Anyone read Lito Tejada-Flores' book that came out in 2009 called Soft Skiing: The Secrets of Effortless, Low Impact Skiing for Older Skiers? Sounds very intriguing.
https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Skiing-Secrets-Effortless-Low-Impact/dp/0941283224
The all-important "bag of tricks."...accumulating a wide array of skiing tools for various conditions (or even just varying moods ) is the way to go. And he emphasized that there is a "trusting yourself" aspect to skiing that many seem to ignore.
An old book I have about western ski resorts is co-authored by Lito. There are a few tips by him scattered in between the different sections. Always made good sense to me.Hi MarcNC!
Can't believe I missed this post . . . but yes. I've read this book. I loved it. But I'm a total Lito fan already, so I'm kinda biased. His tips are very very helpful for how to ski varied terrain using minimal effort. Not surprisingly, for those who have seen Lito's videos or read his books . . . alot of the techniques he demonstrates are older (but great for your "toolbox" as far as I'm concerned).
And I have to say ... . I emailed him at one point about conflicting advice I had received from other instructors, and he actually responded (!) with very warm and helpful advice. Most importantly, he did not say one way was right and another wrong, but continued to reinforce the concept that accumulating a wide array of skiing tools for various conditions (or even just varying moods ) is the way to go. And he emphasized that there is a "trusting yourself" aspect to skiing that many seem to ignore. The thing to avoid is "dogma" . . . . . in skiing, and in life - if I may be so bold.
This sounds fantastic! So happy for you!I think skiing is changing me in ways for the good beyond having a fun winter. Last year I wanted to get off-season exercise only for the purpose of improving skiing. Wasn't able to because of husband's job change and us moving. This year I began to learn bumps and--boy!--do they work out the legs. I really need off-season exercise. So, now I'm finally getting some. I found a class at our local Y (and our local Y is fantastic) that meets 3x/week and does intense workouts, a combination of interval training and serious muscle work. We run sprints, do cycling sets, push-ups, planks, lunges, etc. None of the rain-dance-throw-your-arms-around dance type classes. I love this class, and I don't know if I'd be committed to it were it not for my desire to be a better, healthier, and less injury-prone skier.
+1. Has to be an all-year kind of deal - at least for me. It's great you found something you enjoy!This sounds fantastic! So happy for you!
5. If you are an intermediate, don't be afraid to take group lessons, or even private lessons, because you're older. You'll often find others in our age bracket taking lessons. The better you can ski, the more likely you'll be to avoid getting injured. AND the more fun you'll have!
Yes, but you and your friends have been skiing for decades. Haven't been an intermediate for quite a while. A bit different for those who didn't really have a chance to get on the slopes until their 30's, 40's, or even older. I think some of them may be shy of taking group lessons because they don't want to be with young adults. But mid-week group lessons can be a real bargain compared to private lessons.I chuckled at this article, which made it sound as though skiers over 50 are nervous, fragile and oh-so-cautious. This sure doesn't sound like the many over-50s (and many over-60s and a not insignificant number of over-70s) I know who ski regardless of the weather, still seek out bumps and powder, and totally rip the whole mountain. Gotta say that some of us leave some of the under-50s in our dust!