I'm nearly 63 and had one of my best days at Palisades three days ago. Took a chair lift with a dude who was concerned with knee pain. Said he was 71. Looked fit as a fiddle. Four hours later I saw him skiing bumps on icy moguls on an expert only run. Conditioning, diet---and a positive mental attitude go a long way.

I am 66 and ski with a group where we are all in our sixties with a couple people approaching 70. We will all ski our local hill more than 50 days this season and we will all travel to ski too. There is another group of skiers at the hill that are about 10 years older than us. They are up there just about everyday. Skiing is a lifetime of fun.

'When you can pass that thing that you love to someone, that's a good feeling', should be every teachers creed. What a wonderful man.

I'm inspired. I'm 65 and I thought my best ski days were behind me. Now I can't wait to get out again!

My wife’s uncle gave up skiing at 90 years old. I am only 68 so I look forward to another 22 years. I also ski patrolled 15 years so helping people is still in my blood.

Wow. I am 70 and have been an instructor for 36 years. You, Stuart , are inspiring. Blessings

Smiling from ear to ear! It says it all...Stuart rips......

He is the last ski instructor that taught me at Taos. He's still got it. Taos is not the largest ski area, nor does it get the most snow, but it has clearly endowed so many of us with the soul of skiing. It is a beautiful and challenging mountain that fills with bone dry powder, and fills your body with life. I love skiing, and I love Taos... Ski on Stuart Murphy!

I'm a few decades younger than this amazing gentleman and I'm constantly being told to act my age. I had considered hanging up my boots, but after a recent ski trip and also seeing this guy I'm going to continue to "act my shoesize and not my age!".

I’m 70, started skiing at 2 years old, my dad was a racer even then and was great friends with Dave McCoy so we skied Mammoth after helping he and Roma set up a portable rope tow. I have over 4000 days of skiing under my belt including, as my dad owned a helicopter company he started in 1956, Heli-skiing the cornice at Mammoth in 1959 at 6 years old (likely making me the earliest youngest Heli-skier ever!), we flew from the bottom of chair 3 for $5 per person (used a Bell 47G3B1 for you aviation nerds). We also help build many chairlifts in the US, setting the chairlift towers with the helicopters. My dad skied until he was 82 (at Mammoth, over 80 skiers paid $0), passed away at 86, I hope to beat that. Enjoy your videos, especially the technical ones, of course much of what is taught now takes advantage of the huge technical improvements in ski gear, which will make it easier for me to continue skiing for many more years. I’ve also been fortunate to ski all over the world but always enjoy returning to Mammoth. Off to Brian Head this weekend.

What an awesome guy. My Dad is only 84 and is skiing right now. I will pass the video on to him to give him encouragement.

My heroine was Hilda Jamieson who only stopped skiing at 102 because of failing eyesight. At 74, I've still got a long way to go.

Did a five day instruction/guided tour with Stuart at Taos in 2020. Aside from the amazing instruction...was the zen of skiing that he imparted to us. There was something fascinating and enthralling about the way he described his love and respect of the sport. And of course, the word inspiration comes to mind. He told me he wasn’t sure he sure he’d be returning to teach after that winter, I’m glad to see he did.

86! looking and no doubt feeling 40….good for him! As a 55 yr old it is not only great seeing this to dream of the yrs ahead on the slopes but to also see the energy, excitement and learning skiing gives us all regardless of age. Deb excellent content again thank you!

He is respectful of the blessing he has been given to experience skiing. I am 69 and I feel as if I am half my age when I am skiing. Yes, attitude, conditioning and somewhat of a good diet goes a long way. I believe that fact that I endured freezing cold conditions as a young racer and instructor, not always skiing in the best conditions and weather have been the backbone to my existence today as an enthusiastic skier.

In the 70s I had a great ski teacher who always used to say , it’s not speed , it’s finesse . He skied very very smoothly, always in control . I just turned 75 and want to be still skiing in my 80s , so I always remember his words ! Cheers, DaveH

Deb; In 2000 I attended the PSI National Academy the same year you were a guest instructor. I was in the same group as your wonderful mother. You would come and make some runs with us. I am 83 ears old and have two total knee replacments and a total ankle replacement and am still teaching and skiing. I teach at a small ski area about 40 miles north east of St. Paul, Minnesota called Trollhaugen. Enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Mick Corbett

God bless him. 86!!! I am skiing to, but I still young only 75.

Absolute respect to this guy. Brilliant sense of humour and full energy.Wow.👍😊

Awesomeness, period ! My first Ski lesson was in 1967 at Haystack in Bennington, Vermont. I was hooked. I reside in Southern NJ so I've skied the Pa area a lot as well as traveling to Killington, Pico etc quite a bit. I'm pushing 64 now and still love the sport but I'm starting to feel it. After having neck surgery and 10 rods and many screws later, I returned to Killington in 2014. Sometimes I think maybe I shouldn't be doing this because one fall the wrong way and I may be really in a different situation. I find myself over cautious which is not a good thing skiing. But, this gentleman drives it home at his age. Age is just a number, we have to "keep on keeping on" because one day I always say, we'll no longer be able to do what we once loved. So, Deb, your videos inspire me and everyone who watches them no doubt. Thank you for your calm voice and temperament while teaching. That speaks volumes about your style, personality, love for the sport and the folks your helping along the way. Outstanding, Semper Fi !

57 and I am feeling really weaker on the slopes. This is inspiring. Thank you.

Sweet man, full of sunshine ☃️

Very Inspiring !!! I Started Snowboarding At 50 , switch to Skiing at 54, And If I Could Ski For The Rest Of My Life and Do Nothing Else, I would feel Complete.

Look at how young and healthy Stuart Murphy looks in this video at age 86! There's a sparkle in his eyes and he's grateful to still be able to participate in the sport that he loves. It seems to me that the secrets to aging well is stay active and as fit as possible while connecting with the beauty of nature and being grateful for every day we have left. I'm 75 and just returned to skiing after 27 years and I've been amazed at how fast it came back to me. Stuart is a great role model for all of us as we grow older. Thanks for this wonderful video.

Stuart's smile when you walked up to him on the second day!

I'm 71 and ski regularly at Monarch as they give a season pass to us oldsters for $25. Not only that, it's a great hill. I agree with Stuart on one thing, it is a gift to be skiing at this age. I know that I've already skied my best run, that was years ago as this is my 57th year on the slopes. Now it's just for fun. A sunny day, soft snow, what more can you ask for. He's not unusual. There are many old guys and ladies here at Monarch. Some of them are really hard to keep up with. I know one guy who can barely walk but he can sure ski. I do nothing out of hte ordinary to get ready for the season, once back on the snow, my body knows what to do and I just go along for the ride. Thanks for the video.

As I entered my 70s I discovered Lito Tejada-Flores’ wonderful little book titled Soft Skiing -The Secret of Effortless Low-Impact Skiing for Older Skiers. Relates to this lovely video!

This man is such an inspiration and at 2:31 he says it all when asked what has he changed in the last 10 years.... “I don’t have much strength left, really. I have more mechanics.” Mechanics are so much a part of this sport and it is wonderful for him to point out that if you have that, strength is less important. With that knowledge the rest of us can be inspired to continue to ski as we age... Thanks for sharing, both of you.

infinite and olympic mental and spiritual strength he has.. the true spirit of sport..this man is wisdom, beauty, harmony and music of the spheres, has it all, the art lo living, art of loving, thank you deb, thank you both for existing

This is the kind of dude you want to share a chair ride with...and a beer at the end of the day. Sage advice.

Wow what an inspiration, especially for some of us learning in middle age. Thanks for all the great vids ⛷👍🏽

At 73 this video relates to me. This is ski season 52 and I always find something in Deb’s videos that I can try on the hill. Since I have retired from work I ski full time. If I am not on skis I am on a mountain bike trail riding in the forest. This helps keep the legs strong and balance sharp. Like skiing you got to look ahead at where you want to go. Lots of cross over skills. Also you got to keep working on your skills.Never waste a good cat walk to try some of Deb’s drills.

I first visited TSV in 1981 as a fourth grader and have been returning when possible ever since. One of the things that I love most is the familiar faces that I see year after year. It's an amazing Cadre of people who continue to make it a great place,, even under new ownership. I am convinced that Taos is the secret to eternal youth.

