I turned forty recently and have silently been pretty down about it. This is just the sort of film I needed to remind myself that the choice to keep my lifestyle exactly what I want it to be, irrespective of age, is just that... a choice. Great film. Thank you, Mike. Keep it up.
Age is somewhat in your head. I read a lot of comments about being in forty and I know where you are coming from as I once felt the same way. I am now 60 and I view my forties as when I was still young. I boot up at the same spot in the same lodge all winter long and there are many older men and women doing the same during the week days, many are in their 70 s and 80s. There advice is pretty much just keep hitting it, which is what I have done all my life. No I don't ski bumps all day but when they are soft I do, I pick my days to hit it harder. In the off season I Mt. bike and hike. I am not chasing my youth I just am happy making turns in the hardwoods on a good day and the groomers on the not as good days. I would also say surround yourself with positive like minded people. That snow in this video looks like heaven.
Glad it resonated like this Scott. Your story is super inspiring too. Keep having fun on the slopes whether it's on the trails or on virgin powder. 🙏 (And yes, we have to admit the snow was amazing in Japan!)
This is exactly how I feel, and exactly why I live in Hokkaido, Scott. I'm not trying to relive glory days, but I just want to enjoy every day and be as healthy as I can so I hike, bike (road & mtn), do weights, and trail run all just to be able to ski all day long for as many days as I can throughout the winter. The diet here is amazing, and onsen are like the icing on the cake. Especially when it's snowing. Heaven.
I just turned 56 this year and I have fallen in love with skiing again. I my youth I lived skiing, I then took time off while I raised my children. A buddy asked me to go to Utah 9 years ago and I have been skiing every since. I plan to go out west every year till I physically am not able. This movie gives me hope that that will be many years from now!
Never got any further than a 360 myself but last winter I did kind of the same journey and revisited the park to inspire my son. 37 and still got it, now I´m actually thinking about stepping it up going for a 540 this winter and possibly a 720. This movie helps inspire.
I’ve watched this one twice now. Once in 2019 and just now with Harry (9 years) and Edward (11 years). I’ve been fortunate to meet Mike Douglas and he is among the most remarkable people I have come across while clawing my way through the past 194 countries without flying. That says a lot as I have been fortunate to meet many people! Well done ❤️ #SagaBingeWatchingSalomonTV
Mike, you make e believe more and more in the happiness called ski! Thank you for doing all this. You still help me fell better. Good luck man, good luck!
Thanks for this Mike! You and I crossed paths from time to time in our "Younger" ski lives back in the Parkasarus/Super Park days. Injury had caused a self imposed retirement since 2014 but I was able to get back on snow this winter. Seeing you again, charging and doing it has truly inspired me to keep pushing forward in my pursuit of skiing forever. Thanks 🤙
I skied for many years with a man 30 years older. We don’t see each other as much now, but he is now in his 90s and still skis every day of the season. He told me a long time ago that he made sure he skied every day, even if only one run, because at his age, if he missed a week or two, he might never come back! Even today, he skis fast and fluidly. People cannot see that he is an old man from the chair and regularly address him as a young person, if they don’t look closely on the chair. Most of all - my time with him took away my fears of aging and taught me that my best skiing days are probably still ahead of me. It’s not about the show.
Word Mickey. What a story! We bet it played an important role, the message this man sends is pretty powerful and we're glad to hear he's still having fun on the slopes at his age. May he keep skiing for a lot more winters :)
OMG ! What a fantastic video ! Thanks Mike for this beautiful message, you're an inspiration to all of us. Nice work Himaness, that is some outstanding music !
I came across your post am glad I truly love Japan but it looks like I will never get to step foot on Japanese soil and that is one thing I would love to do and never leave I will stay there, thank you for filming. most beautiful. 2/20/2022. from Michigan USA. 3:58 AM.
Mountains man.. that's what keeps you young. Nice film Salomon, as always! I still think the dream trip from kashmir was one of your very best, keep it going!
Very good, absolutely amazing theme and music. Great conversations and truly meaningful video. loved it and will keep it in my heart when skiing:))) Thank you!!!
Great video, thanks! Another important contributor to better health outcomes, and longevity could have something to do with the way communities, and social groups are organized. Researchers attributed the lower levels of heart disease among the people of Roseto, Pa, to their extended families, and tight-knit communities. Of course, diet, exercise, genetics, and the environment are also contributing factors. Malcolm Gladwell talks about this town in his book Outliers.
