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

Wednesday Weekly News

Wednesday Weekly News

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 Rick Bolger
Photo above from our buddy Sam this weekend at Black Mountain of Maine, more below. As you can see they’re serving up some seriously fabulous conditions…big news at Mt Rose Nevada; Forest ... Read More
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
Some News & Some Valentines

Some News & Some Valentines

February 14, 2019 Rick Bolger
Update on the recent Blue Mountain fatality from one of our readers, Dave Duma relayed some info that the accident occurred during a jump in a beginner terrain park, rather than a beginner slope as we... Read More
Midweek News Roundup

Midweek News Roundup

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 Rick Bolger
That’s Granite Peak WI where Shreddy Teddy was testing the pow yesterday afternoon…BOOM is all I can say about Washington State; Summit at Snoqualmie buried under 50 some inches of snow an... Read More
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
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
Lemmons and No Lemons

Lemmons and No Lemons

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Rick Bolger
First up the Lemmon, as in Mt. Lemmon Arizona, our photo above. Here’s a report from Gustave Sexauer, who surprisingly rates it among his favorites in the smaller/throwback ski area category: We... Read More
News Roundup

News Roundup

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 Rick Bolger
Start with the photo above, Chris & Bill in the freezer this past weekend. Can you name the ski area seen in the distance? How about the one they’re standing on? We’ll have the answer... Read More
What say you, Groundhog?  It's Magic!

What say you, Groundhog? It’s Magic!

February 1, 2019 Rick Bolger
Welcome to February! Won’t have a report tomorrow, so I’ll ask the question today — let’s hope that Phil can deliver the goods tomorrow…photo above grabbed early this mor... Read More
Highs, Lows, Deep Snow, and Retirements

Highs, Lows, Deep Snow, and Retirements

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Rick Bolger
Starting with high, as in Mountain High in Southern California; they’ve got a good pile of snow on the ground but still need a lot more to get the East Base cranking. Quite a bit expected this w... Read More
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