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Ski resort and industry news hosted by Rick Bolger, with correspondents throughout the world

12/1/17 Welcome to December

12/1/17 Welcome to December

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Rick Bolger
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
11/30/17 Christmas comes early at Grand Targhee

11/30/17 Christmas comes early at Grand Targhee

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 Rick Bolger
We’re on the brink of December and this early season is similar to many early seasons before it: Colorado resorts are spotty, some of them watching their precious base slowly melting. New Englan... Read More
11/28/17 Snow or Not

11/28/17 Snow or Not

November 28, 2017November 29, 2017 Rick Bolger
The Miller’s Landing Development in Castle Rock, CO (that’s near Denver, head south toward the Springs and look for a big rock) is slated to include a year-round outdoor snowsports complex... Read More
11/27/17 Temps Soar in Utah, Shiffrin Scores in Vermont

11/27/17 Temps Soar in Utah, Shiffrin Scores in Vermont

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017 Rick Bolger
Trouble in the Beehive State as temps soar to record levels in parts of the southwest; Snowbird shut down their early season activities this weekend with no word on when they’ll reopen…Wor... Read More
11/24/17 Black & White Friday

11/24/17 Black & White Friday

November 24, 2017November 22, 2017 Rick Bolger
Photo above is a “guess the image” thing from about 15 years ago, answer below…if you stand in line at Kohl’s or Target or Wal-Mart, or any shopping mall or so-called “ou... Read More
11/23/17 Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/17 Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2017November 22, 2017 Rick Bolger
Have a great day!... Read More
11/22/17 Scholarships & Nordie Love

11/22/17 Scholarships & Nordie Love

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Rick Bolger
Once again it’s Scholarship Day at Steamboat Resort in Colorado. The annual opening day is usually limited operations, and all lift tix are priced at $25. Your pass is not valid today, Steamboat... Read More
11/21/17 Openings & Delays; Peak Plays Hardball

11/21/17 Openings & Delays; Peak Plays Hardball

November 21, 2017 Rick Bolger
Wyoming biggie Jackson Hole Mountain Resort going to open Friday, that’s ahead of schedule thanks to massive amounts of snowfall. Photo above shows a peek this morning at the top of the Teton li... Read More
11/20/17 Southern Seasons Underway East & West

11/20/17 Southern Seasons Underway East & West

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 Rick Bolger
Southeast: Ski season kicked off this weekend in North Carolina with both Cataloochee (photo above) and Sugar Mountain open for business. Cat serving up a pair of easier slopes while Sugar got after i... Read More
11/19/17 Odds & Ends

11/19/17 Odds & Ends

November 19, 2017November 17, 2017 Rick Bolger
Caberfae Peaks Michigan sez they’re going to open the Friday after Thanksgiving; photo above is what they sent out on Friday. Now I don’t care who you are, if you’re a skier and you ... Read More
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