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Best Deals For Seniors at 112 North American Ski Areas

SeniorsSkiing.com is pleased to provide subscribers with our annual listing of North American ski areas providing older skiers with free or deeply discounted season passes and/or lift tickets and the age to qualify. We believe these incentives are a positive for the snow sports industry and appreciate all the ski areas listed below. Our general criteria for “deeply discounted” were[Read More…]

Don Burch “Vintage Skiing”

Don Burch “Vintage Skiing”

Short productions by ski videographer, Don Burch, have been gracing these pages for a several seasons. As we enter 2024 enjoy this Vintage Skiing video featuring Tbars, sitzmarks, 9 foot skis, and a groovy sound track!

by December 27, 2023 11 comments Other News
ICYMI for January

ICYMI for January

Our monthly roundup of this and that from here and there includes news about the winter Olympics returning to the USA, sled dog racing, a prize you can win, an event that set a world record, a new lease on life for a small family-owned area, something about next season, and more. Because there’s always something happening at the winter[Read More…]

by December 27, 2023 0 comments Other News
Discounts for Senior Skiers/Riders in Colorado

Discounts for Senior Skiers/Riders in Colorado

Age has its privileges. That includes discounts for senior skiers and snowboarders.  Here’s what’s available for 50+, 65+, 70+, 75+ or 80+ in Colorado, including where to ski free or a super-bargain $25 for the entire season. Alphabetically of course, since that’s the only fair way. See you on the slopes – with a discount pass for seniors. Arapahoe Basin Seniors 70+[Read More…]

by December 14, 2023 19 comments Other News
Concierge Skiing Comes East

Concierge Skiing Comes East

What are your favorite thoughts about that upcoming ski trip? I’ll bet carting ski gear from home to the mountain and back is not one of them.  And sitting in a rental shop at the hill isn’t on the list either. There is an alternative. If you have never tried a ski concierge service, it is worth a look. High[Read More…]

by December 14, 2023 1 comment Other News
Take Amtrak to the Slopes in California, Colorado and Vermont

Take Amtrak to the Slopes in California, Colorado and Vermont

Take the train to one of your favorite ski/snowboard resorts, and avoid highway traffic jams and base area parking problems.  Amtrak has expanded its service this season to slopes in California and Vermont, in addition to the beloved ski train between downtown Denver and Winter Park.   Amtrak Benefits on All Ski Trains  Unlike airline checked baggage or car rental agency add-ons[Read More…]

by December 14, 2023 3 comments Other News
New skis at Whistler

Different Way to Buy a Pair of Skis – Part 1

It was after Thanksgiving, 2022 and ski trip planning was well underway. With ski passes in hand. I decided to buy a new pair of skis. Being a cheap sort, I decided to wait until after the first of the year before going ski shopping.  The Ski Gods didn’t cooperate. In early December 2022, I had a transient ischemic attack[Read More…]

by December 14, 2023 12 comments Other News
Wintergreen, Virginia, quite literally "perched on the crest of the Blue Ridge."

What’s New for the 2023-24 Season—Southeastern Edition

For those who live in the Southeast, the many close-to-home ski/snowboard destinations offer affordable and convenient getaways for a day, weekend or longer.  The resorts here have been busy upgrading terrain, lifts, snowmaking and other amenities for the 2023/24 season. Here’s an update of what to expect, by state. Virginia Massanutten Following up last winter’s major slope expansion at the Shenandoah[Read More…]

by December 13, 2023 0 comments Other News
ICYMI for December 2023

ICYMI for December 2023

In case you missed it, here are bits and pieces from here and there about several of our favorite winter resorts, to help you plan your downhill or XC time and your down time before or after.  See you on the slopes – or before or after!   Mountain Collective New Passes New this season is a physical pass to put[Read More…]

by November 30, 2023 0 comments Other News
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How Much Snow does a Mountain Need to Open its Pistes?

[Publisher Note: Friend and Colleague, The-Ski-Guru publishes a terrific site for snow sports enthusiasts and paints some of my favorite mountain art. With her permission, we are reprinting an article that is always of great interest this time of year.] How much snow does a mountain need to open its pistes?  It is not a straightforward answer! It depends on several[Read More…]

by November 30, 2023 4 comments Other News
Plattekill Lodge

What’s New on the Slopes of New York State, Pennsylvania

Resorts all over the USA were busy all summer upgrading lifts and new terrain, including more snowmaking to extend the season.  Here’s what skiers and riders can look forward to in New York State and Pennsylvania this season, including new resort names, new ownerships and new season passes. In alphabetical order by state, since that’s the only fair way.  See you on[Read More…]

by November 30, 2023 8 comments Other News
What’s New in Maine, New Hampshire This Season

What’s New in Maine, New Hampshire This Season

If you like to ski or ride in the northeast, you’ll have lots of new lifts, new terrain and upgraded amenities to explore and enjoy this season at downhill and XC resorts in Maine and New Hampshire.  There’s even a brand new pass for uphillers in New England. In alphabetical order, by state, since that’s the only fair way.   See you on[Read More…]

by November 30, 2023 1 comment Other News
Dick Butler

Homage to My Ski Mentor, Dick Butler

I started skiing about 50 years ago, when I was 26 years old and worked in an architectural office with a few people who skied. Colleagues Duane Snyder, David Sofer and Dick Butler were all avid skiers, so, I heard a lot about skiing in the office. As winter approached there was more and more talk of going skiing. I[Read More…]

by November 26, 2023 10 comments Other News
Maplelag cabins in winter

Destination Maplelag: Cabin or Caboose?

