‘This isn’t the ’90s. Times have changed’: My middle-aged reality check on a mountain
The author reflects on returning to skiing after nearly two decades, feeling unprepared for the physical demands of the sport. Arriving at Whistler Blackcomb, he experiences a mix of excitement and anxiety about tackling the slopes. Despite concerns about his fitness and age, he is determined to enjoy the trip and embrace the challenge ahead.
- ▪The author has not skied in nearly two decades and is apprehensive about returning to the slopes.
- ▪Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America, featuring over 200 marked runs and extensive skiable terrain.
- ▪The author stays at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a ski-in ski-out property, and enjoys the amenities despite his physical concerns.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/this-isn-t-the-90s-times-have-changed-my-middle-aged-reality-check-on-a-mountain-20260503-p5zt82.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T19:05:02.971Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T19:05:02.971Z |
| Headline source | Publisher (no WeSearch rewrite) |
| Excerpt source | publisher body |
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| Cluster | GeANQZ-NYLta |
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| Ranking reason | Story pages are not engagement-ranked. Hub feeds use recency, with optional source-diversified chronological ordering (cap consecutive stories per source). No personalized ranking. |
| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
| Substitutes article? | No — link-out required for full text |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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