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  1. thetrailboss

    Plattsburgh, NY Man Hits 126 Non-Consecutive Days of Skiing in 2023-2024

    https://www.wcax.com/2024/04/19/plattsburgh-man-revels-skiing-streak/
  2. thetrailboss

    Ski Wax and PFAS Contamination

    This sounds really scary. PFAS contamination in Park City water linked to ski wax. https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/15/skis-snow-forever-chemicals-water/
  3. thetrailboss

    SAM Article on Repurposing Used Chairlifts

    Very, very interesting read. Those first generation HSQ's? They are not going to be reused. https://www.saminfo.com/the-magazine/this-issue/item/165478-are-used-lifts-good-value
  4. thetrailboss

    April Announcement

    "Guess who is buying Alterra?! Stay EPIC my friends!" (April 1, 2024 Announcement) ;)
  5. thetrailboss

    Alta Honors Ski Vouchers from 1970

    In the time of corporate consolidation, outlandish day rates, and customer service based online or overseas, seeing Alta honor a local’s pair of 1970 unused gift certificates in 2024 seems unimaginable but it happened. Pretty cool! https://www.powder.com/trending-news/alta-old-ticket-vouchers
  6. thetrailboss

    Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

    And you thought that your ski season was going poorly. Holy shit! https://www.yahoo.com/news/live/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-live-updates-after-container-ship-collision-114855033.html
  7. thetrailboss

    The 2024 International Skiing History Fashion Show in Park City

    Looks like some cool vintage stuff! https://www.fox13now.com/news/uniquely-utah/fashion-or-faux-pas-ski-looks-from-past-flaunted-on-utah-museum-runway
  8. thetrailboss

    MRG Proposes Midstation on Sunnyside Double

    According to LiftBlog, Sunnyside is getting a new haul rope and maybe a midstation to help in low snow years so folks can ski the machine made snow back down to the base. https://www.madriverglen.com/sunnyside-midstation/ Seems like a good idea.
  9. thetrailboss

    Boston College Magazine Profiles Boyne’s Stephen Kircher

    https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/bc-magazine/winter-2024-issue/features/stephen-kircher-s-wildest-ride.html Compliments of LiftBlog. A very interesting read. Lots of discussion about Sunday River.
  10. thetrailboss

    You Can Lease Blue Hills

    The dream can be yours. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/recreation-operation-and-25-year-lease-at-great-blue-ski-hill-area
  11. thetrailboss

    The Dreaded "Closing" Thread: 2023-2024

    Not a fun time of year for anyone. Camden Snowbowl is saying that they are done. Tenney is saying tomorrow is it for them (3.9.2024)
  12. thetrailboss

    PSA: EPIC 2024-2025 Renewals

    https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/passes.aspx "It's the most wonderful time.......OF THE YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!" "My bank account thanks you all!" "I know, I know, you all EPICALLY love me! All I can say is, 'you're welcome!!!!!!'"
  13. thetrailboss

    Weekend Mount Washington Rescue Makes National News

    Another hiker made really bad decisions and NH F&G and SAR were not happy. They had to use the Cog Railway for the rescue mission. -9 F ambient temps, 90 mph winds, and -52 F windchills do not make for safe hiking...
  14. thetrailboss

    Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical

    It is happening. https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2024/02/20/musical-about-gwyneth-paltrow-ski/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_9073844Top%20Stories%20022024
  15. thetrailboss

    The ALTERRA SUCKS Thread

    A few folks have been asking about one, so here it is. The first post? When you see IKON's advertising in a few days, most likely pushing "diversity" and other values that younger and generally more politically left folks like, just remember that like Vail, this company also has fought to...
  16. thetrailboss

    Labor Day Weekend 2023

    Getting closer to ski season now! Anyone doing anything interesting this weekend? Anything ski related? Outdoor related? Just relaxing here. I may check out some ski/outdoor shops for any deals.
  17. thetrailboss

    Susan Sarandon Sues Over Defective Vermont Ski Home

    Oh boy..... https://www.reuters.com/legal/susan-sarandon-sues-over-extensive-problems-vermont-home-2023-08-18/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Trending%20Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1CfQzbVqXliWhTDWAEsBmYb5k3mXw2RtrFzLSiTWfYiz_ALQLty8j-F_Q
  18. thetrailboss

    Jackson Hole Sold

    The Kemmerers are selling to a handful of locals and a “small, select group” of co-investors. The Kemmerers owned it for 31 years and bought it when the founder was really struggling. Can you imagine the ROI on this investment? https://www.jacksonhole.com/blog/jhmr-plans-to-sell-to-local-families
  19. thetrailboss

    Missing Hiker in Killington

    Not seen in two weeks. Not good. https://www.wcax.com/2023/07/26/police-searching-missing-hiker-last-seen-killington/
  20. thetrailboss

    Near-Drowning Incident at Smuggs Day Camp Program

    Ugh! https://www.wcax.com/2023/07/07/investigation-into-smuggs-waterpark-accident-underway/
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