Talking about getting a new footbed made him light up like a child. After having had sooo much life, how awesome to maintain excitement for living. Stuart is my spirit animal.

86 is remarkable!

This is my 50th ski season at age 62. Hope to still be going at 86!

“It WAS all about the END of the turn. Now it’s all about the START of the turn.”. I’ve learned this is so true! And it took me ski Bladez to figure this out (while skiing on bunny slopes w my daughter a few runs a few weeks after I tore my ACL & miniscus) and then doing 1 last “hurrah” skiing w my family the day before my surgery on a very hard pack icy terrain day! My family told me NOT to go down Renold’s Run at Ski Bowl, but I felt confident enough to do it! I realized those ski blades taught me a great lesson about gently ROLLING at the start and being LIGHT on the end of the turn! If I wasn’t, the BLADEZ told me so! And since I was trying to be EXTRA gentle on my knee, I skiied them like roller blades and they worked awesome! The thinking about the Renold’s run which is somewhat steep but not bad, I realize (out of concern for too much strain on the knee), I have not been rolling the very start of the turns to keep it on snow and make it all more smooth - I have been using too much pop and downward force old school style to get the most out of the new cut of skis! I can’t wait until next year to try everything I’ve learned “during my time off” in reflection of my skiing and ski technique!

Holy Cow! What a beautiful man.

I met this guy a couple years ago and never would have guessed he was in his 80s! Such a cool guy, fun stories, great attitude. Rock on!

Full respect! Just a week ago, I was told I was too old for any more skiing (I'm 63), and even though I gave a strong rebuttal it made me think, well maybe I am. Watching this video has reaffirmed my belief that as long as your body is capable, you're never too old!

What an inspiration. I am 67 and been a club race coach since the 1970’s. I have tried very hard to keep my knowledge and skiing up to date (and things have changed dramatically). My biggest problem now is that I still have to work hard to ski what I consider well, and my age and conditioning are working against me for that (along with 5 knee surgeries). I have to get in better shape but mostly I have to relax more and learn to ski less aggressively so I don’t wear out in a couple of hours. It is a part of aging I guess to ski within you means and learn to enjoy that, even if the turns are not as good as they could be.

I first skied at TSV about 4 decades ago. The relevance and respect given to the many senior ski instructors at TSV encouraged me to become a ski instructor myself later in life, though at Mammoth Mtn. The philosophy of the school that Ernie, Jean and others too created significantly influences how I teach. Stuart has been teaching there this whole time and I’m glad to see he has retained his youthful enthusiasm for skiing and teaching as he gets up there in years. Deb, thank you for posting this interview with him. //Marshall

I am 74 and still ski fairly hard, but I have now found my hero that will motivate me to ski another 12 years!

Thank you Deb for the shout out to us advanced skiers out in snow country ! This is year 67 on skis for me in the East. I have maintained a very rigorous training program in the gym for over forty years. Most all year long, and for decades, it's 4 hours on Monday, 4 hours on Wednesday, and 3 hours on Friday . . . no exaggeration ! With a backgound in Physical Education, I know better than to arrive slopeside without maintaing a high level of fitness. I would encourage all skiers, not just seniors, to be fit for the slopes !! Thanks ever so much for sharing ! XD

My respect to you Sir. When I was a kid, my instructor told me: I will teach you FIRST how to fall and after that how to ski... I learned! Been skiing over 25 years since

Deb is so sweet with Stuart, kindness and Love. ;)

Inspiring. I turn 68 in 3 weeks. Started skiing at 21 here in Australia. For 10 years i was lucky to ski 3 or more days a year. My wife and I had a week in Whistler, Canada, just before Xmas 2023. Sadly, not great conditions but a great trip. Our first ski in 4 years due to Covid. Just got back from Japan. With some conditioning and a whole lot of KZfaq clips on techniques, I had the best time in years. Snow quality helps of course, but I felt like a 20 year old. Hopefully there will be many more like Stuart in years to come.

