Getting old but loving life strapped in

I started snowboarding at 23 years old. Started heli-boarding in my 50's. I'm 58 and have no plans on slowing down at all. Keeps me feeling young!

I’m 57 my wife’s 50. We’re both still boarding and absolutely loving it. Never going to stop.

At 71, I feel extremely lucky to still be riding, albeit more conservatively. Switched from skiing to snowboarding in my mid-40’s, when my two sons took up riding. I remember fondly the days when I used to wait for them at the bottom of a trail. Now it’s reversed. It’s called the web of life.

Here’s some unsolicited advice for you youngsters from an older snowboarder. I’m 72. I spent the first winter of retirement in Aspen and rode 78 days. I beat my self up for a month. I finally came to grips with the fact that I am an olde man in spite of my condition relative to most of my friends and most 72 year olds. I slowed way down. I don’t leave the ground. I learned how to ride like an old man and enjoy it. However, at this age, bones aren’t what they used to be. Post season, a minor discomfort in my foot, developed into a heel spur and bursitis. I had arthroscopic surgery a few months ago. I’m maybe 80% back and intend to ride but am not sure if I’m able. This could have been avoided if I was not pounding my skeleton for 3 months with very little down time. If I get 10 good days this season, I’ll consider myself lucky. I’ve kept my bright yellow, hospital bracelet that says “FALL RISK” to remind myself to act my age. PS I walked up the bowl at Highland behind an 82 year old who wasn’t even winded

I‘m 46, been skiing for the last 15 seasons and going to try snowboarding for the first time this coming December. Looking forward to learning and being able to go see what my daughters keep raving about.

60 here been boarding for 15 years. Haven't missed a season yet. It makes me feel like a kid.

Im 73... turning 74. Looking forward to another season!

You guys keep hitting the slopes i've seen 65+ dudes shreading it, they know the feeling!

Yep. I started when i was about 45 without taking too much abuse after having been a skier. Now im 58 and looking forward to the season. I do keep it fairly mellow now but i am not afraid to eat shit occasionally.

52 years old and still rocking it, spend a lot of time on the bike during the year critical for leg strength and endurance.

At 51, identify as a sophmore. Tried snowboarding first time last season and love it. Great to be back in snow after a 20 something year break. Had a blast. About to head off for three weeks skiing this in Jan.

Oh children, please - I was several years older when I had my first ski lesson. Once the slide-on-the-snow bug bites, though, it doesn't matter how old you are, it won't let go, so you just have to keep doing it. 😁

Although I did three unpleasant days in 1990, I returned to the mountains for the first time in January this year aged 47, so I counted myself as a newbie. Over the season I broke my coccyx, popped three ribs, lost a lot of skin, sprained my ankle and wrist… and I have loved every minute of it! I have been completely bitten by the bug and try to get to the indoor snow slope a few times a month to get better for next season. It has become the screensaver to my mind and great for mental and physical health. I intend to keep going as long as I possibly can.

old at 48? I started snowboarding 3 years ago at a ripe age of 60!

If I can offer a tip from one "old guy" to another (I'm 42), when you get off the lift or gondola and have your front foot strapped in, use your heel edge to "kick in" a ledge that you can then use to strap your back foot in whilst standing up. This will save you a whole heap of energy since you won't have to stand up from sitting down each time you begin a run. Hope this helps....I was an instructor for the better part of 15 years for what it's worth.

I'm about to head off to Sun Peaks, Canada for a month of snowboarding. Just updating my gear and picked up a new set of Clew Step-in bindings (to make life easier on my knees) and will be getting a new board too. I turned 60 last month

Don't be a "strap on". Be a step on. You'll never go back to straps.

I'm 56 and looking forward to my 25th season. Keep moving and keep improving.👍 Is that a super/war pig you are on?

Awesome! Thank you for sharing

The blind have better navigation skills than us. Lol

I got step in bindings and they are nice for quick action, but being able to adjust your bindings when you need to i think is the better option.

Right on. Key to a long long snowboarding lifestyle is to gym it year round and never skip leg days. That's my takeaway the older I get. Keep on riding my friend 🤙🤙

I skied when I was 18-19 and then life and family/business prevented me from doing anything until I was 47. Got a lesson and boarded with mates. I’m 52 and looking forward to the seasons n in Canada and always learning. Gym a few times a week helps too as we get older. Gotta keep those muscles working.

I feel you! 45 years old now .. strapped in since I was twelve. Looking forward to the next season coming up. Bless J*

Looks amazing I’m having lessons atm age 53 hope I can master so I can join my friend on hols too

invest in some step ons I love mine takes me 2 secs to clip in and out

Don't even think the O word, let alone say it. 😅

You're aight mate you're aight"

Old? Just booked to go back to Avoriaz, I’ll be 48 by then, still lovin’ it…

Looks great! What camera do you use to film with on your helmet?

I think its been more then 20 years since I strapped into a snowboard.

Is that a Ride Twin Pig?

where is this

where were you?

Chatel avoriaz and morzine

YOu all are punters LOL