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Skiing in later years

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:25:53 GMT

I am going skiing with my dad this year like I have for the past 20 years - sad I know but we have a great laugh!! :D

Anyway, this year my dad turned 70 and is still loving the skiing. I know many resorts to discounted ski pass at 65 and free over 75.

Many of you guys have seen a lot. So how old is the oldest person you have seen skiing/boarding :?:

Re:Skiing in later years

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:38:28 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR-OX_KiFdY

Re:Skiing in later years

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:23:54 GMT

daved wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR-OX_KiFdY

That's pretty inspiring. I have skied with a 94 year old.

Re:Skiing in later years

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:48:19 GMT

Can't view on mobile :(

Re:Skiing in later years

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:59:39 GMT

I see two old ladies in their late eighties skiing almost every day Dec through Mar.

Re:Skiing in later years

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:52:01 GMT

Theres a guy in Mayrhofen I'm told is in his 70s. Its not his age thats such a feature as his daily routine: he skins up (his skis, not a phat one) and walks up the Ahorn Abfahrt, then skis it down in about 4 minutes. And then does it again. And again. Every day. His calves are as wide as my chest.

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:29:35 GMT

I ski regularly with a guy in his 70s, I have to keep reminding myself that he is that age because you would guess.
If I'm still skiing as well as he does at that age I'll be more than happy!

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:16:45 GMT

My mentor skied until he was 110!
He is a legend in my part of ski land having;
-opened ski trails to masses
-promoted outdoor skiing since 1960's
-created yearly skiers meetings
-taught me how to camp out in winter

His name ( given to him by the local trappeur indians) Jack Rabbit because he moved about on his skis so fast!

The trick is to keep fit. Ski everyday. Eat fresh foods. Think young.

He beats all other skiers I know!
Now I ski with his girl who is a Director of a Wildlife Reserve near my home! I ca hardly keep up with her!
Pavel

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:26:46 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

daved wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR-OX_KiFdY

That's pretty inspiring. I have skied with a 94 year old.

I've skied like a 94 year old 8)

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:30:22 GMT

110!!!!!! :shock:

He must have spent his last days on skis!

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:37:12 GMT

http://laurentian.quebecheritageweb.com/article/herman-jackrabbit-smith-johannsen-1875-1987

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:42:24 GMT

Trencher wrote:http://laurentian.quebecheritageweb.com/article/herman-jackrabbit-smith-johannsen-1875-1987

Thanks Trencher, I have been goggling Jack rabbit but could only get music or a ski club in Vancouver :thumbup:

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:40:25 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Theres a guy in Mayrhofen I'm told is in his 70s. Its not his age thats such a feature as his daily routine: he skins up (his skis, not a phat one) and walks up the Ahorn Abfahrt, then skis it down in about 4 minutes. And then does it again. And again. Every day. His calves are as wide as my chest.

Wow, 10 inch calves!

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:41:12 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:

daved wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR-OX_KiFdY

That's pretty inspiring. I have skied with a 94 year old.

I've skied like a 94 year old 8)

Me too! Lets start a club! :wink:

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:44:46 GMT

My dad is a wipper snapper!!! Still more than 20 years to go!!

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:25:45 GMT

The oldest person I've ever skied with is Ian Wickham :mrgreen:

My brother once introduced me to his snowboard instructor colleague who was over 70.

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:27:40 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:The oldest person I've ever skied with is Ian Wickham :mrgreen:

Is he really old????
Or did it just feel like he must be after spending an hour or two with him ?

Re:Skiing in later years

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:30:09 GMT

A few seasons ago, when in Banff, I had the pleasure of getting on a chairlift next to a gentleman in his 90's and still Skiing regularly. He said the only problems he had were with his sight, so he now tends to stay slightly lower and Ski down runs where he can use the trees at the edge of the pistes as guides. He always lets the Ski Patrol know he is out, and they keep and eye out for him just to be safe.

Re:Skiing in later years

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 06:53:54 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:The oldest person I've ever skied with is Ian Wickham :mrgreen:

My brother once introduced me to his snowboard instructor colleague who was over 70.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Re:Skiing in later years

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 07:25:20 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:The oldest person I've ever skied with is Ian Wickham :mrgreen:

My brother once introduced me to his snowboard instructor colleague who was over 70.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Chin up...You don't look like an oldie! :lol: :wink:

Re:Skiing in later years

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:15:27 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:The oldest person I've ever skied with is Ian Wickham :mrgreen:

My brother once introduced me to his snowboard instructor colleague who was over 70.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Chin up...You don't look like an oldie! :lol::wink:

Your be telling me to chill next :lol:

Re:Skiing in later years

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:16:03 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Tony_H wrote:His calves are as wide as my chest.

Wow, 10 inch calves!

Yes Dave, thats right, I'm the worlds smallest man with a 10 inch chest. In fact, you've finally sussed me out, thanks for making me realise that, in fact:

:roll: