One morning I made my usual trip for my local ski to Greek Peak expecting a routine day on the slopes. After three days off, I was looking forward to the pleasure of a multitude of runs on mostly blue and green trails and hooking up with old friends. Even though it is a vacation week, the crowds were minimal and I wasn't able to hook up with my usual friends on the early runs. Therefore, I was riding solo or joining others at random. I guess that was serendipitous since by chance I encountered what I would name as a 74 year-old legendary skier Steve. In my book he then qualifies as a geezer skier, though he may not want that identity.
Why is he a legendary skier? The answer to me is astounding. He has skied every year Greek Peak since its founding! A total of 72 years. He told me that his mother had him on the slopes when he was two years old and from then on he never missed a season. This makes a lot of sense when I learned that his family were original investors in Greek Peak, buying stock in the corporation and so on. As original investors they enjoyed such perks as lifetime passes until the business changed hands some years ago. I guess they were bought out to remove that obligation. Whatever the case, I am astounded that someone could have such a long run at one ski area. I am a short timer by his standards at 59 years and counting.
Probably there is more to the story. I look forward to more time getting background on his lifetime ski run. Legends come in all forms don't they? I mentioned to him that I have a blog geezerskier.com. I hope he takes a look at it.
If I get a chance to "interview" him, I will fill you in on what I learn!
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