Some interesting data, but nothing earth shattering. Except for the fact that as telemarker/ Backcountry skier in my 55th year who apparently is "core" (+9 days skiing... ) I am on the endangered list. Good to know. Less competition from my peers for first trax...
http://www.crescentskicouncil.org/2013FallConfPresentations/7-2013%20Participation%20Study_Full%20Version%20with%20Appendices.pdf
"there is great chaos under heaven, and the situation is excellent"
Disclaimer: Telemark Dave is a Hinterlandian.
He is not from New York State, and in fact, doesn't even ski there very often. He is also obsessive-compulsive about Voile Charger BC's.