THANK YOU, Stuart & Deb for your life-time commitment to a wonderful sport and all of us, eager students 🙂

You go buddy! I'm a seventy-two-year-old ex-ski racer and I can still ski double blacks. Even still rock climb although I suck at it.

Hup! Hup! Hup! for Mr Murphy! "Passion for the Fall Line." Yes.

God bless You for video like this. It gives me so much hope for future. To now , that there is still possible to do what I love the most at this age make me happy and keep me continue to try to stay in good shape. I Am only 47 and I met some skiers at their 70s and it was always pleasure. These guys are humble and friendly and so positive that I feel energy that pouring from them and it makes me humble and happy. Mountains and skiing force us to be better and nicer human beings. I wish for all older skiers the best health and will and joy to ski for many more years

Thank you for making us know who Stewart is. What an inspiration Stewart surely has a purpose in his life. Beautiful!

If I can still ski this well when I’m in my mid-80’s, I’ll be so happy with my life!

I'm inspired. 63 here. Was up in the powder today. Seems like it takes a lot more leg strength than it used to. But as I'm 20 years younger than Stuart, I have zero excuse. He's teaching full days. I can't remember skiing a full day. But the thought I have at least 20 years left suggests I can still learn a lot, and enjoy a lot. Thanks for this!

Wow. What a legend. Let’s hope we’re all skiing at 86. Thanks for the content Deb.

What a great guy! I can only hope that I’m still breathing at his age never mind skiing 😄

Gosh! At 40, this dude gives me a heck of a lot of psyche! I’ve got a solid 40+ years of plying on snow! Might not be able to ski scary lines until I’m old, but I sure can enjoy the art of the turn until late in life!

Great video! What an inspiration for all of us!

I take my hat off to this guy. May he go on forever enjoying what he does best.

Stuart! This guy taught me the passion and the fall line, and now I’ve become an instructor and share that same passion with others. So great to see him out there still getting after it. Also love how he gives the terrain credit. Taos is a special place, and the terrain there is such a good teacher.

Stuart has been my instructor and taught me to ski the first time. I loved the guy and enabled my ski habit now.

What an inspiration. I can only hope to ride in my 60s!

Great spirit young fellow as an aging instructor my self I get it. Our job is to pay it forward with every season we are lucky enough to be outside in these beautiful winters. Keep on keeping on from North Idaho!

Thanks so much , he is superb , liked and subbed . I’m 60 next year , looking to buy a small one bed apartment in Bourg st Maurice and ski every season and cycle in the summer .

WOW, he is so strong both mentally and physically. Or that's a gift.

This man is my inspiration for sure.

Dude is so smooth, no jerry old man moves (I can say that since I'm 67). Getting older sucks but this guy is an inspiration.

An inspiration to us all … Hope I have another 10 yrs of skiing left in me

Respect! I'm 67 and starting to feel it after two days of hard skiing/teaching. I'm not sure I could do what he does without some sort of year-round program w/ biking and weights, though.

Thank you Deb for taking the effort to explain so clearly the “modern” explanation of skiing! I learned how to ski in the 70’s and raced in the 80’s. Back then they always explained the transition using terms that emphasized loading the downhill ski and pushing off of it. Well intentioned - but mostly wrong. What they were seeing the best skiers do was relaxing or retracting the down hill ski to release it ( a downward movement that looked like loading) and then standing on the uphill ski (looked like an upward or pushing movement from the down hill ski). This is a crucial distinction. Thanks again for you efforts to communicate this!

Thank you for your (and your guest's) candor and transparency. They made you comfortably believable.

Hell yeah, 10 years in (started at 25) and hope to make it that far in life haha. 80+ is a long stretch! But being out in the mountains is definitely one of the best ways to stay young. The skin glow everybody gets from being out there says it all.

Wow, what a great great guy Stuart is, still going strong on his skies! Wow

Sir you are an inspiration. I started at the age of 10 at Squaw Valley the year of the Olympics. I love your balance and stamina. As you are a teacher, you have taught me I still have some good years ahead of me. Thanks Deb

I can't say how touchy are your videos Deb, thanks indeed. Love them, great job.

Such amazing energy in this video! What a treat! What a way to start my Sunday!

