This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com (July 29)

Trump and Hillary on Skis, How to Hike, Hiking With Wild Flowers, New Stein Eriksen Exhibit, Ski Club Just For Seniors.

Note of explanation to SeniorsSkiing.com’s non-US readers: The U.S. is in the middle of a Presidential Campaign. Please be understanding and stifle any laughter. 

A quick search shows that both major party candidates have some snow skiing experience. Donald Trump’s ex, Ivana, was a Czech racer in her youth. And Hillary Clinton was reported “skiing on a sunny day” several years ago in Park City, Utah, when daughter, Chelsea turned 19.

Whichever candidate you favor, you’ve probably experienced some heartburn. When that happens, I usually pop a few antacids and head for the trail.

Two of this week’s features are about hiking. Steve Hines’ piece, How I Choose Hikes, provides excellent advice for anyone thinking about hoisting a daypack and going for a walk. And Sue Z’s account of hiking Alta’s wildflower-carpeted Albion Basin is a treat. So are the fantastic photos by Alta’s Maura Olivos.

Harriet Wallis made it up to the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City for the opening of its new Stein Eriksen exhibit. Harriet has a terrific ear for anecdotes, and her article made us chuckle.

Finally, the 70+ Ski Club is the first SeniorsSkiing.com advertiser to use its sponsored content page. That page tells the story of the oldest and largest ski club of its kind. It was founded by his famed radio-broadcasting grandfather, Lloyd Lambert, a name many of you in the Northeast will remember.

Last week we promised publication of the list of Trail Masters, those of you who reported skiing your age or more last season. We’ve rescheduled publication for mid-August.

As always, thank you for following SeniorsSkiing.com, especially during these hot summer days. The interesting thing is that every week—even during the summer—your numbers are growing. It’s a reminder that there are more of us every day, and we aren’t going away!