Author Greg Morrill

Alpine Responsibility Code

The National Ski Area Association (NSAA) first adopted a Responsibility Code in 1962 making 2022 the 60th anniversary. It makes sense to me that the code was adopted in 1962 since skiing saw a marked increase in popularity about that… Continue Reading →

Trivia 2023 Week 5

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has updated its Skier/Rider Responsibility Code. There are now 10 points versus the old 7 points. What are the new additions to the Code?

Telluride Ski Celebrates 50 Years!

Last week’s trivia question asked what ski area has a trail named Spiral Stairs. RQ Mason had the correct answer that Telluride was the ski area! Telluride ski area opened on December 22, 1972 making this their 50th anniversary! Telluride… Continue Reading →

Trivia 2023 Week 4

What ski area has a trail named Spiral Stairs?

Look Ma!

This ski season is off to a slow start here in the Northeast. In some respects it reminds me of the winter of 1971-72. One reason for that is that much like the winter of 71-72, we made a decision… Continue Reading →

Trivia 2023 Week 3

What ski area has a signature trail called Look Ma?

The First New England Chairlift – Revisited!

I received a call this week from Alan Kovacs who provided more details on the new parking program at Stowe. The deal that was negotiated between Vail Resorts and the Vermont Departments of Natural Resources and Forest and Parks treats… Continue Reading →

Trivia 2023 Week 2

What ski area had the first chairlift in New England?

When Parking Was a Quarter!

Wow! It was a busy weekend at the Killington World Cup! The local favorite may not have made the podium, but the event was still a success! On Saturday Killington found out that its new K-1 Base Lodge couldn’t handle… Continue Reading →

Trivia 2023 Week 1

In 1941 the state of Vermont started charging Stowe skiers to park in the Mansfield lot. What did the state charge for parking? Bonus points for the year the state stopped charging! Take the “Are You a Retro-Skier Quiz?”

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