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What An Inspiration!
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volklgirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
A couple years ago we had the coolest thing while racing Nastar....our youngest competitor was 4 (still skiing on 'the leash' with dad) and our oldest was 94. Louie still races at least 1x per month - he's now 98!!!
My mom's goal is to still be racing at 90. The way she's going, she will be. :D
My mom's goal is to still be racing at 90. The way she's going, she will be. :D
Shellski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
My stepfather is 80 and still skis. He just bought new boots on his last trip to Colorado, so I guess he plans on keeping it up for a while.
He also still rides a bike, rollerblades (among many other things) and lifts weights - he can benchpress more than my 38 year old husband.
He also still rides a bike, rollerblades (among many other things) and lifts weights - he can benchpress more than my 38 year old husband.
We have an "old fools club" in town. They have their picture enshrined at the bar at Owl's Head. All are over 80. Brad raced Master's last year. He's undergoing Chemo this year and that's slowing him down. I think his 86. At CSIA convention back in December I skied with "Donna" She's 78. She was staying with her friend's son. Friend - "Rhoda" is 85 and skied everyday of the 3 day convention, including the rainy day. I had the son as an instructor on the last day and he couldn't believe his mother. I think if you're in good health, go out and slide around. The exercise, fresh air and compainonship is the greatest reward. Isn't that why we're all out there too!
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
num said:
Num, I am so sorry you are in the Chicago area. Too far away to ski with!
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Jilly said:
I so want to do that one day when I get really old. I used to think I was old (56???!!#$@??) Then I saw all the really old ones out on skis, and so I readjusted my definition of "old."
Skiing has so many unexpected rewards. I started doing it at age 53, old in my mind, and now I'm a young noob at 56. What a fine turnaround!
This past Monday, Hubby and I were skiing at Tremblant. There is quite a crew of "old guys" that ski daily. They may only make 4 runs or so, but they all get together and enjoy life. On Monday I saw a grandfather with his 5 year old grandson. They were having french fries, juice and granola bars. What a great way to spend time with the young folks. Liquidfeet, I'm a few years behind you, but looking forward to cheaper lift tickets etc. I plan on being active.
Quiver Queen
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
A few years ago at a ski camp I got the privilege of watching a 78-year old 4'10" 92# woman ski the pants off all the guys. She races masters along with her 80-year old husband. She's my inspiration for skiing style--appeared to simply float down the mountain and you had no inkling of how fast she actually was going. Hopefully they're both still burning up the course.
