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The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and to support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.WhoTyler Fairbank, General Manager of Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts and CEO of Fairbank GroupRecorded onFebruary 10, 2025 and March 7, 2025About Fairbank GroupFrom their website:The Fairbank Group is driven to build things to last – not only our businesses but the relationships and partnerships that stand behind them. Since 2008, we have been expanding our eclectic portfolio of businesses. This portfolio includes three resorts—Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort—and real estate development at all three resorts, in addition to a renewable energy development company, EOS Ventures, and a technology company, Snowgun Technology.About Jiminy PeakClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Fairbank Group, which also owns Cranmore and operates Bromley (see breakdowns below)Located in: Hancock, MassachusettsYear founded: 1948Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass: 2 days, with blackouts* Uphill New EnglandClosest neighboring ski areas: Bousquet (:27), Catamount (:49), Butternut (:51), Otis Ridge (:54), Berkshire East (:58), Willard (1:02)Base elevation: 1,230 feetSummit elevation: 2,380 feetVertical drop: 1,150 feetSkiable acres: 167.4Average annual snowfall: 100 inchesTrail count: 42Lift count: 9 (1 six-pack, 2 fixed-grip quads, 3 triples, 1 double, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Jiminy Peak's lift fleet)About CranmoreClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Fairbank GroupLocated in: North Conway, New HampshireYear founded: 1937Pass affiliations: * Ikon Pass: 2 days, with blackouts* Uphill New EnglandClosest neighboring ski areas: Attitash (:16), Black Mountain (:18), King Pine (:28), Wildcat (:28), Pleasant Mountain (:33), Bretton Woods (:42)Base elevation: 800 feetSummit elevation: 2,000 feetVertical drop: 1,200 feetSkiable Acres: 170 Average annual snowfall: 80 inchesTrail count: 56 (15 most difficult, 25 intermediate, 16 easier)Lift count: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed-grip quad, 2 triples, 1 double, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Cranmore's lift fleet)About BromleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The estate of Joseph O'DonnellOperated by: The Fairbank GroupPass affiliations: Uphill New EnglandLocated in: Peru, VermontClosest neighboring ski areas: Magic Mountain (14 minutes), Stratton (19 minutes)Base elevation: 1,950 feetSummit elevation: 3,284 feetVertical drop: 1,334 feetSkiable Acres: 300Average annual snowfall: 145 inchesTrail count: 47 (31% black, 37% intermediate, 32% beginner)Lift count: 9 (1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed-grip quad, 4 doubles, 1 T-bar, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's of inventory of Bromley's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himI don't particularly enjoy riding six-passenger chairlifts. Too many people, up to five of whom are not me. Lacking a competent queue-management squad, chairs rise in loads of twos and threes above swarming lift mazes. If you're skiing the West, lowering the bar is practically an act of war. It's all so tedious. Given the option – Hunter, Winter Park, Camelback – I'll hop the parallel two-seater just to avoid the drama.I don't like six-packs, but I sure am impressed by them. Sixers are the chairlift equivalent of a two-story Escalade, or a house with its own private Taco Bell, or a 14-lane expressway. Like damn there's some cash floating around this joint.Sixers are common these days: America is home to 107 of them. But that wasn't always so. Thirty-two of these lifts came online in just the past three years. Boyne Mountain, Michigan built the first American six-pack in 1992, and for three years, it was the only such lift in the nation (and don't think they didn't spend every second reminding us of it). The next sixer rose at Stratton, in 1995, but 18 of the next 19 were built in the West. In 2000, Jiminy Peak demolished a Riblet double and dropped the Berkshire Express in its place.For 26 years, Jiminy Peak has owned the only sixer in the State of Massachusetts (Wachusett will build the second this summer). Even as they multiply, the six-pack remains a potent small-mountain status symbol: Vail owns 31 or them, Alterra 30. Only 10 independents spin one. Sixers are expensive to build, expensive to maintain, difficult to manage. To build such a machine is to declare: we are different, we can handle this, this belongs here and so does your money.Sixty years ago, Jiminy Peak was a rump among a hundred poking out of the Berkshires. It would have been impossible to tell, in 1965, which among these many would succeed. Plenty of good ski areas failed since. Jiminy is among the last mountains standing, a survival-of-the-fittest tale punctuated, at the turn of the century, by the erecting of a super lift that was impossible to look away from. That neighboring Brodie, taller and equal-ish in size to Jiminy, shuttered permanently two years later, after a 62-year run as a New England staple, was probably not a coincidence (yes, I'm aware that the Fairbanks themselves bought and closed Brodie). Jiminy had planted its 2,800-skier-per-hour flag on the block, and everyone noticed and no one could compete.The Berkshire Express is not the only reason Jiminy Peak thrives in a 21st century New England ski scene defined by big companies, big passes, and big crowds. But it's the best single emblem of a keep-moving philosophy that, over many decades, transformed a rust-bucket ski area into a glimmering ski resort. That meant snowmaking before snowmaking was cool, building places to stay on the mountain in a region of day-drivers, propping a wind turbine on the ridge to offset dependence on the energy grid.Non-ski media are determined to describe America's lift-served skiing evolution in terms of climate change, pointing to the shrinking number of ski areas since the era when any farmer with a backyard haystack and a spare tractor engine could run skiers uphill for a nickel. But this is a lazy narrative (America offers a lot more skiing now than it did 30 years ago). Most American ski areas – perhaps none – have failed explicitly because of climate change. At least not yet. Most failed because running a ski area is hard and most people are bad at it. Jiminy, once surrounded by competitors, now stands alone. Why? That's what the world needs to understand.What we talked aboutThe impact of Cranmore's new Fairbank Lodge; analyzing Jiminy's village-building past to consider Cranmore's future; Bromley post-Joe O'Donnell (RIP); Joe's legacy – “just an incredible person, great guy”; taking the long view; growing up at Jiminy Peak in the wild 1970s; Brian Fairbank's legacy building Jiminy Peak – with him, “anything is possible”; how Tyler ended up leading the company when he at one time had “no intention of coming back into the ski business”; growing Fairbank Group around Jiminy; surviving and recovering from a stroke – “I had this thing growing in me my entire life that I didn't realize”; carrying on the family legacy; why Jiminy and Cranmore joined the Ikon Pass as two-day partners, and whether either mountain could join as full partners; why Bromley didn't join Ikon; the importance of New York City to Jiminy Peak and Boston to Cranmore; why the ski areas won't be direct-to-lift with Ikon right away; are the Fairbank resorts for sale?; would Fairbank buy more?; the competitive advantage of on-mountain lodging; potential Jiminy lift upgrades; why the Berkshire Express sixer doesn't need an upgrade of the sort that Cranmore and Bromley's high-speed quads received; why Jiminy runs a fixed-grip triple parallel to its high-speed six; where the mountain's next high-speed lift could run; and Jiminy Peak expansion potential.What I got wrong* I said that I didn't know which year Jiminy Peak installed their wind turbine – it was 2007. Berkshire East built its machine in 2010 and activated it in 2011.* When we recorded the Ikon addendum, Cranmore and Jiminy Peak had not yet offered any sort of Ikon Pass discount to their passholders, but Tyler promised details were coming. Passholders can now find offers for a discounted ($229) three-day Ikon Session pass on either ski area's website.Why now was a good time for this interviewFor all the Fairbanks' vision in growing Jiminy from tumbleweed into redwood, sprinting ahead on snowmaking and chairlifts and energy, the company has been slow to acknowledge the largest shift in the consumer-to-resort pipeline this century: the shift to multi-mountain passes. Even their own three mountains share just one day each for sister resort passholders.That's not the same thing as saying they've been wrong to sit and wait. But it's interesting. Why has this company that's been so far ahead for so long been so reluctant to take part in what looks to be a permanent re-ordering of the industry? And why have they continued to succeed in spite of this no-thanks posture?Or so my thinking went when Tyler and I scheduled this podcast a couple of months ago. Then Jiminy, along with sister resort Cranmore, joined the Ikon Pass. Yes, just as a two-day partner in what Alterra is labeling a “bonus” tier, and only on the full Ikon Pass, and with blackout dates. But let's be clear about this: Jiminy Peak and Cranmore joined the Ikon Pass.Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), for me and my Pangea-paced editing process, we'd recorded the bulk of this conversation several weeks before the Ikon announcement. So we recorded a post-Ikon addendum, which explains the mid-podcast wardrobe change.It will be fascinating to observe, over the next decade, how the remaining holdouts manage themselves in the Epkon-atronic world that is not going away. Will big indies such as Jackson Hole and Alta eventually eject the pass masses as a sort of high-class differentiator? Will large regional standouts like Whitefish and Bretton Woods and Baker and Wolf Creek continue to stand alone in a churning sea of joiners? Or will some economic cataclysm force a re-ordering of the companies piloting these warships, splintering them into woodchips and resetting us back to some version of 1995, where just about every ski area was its own ski area doing battle against every other ski area?I have guesses, but no answers, and no power to do anything, really, other than to watch and ask questions of the Jiminy Peaks of the world as they decide where they fit, and how, and when, into this bizarre and rapidly changing lift-served skiing world that we're all gliding through.Why you should ski Jiminy PeakThere are several versions of each ski area. The trailmap version, cartoonish and exaggerated, designed to be evocative as well as practical, a guide to reality that must bend it to help us understand it. There's the Google Maps version, which straightens out the trailmap but ditches the order and context – it is often difficult to tell, from satellite view, which end of the hill is the top or the bottom, where the lifts run, whether you can walk to the lifts from the parking lot or need to shuttlebus it. There is the oral version, the one you hear from fellow chairlift riders at other resorts, describing their home mountain or an epic day or a secret trail, a vibe or a custom, the thing that makes the place a thing.But the only version of a ski area that matters, in the end, is the lived one. And no amount of research or speculation or YouTube-Insta vibing can equal that. Each mountain is what each mountain is. Determining why they are that way and how that came to be is about 80 percent of why I started this newsletter. And the best mountains, I've found, after skiing hundreds of them, are the ones that surprise you.On paper, Jiminy Peak does not look that interesting: a broad ridge, flat across, a bunch of parallel lifts and runs, a lot of too-wide-and-straight-down. But this is not how it skis. Break left off the sixer and it's go-forever, line after line dropping steeply off a ridge. Down there, somewhere, the Widow White's lift, a doorway to a mini ski area all its own, shooting off, like Supreme at Alta, into a twisting little realm with the long flat runout. Go right off the six-pack and skiers find something else, a ski area from a different time, a trunk trail wrapping gently above a maze of twisting, tangled snow-streets, dozens of potential routes unfolding, gentle but interesting, long enough to inspire a sense of quest and journey.This is not the mountain for everyone. I wish Jiminy had more glades, that they would spin more lifts more often as an alternative to Six-Pack City. But we have Berkshire East for cowboy skiing. Jiminy, an Albany backyarder that considers itself worthy of a $1,051 adult season pass, is aiming for something more buffed and burnished than a typical high-volume city bump. Jiminy doesn't want to be Mountain Creek, NYC's hedonistic free-for-all, or Wachusett, Boston's high-volume, low-cost burner. It's aiming for a little more resort, a little more country club, a little more it-costs-what-it-costs sorry-not-sorry attitude (with a side of swarming kids).Podcast NotesOn other Fairbank Group podcastsOn Joe O'DonnellA 2005 Harvard Business School profile of O'Donnell, who passed away on Jan. 7, 2024 at age 79, gives a nice overview of his character and career:When Joe O'Donnell talks, people listen. Last spring, one magazine ranked him the most powerful person in Boston-head of a privately held, billion-dollar company he built practically from scratch; friend and advisor to politicians of both parties, from Boston's Democratic Mayor Tom Menino to the Bay State's Republican Governor Mitt Romney (MBA '74); member of Harvard's Board of Overseers; and benefactor to many good causes. Not bad for a "cop's kid" who grew up nearby in the blue-collar city of Everett.Read the rest…On Joe O'Donnell “probably owning more ski areas than anyone alive”I wasn't aware of the extent of Joe O'Donnell's deep legacy of ski area ownership, but New England Ski History documents his stints as at least part owner of Magic Mountain VT, Timber Ridge (now defunct, next-door to and still skiable from Magic), Jiminy, Mt. Tom (defunct), and Brodie (also lost). He also served Sugar Mountain, North Carolina as a vendor for years.On stroke survivalKnow how to BE FAST by spending five second staring at this:More, from the CDC.On Jiminy joining the Ikon PassI covered this extensively here:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

