Ski trip to Dolomites "cures" deaf man

Miss-Delectable · 01-31-2006, 07:09 PM

http://www.gotravelinsurance.co.uk/p...sp?id=15145993

Many would attest to the health and wellbeing benefits to be gained from a trip to the ski slopes of Europe.

The high-energy sport frequently leaves holidaymakers exhausted after a day whizzing down the mountainsides, but it certainly improves your general fitness levels.

And the adrenaline buzz that accompanies the euphoric feeling of the wind rushing past you, finally tumbling into the crisp snow, must surely be a form of therapy for the mind.

However, few would have thought that a ski trip could dramatically improve their hearing as it proved to for one lucky pensioner.

Derek Glover, 72, from Lincolnshire in the UK, had been deaf for 15 years when he went on a skiing holiday in the Italian Dolomites with his family.

He assumed that his gradually worsening condition was a result of his experiences training as a soldier 50 years before, which was also where he learned to ski. Then, 15 years ago he had a hearing aid fitted.

However, descending in an Italian ski lift from 7,000 ft Mr Glover suddenly found he could hear again.

He explained hearing a "loud pop", after which a "wave of sound came rushing into my ears".

Popular resorts and slopes in the Dolomites include Cortina d'Ampezzo, Auronzo di Cadore and Misurina, and the ten national parks in the north Italian range offer spectacular scenery - as well as the chance to spot a wild marmot, steinbock or even a stag.

Heath · 01-31-2006, 10:30 PM

That is cool. I think he is one happy man.

Reiko · 01-31-2006, 10:34 PM

Wow that's amazing!

I've never snow ski before. I can just see myself tumbling all the way down the mountain. lol

Dannie · 02-19-2006, 09:02 PM

WoW, such a great read!

***VamPyroX*** · 02-19-2006, 10:57 PM

Interesting. This reminds me of a man who became hearing after having his back popped.

01-31-2006, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable Capt Tony Nelson, Jeannie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 8,478 Blog Entries: 3	Ski trip to Dolomites "cures" deaf man http://www.gotravelinsurance.co.uk/p...sp?id=15145993 Many would attest to the health and wellbeing benefits to be gained from a trip to the ski slopes of Europe. The high-energy sport frequently leaves holidaymakers exhausted after a day whizzing down the mountainsides, but it certainly improves your general fitness levels. And the adrenaline buzz that accompanies the euphoric feeling of the wind rushing past you, finally tumbling into the crisp snow, must surely be a form of therapy for the mind. However, few would have thought that a ski trip could dramatically improve their hearing as it proved to for one lucky pensioner. Derek Glover, 72, from Lincolnshire in the UK, had been deaf for 15 years when he went on a skiing holiday in the Italian Dolomites with his family. He assumed that his gradually worsening condition was a result of his experiences training as a soldier 50 years before, which was also where he learned to ski. Then, 15 years ago he had a hearing aid fitted. However, descending in an Italian ski lift from 7,000 ft Mr Glover suddenly found he could hear again. He explained hearing a "loud pop", after which a "wave of sound came rushing into my ears". Popular resorts and slopes in the Dolomites include Cortina d'Ampezzo, Auronzo di Cadore and Misurina, and the ten national parks in the north Italian range offer spectacular scenery - as well as the chance to spot a wild marmot, steinbock or even a stag. __________________

01-31-2006, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reiko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 304	Wow that's amazing! I've never snow ski before. I can just see myself tumbling all the way down the mountain. lol __________________

02-19-2006, 10:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 26,580	Interesting. This reminds me of a man who became hearing after having his back popped. __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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01-31-2006, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Heath Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,959	That is cool. I think he is one happy man.

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Dannie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 459	WoW, such a great read!