"At 88-years-old, this guy decided it was time to get back on the slopes and he was absolutely ripping. Shared by his son, Jake and his wife were apparently the first passengers on the first chairlift ride on opening day at Colorado's Purgatory Resort in the 1960s. According to the video, Purgatory gave Jake a lifetime ski pass to honor his commitment to the sport, and a photo of he and his wife hang behind the bar at the Powderhouse."
"According to the video, Purgatory gave Jake a lifetime ski pass to honor his commitment to the sport, and a photo of he and his wife hang behind the bar at the Powderhouse. There's a lot of committed skiers in this world, some a lot more committed than others. Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work..."
An 88-year-old man returned to skiing and demonstrated impressive ability on the slopes. His son shared video of the run. The man and his wife were the first passengers on the inaugural chairlift ride at Colorado's Purgatory Resort in the 1960s. Purgatory awarded Jake a lifetime ski pass to recognize long-term commitment to the sport. A photograph of Jake and his wife hangs behind the bar at the Powderhouse. The details show deep, lifelong dedication among some skiers, with varying degrees of commitment across individuals.
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