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Skiing

Skiing Over 50: Stay Fit and Fast

I’ve been skiing for over 40 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how aging affects performance on the slopes. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to give up challenging runs, moguls, or powder days just because you’re getting older. With the right training and recovery strategies, you can maintain (or even improve) your skiing ability well into your later years. How Does Aging Affect Skiing Technique? I don’t fit the typical image of someone in their 60s. I train over 250 hours a year, run and hike more than 1,500 kilometers, and gain over 34,000 meters in elevation. During ski...

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Destinations / Skiing

Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau: Your Ideal Winter Wonderland

The winter season is getting closer every day. There is still a grey rainy picture outside my window, but my mailbox is full of Snow Alerts from Alpine ski resorts. Christmas is only a month and a half away, which means ski holidays have already begun. Haven’t completed your holiday plans yet or still on the hunt for ideal gifts? Glance through my Holiday Gift Guide. It has plenty of useful ideas to help you make your gifts as remarkable as the time you spend on the slopes. Some of you are going to winter holidays, while some of you...

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Skiing

Preparing for Ski Season After 50: A Guide from the Slopes

The winter season is almost at our doors and I have already started to sense this itching feeling. The day count has started for that moment when I will again hit the slopes. It also means it’s time to start preparing my body and mind for skiing adventures. If you’re like me, skiing is more than just a sport—it’s a way of reconnecting with nature, challenging yourself, and staying vibrant as the years go by.  But let’s face it: skiing after 50 requires more preparation than it did in our 30s. The good news? It’s absolutely possible to enjoy long...