the room), public transportation to the resorts, and a broad range of…
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There’s Silver In Them Thar Hills!

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Park City: Visit Silver Mining Museum Sites On Skis. Led by Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort guides, the new Silver to Slopes tour skis you to various relics of the mining history scattered throughout beautiful scenery. More than 1,000 miles of…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Taos—High, Dry, And Full Of Culture

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Some People Say The Best Four Letter Word About Skiing Is “Taos.” When I looked up at the main slope, I was speechless, then the words came—steep, moguls, trees. Wow. At 12,000 ft, Taos' Mt. Kachina is close to the top of the World. The…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Smuggs Not Just For Kids

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Smuggler's Notch Feels Like Way-Back-When But With Up-To-Date Conveniences. Smugglers’ Notch is the well-known kid-friendly ski area in northern Vermont. That same dedication to fun also makes it a good area for seniors. Start with the intermediate…
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Salt Lake City: Ideal Base for Skiing the Wasatch

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For many Western resorts this is the season when it's best to stay on the groomed. There just hasn't been enough natural snow to enter the woods with confidence. The trail skiing I've done at the four resorts closest to Salt Lake City -- Alta and Snowbird…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Vail—Luxury Colorado Skiing At Its Best

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[Many expenses for technicians, designers, and others are associated with delivering SeniorsSkiing.com free each week and developing and publishing Subscriber-Only content. Please help by making a modest donation by clicking here.] Vail was magnificent…
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The Archetype Senior Skier? This Guy Sure Looks The Part

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74 Year Old Long Time Ski Host Books 120 Ski Days A Year At Big White. Jealous? It might seem strange that an American from the Spokane area knows this sprawling British Columbia ski resort better than just about anyone. Carlan Silha has been…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Beaver Mountain—Utah’s Least Known Is A Delightful Surprise

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The "Beav" Has All The Goods But No Crowds And No Fanfare. For most vacation-seekers, Beaver Mountain falls off the radar because it's farther than the 10 resorts that are within an hour's drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Beaver…
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SeniorsSkiing Guide: Pat’s Peak With Little Hobbits

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And Grandparent Hobbitts, Too. Skiing with grandchildren is one of grandparents’ great joys and comes with perks: easier slopes, hot chocolate breaks, and slower (maybe) pace. Some ski areas are more finely tuned to multi-generational skiing than…
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