tl;dr:* Anne Carlson shares how Jiminy's reduces the carbon footprint of dog food using cricket protein.* Jiminy's combines sustainability and nutrition, offering dogs a healthy, eco-friendly alternative to traditional diets.* Anne's crowdfunding campaign success underscores the potential of innovative approaches to pet food.* Her superpower, relentless problem-solving, drives her success in tackling business and personal challenges.* Anne's story inspires action for sustainability, creativity, and making a positive impact.I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Anne: I don't know that I would ever say that I had truly a superpower. (14:50) What I think I do have is when there is a problem, I have to solve it.Dog food is going green, thanks to Anne Carlson and her groundbreaking company, Jiminy's. By replacing traditional animal proteins with cricket protein, Anne has not only created a superfood for pets but also a solution to reduce the environmental impact of pet nutrition. “It's like flipping a switch,” Anne explained. “One day, you're feeding your dog something traditional and unsustainable. The next, you're using Jiminy's—less land, less water, and almost no greenhouse gases.”Cricket farming is remarkably efficient. Anne highlighted that an acre of land used for crickets can yield 65,000 pounds of protein annually, compared to just 265 pounds from chickens. Plus, crickets require significantly less water, a vital factor as global resources become scarcer.Not just eco-friendly, Jiminy's products are a boon for canine health. “Insect protein is packed with medium-chain fatty acids, antimicrobial peptides, and chitin,” Anne noted. “It helps dogs with allergies, gut health issues and even boosts immunity.”Jiminy's also recently completed a successful crowdfunding campaign on SMBX to raise working capital, a move Anne described as “an experiment.” Reflecting on the process, she noted the potential for even greater success with more effort on social media and outreach.Anne's journey began with a pivotal conversation with her daughter about climate change, sparking her mission to make a difference. Today, Jiminy's is not just feeding pets—it's paving the way for a more sustainable planet.How to Develop Relentless Problem Solving As a SuperpowerAnne's superpower is her unwavering drive to solve problems, fueled by curiosity and determination. “When there is a problem, I have to solve it,” she shared. Her passion for connecting the dots through research and science has driven her to create innovative solutions, from Jiminy's to personal projects.Anne tackled a personal challenge when she and her husband renovated a cabin in the Sierra foothills. Starting with limited resources and an empty shell, they creatively repurposed materials from remodeled Bay Area homes, constructing a unique space that blended sustainability and affordability.Tips for Developing Relentless Problem Solving:* Ask Questions: Dig deep to truly understand the problem.* Stay Curious: Keep your mind open to unexpected solutions.* Embrace Research: Dive into the details to uncover opportunities.* Persist: When obstacles arise, explore alternative paths.By following Anne Carlson's example and advice, you can make relentless problem-solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileAnne Carlson (she/her):Founder & CEO, Jiminy's, Inc.About Jiminy's, Inc.: Jiminy's is disrupting the pet industry, fighting climate change as we feed our pets. We make sustainable dog food and treats using a novel protein source - insect protein! Jiminy's products nourish our pets and promote long-term stewardship of the earth.Website: jiminys.comCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/jiminysforpetsX/Twitter Handle: @jiminysforpetsInstagram Handle: @jiminysforpetsOther URL: thesmbx.com/app/auction/Jiminy'sBiographical Information:Meet Anne Carlson, founder of Jiminy's and the “Cricket Queen” of sustainable pet food! Combining her love for dogs and the planet, Anne revolutionized pet nutrition with cricket protein, crafting award-winning, eco-friendly treats and kibble. Under her leadership, Jiminy's has earned accolades like the 2024 Pet Innovation Award and recognition from Pet Age Magazine and Pet Product News. A former corporate exec and entrepreneur, Anne holds degrees from Wash U and NYU. She lives in Berkeley, CA, with her family, including her dogs, Tuco and Timber, who inspire her mission to create a better future—one bite at a time.Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/anne.t.carlsonLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/annetcarlsonSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Crowdfunding Made Simple, How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding and Honeycomb Credit. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don't miss it!* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. More details to come soon!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Motivated Money Method for Raising Funding Workshop, January 16, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern.* RootsCamp, A powerful and unique (un)conference in Baltimore for progressive organizers to reflect on the election and share lessons and strategies to build our future, January 23-25th.* Community Capital Live, Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern.* Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.* NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. 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I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Abdullah: Anyone who ever asks me a question about what's my best ability or superpower, I can only think of one thing: something that's helped me throughout my life since I was a young teenager growing up in Pakistan. It's helped me throughout my life. It's being persistent.Reducing carbon footprints is more than a buzzword; it's a critical step toward sustainability. Today's episode featured Abdullah Choudhry, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Arbor, who shared how their groundbreaking technology is reshaping carbon accounting.Abdullah explained that traditional spend-based methods for calculating carbon footprints are often inaccurate, leading to misleading conclusions. Arbor's innovative approach dives deep into the value chain, enabling businesses to measure carbon footprints with unprecedented precision. “Every business is just all about its products and services,” Abdullah said. “Being super accurate at a value chain level is how we're going to change society and the economy as a whole towards a lower carbon footprint.”Arbor's technology is already empowering companies, large and small, to design sustainable products from the ground up. Its self-service platform is a game changer, making advanced tools accessible to small businesses. Abdullah emphasized the importance of democratizing sustainability efforts: “We just want you to start on this journey with us, and we are willing to meet you wherever you are.”This episode highlighted Arbor's potential to drive transformative change, connecting sustainability practices with actionable data. For businesses looking to align with eco-conscious values, Arbor offers an affordable, practical solution.In fact, to help me test the Arbor system, Abdullah's colleague Omer Amar helped me analyze the insect protein-based dog food from Jiminy's. The founder of the company, Anne Carlson, will be a guest on my show in a few weeks. In preparation, we ran Jiminy's dog food through the Arbor system to confirm that the product has a significantly lower carbon footprint than a traditional, competing product.tl;dr:* Abdullah Choudhry shared Arbor's cutting-edge tools for precise carbon accounting across product value chains.* The discussion highlighted Arbor's mission to democratize sustainability tools for small and large businesses.* Abdullah's personal journey illustrated the transformative power of persistence and creative problem-solving.* Practical advice was shared on how to calculate carbon footprints using Arbor's self-service platform.* Abdullah encouraged listeners to adopt data-driven decisions for a sustainable future, emphasizing shared responsibility.How to Develop Persistence As a SuperpowerAbdullah attributes his success to persistence. By staying determined, even when resources were limited, he tackled challenges head-on, achieving goals others might have abandoned.As a Pakistani student in the U.S., Abdullah faced steep tuition costs. Unable to cover $35,000 annually through jobs alone, he creatively combined science, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills. By helping a friend sell furniture in New York, Abdullah met his financial needs, demonstrating persistence paired with ingenuity.Tips for Developing Persistence:* Use first principles thinking to clarify your goals and decisions.* Learn from failure; treat it as a stepping stone for growth.* Stay open to new information and adapt when logic or evidence suggests a better path.By following Abdullah's example and advice, you can make persistence a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileAbdullah Choudhry (he/him):Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer (CIO), ArborAbout Arbor: Arbor is the world's most accurate carbon accounting platform. With a combination of proprietary data and client business data, Arbor quickly and accurately calculates the carbon impacts of products, assets, and supply chains.Website: arbor.ecoX/Twitter Handle: @Arbor_ecoBiographical Information: Abdullah is a Co-founder and the Chief Impact Officer at Arbor. Holding a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and an MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Calgary, Abdullah brings a robust academic foundation to his role. With a wealth of international experience, he has established himself as a prominent sustainability engineering researcher, contributing significantly to the field. Abdullah has taken the role of the lead researcher for Arbor, spearheading essential aspects, including data methodologies and calculations, certifications, compliance measures, comprehensive white paper reports, and insightful data analysis. He champions education and awareness of best practices and technologies for sustainable finance through industry conferences, white papers, and roundtables.X/Twitter Handle: @AbdullaChoudhryLinkedin:.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-choudhry-85b34ba7/Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Commenter.ai, Honeycomb Credit and Motivated Money by Dakin Capital. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don't miss it!* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. 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What's up, dudes? “Disney's Sing-Along Songs” was a series of videos first released in October 1986! Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break down one of the releases: Disney's Very Merry Christmas Songs!Originally released Oct 4, 1988, Disney's Very Merry Christmas Songs featured music from various Disney movies, shows, and theme park attractions. Lyrics for each song appeared onscreen, and a Mickey Mouse bouncing ball helped keep track of tempo. Unusually, the first few used theme songs with footage of Professor Owl. There were also a few with Ludwig von Drake and Jiminy Cricket as well. In this case, Jiminy takes center stage as narrator.This was the 5th of 6 videos that make up part of the first series, using clips of various Disney animations. Pluto's Christmas Tree, Donald's Snow Fight, The Night Before Christmas, and Santa's Workshop are just a few of the sequences. Also, each song was introduced with a splash page of the the score and title card written in neo-Victorian font. Andrew Belling used various synthesizers to compose transitions from musical piece to piece, including several distinct Roland and Yamaha machines. Phil Savenick and Harry Arends contributed additional lyrics. Canon verses? Check. Color changing lyrics? Got 'em. Off beat claps from "Mickey's Christmas Carol" spliced in? Definitely! So grab your songbook, put on an oversized coat, and sing along to this episode!Advent Calendar HouseFB: @adventcalendarhouseTwitter: @adventcalhouseIG: @adventcalendarhouseCloser to ChristmasTwitter: @closertoxmas IG: @closertoxmasAgue DesignsIG: @aguedesignsGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/248 http://relay.fm/rd/248 Safflower Wednesday 248 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Election results. Election results. clean 5752 Subtitle: Your egg salad costs too much.Election results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: Election results. Then, in this month's member bonus episode, your hosts debate the merits of self-checkout. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, to support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, November 12, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Talk Show #413 with Merlin MannThis again. Jiminy. Well, once more, let's talk around another election, and try, by doing so, to maybe express something about it. CLEP Exams The origin of “Whuffie” - Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom, by Cory Doctorow Flooz - Wikipedia Beenz - Wikipedia Grandfather clause - Wikipedia Dinobots - Wikipedia Marty the Stop and Shop robot Sanewashing - Wikipedia Trump's Rambling Speeches Reinforce Question of Age - The New York Times MSNBC on the “sanewashing” of Trump - YouTube

