{"id":2101589,"date":"2026-08-19T22:24:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2101589"},"modified":"2026-08-19T22:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:24:03","slug":"tips-and-tricks-to-make-the-most-of-skiing-in-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2101589","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Skiing in Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_408691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408691\" style=\"width: 941px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408691 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAIGAQMAAAD+6qylAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEBJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4N0Ao+YAAZN347AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"518\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3875.jpg?resize=640%2C518&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3875.jpg?w=941&amp;ssl=1 941w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3875.jpg?resize=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3875.jpg?resize=768%2C622&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"518\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3875.jpg?resize=640%2C518&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"518\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob and a former student of his meeting up at Aspen Snowmass. | Photo Credit: Bob Witwowski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_1 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1083\"><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1083\">Retirement can change the way we ski. <\/strong>Instead of squeezing powder days between work, school, family commitments, and weekend crowds, retired skiers have something most of us spend our winters dreaming about: time. They can chase storms, ski on quiet weekdays, take a day off when their legs are tired, and wait for the weather to improve. For skiers determined to stay on the mountain into their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond, retirement can actually open up an entirely new chapter in the sport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/top-5-u-s-mountain-towns-to-retire-in\/\">Top 5 U.S. Mountain Towns To Retire In<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To get a little inside perspective, I jumped on a call with <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/author\/bob-witowski\/\">Bob Witwowski<\/a><\/strong>. Bob is a lifelong skiing enthusiast, a fellow writer at <em>SnowBrains<\/em>, and just so happens to be a grandfather and retiree in his 60s. He currently lives in the 55+ community of Sun City, Texas, just outside of Austin. Bob was kind enough to share some tips he has for engaging with the ski community, getting more powder days in a single month than many of us are likely to get in all seasons, staying active, and how he makes the most of his multi-resort ski pass.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Social Media Tips and Tricks<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u201cFacebook groups are a great way to connect with other retirees. <\/strong>Joining a local group makes mid-week ski meet-ups a regular part of our winters,\u201d Bob told me. He went on to say that many of the people he skis with began skiing together in their 20s and 30s on the weekends and have continued on into retirement. In order to keep things fresh, these friendships have melded and evolved into large social media groups that tend to meet mid-week and mornings rather than evenings and weekends. Working in the ski industry myself, I have also seen these patterns of older individuals coming in at the times no one else is coming to the mountain. These groups can vary from a couple friends to sometimes 20 or more people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bob said these groups often meet at local hills before planning larger destination trips as a group.<\/strong> Last year, Bob visited over 30 ski resorts all across the country. Many of these trips were done as part of groups with other retired individuals. These retirees often purposely seek out the less busy, crowded resorts near major metro areas and are blessed with the time and financial ability to go to some of the resorts many of us only dream of. Bob also mentioned many of his friends and <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">colleagues<\/span> have second homes in these winter destinations. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The main obstacle when chasing good weather windows is lodging cost in these high-demand, low-supply mountain towns.<\/span> Bob pointed out the benefits of having guests over to second homes and networking so that maybe you might have a spare room for yourself next time you take a trip to a remote ski resort such as <a href=\"https:\/\/skiwhitefish.com\/\">Whitefish<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revelstokemountainresort.com\/\">Revelstoke<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-15\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<div class=\"sb-trending-widget\">\n<div class=\"sb-trending-header\">\n            <span class=\"sb-trending-icon\">\ud83d\udd25<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"sb-trending-label\">Trending on SnowBrains<\/span>\n        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data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"440\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7386.jpg?resize=640%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"440\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob at a social media ski group meet-up in Deer Valley. | Photo Credit: Bob Witwowski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Fitness Tips from A Lifelong Skier<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Bob also offered some valuable insight into what skiing can be like as one gets older, and how to keep yourself on the mountain deep into retirement.<\/strong> \u201cStaying fit is a huge part of continuing to ski later in life. Watching your weight, exercising regularly, and especially maintaining flexibility are all critical. One statistic that really surprised me was learning that someone in their 60s with an elite VO2 max has the equivalent aerobic fitness of an out-of-shape person in their 20s, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnescity.com\/understanding-vo2-max\">fitnescity.com<\/a>. Imagine hiking to Kachina Peak at Taos with an out-of-shape buddy! Remaining active takes real effort and a mindset that adapts to changing abilities without giving up altogether. In Sun City, there are countless exercise classes, gyms, walking groups, and fitness programs geared toward the 55+ crowd. Having peers trying to stay fit is really helpful,\u201d Bob went on to say.