Amazing video - Japanese powder is just the best and great to know that life isn’t done after 40 - I need to visit Japan and meet these great people and of course ski some powder -:)
Recipe for fountain of youth: - 4 parts sodium bicarbonate - 1 part soda carbonate - 1/2 part kaoline - 1/2 part epsomite - 1/2 part siliceous earth - ph-scale to 9 with this upper mentioned receipe - take a bath for minimum 90 minutes (osmosis starts at 60 min.) - important: Rub your skin (especially the feet) every 10 min.
Found the video extremely interesting and cool. Can anyone understand what is the secret to longevity as said on 18:20 by the Miura son? I cannot seam to understand his english at that point: "...secret to longevity is strong ??????? body..."
I turned forty recently and have silently been pretty down about it. This is just the sort of film I needed to remind myself that the choice to keep my lifestyle exactly what I want it to be, irrespective of age, is just that... a choice. Great film. Thank you, Mike. Keep it up.
yep 48 here but must living in Mountains....th-cam.com/video/W9l0I-piT3E/w-d-xo.html
Hell yeah Wes, wish you the best.
It's something about Japan that is always inspiring. I really hope I can ski till my last days. Stay strong Mike. Peace
Age is somewhat in your head. I read a lot of comments about being in forty and I know where you are coming from as I once felt the same way. I am now 60 and I view my forties as when I was still young. I boot up at the same spot in the same lodge all winter long and there are many older men and women doing the same during the week days, many are in their 70 s and 80s. There advice is pretty much just keep hitting it, which is what I have done all my life. No I don't ski bumps all day but when they are soft I do, I pick my days to hit it harder. In the off season I Mt. bike and hike. I am not chasing my youth I just am happy making turns in the hardwoods on a good day and the groomers on the not as good days. I would also say surround yourself with positive like minded people. That snow in this video looks like heaven.
Glad it resonated like this Scott. Your story is super inspiring too. Keep having fun on the slopes whether it's on the trails or on virgin powder. 🙏 (And yes, we have to admit the snow was amazing in Japan!)
This is exactly how I feel, and exactly why I live in Hokkaido, Scott. I'm not trying to relive glory days, but I just want to enjoy every day and be as healthy as I can so I hike, bike (road & mtn), do weights, and trail run all just to be able to ski all day long for as many days as I can throughout the winter. The diet here is amazing, and onsen are like the icing on the cake. Especially when it's snowing. Heaven.
"The goal wasn't an end point, it's just a kick in the ass to get up and seize the day." -- Wise words Mike and a great little story.
I just turned 56 this year and I have fallen in love with skiing again. I my youth I lived skiing, I then took time off while I raised my children. A buddy asked me to go to Utah 9 years ago and I have been skiing every since. I plan to go out west every year till I physically am not able. This movie gives me hope that that will be many years from now!
Here's to many more years! 🙌
Missed this. Salomon Freeskitv was always the best part of the days I wasn't skiing
Thank you, Mike Douglas!!! D-Spin @ 47, 80 up Everest, 100 Skiing Chamonix --- Carpe Diem! You only have to believe.
Mike Douglas you're the Godfather of Freeski!
Damn Mike! D-spin 7, first track?! You’re a legend 👏 I have a hard time imagining me doing the same in 20 years, but this gives me hope 😄
Never got any further than a 360 myself but last winter I did kind of the same journey and revisited the park to inspire my son. 37 and still got it, now I´m actually thinking about stepping it up going for a 540 this winter and possibly a 720. This movie helps inspire.
I’ve watched this one twice now. Once in 2019 and just now with Harry (9 years) and Edward (11 years). I’ve been fortunate to meet Mike Douglas and he is among the most remarkable people I have come across while clawing my way through the past 194 countries without flying. That says a lot as I have been fortunate to meet many people! Well done ❤️
#SagaBingeWatchingSalomonTV
This was just fantastic. As I get closer to 40, I think about this more and more. Still gotta get out there, every day.
Glad you're felling inspired. Go get after it! :)
You ski better than most skiers half your age, Mike. Legend.