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/248 http://relay.fm/rd/248 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Election results. Election results. clean 5752 Subtitle: Your egg salad costs too much.Election results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: Election results. Then, in this month's member bonus episode, your hosts debate the merits of self-checkout. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, to support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, November 12, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Talk Show #413 with Merlin MannThis again. Jiminy. Well, once more, let's talk around another election, and try, by doing so, to maybe express something about it. CLEP Exams The origin of “Whuffie” - Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom, by Cory Doctorow Flooz - Wikipedia Beenz - Wikipedia Grandfather clause - Wikipedia Dinobots - Wikipedia Marty the Stop and Shop robot Sanewashing - Wikipedia Trump's Rambling Speeches Reinforce Question of Age - The New York Times MSNBC on the “sanewashing” of Trump - YouTube

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Click here to text DCMTBThere it is and there you have it! The Eastern States Cup wrapped up the DH season last weekend in Jiminy Peak, MA. What a race it was. Varying conditions made for some tight racing, and once the dust had settled we had a clear picture of how the season standings paned out. Tune in to find out how it all went down in the last DH recap of the 2024 ESC DH season.

In this exciting episode of the Passive Wealth Show, host Jiminy sits down with Bennett Maxwell, the innovative founder of Dirty Dough Cookies. Bennett shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to creating a franchise sensation known for its unique stuffed cookies. With a focus on quality and creativity, Dirty Dough has quickly expanded to over 70 locations in just a year, proving that a passion for baking can lead to phenomenal success. Bennett reflects on his early entrepreneurial endeavors, from selling candy bars as a kid to running lemonade stands and knocking on doors for various sales. He emphasizes the importance of determination and the skills he honed along the way. After successfully exiting a solar company, he made the leap into the world of cookies, investing in Dirty Dough and envisioning its potential for franchising. During the conversation, Bennett dives deep into the mission behind Dirty Dough—promoting mental health awareness and community support. He believes that a business should have a purpose beyond profit, and he aims to empower others through entrepreneurship by lowering the barriers to entry. Listeners will gain valuable insights as Bennett discusses the challenges and triumphs of rapid growth, including the pivotal moment when he brought on experienced advisors and a former CEO of Jimmy John's to guide his vision. He candidly shares his experiences with impostor syndrome, the importance of delegation, and how he manages to maintain a work-life balance, ensuring that family always comes first. Bennett's philosophy centers around the idea that success is not just about financial milestones but also about joy and fulfillment in life. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on what truly matters and to build businesses that align with their core values. Join us for an inspiring and informative episode packed with entrepreneurial wisdom, the secrets to building a successful franchise, and a delicious look at what makes Dirty Dough Cookies a standout brand. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Bennett Maxwell's journey and gain insights that can help shape your own path to passive wealth!Passive Wealth Show: Bennett Maxwell's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

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Click here to text DCMTBWere blastin' and recapin' What we have here is our freshest offering of the first Eastern States Cup Thule showdown of the season. Wild weather and wild times. Tune in to find out who was fast, who was last, and who got passed. Catch us every Monday evening after an ESC weekend to get a recap on how it all panned out.

“You can make a difference” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Anne Carlson @jiminysforpets! Anne is the founder and CEO of Jiminy's. Jiminy's is dedicated to providing pets with sustainable dog treats that use powdered cricket protein instead of animal protein. Crickets add a delicious nutty flavor to your dog's treats. Cricket protein is hypoallergenic making it a great alternative for sensitive dogs.  Reward your pet with a superfood treat you both can feel good about. S6 Episode 5: 5/14/2024 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Anne Carlson @ Jiminys for Pets  Audio Credit Intro and Outro: Daniel Chayra Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   Twitter: @dailygrindpod https://www.twitter.com/dailygrindpod   Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod   Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://jiminys.com/  Instagram: @jiminysforpets https://www.instagram.com/jiminysforpets/  Twitter:@jiminysforpets https://twitter.com/jiminysforpets  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jiminysforpets --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailygrindpod/support

I am so lucky to be able to create this podcast and I'm beyond grateful to you, the listener, not to mention all the wonderful guests who have taught us all so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you. A special thanks to those who have contributed on Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon. It's been a lifeline at the beginning of every season. Thank you!Timestamps:[02:00] Thank you mam![04:15] Codie's leaf – join ISSN, listen to Patrick Kirwan's episode, follow @rockbrookgreenschool[11:00] John Barry – democratizing college syllabus (learning about fast fashion), join a union, Left Bloc Media, ABC's of Green Politics podcast , follow @profjohnbarry on X[21:30] Stephen's changes thanks to Niamh's episode & how he's rewilding [23:30] Livia's experience thanks to Joanna O'Dowd's episode on clothes repair[25:30] Pat's work inspired by Bohemian's Football Club[26:45] Lavie's leaf suggestion to support Riley for eco-friendly period products for individuals and businesses[30:45] Caitlin's clip from a Fairtrade / Friends of the Earth Cuppa for Climate event. Follow her on @wastelesswanderess [36:05] Cian Prenderville's, of Rupture Media, leaf! Book recommendation All We Want Is The Earth by Patrick Bresnihan[41:15] Suggestions for guests from Aoife & Adam on music & war[43:15] Aoife's realisation that every action counts (see her vlog on YouTube)[47:40] Draw for the hamper & exciting announcements![50:00] My advice for you if you want to start a podcast or community initiative.[53:40] My gratitude plus a poem for youAlso mentioned:Jiminy.ie eco toy storeClimate Alarm Clock PodcastEco Unesco, Plan International, NYCI for young peopleFrom What Is to What If by Rob Hopkins on the power of imaginationZero Waste Home by Bea Johnson bookSustainable Life School with Diane & NatLitter pickup study by NORCEAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le podcast Manchester Devils, c'est l'occasion pour des supporters de Manchester United de donner leur avis et leurs analyses sur l'actu du club ! Cette semaine, Mohamed (Moha), Jérémy (Jiminy) et Adama (Mosda) reviennent sur le match de championnat contre Brentford. - TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@manchesterdevils_off?_t=8hC9anmQzEv&_r=1 - notre site : https://manchesterdevils.com/ - notre forum : https://forum.manchesterdevils.com/ - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/ManchesterDevils2002 - Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/0e4myUFw4IDoAcdpjo9RGl - Google Podcasts : https://bit.ly/manchesterdevils-googlepodcasts - Twitter : https://twitter.com/ManDevilsUtd - Facebook : https://facebook.com/manchesterdevils/ #manchesterunited #football #mufc #mufcnews #premierleague