Part of the joy of cross country skiing is the dizzying array of experiences it offers – not simply marvels of changing terrain, views, techniques, or size of trail networks – but also the wide range of associated services. For example, you can find day and destination areas or places that are both. Some are barebones – not much more[Read More…]

by November 26, 2023 1 comment Other News
How To Select Your Next Pair Of Skis – 2024

How To Select Your Next Pair Of Skis – 2024

Regardless of the number of years you’ve been on the slopes, making the correct ski choice can be a challenge. As part of its annual review of new skis, realskiers.com, the go-to site for in-depth ski evaluations, has determined the best skis for older skiers. Most of the selected “finesse favorites” have relatively soft flex, which helps them engage the[Read More…]

by November 16, 2023 18 comments Other News, Skis
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My Favorite Place to Ski at Big Sky

My favorite run at Big Sky just happens to be my mother’s name, Lizette.  It is the kind of run you find out about from a local or a regular who knows where to find the best powder stashes. Or, you discover it by accident, as I did.  Either way, it’s the kind of run that quickly becomes your top choice among[Read More…]

by November 16, 2023 9 comments Other News
Slide In with Slide On

Slide In with Slide On

There are lots of moments we look forward to every ski season. Chances are, putting on ski boots for the first time each winter is not one of them. Last spring you cleaned your boots and put them away for the summer. Now, after months on the shelf or in the closet, those puppies are ready to come out and[Read More…]

by November 16, 2023 8 comments Other News, Boots
Early Season Ticket Ticket Deals

Early Season Ticket Ticket Deals

Silly you, if you didn’t buy a pass or ticket bundle last March, or May, or even in September, before prices went up each time.  But fear not, there are still deals and discounts if you know where to look – and we do.   These early season ticket deals will help you save money, to use for apres ski or a[Read More…]

by November 12, 2023 0 comments Other News
Two folks enjoying the trails at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI

Incentives For Elder XC Skiers

About a quarter of the cross country (XC) skiing population is older than 50 years old and as the large segment of population known as Baby Boomers continues to age, they are remaining active – many of them are looking for softer or easier forms of recreation and cross country skiing and snowshoeing fit that prescription. It is important for[Read More…]

by November 12, 2023 3 comments Other News
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The “New” Lake Placid Olympic Museum

Where were you, February 22, 1980? If you were like most of us, you were glued to the television, watching the USA take on the heavily favored Soviet Union in the semi final hockey event at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Miracle! USA 4, URS 3,  in what Sports Illustrated among many others believe is the greatest sports event of[Read More…]

by October 28, 2023 1 comment Other News
To Epic, IKON or Season Pass or Not

To Epic, IKON or Season Pass or Not

This is the time of year when one starts planning ski trips. Maybe not the details such as booking hotels and flights, but at least beginning to let the “where” rattle around in your brain. And, as you think about this, unless you live near a ski area and are a season pass holder, the cost of lift tickets is[Read More…]

by October 28, 2023 20 comments Other News
Powder Mtn

What’s New In Utah for 2023/24 Season

After a record-breaking 903” of snow last season, resorts are eager to welcome guests back with more lifts, terrain and amenities.  Here’s what’s new for the new season from Ski Utah member resorts in alphabetical order since that’s the only fair way – Alta Ski Area The final five Wyssen towers (Remote Avalanche Devices or RACs) have been installed on[Read More…]

by October 28, 2023 2 comments Other News
Brundage scenic with snowcat

What’s New in Idaho for the 2023/24 Season

Idaho’s mountain resorts were busy all summer adding and upgrading lifts, snowmaking and amenities for the new season including introducing or expanding RFID ticketing. Here’s what’s new at Idaho’s downhill and Nordic destinations, in alphabetical order, because that’s the only fair way. BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN The resort has replaced the Centennial fixed-grip triple with a high-speed quad. The new Centennial Express[Read More…]

by October 28, 2023 1 comment Other News
What’s New in Vermont For 2023/24

What’s New in Vermont For 2023/24

The Green Mountains of Vermont turn white each winter, with the snow we downhillers and XC enthusiasts love to enjoy.  Here’s what’s new in Vermont for the upcoming season, including new lifts, terrain and snowmaking, to make the season better and last longer, along with some special anniversaries, too.    In alphabetical order, since that’s the only fair way – Bromley The[Read More…]

by October 26, 2023 3 comments Other News
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INDY XC PASS – THE NATIONAL SKI PASS FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS

Most dedicated winter sports enthusiasts are familiar with the major season passes such as Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective and Indy Pass, among others. Until recently, these multi-ski area passes have been geared only toward Alpine skiing and snowboarding. Not anymore! Make way for the season pass specifically for cross country (XC) skiing and a deal that highlights XC skiing for[Read More…]

by October 24, 2023 1 comment Other News