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Rick catches up with one of his favorite characters this week… Wild Bill from the National Ski Patrol. The National Ski Patrol not keeps skiers safe on the slopes of North America, but also are first responders when something goes wrong. Mission To ensure the safety and well-being of individuals engaged in skiing, snowboarding or … Continue reading Wild Bill Saving Lives on the Slopes as Part of the National Ski Patrol →

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Sept. 15. It dropped for free subscribers on Sept. 22. 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:WhoKelly Pawlak, President & CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)Recorded onAugust 19, 2024About the NSAAFrom the association's website:The National Ski Areas Association is the trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents over 300 alpine resorts that account for more than 90% of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. Additionally, it has several hundred supplier members that provide equipment, goods and services to the mountain resort industry.NSAA analyzes and distributes ski industry statistics; produces annual conferences and tradeshows; produces a bimonthly industry publication and is active in state and federal government affairs. The association also provides educational programs and employee training materials on industry issues including OSHA, ADA and NEPA regulations and compliance; environmental laws and regulations; state regulatory requirements; aerial tramway safety; and resort operations and guest service.NSAA was established in 1962 and was originally headquartered in New York, NY. In 1989 NSAA merged with SIA (Snowsports Industries America) and moved to McLean, Va. The merger was dissolved in 1992 and NSAA was relocated to Lakewood, Colo., because of its central geographic location. NSAA is located in the same office building as the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the National Ski Patrol in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb west of Denver.Why I interviewed herA pervasive sub-narrative in American skiing's ongoing consolidation is that it's tough to be alone. A bad winter at a place like Magic Mountain, Vermont or Caberfae Peaks, Michigan or Bluewood, Washington means less money, because a big winter at Partner Mountain X across the country isn't available to keep the bank accounts stable. Same thing if your hill gets chewed up by a tornado or a wildfire or a flood. Operators have to just hope insurance covers it.This story is not entirely incorrect. It's just incomplete. It is harder to be independent, whether you're Jackson Hole or Bolton Valley or Mount Ski Gull, Minnesota. But few, if any, ski areas are entirely and truly alone, fighting on the mountaintop for survival. Financially, yes (though many independent ski areas are owned by families or individuals who operate one or more additional businesses, which can and sometimes do subsidize ski areas in lean or rebuilding years). But in the realm of ideas, ski areas have a lot of help.That's because, layered over the vast network of 500-ish U.S. mountains is a web of state and national associations that help sort through regulations, provide ideas, and connect ski areas to one another. Not every state with ski areas has one. Nevada's handful of ski areas, for example, are part of Ski California. New Jersey's can join Ski Areas of New York, which often joins forces with Ski Pennsylvania. Ski Idaho counts Grand Targhee, Wyoming, as a member. Some of these associations (Ski Utah), enjoy generous budgets and large staffs. Others (Ski New Hampshire), accomplish a remarkable amount with just a handful of people. But layered over them all – in reach but not necessarily hierarchy – is the National Ski Areas Association. The NSAA helps ski areas where state associations may lack the scale, resources, or expertise. The NSAA organized the united, nationwide approach to Covid-era operations ahead of the 2020-21 ski season; developed and maintained the omnipresent Skier Responsibility Code; and help ski areas do everything from safely operate chairlifts and terrain parks to fend off climate change. Their regional and national shows are energetic, busy, and productive. Top representatives – the sorts of leaders who appear on this podcast - from every major national or regional ski area are typically present.This support layer, mostly invisible to consumers, is in some ways the concrete holding the nation's ski areas together. Most of even the most staunchly independent operators are members. If U.S. skiing were really made up of 500 ski areas trying to figure out snowmaking in 500 different ways, then we wouldn't have 500 ski areas. They need each other more than you might think. And the NSAA helps pull them all together.What we talked aboutLow natural snow, strong skier visits – the paradox of the 2023-24 ski season; ever-better snowmaking; explaining the ski industry's huge capital investments over recent years; European versus American lift fleets; lift investments across America; when it's time to move on from your dream job; 2017 sounds like yesterday but it may as well have been 1,000 years ago; the disappearing climate-change denier; can ski areas adapt to climate change?; the biggest challenges facing the NSAA's next leader, and what qualities that leader will need to deal with them; should ski areas be required to report injuries?; operators who are making progress on safety; are ski area liability waivers in danger?; the wild cost of liability insurance; how drones could help ski area safety; why is skiing still so white, even after all the DE&I?; why youth skier participation as a percentage of overall skier visits has been declining; and the enormous potential for indoor skiing to grow U.S. participation.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewFirst, Pawlak announced, in May, that she would step down from her NSAA role whenever the board could identify a capable replacement. She explains why on the podcast, but hers has been a by-all-accounts successful seven-year run amidst and through rapid and irreversible industry change – Covid, consolidation, multi-mountain passes, climate change, skyrocketing costs, the digitization of everything – and it was worth pausing to reflect on all that the NSAA had accomplished and all of the challenges waiting ahead.Second, our doomsday instincts keep running up against this stat: despite a fairly poor winter, snow-wise, the U.S. ski industry racked up the fifth-most skier visits of all time during its 2023-24 campaign. How is that possible, and what does it mean? I've explored this a little myself, but Pawlak has access to data that I don't, and she adds an extra dimension to our analysis.And this is true of so many of the topics that I regularly cover in this newsletter: capital investment, regulation, affordability, safety, diversity. This overlap is not surprising, given my stated focus on lift-served skiing in North America. Most of my podcasts bore deeply into the operations of a single mountain, then zoom out to center those ski areas within the broader ski universe. When I talk with the NSAA, I can do the opposite – analyze the larger forces driving the evolution of lift-served skiing, and see how the collective is approaching them. It's a point of view that very few possess, and even fewer are able to articulate. Questions I wish I'd askedWe recorded this conversation before POWDR announced that it had sold Killington and Pico, and would look to sell Bachelor, Eldora, and Silver Star in the coming months. I would have loved to have gotten Pawlak's take on what was a surprise twist in skiing's long-running consolidation.I didn't ask Pawlak about the Justice Department's investigation into Alterra's proposed acquisition of Arapahoe Basin. I wish I would have.What I got wrongI said that Hugh Reynolds was “Big Snow's head of marketing.” His actual role is Chief Marketing Officer for all of Snow Partners, which operates the indoor Big Snow ski area, the outdoor Mountain Creek ski area, and a bunch of other stuff.Podcast NotesOn specific figures from the Kotke Report:Pretty much all of the industry statistics that I cite in this interview come from the Kotke Demographic Report, an annual end-of-season survey that aggregates anonymized data from hundreds of U.S. ski areas. Any numbers that I reference in this conversation either refer to the 2022-23 study, or include historical data up to that year. I did not have access to the 2023-24 report until after our conversation.Capital expendituresPer the 2023-24 Kotke Report:Definitions of ski resort sizesAlso from Kotke:On European lift fleets versus AmericanComparing European skiing to American skiing is a bit like comparing futbol to American football – two different things entirely. Europe is home to at least five times as many ski areas as North America and about six times as many skiers. There are ski areas there that make Whistler look like Wilmot Mountain. The food is not only edible, but does not cost four times your annual salary. Lift tickets are a lot cheaper, in general. But it snows more, and more consistently, in North America; our liftlines are more organized; and you don't need a guide here to ski five feet off piste. Both are great and annoying in their own way. But our focus of difference-ness in this podcast was between the lift fleets on each continent. In brief, you're far more likely to stumble across a beefcaker on a random Austrian trail than you are here in U.S. America. Take a look at skiresort.info's (not entirely accurate but close enough), inventory of eight-place chairlifts around the world:On “Waterville with the MND lift”Pawlak was referring to Waterville Valley's Tecumseh Express, built in 2022 by France-based MND. It was the first and only lift that the manufacturer built in the United States prior to the dissolution of a joint venture with Bartholet. While MND may be sidelined, Pawlak's point remains valid: there is room in the North American market for manufacturers other than Leitner-Poma and Doppelmayr, especially as lift prices continue to escalate at amazing rates.On my crankiness with “the mainstream media” and climate changeI kind of hate the term “mainstream media,” particularly when it's used as a de facto four-letter word to describe some Power Hive of brainwashing elitists conspiring to cover up the government's injection of Anthrax into our Honey Combs. I regret using the term in our conversation, but sometimes in the on-the-mic flow of an interview I default to stupid. Anyway, once or twice per year I get particularly bent about some non-ski publication framing lift-served skiing as an already-doomed industry because the climate is changing. I'm not some denier kook who's stockpiling dogfood for the crocodile apocalypse, but I find this narrative stupid because it's reductive and false. The real story is this: as the climate changes, the ski industry is adapting in amazing and inventive ways; ski areas are, as I often say, Climate Change Super Adapters. You can read an example that I wrote here.On the NSAA's Covid responseThere's no reason to belabor the NSAA's Covid response – which was comprehensive and excellent, and is probably the reason the 2020-21 American ski season happened – here. I already broke the whole thing down with Pawlak back in April 2021. She also joined me – somewhat remarkably, given the then-small reach of the podcast – at the height of Covid confusion in April 2020 to talk through what in the world could possibly happen next.On The Colorado Sun's reporting on ski area safety and the NSAA's safety reportThe Colorado Sun consistently reports on ski area safety, and the ski industry's resistance to laws that would compel them to make injury reports public. I asked Pawlak about this, citing, specifically, this Sun article From April 8, 2024:[13-year-old] Silas [Luckett] is one of thousands of people injured on Colorado ski slopes every winter. With the state's ski hills posting record visitation in the past two seasons — reaching 14.8 million in 2022-23 — it would appear that the increasing frequency of injuries coincides with the rising number of visits. We say “appear” because, unlike just about every other industry in the country, the resort industry does not disclose injury data. …Ski resorts do not release injury reports. The ski resort industry keeps a tight grasp on even national injury data. Since 1980, the National Ski Areas Association provides select researchers with injury data for peer-reviewed reports issued every 10 years by the National Ski Areas Association. The most recent 10-year review of ski injuries was published in 2014, looking at 13,145 injury reports from the 2010-11 ski season at resorts that reported 4.6 million visits.The four 10-year reports showed a decline in skier injuries from 3.1 per 1,000 visitors in 1980-81 to 2.7 in 1990-91 to 2.6 in 2000-01 to 2.5 in 2010-11. Snowboarder injuries were 3.3 in 1990, 7.0 in 2000 and 6.1 in 2010.For 1990-91, the nation's ski areas reported 46.7 million skier visits, 2000-01 was 57.3 million and 2010-11 saw a then all–time high of 60.5 million visits. …The NSAA's once-a-decade review of injuries from 2020-21 was delayed during the pandemic and is expected to land later this year. But the association's reports are not available to the public [Pawlak disputes this, and provided a copy of the report to The Storm – you can view it here].When Colorado state Sen. Jessie Danielson crafted a bill in 2021 that would have required ski areas to publish annual injury statistics, the industry blasted the plan, arguing it would be an administrative burden and confuse the skiing public. It died in committee.“When we approached the ski areas to work on any of the details in the bill, they refused,” Danielson, a Wheat Ridge Democrat, told The Sun in 2021. “It makes me wonder what it is that they are hiding. It seems to me that an industry that claims to have safety as a top priority would be interested in sharing the information about injuries on their mountains.”The resort industry vehemently rebuffs the notion that ski areas do not take safety seriously.Patricia Campbell, the then-president of Vail Resorts' 37-resort mountain division and a 35-year veteran of the resort industry, told Colorado lawmakers considering the 2021 legislation that requiring ski resorts to publish safety reports was “not workable” and would create an “unnecessary burden, confusion and distraction.”Requiring resorts to publish public safety plans, she said, would “trigger a massive administrative effort” that could redirect resort work from other safety measures.