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Flurry of Openings

Flurry of Openings

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Rick Bolger
Photo above from our New England correspondent Sam Shirley clearly shows the frustration of opening day at Sunday River ME this past weekend. But to be fair, the frustration has to be measured against... Read More
Wintry Mix

Wintry Mix

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 Rick Bolger
I know, I know, we all despise that forecast. But it is March, and like it or not you’re in for it. Mystery photo above certainly shows how good things are in some spots — see if you can g... 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
Winter, Wengen, Weenies

Winter, Wengen, Weenies

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Rick Bolger
Winter set to pound much of the country, and not a moment too soon with the holiday weekend looming. It’s been feast or quasi-famine; some areas have been pounded with snow over the past two wee... Read More
Western Wednesday

Western Wednesday

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 Rick Bolger
Let’s take a romp around the Western States for some news and noteworthy stuff…great news in the Cascades, snow and ice and freezing muck has made the roadway a mess, but The Summit at Sno... Read More
3/29/18 News Roundup

3/29/18 News Roundup

March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 Rick Bolger
Final weekend for a bunch of areas, including one of our webcam favorites which is Michigan’s Caberfae Peaks. They’re banging it up this Sunday, although as you can see from today’s ... Read More
3/19/19 Monday News & Sam's New England Adventures

3/19/19 Monday News & Sam’s New England Adventures

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Rick Bolger
Photo above courtesy our New England correspondent Sam Shirley, who sampled the snow at back-from-the-dead Tenney Mountain New Hampshire yesterday. Just seeing a functional lift at Tenney with a skier... Read More
3/14/14  Some Random Colorado Observations

3/14/14 Some Random Colorado Observations

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 Rick Bolger
Last week I borrowed a few Colorado observations from my observant brother. Having just completed a tour of Crested Butte (pictured above), Ski Cooper of course, and Steamboat — along with very ... Read More
2/14/18 -- Happy Valentine's Day!

2/14/18 — Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 Rick Bolger
Sweet day of candy and roses, rather POWDER, at Steamboat Resort today. They grabbed a foot of fresh in the last 24 hrs…hoping for competition tonight (tomorrow morning their time) in the Pyeong... Read More
2/6/18 News Roundup

2/6/18 News Roundup

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 Rick Bolger
Neglected to report yesterday that US downhiller Jackie Wiles suffered a season-ending injury this weekend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, definitely opens a spot on the team. No word yet whether Mikaela S... Read More
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