The Belly of the Beast

Working for One of America’s Most Hated Ski Corporations Why would you ever! Well, I’ll tell you why, so while I cannot specifically name the corporation I work for, I will tell you there are two people in this life, those that bitch about it, and those that do something about it. While being aContinue reading “The Belly of the Beast”

Why I Got a Job at One of the Most Hated Ski Corporations

So, welcome back new and old friends to the f’n blog, I know what your thinking, without saying the company, I know that you know who it is (No it is not on my lanyard) the hate, the love, the emotional outbursts, the name calling, tear me apart, even down to calling me a traitor,Continue reading “Why I Got a Job at One of the Most Hated Ski Corporations”

The Effects of The East Coast Thaw

Okay so let’s just say it, this winter sucks, it’s terrible on the East Coast right now, it’s disappointing to say the least. Mother Nature has not been kind, her punishment to the East Coast seems too swift and harsh, what did we ever do to deserve such a harsh punishment, and why punish us,Continue reading “The Effects of The East Coast Thaw”

Skiing Obstacles, the Battle Between Physical, and Mental

I’ll be honest, that picture above was from the beginning of last season, I struggled a lot, mentally, Physically I was in the best shape of my life, Mentally I was a mess, I knew as soon as I got into the groove, I would be happy, but it was a struggle just to packContinue reading “Skiing Obstacles, the Battle Between Physical, and Mental”

So You want to buy or run a ski resort huh? Think twice

One could only dream of running ski area right? Defunct resorts live all across us, and the dreams of “if I had the money I would flip that place around” Do we really know what know what goes into running a mountain? Most GM’s or owners will tell you it’s tiring, it’s exhausting, and while,Continue reading “So You want to buy or run a ski resort huh? Think twice”

Skiing; Don’t Take Yourself too Seriously

You know most of us learn from lessons and within those lessons we developed our own style, our own toolbox and our own instincts of what to do and what not to do, we know the ins and outs and the rules, but who doesn’t love to break rules? I am a born rule breaker,Continue reading “Skiing; Don’t Take Yourself too Seriously”

Mid-Atlantic Moments

So are you serious Mr. Hardcore skier? Why in the hell would anybody ski the Mid-Atlantic? Well, here is what I experienced, perhaps the mix of people, skiing, crazy weather, amazing mountain ops teams, and that parking lot apres will change your mind, these skiers are hardcore, dedicated, and downright ski some shady gnarly shit,Continue reading “Mid-Atlantic Moments”