Cant wait for this season of Salomon videos!
i found myself watching this all the way through, which is rare for a youtube advert! good job
That Miura family is ridiculously inspiring, wow!
Those end credits though, haha!
i just turned 48. The video is timely! I'm really thankful of the Salomon brand and all it does for the benefit of humanity!
Mike, you make e believe more and more in the happiness called ski! Thank you for doing all this. You still help me fell better. Good luck man, good luck!
Thanks for this Mike! You and I crossed paths from time to time in our "Younger" ski lives back in the Parkasarus/Super Park days. Injury had caused a self imposed retirement since 2014 but I was able to get back on snow this winter. Seeing you again, charging and doing it has truly inspired me to keep pushing forward in my pursuit of skiing forever. Thanks 🤙
Thanks Josh!
You're such an inspiration. A true legend.
I skied for many years with a man 30 years older. We don’t see each other as much now, but he is now in his 90s and still skis every day of the season.
He told me a long time ago that he made sure he skied every day, even if only one run, because at his age, if he missed a week or two, he might never come back!
Even today, he skis fast and fluidly. People cannot see that he is an old man from the chair and regularly address him as a young person, if they don’t look closely on the chair.
Most of all - my time with him took away my fears of aging and taught me that my best skiing days are probably still ahead of me. It’s not about the show.
Word Mickey. What a story! We bet it played an important role, the message this man sends is pretty powerful and we're glad to hear he's still having fun on the slopes at his age. May he keep skiing for a lot more winters :)
I should correct myself - the dude is nearly 45 years older than me! (His youth belies the numbers!)
Mike....you're the best, we all love you...keep at it brother
Thank you Mike! You`ve been an inspiration for long years and you are one of the best. Long live to Mike! :)
Great movie, topic, Met Yuichiro Miura in late 80's at Kanazawa Ski Area as Mt. Seymour became sister Ski Areas, Nice to see him still skiing.
OMG ! What a fantastic video ! Thanks Mike for this beautiful message, you're an inspiration to all of us.
Nice work Himaness, that is some outstanding music !
For the last 8 years, I only went to Japan Niseko for skiing, no more Europe. The snow in hokaido is just something else.
Pretty inspirational, just want to go skiing now
Mike Douglas, mamène, you're damn too good for your age ! Show must go on !
Yes!!! Mike D rules! Such an absolute legend.
One of the best videos Mike! Thank you for the real content, humor and great filming! Cheers from Maui!
Glad you enjoyed it, Fernando! 🙏
Thanks Fernando!
Wish I'd seen this sooner. This was inspirational.
Never too late! 😉
I came across your post am glad I truly love Japan but it looks like I will never get to step foot on Japanese soil and that is one thing I would love to do and never leave I will stay there, thank you for filming. most beautiful. 2/20/2022. from Michigan USA. 3:58 AM.
Great video!!!! I'm 43 and set a goal to spin again. After some hard landings I'm doing it..... amazing feeling!!!
Nice, well done! 👊🏻 We bet the feeling must be amazing. Keep shredding!
You kept the best for the end... 26:00 to 26:20 is simply fabulous !!
Mountains man.. that's what keeps you young. Nice film Salomon, as always! I still think the dream trip from kashmir was one of your very best, keep it going!
Awesome boys and nice one MD! Keep inspiring, smiling and stay young!
Mike - your best yet. Older = wiser!
Very good, absolutely amazing theme and music. Great conversations and truly meaningful video. loved it and will keep it in my heart when skiing:)))
Thank you!!!
You're best story yet Mike! You're a great director!
Appreciated!
Maybe some day I'll get to ski with you. One can dream!! :)
thanks for this guys ! it was awesome and peaceful !
An awesome video. Beautiful skiing scenery, informative, inspiring for all us aging skiing. A some humour!
Secret to longevity:
step 1 - ski mount Fuji, Kosciusko, McKinley, Popocatépetl, Torres del Paine, Tasman Glacier without dying.
step 2 - climb everest
step 3 - straight-line the South Col face
step 4 - deploy drogue chute
step 5 - survive
step 6 - keep skiing & climbing...
Yuichiro Miura is a legend.
Awesome story telling mixed with a little skiing!
thank you for inspired me to change my life. I will always be so greatful ! Thank you Mike D and all your crew!!!!! Aloha from Maui, Hawaii.
