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Tag: Vail Resorts Inc

A-Basin Escapes the Borg

A-Basin Escapes the Borg

February 19, 2019 Rick Bolger
Happy President’s week, school vacation week, etc…couple of signs that popular resort methodology may have a few cracks in the armor…first up, Peak Resorts‘ big NY property Hun... Read More
Snow of Donner Party Proportions

Snow of Donner Party Proportions

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Rick Bolger
So it was the 26′ snow depths near present day Truckee CA that tied up the settlers in 1846 and led to the incidents forever naming Donner Pass. Well we aren’t quite to that depth yet, but... Read More
News Roundup

News Roundup

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 Rick Bolger
Killington VT debuted a new bubble top six pack this past weekend, it replaced a fixed grip on the Snowdon section. Kmart is moving the old lift to their underutilized South Ridge area, which has been... Read More
More Opening Scheduled, SkiCo Suit Resolved

More Opening Scheduled, SkiCo Suit Resolved

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 admin
Leading off with a retraction; reported yesterday that eastern Pennsy’s biggie Blue Mountain would be adding a new intermediate trail this season — they won’t. They’re not sure... Read More
2/12/18 - Happy Birthday Abe!

2/12/18 – Happy Birthday Abe!

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Rick Bolger
Photo above and below from our New England correspondent, Sam Shirley, who was making some turns at throwback type Black Mountain in Jackson NH. Kudos to Sam for getting out there despite the ghastly ... Read More
1/16/18 Your Backside Might Be Open

1/16/18 Your Backside Might Be Open

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 Rick Bolger
That photo above is the well known Blue Sky Basin section of Vail; it along with most of the “Back Bowls” are now open thanks to a couple feet of snow that built up over the past few days&... Read More
11/9/17 Adding a Bunch to the Open List

11/9/17 Adding a Bunch to the Open List

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 Rick Bolger
Vail Resorts properties Breckenridge and Keystone will spin the lifts tomorrow, free donuts and whatnot. Photo above shows the base of Breck Peak 8 this morning; it may not be fabulous but it’s ... Read More
5/8/17 -- Endless Winter and New Life in North Dakota

5/8/17 — Endless Winter and New Life in North Dakota

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 Rick Bolger
8 May 2017 — Well now we’re solidly into May and the snow keeps coming, Squaw Valley CA reporting powder, Snowbird UT still serving up about 40% of their terrain, and as you can see above,... Read More
3/3/17 -- Don't Give Up the Ship!

3/3/17 — Don’t Give Up the Ship!

March 3, 2017March 6, 2017 admin
3/3/17 — Mark & Evan sent the photo above, taken this morning on the approach road to Mt. Bachelor up the hill from Bend, OR. Bachelor is one of the biggest areas in the nation, serving up ... Read More
2/23/17 -- Weather Runs Amok & Captain Picard Battles the Borg

2/23/17 — Weather Runs Amok & Captain Picard Battles the Borg

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 Rick Bolger
23 February 2017 — With Paoli Peaks IN shut down yesterday, possibly for the season, and what with Boston Mills, Brandywine and Alpine Valley OH closed today, a whole bunch of recent weather clo... Read More
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