Jan 7, 2015 · Break out your parka and stretch pants and find out 6 more ways skiing was totally different in the '80s, only on Thrillist.com!

Dec 3, 2024 · Seniors 65 to 80 years old enjoy discounted rates at Taos Ski Valley, N.M., while those over 80 ski free any day of the week. The resort also offers discounted day ticket rates for seniors 65 to 80, where they can purchase a Midweek Pass for skiing or riding Monday through Thursday with holiday blackouts.

In the 1980s, millions of dollars were poured into resort after resort to improve lifts, improve grooming, provide near-100% coverage in snowmaking, build vastly-improved hotels, renovate the old inns, inspire good restaurants and build the condominiums for which there was strong demand. Resort-making had always been a capital-intensive enterprise.

Skiing in the 80's was far different from modern day skiing, but this group - led by Maureen, Brenda and Kevin - show how skiing should be enjoyed :) Clips include learning how to get up...

Jan 2, 2015 · Seriously, there was a time when getting to the top of the mountain took longer than reaching the bottom. Here're 11 ways skiing was different in the '80s.

As Alta Ski Area embarks on its 87th season, we continue to honor 80+-year-olds by offering free skiing. Grab a free daily lift ticket or purchase the 80+ Season Pass for $50 and enjoy direct-to-lift skiing and other perks, all season long.

Mar 22, 2024 · Jan Brunvand, 90, suffered a scary fall his first day this season and decided 85 years on skis was enough. But fueled by baby boomers, the group’s rolls stay strong.

Mar 24, 2016 · 10 things you did if you grew up skiing in the 80’s! If skiing phrases like ‘bend zee knees’, wardrobe blunders like brightly coloured onesies and skiing in your sunnies with your hair blowing in the wind means something to you, you must have grown-up skiing in the 80s or 90s.

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Feb 10, 2025 · Alta ski area offers 80+-year-olds free skiing, which bucks a trend at Colorado ski areas to end free skiing for the super, super seniors. Telluride ski area ended its free skiing for 80-year-olds this year, citing the rising costs of operations.