“Publishing safety plans will not inform skiers about our work or create a safer ski area,” Campbell told the Colorado Senate's Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in April 2021.On ASTM International Pawlak refers to “ASTM International” in the podcast. That is an acronym for “American Society for Testing and Materials,” an organization that sets standards for various industries. Here's an overview video that most of you will find fairly boring (I do, however, find it fascinating that these essentially invisible boards operate in the background to introduce some consistency into our highly confusing industrialized world):On Mammoth and Deer Valley's “everyone gets 15 feet” campaignThere's a cool video of this on Deer Valley's Instapost that won't embed on this page for some reason. Since Alterra owns both resorts, I will assume Mammoth's campaign is similar.On Heavenly's collision prevention programMore on this program, from NSAA's Safety Awards website:Heavenly orchestrated a complex collision prevention strategy to address a very specific situation and need arising from instances of skier density in certain areas. The ski area's unique approach leveraged detailed incident data and distinct geographic features, guest dynamics and weather patterns to identify and mitigate high-risk areas effectively. Among its efforts to redirect people in a congested area, Heavenly reintroduced the Lakeview Terrain Park, added a rest area and groomed a section through the trees to attract guests to an underutilized run. Most impressively, these innovative interventions resulted in a 52% year-over-year reduction of person-on-person collisions. Judges also appreciated that the team successfully incorporated creative thinking from a specialist-level employee. For its effective solutions to reduce collision risk through thoughtful terrain management, NSAA awarded Heavenly Mountain Resort with the win for Best Collision Prevention Program.On the Crested Butte accidentPawlak and I discuss a 2022 accident at Crested Butte that could end up having lasting consequences on the ski industry. Per The Colorado Sun:It was toward the end of the first day of a ski vacation with their church in March 2022 when Mike Miller and his daughter Annie skied up to the Paradise Express lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The chair spun around and Annie couldn't settle into the seat. Mike grabbed her. The chair kept climbing out of the lift terminal. He screamed for the lift operator to stop the chair. So did people in the line. The chair kept moving. Annie tried to hold on to the chair. Mike tried to hold his 16-year-old daughter. The fall from 30 feet onto hard-packed snow shattered her C7 vertebrae, bruised her heart, lacerated her liver and injured her lungs. She will not walk again. The Miller family claims the lift operators were not standing at the lift controls and “consciously and recklessly disregarded the safety of Annie” when they failed to stop the Paradise chair. In a lawsuit the family filed in December 2022 in Broomfield County District Court, they accused Crested Butte Mountain Resort and its owner, Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, of gross negligence and “willful and wanton conduct.”In May, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on the incident, per SAM:In a 5-2 ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court found that liability waivers cannot be used to protect ski areas from negligence claims related to chairlift accidents. The decision will allow a negligence per se claim brought against Vail Resorts to proceed in the district courts.The decision, however, did not invalidate all waivers, as the NSAA clarified in the same SAM article:There was concern among outdoor activity operators in Colorado that the case might void liability waivers altogether, but the narrow scope of the decision has largely upheld the use of liability waivers to protect against claims pertaining to inherent risks.“While the Supreme Court carved out a narrow path where releases of liability cannot be enforced in certain, unique chairlift incidents, the media downplayed, if not ignored, a critical part of the ruling,” explained Dave Byrd, the National Ski Areas Association's (NSAA) director of risk and regulatory affairs. “Plaintiffs' counsel had asked the [Colorado] Supreme Court to overturn decades of court precedent enforcing the broader use of ALL releases in recreation incidents, and the court unanimously declined to make such a radical change with Colorado's long-standing law on releases and waivers—and that was the more important part of the court's decision from my perspective.”The Colorado Supreme Court's ruling “express[es] no view as to the ultimate merit of the claim,” rather it allows the Millers' claim to proceed to trial in the lower courts. It could be month or years before the lawsuit is concluded.On me knowing “all too well what it's like to be injured on a ski trip”Boy do I ever:Yeah that's my leg. Ouch.Don't worry. I've skied 102 days since that mangling.Here's the full story.On “Jerry of the Day”I have conflicted feelings on Jerry of the Day. Some of their posts are hilarious, capturing what are probably genuinely good and seasoned skiers whiffing in incredible fashion:Some are just mean-spirited and stupid:Funny I guess if you rip and wear it ironically. But it's harder to be funny than you may suppose. See The New Yorker's cloying and earnest (and never-funny), Shouts & Murmurs column.On state passport programsState passport programs are one of the best hacks to make skiing affordable for families. Run by various state ski associations, they provide between one and three lift tickets to every major ski area in the state for some grade range between third and fifth. A small administrative fee typically applies, but otherwise, the lift tickets are free. In most, if not all, cases, kids do not need to live in the state to be eligible. Check out the programs in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Utah. Other states have them too – use the Google machine to find them.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 58/100 in 2024, and number 558 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

An international speaker, Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, MCSD, PSM II, PSD, and PST, and a passionate member of the developer community, Phil has been working with .NET since the first betas, developing software for over 35 years, and heavily involved in the agile community since 2005 as well as a Professional Scrum Trainer. Phil has taken over the best-selling Pro C# books (Apress Publishing), including Pro C# 10, is the President of the Cincinnati .NET User's Group (Cinnug.org), and the Cincinnati Software Architect Group, co-hosted the Hallway Conversations podcast (Hallwayconversations.com), founded and runs the CincyDeliver conference (Cincydeliver.org), and volunteers for the National Ski Patrol. During the day, Phil works as the CTO for Pintas & Mullins. Phil always enjoys learning new tech and is always striving to improve his craft.   Topics of Discussion: [3:47] Philip's career journey and why he's still hands-on coding. [5:37] Sometimes it's not a technical problem, but a process or human interaction problem. [6:37] Philip's love of mentoring. [8:18] The importance of collaboration. [9:53] Challenges in migrating applications from .NET Framework to .NET Core. [12:55] The importance of staying current. [14:48] Modernizing legacy web applications using .NET Core. [19:22] Rebuilding an old app using new technology, with challenges and lessons learned. [24:22] Gradually introducing a new screen using feature flags is better than a "big bang" rewrite. [26:01] Continuous deployment helps to roll out new features gradually to limited users. [27:53] Differences between the .NET framework and .NET Core apps, including configuration settings to environmental awareness. [34:59] Philip's favorite resources to dig into, including his book. [41:20] The power of collaborative learning.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! “Philip Japikse: Professional C# in .NET - Episode 230”   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.  

Wear and tear on our active joints is inevitable, and the menopause transition can make them more vulnerable. But there are some simple, and often overlooked, ways to support our joint health that include proper nutrition, recovery, strength and mobility practices, footwear and more, which can help us stay active and pain free through and beyond menopause. This week we break it all down with sports medicine physician Dr. Ashley Austin.Ashley V. Austin, MD, is Assistant Attending Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery. She graduated cum laude from the University of Evansville where she played Division I basketball and was an all-conference offensive and defensive player. Dr. Austin completed her family medicine residency at the University of Virginia and completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA). After fellowship, she remained on faculty at the University of Washington as an Assistant Professor. She also served as the Co-Director of Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology for the School of Medicine and Faculty Liaison for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Austin has covered sports at all levels including high school, National Ski Patrol, the WNBA and MLB. Her hobbies include high-altitude mountaineering and hiking, playing tennis, basketball, and soccer, snowboarding, and learning to surf. You can learn more about her and her work at www.hss.edu.Register for the Feisty Summer STRONG Course: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause Transition:Join: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Lagoon Sleep: Go to LagoonSleep.com/hitplay and take the 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match, and then use the code HITPLAY for 15% off your first purchase

Subscriber-only episodeWARNING: THIS EPISODE TALKS ABOUT A FATAL SKI ACCIDENT. In this episode we talk with Kelli Johnson, ski mom and co-founder of the Snow Angels Foundation with her husband Chauncy. Kelli joined us from her home in Thermopolis, Wyoming, about 4 hours from Jackson Hole.Kelli shares the story of her family's Christmas Eve 2010 ski trip that ended in tragedy.  Kelli was skiing with her 5 year old daughter, who had fallen and Kelli was helping her put her ski back on. A snowboarder going 50-60 MPH collided with Kelli and her daughter. Kelli's daughter was thrown 30 feet and she passed away later that day. Kelli talks about the 3 months she spent at Craig Hospital in Denver, recovering from a traumatic brain injury. Kelli tells us the story of starting Snow Angel Foundation, to work to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.  We loved the foundation's “Ride Another Day” video, that brings the whole story and message together. Snow Angels Foundation has presented at the National Ski Patrol convention, at many resorts and has an active social media presence.  Kelli still loves to ski, she wants all of us to have fun on the slopes, but she also believes that safety education and awareness can prevent future injuries.  January is National Ski Areas Association Safety Month, so look for events at your local mountain. Keep up with the Latest from Snow Angels Foundation!Snow Angels WebsiteSnow Angels on FacebookSnow Angels on InstagramKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

WARNING: THIS EPISODE TALKS ABOUT A FATAL SKI ACCIDENT.In this episode we talk with Kelli Johnson, ski mom and co-founder of the Snow Angels Foundation with her husband Chauncy. Kelli joined us from her home in Thermopolis, Wyoming, about 4 hours from Jackson Hole.Kelli shares the story of her family's Christmas Eve 2010 ski trip that ended in tragedy.  Kelli was skiing with her 5 year old daughter, who had fallen and Kelli was helping her put her ski back on. A snowboarder going 50-60 MPH collided with Kelli and her daughter. Kelli's daughter was thrown 30 feet and she passed away later that day. Kelli talks about the 3 months she spent at Craig Hospital in Denver, recovering from a traumatic brain injury. Kelli tells us the story of starting Snow Angel Foundation, to work to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.  We loved the foundation's “Ride Another Day” video, that brings the whole story and message together. Snow Angels Foundation has presented at the National Ski Patrol convention, at many resorts and has an active social media presence.  Kelli still loves to ski, she wants all of us to have fun on the slopes, but she also believes that safety education and awareness can prevent future injuries.  January is National Ski Areas Association Safety Month, so look for events at your local mountain. Keep up with the Latest from Snow Angels Foundation!Snow Angels WebsiteSHOP IKSPLORFrom infants to grown-ups, Iksplor crafts their layers from premium 100% merino wool. Ski Moms members can save 10% off with code: SKIMOM on the Iksplor website. Discover why every adventure feels better when wrapped in the comfort of Iksplor. With Mabel's Labels, parents can easily identify their kids' belongings and prevent items from being lost or misplaced. Their durable, personalized labels are perfect for school supplies, clothing, lunchboxes, ski gear and more. Mabel's Labels are dishwasher and laundry safe.

A 1966 GT350H is our pick of the litter today. With 49,000 miles it may be the only one of its kind to receive the National Ski Patrol badge as part of a Hertz promotion in Denver circa 1966. Here to share his story and the story of his journey since 1973 with the car. Welcome Jerry Healey to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast.Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview ApplicationDo you own an early year Mustang?: yesHow long have you owned your ride?: 1973What do you do for a living?: RetiredIf you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? Nooooo!If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: Rebuilt the engine, detailed the front suspension/ engine compartment.What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: Detailing the undercarriageInfo on your Mustang:I've owned this 1966 GT350H since 1973, and it still has only 49,000+ actual miles. It's also one of a handful of Colorado GT350H cars that received a special National Ski Patrol badge (on the rear panel) as part of a Hertz promotion for the NSP's national convention in Denver, 1966. This may be the only one of those cars still remaining.Cover Art Credit: Jerry HealeyThe Facebook GroupTheMustangPodcast.com/facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328Instagram@mustangpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/An Expert's Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustangwww.TheMustangPodcast.com/repairSponsored by: National Parts Depotwww.npdlink.comWith 4 warehouses nationwide, you'll get your parts fast!Keep it safe, keep it rollin' and keep it on the road. Until next time! ~Doug Sandler

Unlock your full potential and supercharge your professional growth with the CIC Designation Program.John R. Costello, CIC, CRIS: John Costello, CIC, CRIS, is vice president and construction practice member at USI Insurance Services in Rochester, New York. Costello was installed as Big “I” chairman in September 2022. Throughout his career, Costello has volunteered in a variety of professional and community service organizations. He is former chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, past president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Monroe County and was the 1995 Monroe County Insurance Professional of the Year. He formerly served on the board of directors of the Big “I” and chaired the Big “I” Finance Committee. He is active in the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors and the Insurance Risk Management Institute. He was elected to the Big “I” Executive Committee in 2016. Costello has nearly 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. After graduating from Villanova University with a degree in finance in 1976, he worked as an underwriter for General Accident Insurance before serving as president for Costello Agency Inc. for 12 years. In 1995, he became partner at Costello, Dreher, Kaiser Insurance Agency and joined First Niagara Risk Management in 2003 as vice president.  Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, Costello served at Key Insurance & Benefits, then USI Insurance Services, specializing in the construction, manufacturing and hospitality industries. In his local community, Costello was the chairman of the board of Bishop Kearney High School and is past vice chair and treasurer of OASIS Adaptive Sports, a charity supporting disabled veterans. He is a former board member and past president of hospice facility Sunset House, former president of Brook-Lea Country Club, and is the former director and a current member of the National Ski Patrol at Bristol Mountain. Costello also serves as secretary of the board at Oak Hill Country Club. He resides in Fairport, New York. Founded in 1896, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) is the nation's oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, representing more than 25,000 agency locations united under the Trusted Choice brand. Trusted Choice independent agents offer consumers all types of insurance—property, casualty, life, health, employee benefit plans and retirement products—from a variety of insurance companies. Gerald F. Hemphill, CIC, LUTCF: President of National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National) An independent insurance agent in the metro-Richmond, Virginia area since 1993, Gerald F. Hemphill represents all lines of insurance, specializing in commercial and life insurance risks. He was an agent for a large domestic carrier for five years and has been principal of his own agency ever since.  In 1996, Gerald earned his LUTCF (Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow) designation, and in 2002, completed his CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation. He is a graduate of Campbell University and Fork Union Military Academy. In addition to his designations, he holds a property and casualty, life, health, and annuity license. Hemphill was President of the Professional Insurance Agents Association of Virginia/DC in 2010 and has served on the National Board of PIA since 2013. He was named the PIA of Virginia/DC Agent of the Year in 2012. Gerald and his wife have two daughters, Ashley and Taylor, and three grandchildren.

An international speaker, Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, MCSD, PSM II, PSD, and PST, and a passionate member of the developer community, Phil has been working with .NET since the first betas, developing software for over 35 years, and heavily involved in the agile community since 2005 as well as a Professional Scrum Trainer. Phil has taken over the best-selling Pro C# books (Apress Publishing), including "Pro C# 10", is the President of the Cincinnati .NET User's Group (Cinnug.org), and the Cincinnati Software Architect Group, co-hosted the Hallway Conversations podcast (Hallwayconversations.com), founded and runs the CincyDeliver conference (Cincydeliver.org), and volunteers for the National Ski Patrol. During the day, Phil works as the CTO for Pintas & Mullins. Phil always enjoys learning new tech and is always striving to improve his craft.   Topics of Discussion: [2:22] What were the key points that steered Philip along his career and watershed moments? [6:42] The importance of having a contract in place for every job. [8:14] Philip talks about honing his craft and putting himself in rooms with people he admired. [11:01] What did the Library of Congress have to do with Philip's book? [18:00] As the CTO of a private company, what does Philip think about the software executive role? [19:33] Don't ask your employees to do anything they're not willing to do for you. Trust your employees and let them grow. [24:11] The best leaders don't have to be in management. [24:53] What is an NCO, non-commissioned officer? [27:15] Phil shares his view on object-oriented programming in the modern C#. [32:19] What is technical debt? [33:50] Another really nice feature built into Entity Framework core, or EF core, is the idea of concurrency checking. [37:57] When you refactor, you want the end product to be what you would have made it if you had been going from the beginning. [42:12] Philip talks about running the Cincy Deliver conference.   Mentioned in this Episode: Architect Tips — New video podcast! Azure DevOps Clear Measure (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's YouTube Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Programming with Palermo programming@palermo.network Phil on Twitter Phil's Blog Phil's Sessions Philip on Microsoft  Philip on Scrum Philip on GitHub Philip's Books   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Bill Martin has had simultaneous careers in the Electric Utility Industry and in Medicine. Electrical utility Experience:CUSP certified with T&D endorsement, 20 years experience in distribution and transmission as a Lineman/ Line Foreman. 9 years as an area Line Supervisor responsible for distribution and transmission projects Saranac Lake region. Lead for storm restoration for 9 years, 100-mile territory 17 substations. 2-3 years experience as a project manager, managing distribution cable make-ready projects and Live Line Bare Hand and Hot Stick Transmission Projects, Safety Director. His experience and education in medicine include being; Registered Nurse, Nationally Registered Paramedic, 22 years flying as a Flight Paramedic now Flight Nurse /Paramedic, Diploma in Mountain Medicine, Expedition Medicine, Crevasse Rescue Training on Mt Rainier, high angle and low angle medical rescue, Instructor Trainer for National Ski Patrol, currently a Ski Area gondola evacuation team member, PSIA Level 3 Instructor. Expeditions to Mt Kenya, Kilimanjaro, and Everest Base Camp. Ice Climber, Back Country Skier, Fixed Wing Pilot, Speaker, Trainer, Writer. Bill managed multiple different jobs and volunteer responsibilities, simultaneously. Bill has been an ACLS and PALS Instructor and has 20+ years as a Paramedic CIC (course instructor coordinator). He is trained in avalanche rescue and in Crevasse Rescue for Glacier travel. Currently promoting the 3Ps. Practice Primes Proficiency.Core Belief: “When we are helping others become the best version of themselves, we are being the best version of ourselves.”Life is an adventure!Think Project Website: https://www.thinkprojectllc.com/aboutSim VS website:   http://www.simvs.com 

(Segment 3, 1/7/2023 Show) Are you familiar with the US Ski Patrol? Do you know how they began and what one of their initial calls of duty was? Many would also be surprised to learn that America's fascination with the sport of skiing as well as the proliferation of ski resorts and destination skiing can actually be attributed to a group called the '10th Mountain Division' which has its origin story in a collaboration between the National Ski Patrol and the US War Department during the Second World War. Read more on that history by clicking HERE. Listen in to this segment of The Carolina Outdoors as the Outdoor Guys chat with Richard Yercheck, member of the US Ski Patrol, as they talk history, safety on the mountain, and the other ins and outs of this amazing group.

To support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Dec. 24. It dropped for free subscribers on Dec. 27. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription.WhoShaun Sutner, snowsports columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Telegram.comRecorded onNovember 21, 2022About Shaun SutnerShaun is a skier, a writer, and a journalist based in Worcester, Massachusetts. For the past 18 years, he's been pumping out a snowsports column from Thanksgiving to April. For the past two years, he's joined me on The Storm Skiing Podcast to rap about it. You should follow Shaun on social media to stay locked into his work:Why I interviewed himI've often said that the best interviews are with people who don't have bosses. That's true. Mostly. But not exclusively. Because journalists are just as good. And that's because they possess many attributes crucial to holding an interesting conversation: on-the-ground experience, the ability to tell a story, and a commitment to truth. Really. That is the whole point of the job. Listen to the Storm Skiing Podcasts with Eric Wilbur, Jackson Hogen, or Jason Blevins. They are among the best of the 122 episodes I've published before today. It's a different gig from the running-a-mountain-and-making-you-want-to-ski-that-mountain post that 75 percent of my guests hold. And these writers deliver a different kind of conversation, and one that enriches The Storm immensely.I'd like to host more ski journalists, but there just aren't that many of them. It's a weird fact of America and skiing that there are far more ski areas than there are American ski journalists. The NSAA lists 473 active ski areas. NASJA (the North American Snowsports Journalists Association) counts far fewer active members. The NBA, by contrast, has 30 teams and perhaps thousands of reporters covering them around the world. There's a lot more happening in skiing than there are paid observers to keep track of it all, is my point here.But there are a few. And Sutner is one of the real pros – one who's been skiing New England for most of his life, and writing about it for decades. His column is enlightened and interesting, essential reading for the entire Northeast. We had a great conversation last year, and we agreed to make it an annual thing.What we talked aboutWell I still can't pronounce “Worcester,” but we didn't discuss it this time which thank God; opening day vibes at Mount Snow; comparing last year's days-skied goal to reality; that Uphill Bro life and chewing up all our pow Brah; surveying the different approaches to New England uphill access; cross-country skiing and the opportunity of the Indy Pass; skiing in NYC; the countless ski areas of Quebec; Tremblant, overrated?; Le Massif; pass quivers; the importance of racing and race leagues to recreational skiing; why the rise of freeskiing hasn't killed ski racing; Sutner's long-running snowsports column; the importance of relationships in journalism; the Wachusett MACHINE; Sutner defends the honor of Ski Ward, my least-favorite ski area; the legacy of Sutner's brother Adam, former executive at Vail, Jackson Hole, and Crystal, who passed away suddenly last year; reaction to PGRI purchasing Jay Peak; what's next for Burke?; the future of Gunstock; Mount Sunapee crowding; Crotched, Attitash, and Wildcat's 2021-22 struggles; what the Epic Day Pass says about Vail's understanding of New Hampshire; whether Vail's pay increases and lift ticket sales limits will be enough to fix the company's operational issues in New Hampshire; the impact of Kanc 8 on Loon and what that could mean for new lifts at Stowe and Mount Snow; New England's lift renaissance; eight-packs and redistributing skiers; let's play Fantasy Ski Resort owner with Sugarloaf; the investment binge at Loon; high-speed double chairs; will Magic ever get Black Quad live?; the rebuilding of Catamount; a New England lift wishlist; Berkshire East; fake vertical; Smuggs' lift fleet; the future of Big Squaw; The Balsams; Whaleback; Granite Gorge; and Tenney.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewWell the intent was to push this podcast out alongside the debut of Sutner's first column of the year, on Thanksgiving Day. I, uh, missed that target. But I'll fix that whole timing bit, and you can expect a Sutner appearance on The Storm Skiing Podcast every Thanksgiving week for as long as he's interested in doing it.What I got wrong* I noted in the podcast that it was a 15-minute drive from Mountain Creek to High Point Cross Country Ski Center in New Jersey – it's closer to half an hour.* Sutner and I referenced Seven Brothers at Loon as an unfinished lift. That was true when we recorded this podcast on Nov. 21, but the lift opened on Dec. 17.* Sutner referenced a New England lift project that he knew about but that was not public yet – it's public now, and you can read about it here.* Shaun referred to a “little-known” summit T-bar at Sugarloaf. It must be a really well-kept secret, because I can't find any reference to it, now or in the past.Why you should read Sutner's columnBecause what I wrote last year is still true:Because it's focused, intelligent, researched, fact-checked, spell-checked, and generally just the sort of professional-level writing that is increasingly subsumed by the LOLing babble of the emojisphere. That's fine – everyone is lost in the scroll. But as the pillars of ski journalism burn and topple around us, it's worth supporting whatever's left. Gannett, the parent company of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, has imposed fairly stringent paywalls on his work. While I think these local papers are best served by offering a handful of free articles per month, the paper is worth supporting if it's your local – in the same way you might buy a local ski pass to complement your Epkon Pass. Good, consistent writing is not so easy to find. Sutner delivers. Support his craft.I wish there was one place where all of Sutner's columns were collected, but the reality of being part of a larger entity is that your work gets mashed together with everything else. Here are direct links to Sutner's columns so far this season:* Skiing Vail Remains a Treasured Rocky Mountain Experience* Plenty of Updates and Upgrades have Crotched Mountain Resort Thriving in New Hampshire* Key Improvements Signal Strong Seasons Ahead for Attitash, Wildcat Ski Areas* World Cup Ski Racing Continues to Thrive at KillingtonSutner's column tends to be less-newsy, more focused on the long-term than the what-just-happened? But, thanks to decades of experience and a deep well of sources, he can fire off a breaking news story in a hurry when he needs to. Earlier this month, for example, he turned around this dispatch about Wachusett's sudden cancellation of its volunteer Ski Patrol program – known locally as “Rangers” – in just a few hours:Wachusett Mountain Ski Area ended its volunteer Ranger program at the start of the ski and snowboard season last month in an unexpected move that could have safety consequences on the mountain's busy slopes, at least in the short term. The ski area apparently was forced into ending or suspending the program due to an investigation by the state attorney general's office into whether treating the Rangers as volunteers violates state labor laws. A spokeswoman for the AG's office declined to comment on whether the office is investigating Wachusett.The case could have national ramifications in the ski industry, where more than 600 ski areas across the country use volunteer ski patrollers under the umbrella of the nonprofit National Ski Patrol, as well as volunteers similar to Rangers. Read the full story here:Podcast Notes* Sutner and I discussed Wachusett quite a bit, and specifically my podcast interview with resort President Jeff Crowley from last year:* We also had a long discussion about Ski Ward, which stemmed from this write-up I published in February:Ski Ward, 25 miles southwest, makes Nashoba Valley look like Aspen. A single triple-chair rising 220 vertical feet. A T-bar beside that. Some beginner surface lifts lower down. Off the top three narrow trails that are steep for approximately six feet before leveling off for the run-out back to the base. It was no mystery why I was the only person over the age of 14 skiing that evening.Normally my posture at such community- and kid-oriented bumps is to trip all over myself to say every possible nice thing about its atmosphere and mission and miraculous existence in the maw of the EpKonasonics. But this place was awful. Like truly unpleasant. My first indication that I had entered a place of ingrained dysfunction was when I lifted the safety bar on the triple chair somewhere between the final tower and the exit ramp and the liftie came bursting out of his shack like he'd just caught me trying to steal his chickens. “The sign is there,” he screamed, pointing frantically at the “raise bar here” sign jutting up below the top station just shy of unload. At first I didn't realize he was talking to me and so I ignored him and this offended him to the point where he – and this actually happened – stopped the chairlift and told me to come back up the ramp so he could show me the sign. I declined the opportunity and skied off and away and for the rest of the evening I waited until I was exactly above his precious sign before raising the safety bar.All night, though, I saw this b******t. Large, aggressive, angry men screaming – screaming – at children for this or that safety-bar violation. The top liftie laid off me once he realized I was a grown man, but it was too late. Ski Ward has a profoundly broken customer-service culture, built on bullying little kids on the pretext of lift safety. Someone needs to fix this. Now.Look, I am not anti-lift bar. I put it down every time, unless I am out West and riding with some version of Studly Bro who is simply too f*****g cool for such nonsense. But that was literally my 403rd chairlift ride of the season and my 2,418th since I began tracking ski stats on my Slopes app in 2018. Never have I been lectured over the timing of my safety-bar raise. So I was surprised. But if Ski Ward really wants to run their chairlifts with the rulebook specificity of a Major League Baseball game, all they have to do is say, “Excuse me, Sir, can you please wait to get to the sign before raising your bar next time?” That would have worked just as well, and would have saved them this flame job. For a place that caters to children, they need to do much, much better.As I'm wont to do, I followed that write-up with casual Ward-bashing on Twitter. Sutner took exception to this, saying that I was oversimplifying it and working on too small a sample size. Which, fair enough. He further defends the ski area's honor in our pod, though frankly I remain salty about the place.* Sutner spoke at length about his brother Adam, a member of Crystal Mountain, Washington's executive team, who died suddenly in April. Shaun wrote his younger brother's obituary, which reads in part:Adam lived and worked overseas in the advertising and tech business in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Paris, Tokyo and Melbourne. He also lived and worked in advertising and the ski industry in New York City, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and in Vail, Colo., Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Greenwater, Wash.He lived the life he wanted to live.He was widely known for working hard and being a leader in the ski industry profession he loved, often starting work before dawn.Adam loved French Martinis, fast cars and motorcycles, high-speed skiing, music, reading literature and non-fiction, wok cooking, James Bond and art heist caper movies and smoking his beloved cigarillos. He was an ardent fan of international soccer and rugby.He liked to pick up and drop off at the airport the steady stream of visitors who he accommodated, with utmost hospitality, at his various well-appointed homes. He collected watches, fine art and mid-century modern furniture and accessories.He was a witty storyteller, entertaining family and friends with tales of his lifelong travels and adventures. He had an acerbic sense of humor and keen intellect.Read the full obit here:The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 136/100 in 2022, and number 382 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

To support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Oct. 2. Free subscribers got it on Oct. 5. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription.WhoJason Blevins, ski country (and more) reporter at The Colorado SunRecorded onSeptember 13, 2022Why I interviewed himOver two decades starting in 1997, Jason Blevins built the best local ski beat in America at The Denver Post. That he was anchored in Colorado - one of the fastest-growing states in America and home to expansion monster Vail Resorts, the atrocious I-70, America's greatest ski towns, and the largest number of annual skier visits in the country - also made his coverage the most consequential and relevant to a national audience. By his own account, he loved the Post and his colleagues, and was proud of what he had built there.“I created this beat at The Denver Post,” Blevins told Powder in 2018. “It was something that I carved out myself, just looking at mountain communities. I found that the best stories were in these small towns with small-town characters. Some of the brightest minds.”But in 2010, the paper started a slow decline following its acquisition by New York-based Alden Global Capital. The newsroom shrank from a high of 250 reporters to approximately 70. This still wasn't enough for Alden, as The Washington Post's Margaret Sullivan documented in March 2018:Jesse Aaron Paul could hardly believe his good fortune when he started his internship at the Denver Post in 2014 not long after he graduated from Colorado College.“I felt like I had reached the end of the yellow brick road,” Paul, now 25, said, describing his first day at the paper with its history of Pulitzer Prizes, its beautiful downtown building (“like a beacon”), and its nationally regarded top editor, Greg Moore, who hired him at summer's end and who dubbed him “Super Jesse.”That all came crashing down on Wednesday when newsroom employees were summoned to an all-staff meeting at the paper's headquarters, no longer downtown but at the printing plant in an outlying county.After round after round of cutbacks in recent years at the hands of its hedge-fund owners, the staff thought there might be a small number of buyouts offered. There wasn't much left to cut, after all.Top editor Lee Ann Colacioppo, who has been at the paper for almost 20 years, gave it to them straight — and the news was far worse than expected.The Post, already a shadow of its once-robust self, would be making deep layoffs: another 30 jobs.“Sobs, gasps, expletives,” was how Paul, who covers politics, described the stunned reaction.“The room went silent — we were blindsided by the numbers” said Aaron Ontiveroz, a 33-year-old photographer who has been on that award-winning staff for seven years, watching its ranks drop from 16 photographers to six.Blevins, fed up, resigned shortly, as The Ringer documented:In March [2018], Blevins got back from [the Olympics in] South Korea and settled into his routine. (He also wrote about business and other subjects.) The next few weeks turned out one of the grimmest stretches in The Post's history. On April 6, The Post adorned its “ultimate visitors guide” to Coors Field with a photo of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia—a mistake so egregious that one Denver radio host joked it was a strapped staff calling for help. The same night, The Post ran an editorial denouncing the paper's owner, Alden Global Capital, the hedge fund that's decimating the Post's newsroom.But what got Blevins was Alden president Heath Freeman's order that The Post lay off 30 more employees. “I couldn't really reconcile the fact that I was working so hard for such a shithead,” Blevins said.Asked whether he'd ever seen Freeman, Blevins said, “No one's ever seen him. There's like one photo of him out there. He's more like a mystery serial killer, just hiding in the shadows and slowly murdering newspapers.”Blevins decided to add himself to the 30-man headcount voluntarily. He sent an email to his editor and a resignation letter to the HR department. He kissed off the paper's “black-souled” owners in a tweet. And with that, The Post lost a good sportswriter, a newsroom character, and 21 years' worth of institutional memory.Here's the tweet:Blevins wasn't the only Post reporter to bounce. Over the spring and summer of 2018, the paper continued to lose talent. Instead of scattering, they formed into a sort of Rocky Mountain Voltron called The Colorado Sun. Per Corey Hutchins,* writing in Columbia Journalism Review:The politics desk at The Denver Post has imploded. Starting in April with voluntary exits that included Brian Eason, a Statehouse reporter, and climaxing this month with a new round of departures, four of the political writers and an editor have gone. John Frank and Jesse Paul, who also covered the Statehouse, resigned in recent weeks, along with other colleagues, in defiance of Alden Global Capital, the New York-based hedge fund that owns the Post and other newsrooms—and has set about shrinking their ranks dramatically. But there is some hope for readers who still want to see the