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by Gonzo on February 15th, 2008
No way!! Go for it! I know some brilliant 60 year old skiers.
by Mentalmum is back on February 16th, 2008
Never too old to learn anything grammy, im 45 and thinking of taking driving lessons!! Let me know if you do take lessons ok???? good luck x
by Chuckles on April 25th, 2008
no, my mom is 50 and she learned how to snowboard, and she has problems with her knee. So go for it you'll have fun, just be careful.
by You have no idea I am here on April 12th, 2008
oh, you silly, wacky 42-year olds crack me up! Just do it!
by J free on February 22nd, 2008
Abram moutain Maine, west side learning park ; park ticket, ski rental, and hour and half leasson, $30 that is a real good deal it is probable one of the last ski schools left that understand the importance of making it affordable for beginners most moutains would be more than twice that amount ($70 and up) Late feb. early march is a good time to learn days are warmer and snow is soft don't wait to long snow gets heavy like mashed potatoes in late march
by Old School on February 18th, 2008
Absolutely NOT!
You have to moderate your ultimate goals a bit in that you probably won't be grabbing "big air" off of the half-pipe. But I've taught people how to ski in their mid-30s. There's no reason you shouldn't be able to learn.
It does help (but is not absolutely necessary) if you've done some other sport that can be 'translated' into the 'language' of skiing.
For example, I had one person who used to ice skate who picked up the idea of skiing very quickly. Another person related skiing stance and motions to those used in basketball.
Go for it and good luck!
"Go that way really fast. If something gets in your way...turn" --- Charles de Mar in "Better Off Dead"
by American idle on February 18th, 2008
Just think: next year at this time you could be skiing instead of wondering the dreaded "am I too old"...? Just go do it and have fun. :)
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on February 15th, 2008
I turned 42 last month. First, thanks for making me feel just a little older! Second, if your body and mind can do it, DO IT! In the past year I've been snowshoeing in the mountains, catching trout by hand and releasing them in a river, snorkeling in Hawaii, hiking through a volcano, get out there and grab life by the nads and give it a twist!
by BeyonceFanatic on February 15th, 2008
NO IVE SEEN PPL IN THEIR 60S TRYING NEW THINGS..
by Miss Awesome on February 15th, 2008
No! Of course not!
by Kizz miazz on June 29th, 2008
As long as you are physically fit there should be no problem. But go slow.
by .....----- on June 29th, 2008
of course not, one is never too old to learn something new, so i say go for it.
by John on May 27th, 2008
No. I don't believe so.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on April 12th, 2008
Get out there and start skiing, young lady!!
by J free on February 18th, 2008
I learned to ski at 40 became a ski instructor at 43 learned to snowboard at 45 and now at 50 teach both and can ski anything any where, well almost I have seen some videos of guys skiing stuff I wouldn't
by Freddy Says remove all moderation points on February 16th, 2008
Probably worth avoiding Ski Jumping, though
by Galeanda on February 16th, 2008
Not at all. My MIL started to go cross country skiing with us when she was 76:-) And she continued until she was about 84,loved every minute of it, bought her own skis and had a great time:-)
by Kal-El on February 16th, 2008
No way!! Go ahead! Have fun!!
by Vannie prays for babycakes . on February 15th, 2008
Oh no ...Not at all !!! :-)
by Ms.A on February 15th, 2008
Not at all!
by Little big mouth on February 15th, 2008
You're NEVER too old for anything
by stubborn9 on December 9th, 2008
I was 4 when i learned how to ski.I need to learn why i'm having a child at 42
by three cousins from the 313 on December 9th, 2008
never too old to learn anything!
by ard munch on December 9th, 2008
No! of course not!
if you want to learn to ski, just go for it.
by ALM4 on December 9th, 2008
no! never to old to learn!...go for it
by Ruh Roh on October 14th, 2008
I went with a group that 2 ppl were 55 and skiied first time.
So now its almost a year since you asked that? Did you learn to ski yet?????
by Tallyman on October 13th, 2008
Yep.
Sorry, the cut off age is 41 and 6 months....you just missed it!
jk--Of course, you can still learn it!
by orang-utan on October 13th, 2008
hell my dad is almost 60 and is just learning to drive!
by Brian on September 14th, 2008
Nope.
I was skiing at a good level until I was 47.
If you avoid any injuries that have chronic aftereffects you could ski well beyond that.
by Greekgod on September 13th, 2008
Never too old too learn anything.
by BOOZE HOUND... nothing is nonsence on September 13th, 2008
your never to old to learn new skills
by Crate on September 9th, 2008
I have taught many people to ski as well as snowboard and some of my best students have been over 50.
Most memorable snowboard lesson was a couple who did very very well. He was 78 and she was 81 at the time. They come up at least once a year and always stop by to tip me for the lesson even though it took place 5 years ago.
So far I have made $100 off them but I always buying them drinks at the bar on the sly.
by Britabroad on August 2nd, 2008
Absolutely not. I started skiing in 2004 aged 48. I loved it.
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on June 29th, 2008
No, give it a shot.
You might enjoy it.
Just stay on the easy slopes.
by Anonymous on June 29th, 2008
Absolutely not. It's a riot too. My frist time down the mountain I spent largely on my butt but laughed the whole way too.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 25th, 2008
You can learn anything. Just don't break a hip.
by Jez is recovering on February 15th, 2008
NO! I recently heard of 90something year old who went skydiving for the first time!! You are never too old for anything...
by my2cents--Vote for Paul on October 17th, 2009
Never too old to learn anything.
by sankev on May 30th, 2009
You're Never too old to learn I know of someone who learnt at the age of 73! I'm 45 suffer with a bad back and don't have any trouble skiing just not as mad as i did when 18! www.freewebs.com/pensionsankev/
by dobbin33ch on March 10th, 2009
I AM 46 AND I AM NOW GETTING MY FIRST SNOWBOARDING LESSONS HERE IN SWITZERLAND ,I CANT SKI BUT WILL TAKE LESSONS NEXT YEAR TO LEARN,
by denidowi on February 5th, 2009
Depends ...
How would you handle an unexpected, uninvited 'call' to suddenly 'do the splits'? LOL
Do you think you would 'do your adductors' if you were suddenly called upon to do the splits!?
In other words, what sort of thigh flexibility do you have??
by ooo00ooo on December 22nd, 2008
one is never too old to learn
by Discipline on December 22nd, 2008
42! you're still a boy!
by Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy on December 9th, 2008
no way! youre still young. im 34 and never been skiing either~ im not that much younger than you, and i dont consider myself too old. i think its never to late to try something new (as long as you have the physical ability to do so).
whats nice is my boyfriend is a black diamond skiier and a ski instructor~ i know he will be a great teacher. whereas before i felt a little uneasy about skiing, now that i have confidence in getting good ski instruction, i look forward to eventually getting up on the slopes with him. i hope you got a chance to do it this year grammy robin. :D
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by Answerbag Staff on August 5th, 2010
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by Grammy Robin on February 15th, 2008
No problem! How are you?
by Gonzo on February 15th, 2008
I'm fine. You?? I asked this because I just started working at a ski resort and get free lift passes and discounts on rentals and thought I should give it a try.
by Grammy Robin on February 15th, 2008
Im smashing thanks possums.
Wow, sounds great!! I'd absolutely recommend skiing. It's one of the few sports I really enjoy. Have fun!!!
by Gonzo on February 15th, 2008
Thanks! I will.
by Grammy Robin on February 15th, 2008