Happiness with George Jedenoff - 99 Year Old Skier

By Yeti Feb 15, 2017

99-year-old skier, George Jedenoff is back at Alta and Snowbird for his 57th consecutive year of skiing in Utah and reflects on the happiness it brings him.

Happiness with George Jedenoff - 99 Year Old Skier

99-year-old skier, George Jedenoff is back at Alta and Snowbird for his 57th consecutive year of skiing in Utah. George reflects on the happiness skiing has given him throughout his life.

Thanks to George and Nick Jedenoff

Film and Edit: Tim Roberts

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