Thanks for the nice message!
Keep pushing Mike💪🏻 you are the best
You are my inspiration Mike!
This was so inspiring. I loved it.
Stoked it resonated with you. Mike is an inspiring person both on skis and outside the slopes :)
Great video, thanks! Another important contributor to better health outcomes, and longevity could have something to do with the way communities, and social groups are organized. Researchers attributed the lower levels of heart disease among the people of Roseto, Pa, to their extended families, and tight-knit communities. Of course, diet, exercise, genetics, and the environment are also contributing factors. Malcolm Gladwell talks about this town in his book Outliers.
Amazing video - Japanese powder is just the best and great to know that life isn’t done after 40 - I need to visit Japan and meet these great people and of course ski some powder -:)
Salomon TV never disappoints! I was eagerly awaiting this!
Loved that vid ..... hooked start to finish
At 49, I know what you mean! But what do we do, QUIT?!?! Fu!k That!! This was AWESOME and super inspirational! Thanks for sharing it 🙏🏻
Go ahead 🤘
Thanks so much
Hey Mike, great episode. relevant in too many ways. Cheers!
this was so inspiring! great movie!!!!
great inspiration dude....long live
Salomon a brand for wise and relentless skiers
😎🙌🏻
Awesome, loved it! Thought the narration was particularly good Mike, especially the end quotes!
Thank you!
Awesome film, stoked to interview you tomorrow on IMPACT with my co-host son Devon Kenzo!
Awesome some video! Nice to see people keeping young even above forty! 😁😁😁😁
Love this episode, thanks!!!
Absolutely brilliant
What an amazing movie!!!!!
Stan, how dare you doubt the man. Best looking dspin in years. Still got it, take notes young grasshopper ;)
また、日本に来てね。welcome japan
Brilliant stuff as always!
can someone tell me the name of the sone at 3:05 please?
D-Spin due at 50.. Then again, as you may already know, there is so much more than flying to skiing.
Keep Ripping, you can do it, you rock
Thanks for the video. Very inspiring 👏. And interesting how the Japanese are pro high cholesterol!
I'm 63 and still able to sled and shred just go easy on french fries and pizza.
Haha! Awesome, keep getting after it! 🙌🏻
Great story! Loved the music!
Wow. Thank you Salomon!
Omg I love your videos! They are so inspiring. But can u tell me the recept of the pancakes🥞
I'm 52 and still very active un basketball
And cycling and hope to be for a long time
Mike D-spin Douglas is a fucking legend
Beautiful video !
So good video! 💪🏼😎 my dream is travel someday in Japan 🇯🇵 to skiing 🎿
Music is just fantastic! WOAW
Hell YEAH! 😍 Himaness is AWESOME !!!! 😍
I agree I love it
Recipe for fountain of youth:
- 4 parts sodium bicarbonate
- 1 part soda carbonate
- 1/2 part kaoline
- 1/2 part epsomite
- 1/2 part siliceous earth
- ph-scale to 9 with this upper mentioned receipe
- take a bath for minimum 90 minutes (osmosis starts at 60 min.)
- important: Rub your skin (especially the feet) every 10 min.
Thanks for this tip Peter! 👌
That looks like fun!
excellent , loved it
superb video
The end credits are awesome 🤣
😁
What do you think about sprinting.. It also puts 3times your bodyweight pressure on your legs?
Great video. Love it
Awesome, keep it up Mike
a killer film! love it.
awsome - inspiring!!!
He skis the day!
Amazing..Thanks Foreverything*
Loved this!
I wonder if the same applies to snowboarding?
I imagine their bones bend less in a turn than a skiers
great video - very inspiring
I hate that 47 is considered so "old"! This was so enjoyable and beautiful.
Crazy good movie i loved it
Thanks Kilian, stoked you enjoyed it! 🤗
Super proud that Salomon has become a brand owned by us Chinese to help complete our #MadeInChina2025 and #BeltAndRoad plans 🇨🇳
sick! Thank you! :)
Inspiring!
Cheers! 🙌
Found the video extremely interesting and cool. Can anyone understand what is the secret to longevity as said on 18:20 by the Miura son? I cannot seam to understand his english at that point: "...secret to longevity is strong ??????? body..."
Even Better lower body
What Mike said :)