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HAVERHILL, Mass — The time has come for Herb Oedel to hang up the skis and hit the ski lodge for good.
The 97-year-old Oedel celebrated his last trip down the slopes at the Bradford Ski Area in Haverhill Wednesday.
The ski area shared that Oedel has been skiing for 90 years, including many runs at the Bradford Ski Area.
His “biggest supporter”, his 100-year-old wife Ginny, was there to celebrate the final run.
Herb Oedel age 97 has been skiing 90 years and after his run today at Bradford has decided to retire his skiis ! He...
Posted by Bradford Ski Area on Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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