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Midwest Gears Up

Midwest Gears Up

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Rick Bolger
Big chill has arrived in the upper midwest; the roar of fan guns was heard across the region…photo above taken this morning at Caberfae Peaks MI shows that Mother Nature is in on the fun. Caberf... Read More
News Roundup

News Roundup

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 Rick Bolger
It’s official: we’re seeing the usual signs that foreshadow the end of the season. Ugh. Namely the social media posts that say “the season isn’t over yet” by desperate re... 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
More Snow, More Openings, More News...

More Snow, More Openings, More News…

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018 Rick Bolger
Grand Targhee Wyoming kicks off their 50th season today, kudos and congratulations to one of the best underrated resorts around. They’re spinning Dreamcatcher, Papoose, and Shoshone — not ... Read More
Mountain Creek Sale, Snowmaking Full Tilt Boogie

Mountain Creek Sale, Snowmaking Full Tilt Boogie

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Rick Bolger
News from the ski mecca of New Jersey is that Snow Operating has reached an agreement with the Koffman family to take a controlling interest in Mountain Creek Resort. Snow Operating is a group headed ... Read More
1/11/18 Too Much or Too Little

1/11/18 Too Much or Too Little

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 Rick Bolger
Too much, as in parts of the Swiss Alps, tourists are stuck in Zermatt with snow too deep to ski, avalanche danger too high to do anything. But skiers are a flexible bunch, so they’re getting by... Read More
11/18/17 California Dreamin'

11/18/17 California Dreamin’

November 18, 2017November 17, 2017 Rick Bolger
Sierras dug out just in time for the weekend, Mammoth Mountain shown in the photo above — they got a few inches down here, some spots got 81″ inches of snow Thursday into Friday, wow…... Read More
10/10/17 Priming, Painting, and Pushing the Passes

10/10/17 Priming, Painting, and Pushing the Passes

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 Rick Bolger
It’s that wonderful time of year when resorts are flooding your inbox with dire warnings that pass prices are set to increase, special offers on three packs that will never be seen again, and mu... 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
News Roundup 1/4/17 -- Western Swing Wednesday

News Roundup 1/4/17 — Western Swing Wednesday

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 Rick Bolger
4 January 2017 — We’re going to leave behind the rain and grim faces that dominate south, east, and much of the midwest…go west young man…we find snow, smiles, sunshine, and mo... Read More
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