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This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Dec. 28. It dropped for free subscribers on Jan. 4. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoJon Schaefer, Owner and General Manager of Berkshire East, Massachusetts and Catamount, straddling the border of Massachusetts and New YorkRecorded onDecember 6, 2023About the mountainsBerkshire EastClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Schaefer familyLocated in: Charlemont, MassachusettsYear founded: 1960Pass affiliations:* Berkshire Summit Pass: Unlimited Access* Indy Base Pass: 2 days with blackouts (reservations required)* Indy+ Pass: 2 days, no blackouts (reservations required)Closest neighboring ski areas: Eaglebrook School (:36), Brattleboro (:48), Hermitage Club (:48), Mt. Greylock Ski Club (:52), Mount Snow (:55), Jiminy Peak (:56), Bousquet (:56); Catamount is approximately 90 minutes south of Berkshire EastBase elevation: 660 feetSummit elevation: 1,840 feetVertical drop: 1,180 feetSkiable Acres: 180Average annual snowfall: 110 inchesTrail count: 45Lift count: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 2 fixed-grip quads, 1 triple, 1 double, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Berkshire East's lift fleet)View historic Berkshire East trailmaps on skimap.org.CatamountClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Schaefer familyLocated in: Hillsdale, New York and South Egremont, Massachusetts (the resort straddles the state line, and generally seems to use the New York address as its location of record)Year founded: 1939Pass affiliations:* Berkshire Summit Pass: Unlimited Access* Indy Base Pass and Indy+ Pass: 2 days, no blackouts (reservations required)Closest neighboring ski areas: Butternut (:19), Otis Ridge (:35), Bousquet (:40), Mohawk Mountain (:46), Jiminy Peak (:50), Mount Lakeridge (:55), Mt. Greylock Ski Club (1:02); Berkshire East sits approximately 90 minutes north of CatamountBase elevation: 1,000 feetSummit elevation: 2,000 feetVertical drop: 1,000 feetSkiable Acres: 133 acresAverage annual snowfall: 108 inchesTrail count: 44 (35% green, 42% blue, 23% black/double-black)Lift count: 8 (2 fixed-grip quads, 3 triples, 3 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Catamount's lift fleet)View historic Catamount trailmaps on skimap.org.Why I interviewed himMight I nominate Massachusetts as America's most underappreciated ski state? It's easy to understand the oversight. Bordered by three major ski states that are home to a combined 107 ski areas (50 in New York, 27 in Vermont, and 30 in New Hampshire), Massachusetts contains just 13 active lift-served mountains. Two (Easton School and Mount Greylock Ski Club) are private. Five of the remainder deliver vertical drops of 400 feet or fewer. The state's entire lift-served skiable area clocks in at around 1,300 acres, which is smaller than Killington and just a touch larger than Solitude.But the code and character of those 11 public ski areas is what I'm interested in here. Winnowed from some 200 bumps that once ran ropetows up the incline, these survivors are super-adapters, the Darwinian capstones to a century-long puzzle: how to consistently offer skiing in a hostile world that hates you.New England is a rumbler, and always has been. Outside of northern Vermont's Green Mountain Spine (Sugarbush, MRG, Bolton, Stowe, Smuggs, Jay), which snags 200-plus inches of almost automatic annual snowfall, the region's six states can, on any given day from November to April, stage double as Santa's Village or serve as props for sad brown Christmas pining. Immersive reading of the New England Ski History website suggests this contemporary reality reflects historical norms: prior to the widespread introduction of snowmaking, ski areas could sometimes offer just a single-digit number of ski days in particularly difficult winters. Even now, even in good winters, the freeze-thaw cycle is relentless. The rain-snow line is a thing during big storms. Several times in recent years, including this one, furious December rainstorms have washed out weeks of early-season snow and snowmaking.And yet, like sharks, hanging on for hundreds of millions of years as mass extinctions rolled most of the rest of life into the fossil record, the surviving Massachusetts ski area operators found a way to keep moving forward. But these are not sharks – the Colorado- and Utah-based operators haven't plundered the hills rolling west of Boston just yet. Every one of these ski areas (with the exception of investment fund-owned Bousquet), is still family-owned and operated. And these families are among the smartest ski area operators in America.In October, tiny Ski Ward, owned for decades by the LaCroix family, was the first North American ski area to spin lifts for the 2023-24 ski season. Wachusett, a thousand-footer run by the Crowley family since 1968, is a model home for volume urban skiing efficiency. The Fairbank family transformed Jiminy Peak from tadpole (in the 1960s) to alligator before expanding their small empire into New England (the family now runs Bromley, Vermont and owns Cranmore, New Hampshire). The Murdock family has run Butternut since its 1963 founding, and likely saved nearby Otis Ridge from extinction by purchasing the ski area in 2016 (the Murdocks also purchased, but later closed, another nearby ski area, Ski Blandford).The Schaefers, of Charlemont by way of Michigan, are as wiley and wired as any of them. Patriarch Roy Schaefer drove in from the Midwest with a station wagon full of kids in 1978. He stapled then-bankrupt Berkshire East together with the refuse of dead and dying ski areas from all over America. Some time in the mid- to late-aughts, Roy's son Jon took over daily operations and rapidly modernized the lifts, snowmaking, and trail network. Roy's other son Jim, a Wall-Streeter, helped the family take full ownership of the ski area. In 2018, they bought Catamount, a left-behind bump with fantastic fall lines but dated lifts and snowmaking.None of this is new or news to anyone who pays attention to Massachusetts skiing. In fact, Jon Schaefer has appeared on my podcasts twice before (and I've been on his). But in the four years since he joined me for episode nine, a lot has changed at Berkshire, at Catamount, in New England, and across skiing. Daily, the narrative grows that consolidation and megapasses are squeezing family operators out of skiing. My daily work suggests that the opposite may be happening, that independent operators, who have outlasted skiing's extinction event of the low-snow decades and perfected their mad alchemy through decades of swinging the pickaxe into the same mountain, have never had a better story to tell. And Jon Schaefer has one of the better ways of telling it.What we talked aboutEarly openings for both ski areas; what it means that Catamount opened before Berkshire East this season; snowmaking metaphors that I can guarantee you haven't heard before; letting go of things you love as you take on more responsibility; the power of ropetows; Berkshire East's new T-Bar Express, the ski area's first high-speed quad; why Schaefer finally came around on detachable lift technology; the unique dynamics of a multi-generational, family-owned mountain; the long-term plan for the three current top-to-bottom chairlifts; the potential Berkshire East expansion; yes Berkshire is getting busier; the strange math of high-speed versus fixed-grip quads; that balance between modernizing and retaining atmosphere; the Indy Pass' impact on Berkshire and the industry as a whole; whether more mountains could join the Berkshire Summit Pass; whether the Schaefers could buy another ski area; whether they considered buying Jay Peak or are considering buying Burke; assessing the overhaul of Catamount's lift fleet; talking through the clear-cutting of Catamount's frontside trails; parking at Catamount; expansion potential for Catamount; and Catamount being “one of the best small ski areas in the country.”Below: first chair on the new T-Bar Express at Berkshire East:Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewIf I could somehow itemize and sort the thousands of Storm-related emails and Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook messages that I've read over the past four years, a top-10 request would be some form of this: get Schaefer back on the podcast.There are a couple of reasons for this. One is that Jon is, in my opinion, one of the more unfiltered and original thinkers in skiing. His dad moved the family to Berkshire in 1978. Jon was born in 1980. That means he grew up on the mountain and he lives at the mountain and he holds its past, present, and future in his vision like some shaman of the Berkshires, orchestrating its machinations in a hallucinogenic flow state, crafting, from the ether, a ski area like no other in America.Which leads to the second reason. Because Schaefer is so willful and effective, it can often be difficult for outsiders to see into the eye of the hurricane. You kind of have to let the storm pass. And the past four years have been a bit of a storm, particularly at Catamount, where Covid and supply-chain issues collided with an ambitious but protracted lift-fleet upgrade.But that's all done. Catamount has five functioning chairlifts (all of which, remarkably, were relocated from somewhere else). Berkshire just opened its first high-speed quad, the T-Bar Express. Both mountains are busier than ever, and Berkshire is a perennial Indy Pass top 10 by number of redemptions. And while expansion and a lift shuffle likely loom at Berkshire, both ski areas are, essentially, what the Schaefers want them to be.Which doesn't mean they are ever finished. Schaefer and I touch on this existential reality in the podcast, but we also discuss the other obvious question: now that Catamount's gut-renovation is wrapping up, what's next? Could this ski family, with their popular Berkshire Summit Pass (which is also good at Bousquet), expand with more owned or partner mountains? There are, after all, only so many people in America who know how to capably operate a ski area. You can learn, sure, but most people suck at it, which is (one reason) why there are more lost ski areas than active ones. While I don't root for consolidation necessarily, if ski areas are going to transfer ownership, I'd rather someone proven sign the deed than an unknown. And when it comes to proven, the Schaefers have proven as much as anyone in the country.Questions I wish I'd askedAt some point over the past few years, the Schaefers purchased a Rossland, B.C.-based Cat skiing operation called Big Red Cats. Their terrain covers 20,000 acres on eight peaks. I'm not sure why we didn't get into it.What I got wrongI said that Indy Pass had 130 alpine partners. That was correct on Dec. 6, when we conducted the interview, but the pass has since added Moose Mountain, Alaska and Hudson Bay Mountain, B.C., bringing the total up to 132.Why you should ski Berkshire East and CatamountWhile age, injuries, perspective, volume, skiing with children, and this newsletter have all changed my approach to where and what I ski on any given day, the thing I still love most is the fight. Riding the snowy mountain, in its bruising earthly form, through its trees and drops and undulations, feeling part of something raw and wild. I don't like speed. I like technical and varied terrain that requires deliberate, thoughtful turns. This I find profoundly interesting, like a book that offers, with each page, a captivating new thing.Massachusetts is a great ski state, but it doesn't have a lot of what I just described, that sort of ever-rolling wickedness you'll find clinging to certain mountains in Vermont and New Hampshire. But the state does have one such ski area: Berkshire East. She's ready to fight. Glades and bumps and little cliffs in the woods. Jiminy and Wachusett give you high-speed lifts and operational excellence, but they don't give you (more than nominal) trees. For a skier looking to summon a little Mad River Glen but save themselves a three-hour drive, Berkshire East goes on the storm-chase list.But unlike MRG, Berkshire is a top-to-bottom snowmaking house, and it has to be. While the glades are amazing when you can get them, the operating assumption here is that, more often than not, you can't. And that means the vast majority of skiers – those who prefer groomers to whatever frolics you find in the trees – can head to Berkshire knowing a good day awaits.Catamount, less-snowy and closer to New York City, gives you a more traditional Massachusetts ski experience. More people (it seems), less exploring in the trees (though you can do this a bit). What it has in common with Berkshire is that Catamount is an excellent natural ski mountain. Fall lines, headwalls, winders through the trees. A thousand vert gives you a good run. Head there on a weekday in March, when the whole joint is open, and let them run.Podcast NotesOn Schaefer's previous podcast appearancesSchaefer was the first person to ever agree to join me on The Storm Skiing Podcast, answering my cold email in about four seconds. “Let's do it,” he wrote. It took us a few months to make it happen, but he joined me for episode nine. While he showed up huge, the episode also doubles as a showcase for how much better my own production quality has gotten over the past four years. The intro is sorta… flat:A few months later, Schaefer became the first operator in America to shutter his mountains to help stop the spread of Covid-19. He almost immediately launched an organization called Goggles for Docs, and he joined me on my “Covid-19 & Skiing” miniseries to discuss the initiative:The next year, I joined Jon on his Berkshire Sessions podcast, where we discussed his mountains and Northeast skiing in general:On historic opening and closing dates at Berkshire East and CatamountWe discussed Berkshire and Catamount's historical opening and closing dates. Here's what the past 10 years looked like (the Schaefers took over Catamount starting with the 2018-19 ski season):On Berkshire SnowbasinSchaefer discussed the now-defunct Berkshire Basin ski area in nearby Cummington. The ski area operated from 1949 to 1989, according to New England Ski History, and counted a 550-foot vertical drop (though the map below says 500). Here's a circa 1984 trailmap:Schaefer references efforts to re-open this ski area as a backcountry center, though I couldn't find any reporting on the topic.Stan Brown, whom Schaefer cites for his insight that skiers “are more interested in how they get up the mountain than how they get down” founded Berkshire Snow Basin with his wife, Ruth.On high-speed ropetowsI'll never stop yelling about these things until everyone installs one – these high-speed ropetows can move 4,000 skiers per hour and cost all of $50,000. A more perfect terrain park lift does not exist. This one is at Spirit Mountain, Minnesota (video by me):On when the T-bar came out of Berkshire EastSchaefer refers to the old T-bar that occupied the line where the new high-speed quad now sits. The lift did not extend to the summit, but ran 1,800 feet up from the base, along the run that is still known as Competition (lift F below):On Schaefer's past resistance to high-speed liftsShaun Sutner, a longtime snowsports reporter who has appeared on this podcast three times – most recently in November – summarized Schaefer's onetime resistance to detachable lifts in a 2015 Worcester Telegram & Gazette article:The start of the 2014-15 ski season came with the B-East's first-ever summit quad, a $2 million fixed-grip "medium-speed" lift from Skytrac, a new U.S.