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Welcome 2019-20!

Welcome 2019-20!

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Rick Bolger
We’re back on it folks — gearing up for another season and plenty of news to go around…First up, indeed Peak Resorts has ceased to exist following the buyout by Vail Resorts Inc., pr... Read More
Winter Reboots & New York State of Mind

Winter Reboots & New York State of Mind

January 14, 2019 Rick Bolger
The season needed a serious reboot after early January’s rains and soaring temps, and last week/weekend, Mother Nature delivered. Nowhere more apparent than California — we’ve heard ... Read More
1/15/18 Wild Weekend Report

1/15/18 Wild Weekend Report

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 Rick Bolger
Big news east, west, and internationally this past weekend…but first off, a moment to say “thank you” and “job well done” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King…news i... Read More
1/4/18 It's Bombastic

1/4/18 It’s Bombastic

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 Rick Bolger
Pac NW Anthony Lakes Resort in Oregon, they’re looking good as early Januarys go with a 30″ base, reporting variable conditions but you wouldn’t know it from that beautiful photo abo... Read More
11/17/17 Mucho openings

11/17/17 Mucho openings

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 Rick Bolger
Photo above re. news out of Colorado, the venerable Granby Ranch Ski Resort is up for sale. The Cipriani family purchased the resort on Sept. 28, 1995 and feel it is time to move on; they’re sel... 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
News Roundup 1/25/17 -- Movie Night!

News Roundup 1/25/17 — Movie Night!

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 Rick Bolger
25 January 2017 — Tragedy at Squaw Valley CA yesterday morning when 42-year-old ski patroller Joseph Zuiches was killed during avalanche control at the top of Gold Coast Ridge. It is believed he... Read More
News Roundup 1/11/17 -- Sorry, we're closed. Moose outside should've told ya

News Roundup 1/11/17 — Sorry, we’re closed. Moose outside should’ve told ya

January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 Rick Bolger
11 January 2017 — With apologies to John Candy…hope you aren’t reading this from Squaw Valley right now, means your vacation has turned out to be seriously disappointing. Three feet ... Read More
News Roundup 11/14/16:  Good, Bad, Ugly

News Roundup 11/14/16: Good, Bad, Ugly

November 14, 2016January 27, 2017 Rick Bolger
14 November 2016 — Leading with FIS World Cup news, first the good. Slalom competition this weekend in Levi, Finland saw US great Mikaela Shiffrin top the womens podium (photo above) she was fla... Read More
News Roundup, 10/7/16

News Roundup, 10/7/16

October 7, 2016October 14, 2016 Rick Bolger
Photo:  Tripp Fay/Copper Mountain 7 October 2016 — Yesterday Outside magazine sent shock waves through the ski resort industry with an article on aging chairlift infrastructure. The article ... Read More

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