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Tag: Killington

First Tracks & Killington in the Books

First Tracks & Killington in the Books

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Rick Bolger
Yesss! Photo above taken this morning in one of the great ski regions in the eastern USA, better known as suburban New Jersey, where my buddy Chris clicked into his old 200 cm K2s for a quick lap of f... Read More
News Round Up -- Openings Galore, Timberline to Reopen, Tribute to Snowboard Pioneer

News Round Up — Openings Galore, Timberline to Reopen, Tribute to Snowboard Pioneer

November 26, 2019 Rick Bolger
Cold temps and early season snowstorms have led to a plethora of early openings east, west, north and south…Utah faves and neighbors Alta and Snowbird have announced they’ll be opening on ... Read More
Cat Calls for a Correction!

Cat Calls for a Correction!

November 5, 2019 Rick Bolger
Yesterday we reported that Killington took first-to-open honors in the east: Not exactly true. Turns out Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley NC also opened Sunday, difference is they opened to the g... Read More
East Joins the Fun

East Joins the Fun

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Rick Bolger
As expected, Killington VT takes first-to-open in the east honors; they did a passholder thing yesterday and are spinning for the public as of this morning. Photo above taken this afternoon shows darn... Read More
Southwest Season Set to Launch

Southwest Season Set to Launch

October 30, 2019 Rick Bolger
A spate of storms through the southern Rockies has a number of resorts lined up to join the fun; Wolf Creek Colorado expects to spin tomorrow for trick or treaters, running Nova chair and a carpet fro... Read More
Are You as Fortunate as a Fifth Grader?

Are You as Fortunate as a Fifth Grader?

October 8, 2019 Rick Bolger
Not gonna bore you with all the pass deals you’ve already spent too much time trying to figure out and justify in your budget. Purpose of today’s column is to make you aware of the “... Read More
Spring Storms Keep Coming

Spring Storms Keep Coming

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Rick Bolger
For the majority of the country, the season is over. But for a fortunate few who either have time or proximity to the remaining snow pack, this is shaping up as one of the finest spring ski seasons in... Read More
April Madness

April Madness

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Rick Bolger
To ski or not to ski…checking the photo above taken yesterday, the answer would definitely be to ski! Now let’s see how well you know your Beehive State lift lines — answer belowR... 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
Another Day, Another Podium

Another Day, Another Podium

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Rick Bolger
Mikaela Shiffrin is making it all look absurdly easy — for her. Winning today at Kronplatz (ITA) on a slope that had previously given her fits, Shiff bettered the very capable Tessa Worley by ov... Read More
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