-owned lift company. The low-maintenance, elegantly simple conveyance will save millions of dollars over the years. Not only was it less than half the cost of a high-speed detachable quad, but it also eliminates the need for $300,000-$500,000 grip replacements that high-speed lifts need every three or four years.So what changed Schaefer's mind? We discussed in the podcast.On the potential Berkshire East expansionWhile Berkshire East has teased an expansion for several years, details remain scarce (rumors, unfortunately, do not). Schaefer tells us what he's willing to on the podcast, and this image, which the resort presented to a local planning board last year, shows the approximate location of the new terrain pod (around the red dotted line labeled “4”):While this plan suggests the Mountain Top Triple would move to serve the expansion, that may not necessarily be the final plan, Schaefer confirms.On “the gondola side of Stowe” When Schaefer says that the Berkshire expansion will ski like “the gondola side of Stowe,” he's referring to the terrain pod indicated below:Stowe has two gondolas, one of which connects Stowe proper to Spruce Peak, but that's not the terrain he's referring to. The double chair side of Plattekill also skis in the way Schaefer describes, as a series of figure-eights that delightfully frazzles the senses, making the ski area feel far larger than it actually is:On Indy Pass rankingsBerkshire East has finished as a top-10 mountain in number of Indy Pass redemptions every season:On LiftopiaSchaefer references Liftopia, a former online lift ticket broker whose legacy is fading. At one time, I was a huge fan of this Expedia-of-skiing site, where you could score substantial discounts to most major non-Vail ski areas. I hosted founder and CEO Evan Reece way back on podcast number 8:Sadly, the company collapsed with the onset of Covid, as I documented back in 2020:…the industry's most-prominent pure tech entity – Liftopia – has been teetering on existential collapse since failing to pay significant numbers of its partners following the March shutdown. A group of ski area operators tried forcing Liftopia into bankruptcy to recoup their funds. They failed, then appealed, then withdrew that appeal. Outside of the public record, bitter and betrayed ski area operators fumed about the loss of revenues that, as Aspen Snowmass CFO Matt Jones wrote in emails filed in federal court, “were never yours to begin with.” In August, Liftopia CEO Evan Reece announced that he had signed a letter of intent to sell the company.That new owner, Liftopia announced Friday, would be Skitude, a European tech outfit specializing in mobile apps. “The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay creditors,” SAM reported. In an email to an independent ski area operator that was shared with The Storm Skiing Journal Reece wrote that “…all claims will be treated equally,” without specifying whether partners could expect a full or partial repayment. The message also indicated that the new owner may “prioritize ongoing partners,” though it was unclear whether that indicated preference in future business terms or payback of owed funds, or something else altogether.Whatever the outcome, this unsatisfying story is a tale of enormous missed opportunity. No company was better positioned to help lift-served skiing adapt to the social-distancing age than Liftopia. It could have easily expanded and adapted its highly regarded technology to accommodate the almost universal shift to online-only sales for lift tickets, rental reservations, ski lessons, and even appointment times in the lodge. It had 15 years of brand recognition with customers and deep relationships within the ski industry.But ski areas, uncertain about Liftopia's future, have spent an offseason when they could have been building out their presence on a familiar platform scrambling for replacement tech solutions. In addition to the Liftopia-branded site, many ski areas used Liftopia's Cloud Store platform to sell day tickets, season passes, rentals, and more. While it is unclear how many former partners shifted to another point-of-sale system this offseason, several have confirmed to The Storm Skiing Journal that they have done so.I'm not sure how Liftopia would have faired against the modern version of the Indy Pass, but more choice is almost always better for consumers, and I'm still bitter about how this one collapsed.On CaddyshackMovie quotes are generally lost on me, but Schaefer references this one from Caddyshack, so I looked it up and this is what the robots fed me:On the majority of skier visits now being on a season passAccording to the National Ski Areas Association, season pass holders have surpassed day-ticket buyers for total number of skier visits for four consecutive seasons. Without question, this is simply because the industry has gotten very good at incentivizing season pass sales by rolling the most well-known ski areas onto the Epic and Ikon passes. It is unclear whether the NSAA counts the Indy or Mountain Collective passes as season passes, but the number of each of those sold is small in comparison to Epic and Ikon.On the Berkshire Summit PassThe Schaefers have been leaders in establishing compelling regional multimountain ski passes. The Berkshire Summit Pass has, since 2020, delivered access to three solid western Massachusetts ski areas: Berkshire East, Catamount, and partner mountain Bousquet (on the unlimited version only). It is available in unlimited, Sunday through Friday, midweek, and nights-only versions. An Indy Pass add-on makes this a badass cross-New England ski product.On Burke being great and accessible even though it looks as though it's parked at the ass-end of nowhereThe first piece of ski writing I ever published was a New York Ski Blog recap of a Burke ski day in 2019:Last week, winter seemed to be winding down, with above-freezing temps forecast clear up to Canada before St. Patrick's Day. Desperate to extend winter, I had my sights on a storm forecast to dump nearly a foot of new snow across northern Vermont. After considering my options, I locked onto a hill I'd overlooked in 20 years of skiing Vermont: Burke.I'd read the online commentary: steep, funky, heavily gladed, classic New England twisty with high-quality snow well-preserved by cold temps and a lack of crowds. But to get there you have to drive past some big-name ski areas, most with equal or greater vertical drop, skiable acreage and average annual snowfall.Further research uncovered a secret Burke advantage over its better-known neighbors: unlike other mountains that require a post-expressway slog of 30-plus miles on local roads, Burke sits just seven miles off Interstate 91, meaning it was actually the closest northern Vermont option by drive time.As 10 inches of snow piled up Sunday and Monday and areas to the south teeter-tottered along a freeze-thaw cycle that would turn ungroomed trails to granite, Burke looked like my last best shot at mid-winter conditions.Two days after the storm, on the last day of below-freezing temps, I left Brooklyn at 4 am and arrived at 9:15. Read the rest…On Burke's (mostly) hapless ownership historyWe talk quite a bit about Burke Mountain, one of those good New England ski areas with a really terrible business record. Schaefer refers to the unusually huge number of former owners, which, according to New England Ski History, include:* 1964: Burke Mountain Recreation (Doug Kitchel) buys area; eventually went bankrupt* 1987: Paul D. Quinn buys, eventually sells to bank after his bank goes bankrupt* 1990: Hilco, Inc., a bank, takes ownership, then sells to…* 1991: Bernd Schaefers (no relation to Jon), under whom the ski area eventually went bankrupt (for the second time)* 1995: Northern Star Ski Corporation (five owners) buys the ski area, but it eventually goes bankrupt for a third time* 2000: Unidentified auction winner buys Burke and sells it to…* 2000: Burke Mountain Academy, who never wanted to be long-term owner, and sold to…* 2005: Laubert-Adler and the Ginn Corporation, who sold to…* 2012: Aerial Quiros, who engaged in all kinds of shadiness* 2016: Burke becomes the property of U.S. America, as court-appointed receiver takes control of this and Jay Peak. While Jay sold last year, Burke remains for saleOn media reports indicating that there is a bid on BurkeI got excited earlier this year, when the excellent Vermont Digger reported that the sales process for Burke appeared to be underway:Michael Goldberg, the court-appointed receiver in charge of overseeing Burke Mountain ski resort for more than seven years, has an offer to buy the scandal-plagued ski resort in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.News of the bid came from a recent court filing submitted by Goldberg, predicting that a sale of the property would take place “later this year.”The filing does not name the bidder or the amount of the bid, but the document stated that Goldberg wants to continue to seek qualified buyers, and if a matching or higher price is offered, an auction would be held to sell the resort. …“The Receiver has received an initial offer, and expects to file a motion with the Court in the next month recommending an identical sales process to the Jay Peak sale – a ‘stalking horse' bid, followed by an auction and a subsequent motion asking the Court to approve a final sale,” Goldberg stated in his recent court filing regarding Burke.Well, nothing happened, though the bid remains active, as far as I know. So who knows. I hope whoever buys Burke next, this place can finally stabilize and build.On the West Mountain expansion at CatamountSchaefer discusses a potential expansion at Catamount. New England Ski History hosts a summary page for this one as well:A lift and a variety of trails are proposed for the west side of the ski area, crossing over the Lower Sidewinder trail. The lift would climb 650 vertical feet from a new parking lot to the junction of Upper and Lower Sidewinder. 6 trail segments would be cut above and below the lower switchback of the Lower Sidewinder Trail. All of the terrain would be located in New York state.Here's a circa 2014 map, showing the proposed expansion looker's right:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 113/100 in 2023, and number 498 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. This is a public episode. 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Check out our recap and breakdown of Season 3 Episode 2 of the Big Bang Theory! 00:00:00 - Intro00:10:00 - Recap Begins00:10:24 - Wolverine has bone claws? 00:18:00 - Which Harry Potter movie is the best? Is it the Goblet of Fire?00:29:33 - Is sex bad at the start of a relationship?00:37:56 - Isn't alcohol a downer? What's Leonard talking about? 00:42:13 - What's a Shiksa Goddess?00:48:31 - The Snowy Tree Cricket00:52:00 - Origins of the term "Chicken"01:00:00 - The most valuable comic books in the worldFind us everywhere at: https://linktr.ee/theoreticalnonsense~~*CLICK THE LINK TO SEE OUR IQ POINT HISTORY TOO! *~~-------------------------------------------------Welcome to Theoretical Nonsense! If you're looking for a Big Bang Theory rewatch podcast blended with How Stuff Works, this is the podcast for you!  Hang out with Rob and Ryan where they watch each episode of The Big Bang Theory and break it down scene by scene, and fact by fact, and no spoilers! Ever wonder if the random information Sheldon says is true? We do the research and find out! Is curry a natural laxative, what's the story behind going postal, are fish night lights real? Watch the show with us every other week and join in on the discussion! Email us at theoreticalnonsensepod@gmail.com and we'll read your letter to us on the show! Even if it's bad! :) Music by Alex Grohl. Find official podcast on Apple and Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theoretical-nonsense-the-big-bang-theory-watch-a/id1623079414

