ventually got the hang of the sport and it would become a major part of his life. By adulthood, he’d mastered skiing and begun coaching in his free time. Rivers could never fully commit to his favorite pastime while working as a renewable energy consultant in New York City. That all changed when he retired—and the same is true for others who, during their career lives, relegated skiing to weekends and the occasional trip. Like Rivers, they discover a sense of freedom after clocking out for the last time. Finally, they have an open agenda to explore new trails, and spend weeks visiting some of the best slopes in the world. Another perk: accessing fresh powder at off-peak times, when everyone else is at work or school. Rivers isn't the only one skiing into his golden years. The average age of skiers is increasing, which means people are staying on the slopes longer