Ski Tech

Lets face it, baby boomers are getting older (and supposedly wiser) but they still want to do everything as if they were back in their 20s. This includes skiing and its common for people to be skiing well into their seventies. That is because of the way ski resorts are beginning to realize that baby boomers still want to have fun on the slopes and are now adapting said slopes for this reason.
Hourglass skis, like the ones shown above, are paving the way for skiers of a more mature age to have more control and speed on the slopes. Apparently they make you feel like you're 20 on the slopes. So much for botox. More ski resorts are equipping themselves with these skis mainly for senior citizens and also offering senior citizen discounts to encourage more skiing. In addition to this, custom made boots with heating elements built in are also becoming the trend rather than the exception.

If that's not enough, some resorts are also using better grooming technology, that is, the way the snow/fake snow is shaped on the mountain, to make turning and such maneuvers easier on the knees for seniors.

With all this going on, it won't be a surprise to see grandparents hit the slopes and teach all us young people a thing or two about skiing. Maybe grandpa will take on some kid in a race down the slopes now.