What a strange time.
There are some exceptions, but most ski areas throughout Europe and North America have closed.
There is nothing happy about this scenario except the prospect that removing ski areas as a place where people gather may help slow the virus’ progress.
SeniorsSkiing.com readers range in age from 50 into the 90s. The average age is 67. We are among the most vulnerable. Those with compromised immune systems, heart and lung conditions and diabetes, even more so.
Science will find treatment or a cure, but it will take time. In the meanwhile, we’re advised to minimize close physical contact with others. Hence the premature end to the season.
We should use good hand-washing hygiene. Someone suggested spraying objects entering our living space with a weak bleach and water solution — four teaspoons of bleach per quart of water. Our household is trying that as an additional precaution. I hope it works.
Having things in common are one of the hallmarks of a community. By that standard, SeniorsSkiing.com is a virtual community. Our shared interest is descending snowy terrain, as is enjoying other passions and being with family and friends.
For those of us in self-isolation, it’s important to know that all of these things await us when we can once again meet without concern.
We’ve been through other health scares in our lifetimes. Polio. AIDS. SARS. MERS. Ebola. Each a virus. Each, eventually managed to a reasonable level.
The same will happen with COVID-19.
Science will find answers. Societies will manage though the chaos with varying degrees of success.
Wherever you are during this time of crisis and worry, please be grateful for family and friends, and the scientists working overtime to bring us relief.
Remember your good times on snow. This metaphorical Winter will pass. Next season will arrive.
In the meanwhile, please do what you can to care for yourselves, your families, and your communities.
And remember to wash your hands.
Keeping Your Home Virus-Free
This article from Houzz, the home-oriented website, explains how to protect your home from the virus.
List of Acceptable Cleaning Products
Here’s a list of cleaning products that are pre-approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against COVID-19. It’s from the Center for Biocide Chemistries and American Chemistry Council.
Lake Tahoe: 114” in Three Days
Snow clouds must not have received the COVID-19 memo. 9.5’ of snow fell on Lake Tahoe over the past three days. Click here to see what that meant for one driver.
5 Short Films
These five films won the 2nd annual “Best Sustainable Tourism Films” competition. The longest is 3 minutes. They’re interesting and beautiful and come from Morrocco, Sweden, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, and Newfoundland/Labrador. Click here to view.
Bored At Home? Watch This!!
This 8-second home-ski video should get a chuckle. Click: IMG_9266
Colorado Skijoring
Here’s a piece from yesterday’s New York Times about Skijoring in Leadville, CO.
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