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Episode 1: Pat and Peter

Meet Pat and Peter, who moved across the country from Quebec to Whistler before retiring. From heli-skiing in Iceland to taking care of grandchildren, they’re living an active lifestyle filled with adventure and purpose. I sit down with them in their living room to explore what retirement has meant for them.

Episode 2: Tony Routley

Tony is 69 years old and still ski touring through deep powder in the mountains — and loving every minute of it.
In this episode of Next Chapter TV, Tony shows us what staying active, adventurous, and purpose-filled looks like in retirement. From his approach to fitness, to his mindset about aging, to the joy he finds in the backcountry, Tony proves that life’s next chapter can be the most exciting one yet.

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