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“Can I ask you something?” my student asked. “Sure! What’s on your mind?” “Are we slow for this type class?” His voice sounded tentative and doubting. “Oh gosh no. Trust me, you are quite typical for beginner ski class. You’re doing all the right things.” In my sixth season working…
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Riding the chairlift, I marveled at the arcing, carving turns made at high speeds. The ski swooped back and forth across the hill, leaving the tell tale arc of s turns etched into the snow. The skill of the skier was evident for all who watched him. What made this…
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Another email from Winter Park Ski Resort. Why I opened this one, I really don’t know. But then the contents of the email caught my eye. “Hey Winter Park Pass Holders. Want to ski for free this winter? We’re recruiting ski instructors for the winter season, no experience necessary. Work…
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During the peak of Colorado’s ski area operation, there were up to 200 different ski areas in operation. Today, there are about 30. Why did some survive and others shut down? What happens to a ski area when the lifts stop turning? A new documentary called “Abandoned” examines these questions…
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