Kingdom Hearts Coded started as a mobile phone game in Japan before being remade for the Nintendo DS in the form of Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded. Will the mysteries of Jiminy's blank journal finally be revealed? And what will Re:Coded tell us about coming titles in the Kingdom Hearts series? The only clue we have is a mysterious new entry on the final page of the journal. "Their hurting will be mended when you return to end it." Linktree to All Socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Unlockables is a video game podcast about people's stories and memories around the video games they play, as well as the story of video games themselves! Each week a guest or guests join Eric on the show to talk about the games that meant the most to them growing up, the games they love now, and memories they have with friends, family, loved ones, or even themselves about playing videogames. There are also some solo episodes sprinkled in with random topics related to anything and everything video games!

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Watch the video here.Comment on the substack post here:https://storypaths.substack.com/p/2ef7e4c2-4f0e-42c9-a6b2-b9840c11a364In less than a week, we're launching a newsletter about stories. It's about seeing beneath the skin of life to find the stories within. It's very interactive: full of story prompts, and there's a free and a paid version.As part of the launch, we're giving away 25 annual memberships. It's hosted on Substack, so if you're interested, go there and comment on any post, saying why you want the membership.But write your post like it's about somebody else, as a story.For example: “Imi the frog wants to learn about the stories of other creatures,” or “Jiminy the Magpie Healer wants to tell the story of how he got into this work, so you should give him a membership.”It's not a test: all the stories will be accepted. Hope to be reading your story soon.For a free membership, comment on this very post with your story (or a madeup person's story)! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storypaths.substack.com/subscribe

Insect agriculture is transforming the pet industry, fighting climate change, and keeping our furry friends happier and healthier while also looking after the planet. Using insect proteins addresses the overall health of our pets while reducing their carbon pawprint, and Anne Carlson, the founder and CEO of dog food and treats brand Jiminy's LLC is here to discuss all of it.   Elizabeth is taking over the podcast this week to talk with Anne about the vast reduction in greenhouse gasses produced by insect-based pet food compared to using traditional livestock. You'll learn how insect farming is more efficient, more humane, and more environmentally friendly, and we're covering what the future has in store for sustainable protein sources in the pet food industry.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://sensiba.com/resources/

Hey Friends! Nicole has already bought tickets to Beyoncé's Renaissance Movie. Sasheer would love to see Beyoncé at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Nicole learns that U2  has a residency at the Sphere. Sasheer learns that they both love U2!  Nicole watches a movie about a murderous tire. Sasheer learns that Disney is doing a live action version ofBambi. Nicole wonders why so many Disney adults aren't named after Disney characters. Nicole would name her potential future kid Bambi and Sasheer would name her potential future kid Jiminy. Nicole knows that pop rock singer Ashlee Simpson named her son Bronx Mowgli and she needs her to have a comeback. Sasheer thinks Ashlee Simpson should perform at the Sphere. Nicole wants Fefe Dobson's music to come back to the U.S.  Sasheer and Nicole want a Fefe Dobson and Ashlee Simpson tour. After taking a Halloween themed quiz, Nicole and Sasheer answer friendship questions about keeping up with a new busy mom, catching up with a friend who bails last minute and getting over a friendship break up.   This was recorded on October, 4th 2023. Sources: The Sphere - https://www.thespherevegas.com/shows/the-sphere-experience U2, “But I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-5YC_oHjE Rubber - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1612774/The Trailer - https://youtu.be/hVKgY1ilx0Y?si=8cFYEANVFoYhU3wU Fefe Dobson's “Bye Bye Boyfriend”- https://youtu.be/SWlWgFkQEUY?si=8nc06wYgMWPd2vUI Check out Sasheer's Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on YouTube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/heathertrudeau/halloween-costume-fall-meals-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 13 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Dante Lauretta - Principal investigator for NASA's OSIRIS-Rex mission Professor Sara Russell -Science team member of NASA's OSIRIS-Rex missionNicole Lunning - Lead Curator of NASA's OSIRIS-Rex mission Dr Tracy Hoeg - Epidemiologist at the University of San FranciscoSharon Keilthy - Founder of Jiminy.ie, an award-winning online Irish toy storeRichard Beckett - Associate Professor of Architecture at University College LondonMatthew Reeves - Associate Professor of Virology at University College LondonEleonora Ortolani - London Designer and artistDr Joanna Sadler - Biotechnologist at the University of Edinburgh Andrea Zollinger - the Barry FoundationWill Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru Contact us over at X or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With concerns about the environmental toll of factory farming and the conventional pet food industry on the rise, pet parents are increasingly seeking healthier, planet-friendly protein alternatives for their pets. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we're joined by Anne Carlson, Founder and CEO of Jiminy's, makers of sustainable and nutritious dog food & treats, made with insect protein for dogs. Angela and Anne discuss the incredible benefits of insect protein for dogs, how grubs and crickets for dogs can be a more nutritious source of protein for pets, as well as the environmental impact and sustainability of animal protein compared to insect protein for dogs. Episode Recap:  The need for alternatives to animal protein for pets Insect protein for dogs Sustainability of insect protein for dogs Insect protein for pets is biologically appropriate Comparing animal protein to insect protein for dogs Benefits of chitin for dog gut health Insect protein for dogs with allergies The impact of factory farming Insects could be the answer to world hunger Use code RADIO for 15% off your first order at https://cbddoghealth.com/Use code MYCO10 for 10% off your order of https://mycodog.com/Episode Resources: Jiminy's - Insect Protein for Dogs - Use code YOURNATURALDOG for 20% off  Follow Jiminy's on Instagram and Facebook  Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com  Angela Ardolino CBD Dog Health Note: Like all discount codes, they don't last furever!Follow Your Natural Dog on Facebook and Instagram and if you want to see what Angie (our founder) is up to, follow her on Facebook 

Join us for an electrifying conversation with Jiminy, the Brooklyn-based international collective led by songwriter Jimmy Harris. Dive into the dark, danceable depths of their new album, "Apocalypse Dance Party," as we explore existentialism, artistry, and what it means to create music in a world on the brink. Get ready to dance like there's no tomorrow! #ApocalypseDanceParty #JiminyUnveiled #DanceLikeTheresNoTomorrow #BrooklynBeats #GenreBendingMagicBe sure to stay tuned in to Jiminy on various platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086478403570Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/accounts/who_can_see_your_content/Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@jiminybandSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dvsk2vrblx4c5ct9wyjaz?si=z4lvathfqgw4lz5uwcxgxqDistrokid:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jiminy1/apocalypse-dance-party

Jiminy have been weaving their way through the music scene by deconstructing genre tropesand reassembling them into catchy dance songs. An international collective based in Brooklynand led by songwriter Jimmy Harris from his experience writing Electronic, Rock, and ChamberPop music, they have cultivated a unique and intriguing sound. This latest incarnation manifestsin the macabre dance magic that is Apocalypse Dance Party, and this time around they invitetheir audience to dance like there is no tomorrow.With natural disasters, the pandemic, humanity at the mercy of technology, and the existentialthreats of nuclear war and global warming, it is understandable to feel humanity has passed thepoint of no return. With Apocalypse Dance Party, Jiminy has channeled these modern and age-old anxieties into a set of overlapping dance tracks. The festivities start with a devil-may-careattitude and grow progressively darker in tone and serious in subject matter.The Apocalypse Dance Party begins with a killer dance party track that does a brilliant job ofrepresenting the chaotic excitement that came from feeling like the world was coming to anend. “Conflating paradise and hell, celebration and destruction, is the point,” he said. “Thevisual of calamari pouring down from a tsunami is atrocious and absurd, with a hint of socialsatire bubbling up.”It was this idea that led Jiminy to his Apocalyptic new album. “People are endlessly fascinated by the idea of the world ending,” Jiminy said. “It's a reflection of our collective fears, and maybe also a desire for control in an unpredictable world. I find it interesting that generations throughout recorded history have their own versions. The end of all time is a never-ending story, found in ancient mythology and prevalent in Pop Culture.”Introduced by our paradise-weary narrator, the dance set explores increasingly darksoundscapes and subjects, all guiding you towards one main idea. “What is the point of life ifit's all coming to an end? Is that where meaning is found - in the here and now? If the worldwere truly ending, what would you do?” The answer may just be this: scream and cheer at thesame time, and dance like there is no tomorrow. In other words, if we're going down, we'regetting down.Following the release of Apocalypse Dance Party, Jiminy is excited for two big things. The first isthe sequential release of videos to go along with each song on the album, something hisaudience can look forward to soon. The second is being able to take a breather and enjoy thesummer. “I already have an idea on what the next album is going to look like, but I really like tolet things like this simmer,” he explained. While we wait for the next exciting project to come from Jiminy, there is a collection of his earlier works to check out and a full social media to keep up with.Be sure to stay tuned in to Jiminy on various platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086478403570Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/who_can_see_your_content/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiminybandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dvsk2vrblx4c5ct9wyjaz?si=z4lvathfqgw4lz5uwcxgxqDistrokid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jiminy1/apocalypse-dance-party

