34 and feeling to old to ski anymore

[dmc]

That post brought tears to my eyes...

You get it...

 

[subdude]

Here's what I say:

Get a snowboard.

Myself, I skied my arse off in highschool and a few years after. But then during the 90's I got bored. I was wondering what the point of it was. Go fast down a hill? Make some turns? Why ? Spend money? I could do that and be warm. I went maybe two times during the Clinton administration.

I told this to a buddy of mine. He said that's it. You're going to try snowboarding. So I did in January of '02. My first day was better than my best day on skis. I make the turns on a snowboard because you can feel it, dude. Everything about the terrain, the sky, the winter, the world, and who you are starts to make sense. And then you care less and less about all of it..

I don't give a crap about that park b.s. ("the world is my park" --think I just stole that from dmc) except that it keeps the riff-raff of the slopes. If you ever get the oppourtunity to link together some carved turns on a snowboard (instead of skidding along), the world will never be the same. I have more fun carving stupid and deep turns on a bunny slope than some skier does in fresh powder.

Being a roadie and mountain biker, I used to really hate winter. Even when I was skiing back in highschool. Now, everything has changed. I could have blown a wad of cash on a Psych Doc and meds to get me over my SAD (which used to haunt me) and still not be satisfied. But I did the smart thing, I got myself a board --- and learned how to live, really live.

Or let me take back everything I said....I can't believe all these skiers are insane. The ones I see carving insane turns look like to me that they are having fun. I bet those folks are also able to find the soul of the mountain. I'm thinking that maybe your game has been stagnating? Maybe what you need is some advanced lessons and some new gear to get you back out there with a smile.

Hopefully by now you realize the age thing was really stoopid. I'm 33 and my man who got me into the junk is 43. And I'm a youngin'. Hate to be rough on you, but you need a kick in the snowpants you get your mind right.

AMEN BROTHER!!

 

[Boardguy]

Change mountains! I skied in high school and college then for a number of reasons only skied 2 days over the next 23 years. In '96 I went on a vacation trip to Sugarloaf and it all started again. The next season I switched to a snowboard and haven't looked back. I will turn 55 in March. I think 34 is a little young to give up anything - Change mountains if the age difference bothers you, kick it up a notch, and most of all have FUN!!

 

[Terry]

to old to ski

I am 44 years old and having the time of my life. I ski both days every weekend, and several nights during the week. So far I have 32 days in this year and loving it!!! Don't give it up, try a different mountain!
:beer:

 

[tirolerpeter]

Too Old?

I gues the point has been made. You are only as old and limited as you allow yourself to be. Think Snow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Lostone]

Over 34???

I started skiing at 29.

Now I'm 54. I'm hoping to figure this skiing stuff out sooner or later. :roll:

This year, I quit my job and my Massachusetts life and moved into my condo at Sugarbush.

I've got 59 days in, so far. :lol:

 

[Vortex]

Re: Over 34???

I started skiing at 29.

Now I'm 54. I'm hoping to figure this skiing stuff out sooner or later. :roll:

This year, I quit my job and my Massachusetts life and moved into my condo at Sugarbush.

I've got 59 days in, so far. :lol:

Glad to see your life has not got in the way of your skiing. :beer: Congrats. 59 days awesome. (edit i searched it )K2trav had 40 days as of Jan 16 I would think you are in the lead here.

 

[awf170]

my dad is in in his mid 40's and gets better at skiing every year, i got him to ski glades bumps and all of that crap and he getting good at it.

 

[Lostone]

I lied.

I just checked. I'm at 58 days. I had 41 on 1/17. (I didn't ski the 16th.)

We may be quite close.

And my life was getting in the way of my skiing... :blink:

Which is why that life had to go. :wink:

 

[awf170]

So lostone how is sugarbush doing this year anyway, cause i want to go up there this weekend.

 

[Darwin]

Come on man, I am 33 and just got on skis for the first time in about 17 years and I am loving every minute of it!

 

[ski_resort_observer]

one more

I work with a guy at the Bush who is 75, he skis 3 days a week and races every Tuesday with the Ski Bum Race Club. I am mid 50's so I am the youngin at work.

 

[bigbog]

Does anyone over 34 ski anymore? I go skiing at mountain creek in new jersey and dont see to many over 34 anymore, its mostly kids. Im thinking of hanging it all up. Ive skied for 21 years so far, but being the only elder on the mountain kinda brings me down. Guess ill just gain some weight and buy a harley, and hang with more people my own age , but please tell me im wrong if you think so, im just having a hard time getting old.

I'm kinda scratching my head wondering, have you done any reading or studying in life...Rob? Sounds like there isn't anything else in life that's interesting... :roll: Too bad, cause there are a lot of things in life to study....and learn.

 

[andyzee]

I agree, you're too old to be out there skiing. Hang it up and give us 48 yr olds(today be my bday!) some more room on the mountains

 

[Vortex]

Happy b-day. :beer:

 

[skidbump]

yes either suck it up and ski "elbows high to ward off the wackos or crawl up in a ball and go to your happy place..ya snivelin wee wee boy

 

[Jay Levitt]

Christ, I hope not... I turn 34 next month, and I just started skiing this winter. I'd hate to have to give it up so soon. I think you're just trying to buy my Elans on the cheap. Well, it won't work, I tell you!

 

[KingM]

I'm thirty-three and just started skiing last year, although I'm catching up quickly. I was just telling my wife the other day that I don't feel any older than I did fifteen years ago.

The talk of the old guys on skis reminds of a time when a guy came into the office to check into the inn, and he looked about 60. He said he'd been coming to Sugarbush for about thirty years already. There was a kid in the office at the time, picking up a trail map who said that it was great that this older guy was still skiing. "That's nothing," the other guy said. "Wait until you see my dad." Just then the door opens and this really old dude comes walking in who must be about 85. But geez, he was tall and strong and with just a little bit of shaking to his hands.

The kid told me the next morning at breakfast he saw the old guy and his son coming down Organgrinder, which is a black diamond and he looked pretty damn good. The only thing that betrayed his age was a bit of stiffness in his posture.

If you want to get old, hang up the skis. As for me, I'm hoping to be conquering blacks when I'm 85.

 

[hammer]

If you want to get old, hang up the skis. As for me, I'm hoping to be conquering blacks when I'm 85.

:beer:

 

[RossiSkier]

I'm 42 and I am going to ski till I die, and quite possible in the after-life. I have a dozen or so friends that ski who are roughly the same age. It may seem that we are much younger as we fly past the 20 somethings.

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