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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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Skiing

Holiday Gift Guide for Skiers Over 50

This article may contain affiliate links so that I can earn a small commission with no cost to you if you buy something from the links, thank you in advance. I appreciate your support in using these links as it enables me to keep adding fresh content and suggestions to aid your skiing adventures on this site! I completely understand—finding the perfect present for a skier can be challenging! We tend to be quite fussy about our equipment and usually have a clear idea of what we want. But don’t fret; there are a few things that every skier will...

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How to Avoid Injuries on the Slopes: Tips for Older Skiers

Any skier will tell you there’s nothing like a cool, clear winter day on the slopes: working your way down soft, white snow, navigating mogul after mogul as the sun beams through the trees. However, as we get older, our joints deteriorate, and our ability to recover from one of these spectacular runs may start to feel more limited. Fortunately, if you’re an older skier, there are several tried-and-true strategies you can use to minimize injury and stay in shape on the slopes. “Dialing it Back” “Dialing it back” doesn’t mean avoiding challenges altogether; it’s about tackling them when the...

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Top 5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Legs for Skiing

Time flies and in just over a month, most of the ski resorts will open their doors for the first skiers. And hey, some higher resorts are already open! Here’s something you might not want to skip: getting your legs ready. Skiing is no small workout, and strong legs can make a big difference in how you handle those turns, hills, and unexpected bumps. I want to share with you some of my own favorite exercises to build and maintain leg strength.The good news? You don’t need fancy gym equipment to prepare. You can do them at home, in a...