Deb, that was special and from a perspective I respect, as we'll all be there God willing! I love the fact he is so aware and observant of himself and his students on the mountain, constantly critiquing and correcting. I hope and PRAY I am half of that at his age, because I feel his passion and love of that freedom we all experience when it is just you and the mountain. Stay safe and see you on the mountain...Carve it up!!! Best, Jeff Greenwell

'HONESTY" ... to yourself, with everyone - he's got it. As a senior, retired and enjoying the culture of sport myself, every day is really a holiday. It's all about the future that defines you.

This is great. At Mission Ridge Washington we have an instructor is the oldest certified PSIA instructor in the US at 96 years old.

Otto Ross was still teaching last season at my local hill, Mission Ridge. He did give himself one concession to his age and only taught half days. Otto is only 95 years young. He was a FIS course monitor at the Olympics in Squaw Valley back in 1960. Folklore has it that when he asked PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) about a 60 year pin he was told they did not have one. (The Hill is blowing snow as I write this so it won't be long before I start making the 13 mile trek up the road to go skiing).

I'm 53 years old and I've been skiing since I was 5. I've never skied more than 10 days in any season, so I'm not a full blown expert by any means, but I think learning at a very young age gave me an invaluable technical foundation that allows me to ski well without thinking too much about what I'm doing. I just lean forward into my boots, let the skis run and carve turns. I can tell when I'm carving well and when I'm not, and when I am doing it well, there's no better feeling in the world. I know several experienced skiers who ski 15-20 days per year, and they get down the hill very fast and in control, but they have no idea how to carve turns. They just skid and slide. I feel sorry for them....

I am 65 and looking to ski as long as you congratulations.

I've relied on Stuart for my skiing instruction for over 10 years.....my Zen instructor! Thanks Deb for the awesome and well-deserved interview.

Gonna be 59 this year...skiing since "80. Still physically fit and can only hope I have another 20 plus years left. Nothing like being on the mountain. Got in 12 days this season in Colo and Utah. He is an inspiration! Cheers!

Thank you Stuart!

Incredible I met while skiing in Jackson Hole gentlemen same age. I ask him on the lift if I could ski with him.We got to the top he started and I could not believe my eyes.The endurance technic and grace!I ski behind him all the way to the bottom. I said the same what you said to your guest that he inspired me.He chucked and said I do it every morning come to see me at the hotel I own at the bottom.I did with my young daughter. In all I was competitive slalom skier in my youth.Now I am 70 and did not stop loving skiing. Great inspiration for all of us young and old! Thank you for videos I watch them all and agree you inspire me too👍

Thanks for the inspiration from a mature skier, Deb! I turn 62 this week and plan to retire this summer. I want to stay young at heart like Stuart!

As a 65 year old, I am very inspired....thank you Deb!

As an old geezer, myself, this was fantastic. I would love to have a lesson with him. Unbelievable!

What a super cool man!

STUART IS THE MAN!! Many thanks to him for my first ski week in 2019! Glad I found your channel, Deb!

I'm 69, though I keep up my xc skiing, jogging, I haven't had my Rossignols on the slope in three years. Great interview, Deb Armstrong!! Thanks Stuart!!

Debbie, this is truly awesome. It is an inspiration to see Stuart adapting to age and lack of strength - but never giving up doing what he loves. I love that you find and connect with these people. It is always and inspiration, but this one really touched me!

Am presently 67. My goal has always been to get to the point where I can ski free someday. I started skiing at 4. My other ski friends are close to my age and also some in their 80s. I still remember skiing the second day Vail first opened in December 62. It was a lot of work getting to Vail in those days, over Loveland Pass. Skied throughout the world, first learning in Japan. Then years in Colorado, and then all throughout Europe, and New England. It’s like golf-you can still do it as you get older. But you just ski smarter. These days it’s mostly Mammoth Mountain in California and Willamette Pass, Oregon. No Blue Bird days for me. Snow is snow. Inspired by Jean Claude Killy!

Thanks for the inspirational video!

Great Inspiration! Love it.

Outstanding! Thanks for posting this.

Thank you for this video.You inspire

Awesome. The two of you made my day! Thank you.

This just put a smile on my face...