Archive for November, 2014

Harriet waits to interview a surgeon amidst clear evidence of sport-orientation.
Credit: Harriet Wallis

Knee Replacement—Interviewing The Docs: Part 3

Practical tips to help you evaluate surgeons Inspired by a Brighton, Utah, ski patroller with two artificial knees, I buckled down and researched the knee replacement process. I soon felt like I had a PhD on the subject. I’m glad I did the homework. It charted my course. Make a list. From my research, I generated 20 questions to ask[Read More…]

by November 23, 2014 1 comment MedTech
CP Camurai is a full visor helmet that eliminates googles and makes you look like an F-15 pilot.
Credit: Mike Conley

Chic CP Visor Helmet Replaces Goggles

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 the bar with their Italian-made Camurai, which adds some significant tweaks to the pivoting visor concept.  Both helmets feature a visor that allows[Read More…]

by November 20, 2014 0 comments Accessories
Huff Post: Second Thoughts On Returning To The Hill?

Huff Post: Second Thoughts On Returning To The Hill?

Huffington Post features SeniorsSkiing.com’s Co-Founder encouraging seniors to come back to skiing. We get around.  SeniorsSkiing.com’s Co-Founder Jon Weisberg has posted an article on Huffington Post’s Post 50 blog about the concerns seniors have about either continuing to ski or returning to skiing and how the sport has changed to help accommodate them.  Click the Huffington Post Post 50 Blog to[Read More…]

by November 16, 2014 0 comments Features
HIghly trained ski patrollers will be looking for your id.
Credit: Deer Valley

Who Are You? The Ski Patrol Wants To Know

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 identification. If you’re injured and can’t speak for yourself, the patrol will have to figure[Read More…]

by November 13, 2014 0 comments Accessories, MedTech, Home Top Box 1
Credit: Sweetgrass Productions

Afterglow: Visual Night Skiing Poetry

When Was The Last Time You Skied In The Dark?  We bet it wasn’t like this. So far, this year’s pre-snow-season has seen at least two new dazzling ski movies hit the screens. First, we couldn’t help but notice Warren Miller’s 65th ski movie, No Turning Back, which we reviewed here and concluded it was the best yet. That movie[Read More…]

by November 7, 2014 0 comments Features, West