This Week In SeniorsSkiing.com (Oct. 14)

The Benefits Of Solitude, Grandkid Book Recommendation, Boot Revival.

This week we are anticipating a big, big snow fall in the Pacific Northwest coming from a huge cyclone off the coast.  And thanks to Snowbrains.com, a really terrific snow sport site, we learn where the snow will accumulate enough for resorts to open first.  Here’s the official view from NOAA/NWS.  Just a matter of days in some places.

XCSkiResorts.com publisher Roger Lohr writes about skiing (or riding in his case) alone.  Let’s face it, there are many benefits to flying solo, not the least of which is to contemplate, reflect, and/or zone out into a Zen-like state.  Skiing/riding/x-c with friends is one experience; going alone is another.  Clearly, there is a time when one prefers being an “ace”. Perhaps more often than not.

Co-publisher Jon Weisberg recommends a cute book for your grandkids, bunny slope, about a rabbit who skis.  Adorable illustrations, fun story, something to read aloud on a snowy afternoon by the fire with a youngster or two on your lap.  Fun stuff.

Finally, correspondent Jan Brunvand reflects on the re-appearance of rear-entry boots, manifest as FullTiltBoots.com. Perhaps you remember the convenience and comfort of those old Raichle, Hansen, and other rear-entry brands.  Well, Full Tilt has bought the Raichle molds, updated the design and is marketing these without much fanfare, it seems.  Funny, we just tossed an old pair of re-entry boots in the dumpster.  Who knew they are now cool?

Next week we will be bringing you news of a great new asset for our subscribers.  Hint:  It has to do with skis and seniors and matching the two. Please watch for this really terrific new benefit of being a SeniorsSkiing.com reader.

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