Jiminy crickets we love our listeners! Thank you to everyone who has left us feedback this season and especially those of you who've given us five star ratings and reviews! We really hope you enjoy this special episode and watch the video over on Patreon. We had such fun recording this! Tits up babes! XOXO JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/PerfectlymarvelouspodcastLeave us your feedback for our next interview episode when we will be talking to Matilda Szydagis (Zelda)! If you have any questions you'd like us to ask her, tell us! Also, leave us feedback for season, one of only murders in the building! Subscribe to Jade's new Podcast "Shall We Compare Thee?" A remake and Sequel PodcastLinks to leave feedback messages:Email us at perfectlymarvelouspodcast@gmail.com or send a voice message (which we REALLY prefer ;-)Follow us on Instagram: @perfectlymarvelouscastor Facebook: Perfectly Marvelous! A Mrs. Maisel Podcast Group And Only Perfectly Marvelous Murders! Group and leave a comment there! We also have feedback posts on all of these other FABULOUS FB groups:Gaslight Café- A marvelous Mrs. Maisel CommunityThe Unofficial Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Group (and all things ASP)Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Group Join in the great discussions with us!Follow Jade on social media:Instagram- @Jadethenakedlady Tiktok- @Jade8greenYoutube:@JadeAndersonactor Website:Jade-anderson.comAnd don't forget to check out the incredible lineup of our other shows on Podcastica.com – guaranteed, if you enjoy watching it on TV, we cover it!News Links:-Kevin Pollak, my Mrs. Maisel pod -WTF marc maron interview ASP-Actors with issues pod – Interview with Alfie Fuller, Caroline, Aaron, and Kevin Pollak -NPR Tony shalob interview(read or listen!)-Alex Borstein ('The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel') on the 'terrifying' act of exploring Susie's vulnerability in the final season [Exclusive Video Interview]Dick Gregory: The Difference Between Humor and Comedy Dick Gregory's BiographyFilmcolossus- MMM the meaning of "don't"

Our first Oakley showdown of the season! We double dipped with a little enduro and a little DH to match. It was a damp weekend down in Mass, but the racing was top notch none the less. Tune in to see how it went and where we are headed next!

For more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chat!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Cain Named the Animal by Shane McCrae– Stalker and Andrei Rublev by Andrei Tarkovsky– Patti Smith– Wilfred Owen– That time Elijah and I tried to scan a line– Timothy Steele– The Dream Songs by John Berryman– The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire– My most recent conversation with Alexis Sears– Wallace Stevens– The mini-issue of West Branch that Shane edited– Richard Howard– Ernest Hilbert– Liturgy– Eternal Champion– Metallica– Of the Scythians by Katha Pollitt– Beowulf– That time Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the Temple– The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot– Coleman Glenn– Anthony Hecht– Juvenal– Horace– James Merrill– Alexander Pope– John Dryden– John Donne– Ethan McGuireAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander SmithFrequent topics:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Austin AllenMore Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry SaysI Hate Matt WallVersecraft

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What comes to mind when you think, “edible insects”? In this episode, we're going to address some of the concerns or aversions to eating insects people may have and talk about why and how you can incorporate edible insects into both your diet and your pet's diet. Podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with entomologist Dr. Bill Kern and CEO Anne Carlson of the pet food and treat company Jiminy's. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management. 

Mandalorian Season 3 is complete.  Yes, it's been complete for a while.  The Guys know.  Jay just needed to get caught up.  What's new?  But for those who are even farther behind, beware…spoilers abound!   The Guys talk about how this season ranks among the others, where it may be headed with which characters at the forefront, and how it seems to fit in the timeline of Dr. Who (just kidding.)  In possibly bigger news (particularly if you live in the Indian subcontinent, where GOCA listeners probably abound), there is no more live cricket (except Jiminy) on Disney+, and that sent the subscriber numbers way down.   Then it was on to AppleTV+, where Foundation Season 2 dropped a trailer, but Art and Jay are both behind on that one.  Jay keeps things literary in reporting Tom Hanks' new novel about superhero comics and the movies they inspire.  Yep, this one has to be read.  For the moment.  Listen, watch, read.  All part of a balanced Guy's diet.  

CORPORATE THEATER: Disney's Jiminy Hates DeSantis, Target Gift Card Scams, and CEO Voice Memos

This week the Business Pants Corporate Theater has a magnificent selection of magnificence: The Walt Disney Company's Jiminy Cricket writes an open letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Target CEO Brian Cornell gets involved in some gift card scams, and a quick glimpse into a CEO's voice memo diaries.

