Meet America's oldest competitive snowboarder

Dick Schulze (76) didn't take up snowboarding until his early 50s. Since then, he has competed in amateur and professional events around the world, including the 2006 Olympic Qualifiers, in which he competed against Shaun White.

[@shontelhorneonline]

Needed this! I’m 36 and want to start skiing/snowboarding but honestly nervous about starting so late. It’s never too late. ❤️

[@khalifabennard7839]

❤❤

[@dustyclery8791]

Board, it doesn't come off your feet.

[@jcuellar1118]

Just started skiing after turning 40. Loving it so much!

[@jackshittle]

So now that it's been a year how are you doing? Have you had an opportunity to go snowboarding?

[@Johnny-Utah-91]

I started snowboarding at 34. 48 now doing black and some double black diamonds out west. Take a lesson first and build on that. Good luck!!

[@maryliseg0]

I was in this class that was recorded. He is a really good teacher. I’m from Brazil and I never had snowboarding before. I wasn’t scare but I had 0 skills on it, even tho I had so much fun learning because he was super kind. I had to ask the same thing many many times (cause I struggle with English sometimes) and he was very patient. I will, for sure, get more practice when I have another opportunity. I loved it. Thanks Dick!

[@othullo]

respect. my dad's 70, i'm 40, my son is 8, we all snowboard. snowboarding together on the weekend together is one of the best part of life at the moment. oh yeah, the 8 year old already surpassed grandpa last year, this year he might surpass me..if he tries hard enough, but i'm not done pushing myself yet, still improving and learning new tricks, so it's a contest between me n' my son (of course it's only a matter of time he'll be way better than I ever will be... can't wait for that day)

[@skiingarchitect]

Dick, I think I am older than you and instruct at Cascade Mountain in Portage WI and at Lutsen MN. I just finished my 24th year of boarding since taking my first lesson at age 59 at Brighton UT. I sure plan to keep doing it. You can see me ride in "82 year old snowboarder Bob Bell" on UA-cam. I love your video!

[@NiketMJoshi]

I am happy to meet and interact with DECENT Americans (USA).

[@andersonbatista6818]

Dick is a legend, not only for snowboarding, he is like the greatest guy ever, so humble and nice to everybody!!!

[@Odalisca1]

Omg…Im 52 almost, been snowboarding for 4 years now…on east cost, there is not much I can do. But I wait all 8 to 10 months just to snowboard. Its my safety place…my peace!

[@carlanthonyholmes2162]

Just found this as I want to board again at 57 after a 2 year lay off.

[@Getttte]

Im 25 and i feel like i started to late but when i see this, it gives me hope

[@ssj4david]

I started the sport at 31. 3 years later I'm going for an instructor certification. Definitely not too late!

[@bananaaaaaaaah]

best video ever made

[@MountainMenace420]

badass

[@TrashGenetics]

Legend.

[@kungfucarvin6903]

my dad is 77 and riding

[@interrrrrrrrrgalaxi]

Inspieated to me at 45 years old while i thinking come back snowboarding ...

[@gsajoe]

What a disgrace. The lowest of the low.