Pat Donnelly

Article on Whisper Ridge's operation http://www.standard.net/Recreation/2016/09/16/Whisper-Ridge-Utah-s-newest-biggest-ski-resort-to-officially-open-this-season http://www.epicski.com/t/144627/powder-mt-utah-cat-skiing, also check out Park City Powder Cats http://pccats.com/ http://www.powderhounds.com/USA/Cat-Skiing/ParkCity-Powdercats.aspx

May have to go back to hard wood bases with screwed on metal edges?

NOAA's forecast as of Oct 20

You might find some info from skiers on The Barking Bear Forums http://www.epicski.com/t/147366/alberta-eastern-bc-2016-17

http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2016/10/15/vermont-bolton-valley-to-sell-29-lift-tickets-for-24-hours/

Counting 38 resorts as of Oct 2016 http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2016/10/16/the-m-a-x-pass-adds-six-more-resorts/

http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2015/10/16/killington-opens-sunday-first-in-the-u-s/

What to expect in Aspen this winter http://www.aspentimes.com/news/aspen-weather-expect-the-pow-this-winter/

I would try remolding now that you have identified your problem areas. Consider extra padding or snugging up a notch during the process to compress the foam. http://www.yyzcanuck.com/E_tech_cooking.htm I have a pair of size 27.5 UPZ flow liners (non-wrap) which appear to be a bit thinner in the cuff compared to wrap liners. Come on down 45 minutes south if you would like compare.

Skico Classic Pass - Colorado Sale Locations https://www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-stay/tickets-and-passes/classic-pass

Groomed ice is nice!

Skico passes http://www.aspentimes.com/news/23374467-113/aspen-snowmass-season-passes-increase-30-to-50

http://www.pbs.org/video/2365762398/

SOLAR BAKED . . . applied Sno-Seal to the new Kinco mitts and gloves then placed in a disposable aluminum roasting pan and onto my trucks dashboard on a warm (not too hot) sunny day

In The Aspen Times . . . http://www.aspentimes.com/news/21680534-113/aspen-highlands-chairlift-pusher-enters-insanity-plea

I believe so but it has been over a year since I last contacted.http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/41024-buying-thor-gloves/

Ordered a pair of both (Kinco 901T) the mittens and gloves to try them out. Pricing on the mitts dropped to $14.93. http://www.amazon.com/901T-Heatkeep-Thermal-Premium-Pigskin/dp/B00RW287N6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1460398444&sr=8-6&keywords=901t+kinco+mitten

Their "special process" may be this snow inducing agent SNOWMAX http://www.snomax.com/product/snomax.html

Buttermilk will close Sunday, Apr 03. Skico adds bonus weekends to ski season at Aspen Highlands: http://www.aspentimes.com/news/21384660-113/skico-adds-bonus-weekends-to-ski-season-at "Skico will stick to the scheduled closures of the other ski areas. Buttermilk will close Sunday. Snowmass will close April 10 and Aspen Mountain will close April 17."

http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/37333-general-edge-tuning-qs-and-tool-qs/ WAXING http://www.skimd.com/pro-glide.html Or you could go for the best PRO TUNE and maintain thereafter http://www.skimd.com/home.html

How was your trip to Aspen?

Do tell of your travels!

Late season rates in effect thru our April 3 closing date plus ski free when you stay at participating area lodging establishments! Posted by Jim Bartlett Late season skiing is here and that means great lift ticket deals at the area with more runs open than any other resort! Adults are just $40, Teens and Seniors $35 and kids $30. Don’t forget kids 9 to 12 ski for just $10 on non-holiday weekdays when accompanied by a skiing parent. You can also save big by taking advantage of the Ski Free promotion by the local Visitors Bureau where 2 people get one night’s stay and one lift voucher each for the following day at participating lodging establishments. Visit www.petoskeyarea.com or call 800-456-0197 for details. As of 3/21, mid week (Tues - Thurs) snow forecast ranges from 5 to 11". Good Friday, 3/25 could be the best day of the weekend, forecast for party cloudy to abundant sunshine.

You may want to check out the FIRST TRACKS program at Aspen and/or Snowmass . Reservations are required. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-stay/winter-activities/first-tracks

Plan ahead to get in on the ASPEN CLASSIC PASS. Once you buy IN PERSON (starting in Sept) you can renew subsequent years on-line. Here are details released Sept 2015: https://web.archive.org/web/20150905234728/http://www.aspensnowmass.com/classicpass Other deals . . . 2016/2017 Rocky Mountain Super Pass: http://skicolorado.com/MultiMountain_SeasonPasses.html?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WP-16-SP-PASS-EM-General%20(2)&utm_content=&spMailingID=25010056&spUserID=MTI3Njg1OTU3MTMzS0&spJobID=763033803&spReportId=NzYzMDMzODAzS0 2016/2017 Vail EPIC pass - buy before April 10, 2016: http://www.snow.com/epic-pass/Passes?INTCMP=SP000072 2016/2017 The Mountain Collective Pass: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/we-are-different/the-mountain-collective