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To receive new posts and to support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.WhoDennis Eshbaugh, President and General Manager of Holiday Valley, New YorkRecorded onFebruary 13, 2023About Holiday ValleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Win-Sum Ski Corp, which Holiday Valley's website describes as “a closely held corporation owned by a small number of stockholders.”Year founded: 1958Pass affiliations: NoneLocated in: Ellicottville, New YorkClosest neighboring ski areas: Holimont (3 minutes), Kissing Bridge (38 minutes), Cockaigne (45 minutes), Buffalo Ski Center (48 minutes), Swain (1 hour, 15 minutes), Peek'N Peak (1 hour, 15 minutes)Base elevation: 1,500 feetSummit elevation: 2,250 feetVertical drop: 750 feetSkiable Acres: 290Average annual snowfall: 180 inchesTrail count: 84 (4 glades, 1 expert, 21 advanced, 21 intermediate, 32 beginner, 5 terrain parks) – the official glade number is a massive undercount, as nearly all of the trees at Holiday Valley are well-spaced and skiable (the trailmap below notes that “woods are available to expert skiers and riders and are not open, closed, or marked”).Lift count: 13­­ (4 high-speed quads, 7 fixed-grip quads, 2 surface lifts) – a high-speed six-pack will replace the Mardis Gras high-speed quad this sumer.Uphill capacity: 23,850 people per hourWhy I interviewed himWestern New York is one of the most important ski markets in America. Orbiting a vast wilderness zone of hilly lake-effect are the cities of Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland, and, farther out but still relevant to the market, Pittsburgh. That's more than 20 million people, as Eshbaugh notes in our conversation. They all need somewhere to ski. They don't have big mountains, but they do have options. In Western New York alone: Peek'n Peak, Cockaigne, Kissing Bridge, Buffalo Ski Club, Bristol, Hunt Hollow, Swain, Holiday Valley, Holimont, and a half-dozen-ish surface-lift outfits hyper-focused on beginners.It's one of the world's great new-skier factories. Skiers learn here and voyage to the Great Out There. From these metro regions, skiers can get anywhere else quickly. At least four daily flights connect Cleveland and Denver – you can leave your house in the evening and catch first chair at Keystone or Copper the following morning. But sometimes local is good, especially when you start stacking kids in the backseat and your airplane bill ticks past four digits.Set the GPS for Holiday Valley. In a region of ski areas, this is a ski resort. The terrain is varied and expansive. Downtown Ellicottville, a Rust Belt industrial refugee that has remade itself as one of the East's great resort towns, is minutes away. The mountain is easy enough to get to (in the way that anything off-interstate is an easy-ish pain in the ass requiring some patience with two-lane state highways and their poke-along drivers). And lift tickets are affordable, topping out at $87 for an eight-hour session.As a business, Holiday Valley is one of the most well-regarded independent ski areas in the country, on the level of Wachusett or Whitefish or Smugglers' Notch. But it wasn't the inevitable King of Western New York. When Eshbaugh showed up in 1975, the place was a backwater, with a handful of double chairs and T-bars and a couple dozen runs. It took decades to build the machine. But for at least the past 20 years, Holiday Valley has led all New York ski areas in annual visits, keeping company with New England monsters Mount Snow and Sunday River at around half a million skiers per season. That's incredible. I wanted to learn how they did it, and how they keep doing it, even as the ski world evolves rapidly around them.What we talked aboutThe wild Western New York winter; what's driving record business to Holiday Valley; the busiest ski area in New York State; learning from Sam Walton in the best possible way; competing with Colorado; the history and remaking of Ellicotville; from ski school instructor to resort president; staying at one employer for nearly five decades; who owns Holiday Valley and how committed they are to independence; a brief history of the ski area; setting season pass prices at $1,000 in the megapass era – “we have 10,000 buyers of these other pass programs as well”; the importance of night-skiing; the bygone days of skiing all-nighters; why Holiday Valley hasn't joined the Epic, Ikon, or Indy Passes, and whether it ever would; thoughts on reciprocal coalitions and why the Ski Cooper partnership went away; a picture of Holiday Valley in the mid-1970s; the landmine of too much real-estate development; going deep on the new Mardi Gras Express six-pack; why they're building the lift over two years; how and why Holiday Valley self-installs chairlifts (one of the few ski areas to do so); remembering 20-minute double-chair rides on Mardi Gras; the surprising potential destination of the Mardi Gras quad; long-term potential upgrades for Sunrise, Eagle, Cindy's, and Chute; the next lift that Holiday Valley will likely upgrade to a detachable; why Holiday Valley upgraded the 20-year-old Yodeler fixed-grip quad to a detachable quad two years ago; how much more it costs to maintain a detachable lift than a fixed-grip lift, and whether Holiday Valley could one day get to an all-high-speed fleet; “you have to keep a balance between what your customer base wants and what your customer base can support”; Dave McCoy's thumbprint on Mammoth Mountain; potential expansion opportunities; where the next all-new liftline could sit; potential glade expansion; remembering when insurance carriers were paranoid of glade-skiing and why they backed off that notion; and why Holiday Valley implemented RFID but didn't install gates.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewHoliday Valley is one of the few large regional destination ski areas that continues to stand alone. No pass allegiance. No reciprocal deals. The pass is good here and only here.And it works. Like Wolf Creek or Baker or Mount Rose or Smugglers' Notch or Bretton Woods, Holiday Valley is proving that the one-mountain model isn't dead just yet. Even with a headliner season pass that runs $1,049*, just $30 cheaper than the good-at-63-mountains Ikon Pass and a couple hundred dollars more than the equally expansive Epic Pass. Many of the mountain's passholders do also purchase these passes, Eshbaugh told me, but they keep buying the Holiday Valley Pass too.Why? My guess is the constant, conspicuous investment. A new high-speed quad to replace a 20-year-old fixed-grip quad in 2021. Holiday Valley's first six-pack – to replace a 27-year-old high-speed quad – next season. And the place is pristine. Everything looks new, even if it isn't. The lodges – and it feels like there are lodges everywhere – are expansive and attractive. Snowguns all over. I haven't walked around the joint opening closet doors or anything, but I bet it I did, I'd find the towels sorted by color and shelves labelled accordingly.In the era of sprawling and standardized, there is still a lot to like in this hyper-local approach to ski resort management. Eshbaugh is in no hurry to chase his peers over the horizon. He admits there may be vast treasure and security waiting there, but there may also be a bottomless void. Holiday Valley and its eclectic and somewhat secretive group of owners will wait and see. In the meantime, we may as well enjoy the place for what it is.*Holiday Valley offered several more affordable pass options for the 2022-23 ski season, including a nights-only version for $504, a Sundays pass for $313, a pass good for 10 weekdays or evenings for $285, and a nine-use night pass for $213.Questions I wish I'd askedI'd wanted to get a bit into Holimont, and ask my usual stupid question about whether the two resorts had ever discussed some sort of lift or ski connection. From a pure engineering standpoint, it wouldn't be an especially difficult project: the hill that rises from the far side of the Holiday Valley parking lot is the backside of Holimont. You would just need trails down from the top of Holimont's Exhibition Express or Sunset double to the bottom of Holiday Valley's Tannenbaum lift, then a return lift up the mountain to Holimont. Here's a crappy concept sketch I put together:Of course, there are problems with my elaborate plans, starting with the fact that I have no idea who owns the property that I just designated for new trails and chairlifts. The bigger issue, however, is that Holimont is a private ski club, and it's closed to the public on weekends and holidays. That won't change. But if you're curious, you can roll up and buy a lift ticket midweek, which is pretty cool. The place is substantial, with 56 trails and eight lifts, including a high-speed quad:A union of these two ski areas seems highly improbable. But it would create an enormous ski area, and it was fun to fantasize about for a few minutes.Why you should ski Holiday ValleyHoliday Valley skis far larger than the trailmap would suggest. Rolling from Spruce Lake over to Snowpine can take all morning. There's lots of little offshoots, quirks and nooks to explore. Glades everywhere. Lifts everywhere. Most runs are substantially shorter than the advertised 750 vertical feet, but they cling to the fall line, and there are a lot of them: 84 trails feels like an undercount.I said in the podcast that Holiday Valley felt like a half dozen or so ski areas stitched together, and it does. Creekside and Sunrise feel like that town bump, with gentle wide-open meadows. Morningstar is big broadsides, park kids and a speedy lift. Yodeler and Chute are raw and steep, tight glades between groomed-out boomers. Eagle is restless and wild and underdeveloped. And Tannenbaum is a sort-of idyll, a rich glen dense with towering pines, a detachable lift line threading low and fast through the trees.It's just a very good ski area, with everything except a headline vertical drop. But the sprawling lift system makes fastlaps easy, and if the snow is deep, pretty much all the trees between the trails are skiable. The place is likely to wear you out before you wear it out, and then you can head down the street for a beer and a pillow.Podcast NotesOn operating hoursI guessed on the podcast that Holiday Valley was open more hours per week than most other ski areas in the country. Their regular schedule is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. That adds up to 89 hours per week. I'm not sure exactly where that ranks among U.S. American ski areas, but its in the upper five percentile.On Mountains of DistinctionEshbaugh mentions the Mountains of Distinction program. This is a discount program started by Jiminy Peak before the megapass craze. It currently includes Jiminy, Wachusett, Cranmore, Holiday Valley, Bromley, and Crystal Mountain, Michigan. Passholders at any of these ski areas generally get half off on weekdays and $15 off on weekends and holidays at any of the other resorts. The program was far larger at one time, but it's lost many members – such as Seven Springs – to consolidation.On the incredible migrating chairliftI mentioned a chairlift at Hunt Hollow – a ski area that operates on the same public/private model as Holimont – that relocated one of Snowbird's old chairs. The chair was Snowbird's old Little Cloud double, which they removed in 2012 to make way for a high-speed quad. You can read more about it here (pages 13 to 14). Lift Blog documented the lift when it stood at Snowbird, and then again at Hunt Hollow.On lost ski areas of Western New YorkIn the podcast intro, I mention a pair of onetime competitors to Holiday Valley that failed to evolve in the same way and went bust. One was Wing Hollow, a 750-footer just 20 minutes south of Holiday Valley that is now best known for a never-solved 1975 double-murder. Here's the 1978 trailmap, showing two T-bars and a double chair - about the same setup that Holiday Valley had in that period.I also mention Bluemont, which was just half an hour north of Holiday Valley and claimed an 800-foot-vertical drop, a double chair, a T-bar, and two ropetows. Here it is around 1980:The land that Bluemont sat on is currently for sale for $5.95 million. I wrote about this in May:Man I don't know what happens to these places. Eight hundred vertical feet would make this the second-tallest ski area in Western New York, after Bristol, and poof. Just gone. NELSAP says that the last investors “never received enough capital to get their idea off the ground.” The chairlifts are apparently long gone. Who knows if you would even be able to build on the land if you owned it – everything is impossible these days, especially in New York. But here it is if you have the money and the gumption to try.These were just the two largest of many lost ski areas in Western New York. You can poke around the lost New York ski areas page on the New England Lost Ski Areas project for more info.On Holiday Valley's evolutionEshbaugh talks about the deliberate way they've built out Holiday Valley over the decades. The oldest trailmap I can find for the ski area is from 1969 – 11 years after the resort opened, and six years before Eshbaugh arrived. It shows what is currently the area from Mardi Gras over to Tannenbaum, including Yodeler and Chute:The mountain added the first Cindy's lift – a double chair – in 1978. Here's the trailmap circa 1981 - Cindy's is lift 3:Morning Star – a triple – arrived in 1983. The Snowpine double came the following year. This circa 1988 trailmap shows both (Morning Star is lift 5; Snowpine lift 6), and also teases the Eagle quad, which was slated to open the following year (it did, but as a quad, rather than as the triple teased below):The Sunrise quad rose in 1992. Here it is on a circa 1997 trailmap (lift 10):The Spruce Lake quad arrived for the 2007-08 season (lift 11):Which basically takes us to modern Holiday Valley, though the ski area continues to upgrade lifts regularly. Impressive as this growth has been, I don't think they're anywhere near finished.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 13/100 in 2023, and number 399 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer (unless you sound insane, or, more likely, I just get busy). You can also email skiing@substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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Friday, July 1st, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: Donald Trump defrauded donors and is using some of that money to pay for Trumpworld lawyers that are intimidating witnesses including Cassidy Hutchinson; the Supreme Court cripples the Environmental Protection Agency; Patsy Baloney might have reached a deal with the 1/6 committee in response to their subpoena; SCOTUS is teeing up legalizing coups; and GOP megadonors are turning on Trump; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Follow our guest on Twitter: Sonaar Luthra https://twitter.com/sonaar Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes This episode is brought to you by Jiminy's, maker of sustainable dog food and treats made with cricket protein. Cricket protein is a superfood that is delicious, nutritious, and easy to digest for dogs. Go to Jiminys.com/DAILYBEANS25, and use code DAILYBEANS25 at checkout to save 25 percent on your first purchase. Thanks to Thuma for supporting The Daily Beans. Create that feeling of checking into your favorite hotel  at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. Go to thuma.co/beans and use code BEANS to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S.

Thursday, June 30th, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: Ginni Thomas changes her mind about not being afraid to testify to the 1/6 committee; Justice Breyer is set to be relieved by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; the 1/6 committee has subpoenaed Pat Cipollone; R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison; and Hutchinson's testimony is having a reverberating effect in Washington and beyond; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Code This episode is brought to you by Jiminy's, maker of sustainable dog food and treats made with cricket protein. Cricket protein is a superfood that is delicious, nutritious, and easy to digest for dogs. Go to Jiminys.com/DAILYBEANS25, and use code DAILYBEANS25 at checkout to save 25 percent on your first purchase.

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Today, in the Hot Notes: the DoJ said in a Proud Boys hearing today that the 1/6 Committee will give all 1000 transcripts to the DoJ in September; Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelly was raided and arrested by the FBI; top Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson swaps out her lawyers; the DoJ says Navarro lied and the court should deny his request for a continuance in his contempt of Congress case. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans  Mark Follman https://twitter.com/markfollman Mother Jones piece: https://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2021/09/trump-extremists-guns-january-6-insurrection-congress-domestic-terrorism/ Trigger Points https://www.harpercollins.com/products/trigger-points-mark-follman?variant=39402950131746 Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes Thanks, Athletic Greens. Go to athleticgreens.com/dailybeans to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  Thanks to Jiminy's sustainable dog food made with cricket protein. Save 25% on your first purchase, go to jiminys.com/DAILYBEANS25 and use code DAILYBEANS25 at checkout.

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