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The Old Masters and Their Art

The Old Masters and Their Art

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 Rick Bolger
Just in case you live in a cave, Lindsey Vonn retired, but not before she blistered the downhill course at the World Championships in Åre, Sweden. Ultimately Ilka Stuhec and whoever bettered VonnR... Read More
3/8/18 - Some random Colorado observations in advance of the Texas school vacation

3/8/18 – Some random Colorado observations in advance of the Texas school vacation

March 8, 2018March 5, 2018 admin
We’re just days away from Texas school vacation week, which explains why Colorado resorts will be packed next week. Still doesn’t explain why they need a book depository, but, whatever. By... Read More
2/15/18 -- Vacation, Ashes to Ashes, Back Markers

2/15/18 — Vacation, Ashes to Ashes, Back Markers

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Rick Bolger
Holidays ahead for the northeast; this is the weekend that New England area resorts look to fill their coffers. Problem is the weather forecast sucks, although I suspect the big resorts will be jammed... Read More
2/7/18 --News & Snow

2/7/18 –News & Snow

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Rick Bolger
Photo above courtesy Hunter Mountain in New York State. “Huntah” has the reputation for being a citified ski area, but as you can see, it’s much more than that.   And for what it&#... Read More
1/17/18 News & World Cup Wednesday

1/17/18 News & World Cup Wednesday

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 Rick Bolger
Photo above is Lindsey Vonn setting the pace in today’s training in Cortina…Sad news out of Maine, a couple of teenagers seriously hurt sleigh riding on a ski trail at Sunday River. Report... 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
1/10/18 Wednesday News Update

1/10/18 Wednesday News Update

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 admin
Well huzzah, Colorado finally getting the goods. Steamboat Resort meteorologist Joel Gratz sez the white stuff began in earnest this morning around 7 AM, and they should pick up 3-6″ today. Tomo... Read More
12/21/17 Welcome to Winter with Friends and Family...

12/21/17 Welcome to Winter with Friends and Family…

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Rick Bolger
First the friends…Long time ski bum reader & friend Rick Beitel checked in this morning with an update on Deer Mountain aka Mystic Miner Mountain Resort in the Black Hills, recently auction... Read More
12/20/17 Rocky Start:  No Snow=No Paychecks

12/20/17 Rocky Start: No Snow=No Paychecks

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 admin
While the season has jump started in parts of the east and midwest, the picture remains bleak in much of the west. Biggest problem in the region? Without snow, a lot of workers get no paycheck. As a r... Read More
12/1/17 Welcome to December

12/1/17 Welcome to December

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 admin
Photo above shows Lee Canyon Resort up on the side of Mt. Charleston near Las Vegas; they’ve fired up their arsenal of fan guns and had a few dustings from the sky. They’re targeting next ... Read More
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