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On the weekends of March 26th and April 2nd, I couldn't help notice lift # 15 the Oz Quad running while most everything west of North Peak shut down due to Mother Natures cruel games. I never made it over to Oz on those two occasions but felt SR was finally giving that area a chance to be used and appreciated by a large number of advanced skiers, who on wind hold days are eager for more challenging terrain to open.While skiing yesterday, I saw many of you enjoying the last turns of the season…See More

Not that I don't enjoy Summer, but the end of July signals to me the halfway point in the long wait till next ski season. I can't wait to make turns on or around Halloween. Last year was awesome taking in the foliage while riding up the Locke triple in mid October.What is your halfway point?See More

That little catch phrase won't be around long if there isn't more consistency from one gun to the next. Never above 25 degrees all weekend and yet still blowing water everywhere the guns were running.What happened to skiing under the guns all day being the next best thing to a powder day. This season, I avoid any trail that has snow making or large whale backs because of the danger and risk involved.This weekend there were no excuses. Go back to the old formula and keep what worked best!See More

Great turnout at the South Ridge Lodge for sampling all the flavors of the local restaurants. Thank you all for giving us something different at every station to sample.I know the lines were ridiculous, soon after the 6:30 opening, but if you were fortunateenough to find the short lines and fill your appetite, which vendor was your favorite asfar as presentation, menu and generosity?I had two favorites that were closest to the slopes.See More

I was skiing with my group on Sunday when we spotted a pack of young telemarkers. I've never tried it and probably never will, but to see these young kids making it look like ballet is a testament to the River Runners program and their coach.It's always fun to see the young ones on the hill making their first pizza wedges, or trying out snowboarding and this is just another sight that brings a smile. If you see them, you too will be enviousSee More