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"x_x_default-style\">\n<div><strong>So, what else do older skiers do differently?\u00a0 <\/strong>Bob hesitated, then went on to share some great insight. \u201cIn many ways, they simply slow down and enjoy the experience more. They stop to catch their breath and talk with friends in the lodge, they ski plenty of blues and groomed blacks and are far less interested in skiing in bad weather or difficult conditions. Being retired, you can ski tomorrow when it is nicer.\u00a0 Solitude has a class on the Geology of Solitude, which was also a good low-energy day. Apr\u00e8s ski also becomes part of the experience \u2014 finding good restaurants, enjoying a drink, and spending time with friends near the mountain.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">How To Prevent Injury and Ski Longer from an EMT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div><strong>In order for skiers to continue skiing into later retirement and prevent injury, some added safety precautions and pre-work are a must. <\/strong>To get an EMT\u2019s perspective on injury prevention, I turned to someone who knows the slopes \u2014 and knows me \u2014 better than almost anyone: my father, Joe Kaufmann Sr. Kaufmann has been skiing for over 50 years, primarily in Alaska, Michigan, and the Lake Tahoe area, and spent his career as a certified EMT firefighter. As an EMT, Kaufmann has seen more than his share of preventable injuries. \u201cI have a pretty regimented stretching routine, even before I strap on my boots. I make sure every muscle is loose, and I\u2019m in a good headspace when I get on the chairlift.\u00a0 When I was in my 20s and 30s, I loved to push my abilities. I met a girl \u2014 who so happens to be my wife now \u2014 that was a really good skier. She pushed me way past what I would have thought I was capable of in the mountains. Now that we are retired, though, we always ski a notch below our ability level, taking care not to twist or aggravate areas like our knees and hips.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Kaufmann went on to stress the importance of listening to your body.<\/strong> \u201cWhen I start feeling a rubbery or burning sensation in my legs, I know it\u2019s about time to call it a day. I mostly avoid features like moguls and jumps, as one wrong turn or landing can take you out for the season.\u201d Kaufmann said. He finished off by stressing the need for tuning your gear and making sure you are always prepared. \u201d I don\u2019t want to catch an edge at my age,\u201d Kaufmann joked.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408890\" style=\"width: 886px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-408890 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAANIAQMAAABtz8wNAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFlJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIBXAwnXAAHoSIkJAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"840\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_2623-e1780603637701.jpeg?resize=640%2C840&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_2623-e1780603637701.jpeg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_2623-e1780603637701.jpeg?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_2623-e1780603637701.jpeg?resize=768%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"840\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-408890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_2623-e1780603637701.jpeg?resize=640%2C840&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"840\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joe Kaufmann enjoying a beautiful day skiing in Northern Michigan. | Photo Credit: Sabine Kaufmann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_2 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Related:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/one-season-58-resorts-one-skiers-retirement-reinvention\/\">One Season, 58 Resorts: One Skier\u2019s Retirement Reinvention<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Recovery is Just as Important as Skiing<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Another added benefit to skiing in retirement is plenty of time to recover.<\/strong> While those of us in the 9-5 rat race might try to ski seven days out of a seven-day vacation, the retiree has plenty of time to listen to their body. Many skiers choosing this method can ski well into their 80s, even 90s. <span data-bm=\"58\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alta.com\/\">Alta<\/a>, Utah, a group that refers to themselves as the <\/span><em class=\"frg-ins4\" data-bm=\"59\">Wild Old Bunch<\/em><span data-bm=\"60\"> has around 115 members, many of whom are over the age of 80. At Alta, anyone over the age of 80 skis for free. This adventurous group takes full advantage of the resort\u2019s generosity, while following a set of unspoken safety rules: only ski on clear days, on weekdays to avoid crowds, and on familiar terrain where they know the hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>While skiing is often seen as a younger person\u2019s sport, retirees across the globe are proving that it is no longer the case.<\/strong> Many resorts have begun to tap into the older generations, leaning into mid-week deals and even going as far as giving away free ski passes, as is the case with Alta. An active lifestyle is well known to lead to a longer lifespan, so retired skiers and snowboarders are definitely doing something right.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408894\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408894 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wild-old-bunch-min.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wild-old-bunch-min.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wild-old-bunch-min.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408894\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wild-old-bunch-min.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alta\u2019s \u201d Wild Old Bunch.\u201d | Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/utahstories.com\/2019\/12\/altas-wild-old-bunch-the-100-plus-members-are-bonded-by-a-love-of-life-and-the-love-of-skiing\/\">Utahstories.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bob and a former student of his meeting up at Aspen Snowmass. | Photo Credit: Bob Witwowski Retirement can change the way we ski. Instead of squeezing powder days between work, school, family commitments, and weekend crowds, retired skiers have something most of us spend our winters dreaming about: time. 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