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As our population ages, no one seems to be slowing down. We hear from three retirees who are still pursuing active lifestyles. Storytellers include: John Montle, 87, retired more than 20 years ago. At that time, he moved to Durango, stopped being a workaholic and quickly became what he calls a hike-a-holic. Montle stays active either spending time with his four kids, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren or playing golf, volunteering in the community, hiking, and as soon as the snow hits, you’ll be able to find him on the slopes skiing. Growing up, the women in Diane Legner’s life were not allowed to “glow” (perspire.) She fled to Colorado, where “glowing” is encouraged, and worked as a physical therapist. She began teaching Pilates in 1994, a practice she continues to teach at age 80. As a teen, Major Lefebvre was one of the top skiers in the country, earning a spot as an alternate for the Olympic ski team. In 1969, he began skiing at Purgatory Resort, a ski area he helped build. Now retired, he skis about 110 days on the mountain each year.