work of these journalists in Colorado: Frank and Paul are headed to The Colorado Sun—a Civil-backed platform staffed entirely, so far, by 10 former Post employees, who will be ready to cover the midterm elections in November. (Eason will also contribute to it.)Larry Ryckman, an editor of the Sun, who left the Post as a senior editor in May, says he's not in a position to recruit anyone, but receives calls “practically every other day from people at the Post who want to come work for me.” The Sun—which raised more than $160,000 in a Kickstarter campaign, doubling its goal—will be ad-free with no paywall, and reader-supported, and will focus on investigative, narrative, and explanatory journalism. Founding staff members own the company, an LLC, which also received enough startup funding from Civil to last at least the next two years.Now the Sun, which hopes to start publishing around Labor Day, is poised to be a kind of post-Post supergroup. Four years in, The Colorado Sun is thriving. Blevins tells me in the podcast that the publication is approaching 20,000 paid subscribers and has 27 reporters. Morale and output are high. Profitability is close. They feed content to every paper in Colorado – for free. How, in this age of media apocalypse, did this bat-team of super-journalists conjure a sustainable and growing newsroom from the ether? Will it work long-term? Is The Sun's template repeatable?Let's hope so. Hurricane Alden's damage is not localized – the fund owns approximately 200 American newspapers and is trying to devour more. The company repeats its cut-and-gut strategy everywhere it lands. It works because locals' decades-old brand allegiance often persists even as the quality of the product declines. This was especially true in Denver, a city that had lost its other daily newspaper – The Rocky Mountain News – in 2009. Where 600 reporters once competed across two daily papers to deliver the most urgent local news to the residents of Greater Denver, somewhere between 10 and 15 percent of that number do the job today.Fortunately for skiing and the high country, one of that number is Blevins. His work has always been important in a hyper-specific way, exploring skiing's impact beyond its traditional branches of stoke-brah Red Bull flippy-doozers and ogling mansion-porn materialism. But in our current mass media extinction event, a Texas kid who spent his formative years living in a Vail laundry room has become an unlikely general in the battle for journalism's soul. His platoon is small and outgunned, but they have more spirit and better ideas. Frankly, they could win this thing.*I highly recommend Hutchins' Substack newsletter, Inside The News in Colorado:What we talked aboutSkiing as a Texas kid; the ‘90s ski bum; Vail 30 years ago; living in a laundry room; getting a chance at The Denver Post with no reporting experience; inventing the Colorado business ski beat; the great Charlie Meyers; the ‘90s heyday and slow implosion of mainstream American newsrooms; the nefarious impact of Alden Global Capital's gutting of local newspapers across America; leaving The Post to found The Colorado Sun; the Sun's journalist-led business model and whether it can be replicated elsewhere; why The Sun doesn't cover sports; the I-70 tipping point; pandemic relocators; Back-in-'92 Bro coming strong; Vail locals as the great liftline generators; the midweek business resort communities always wanted has arrived and no one was ready; the trap of basing long-term policy decisions on the anomaly of Covid; Colorado as short-term-rental laboratory; how ski towns created their own housing crisis; the new Mountain West, “where the locals live in hotels and the visitors stay in houses”; the housing scuffle between Vail Resorts and its namesake town; does an old Telluride lawsuit tell us how this ends?; the sheep defenders; the centuries-old problem of the company town; why developers give up and would rather build mansions than affordable housing; density is not the enemy; the elusive NIMBY; whether Vail's employee pay bump and lift ticket limits will be enough to prevent a repeat of the complaint-laden 2021-22 ski season; why the Epic Pass keeps losing independent partners; the most well-kept secret in skiing; why comparing Vail and Alterra's business models is so difficult; the inevitability of Alterra going public on the stock markets; perhaps the best reaction I've ever heard to Vail and Beaver Creek charging $275 for a one-day lift ticket; and why independent ski areas are thriving in the megapass era.                 Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewAny time is a good time to talk to Blevins. He is wired on virtually any story impacting Colorado's ski industry: Vail's financial performance, leadership tumult at the National Ski Patrol, patroller unionization, Keystone's expansion oopsie. Incredibly, skiing is just part of his beat. His Sun author page is an eclectic menu of stories ranging from the drama upending crunchy thinktanks to novel collaborations between ranchers and the Bureau of land management to crises in Colorado trailer parks. But we didn't talk, explicitly, about any of these things. We focused, instead, on adding context to stories I've been covering in The Storm: multi-mountain passes, mountain-town housing, traffic, the evolution of media. We could have had a different conversation the next day, and an entirely different one the day after that. Blevins is the best kind of journalist: observant, curious, prolific, devoted, and unapologetically honest. And also extremely busy. I took more of his time than I deserved, but his candor and insight will be enormously valuable to my listeners.Questions I wish I'd askedYou could ask Blevins about any issue of consequence to hit the Colorado ski scene in the past 20 years and he would have a ready answer, so we could have gone just about anywhere with this interview. Our focus was the evolution of media in the digital age, I-70, housing, the megapass wars, Vail Resorts' operating adjustments ahead of next ski season, and the resilience of independent ski areas in this consolidation era. But I had backup questions prepared on the tumult roiling the National Ski Patrol, the proposed mega-development at tiny Kendall Mountain, the comeback of Cuchara, resort employee unionization, and much more. Next time.Why you should read The Colorado SunThere is a whole subset of journalists who write about journalism. This beat is surprisingly robust. If you want to keep up, I suggest subscribing to Nieman Lab's near-daily newsletter, which aggregates the day's best media coverage of itself.But even if you're not paying attention, you understand that journalism, like everything else, has gotten its ass kicked by the internet over the past 25 years or so. The world I grew up in is not the world we live in now. Newspapers, dropped daily on a doorstep and acting as a subscriber's primary source of information about the local community and outside world, no longer exist principally in that form or serve that function. They are one source of information in a universe of infinite information, most of it bad.Many people, it seems, have a hard time telling the good information from the bad. “The media” is a four-letter word in many circles, cast as an agenda-driven force puppet-mastered by diabolical unseen elites. Besides, why bother reading the work of trained journalists when you can find online groups who validate any kookball idea you have, from the notion that the planet is flat (surely these knuckleheads are trolling us), to the conviction that the government is pumping toxic chemicals into the atmosphere.Certainly there are ideologically driven news organizations. But “the media,” for the most part, is individual journalists – educated middle-class workers – seeking the truth through a methodical process of fact-finding. Unfortunately, as the world migrated online and the information gatekeepers lost power, traditional media business models collapsed, opening an enormous void that was quickly filled by every moron with a keyboard.Big, legacy media was slow to adapt. But it is adapting now. Journalists are finding a way. The Colorado Sun, like the Texas Tribune before it, has established a sustainable template for high-quality, community-supported journalism. They have no central office, no printing costs, minimal advertising. Every dollar they earn goes into reporting. Most of those dollars come from citizens grateful for the truth, who pay a monthly subscription even though The Sun has no paywall.It's an appealing alternative to the minimalist business model of Alden Global Capital and The Denver Post. And I think it will predominate long-term, as journalists migrate from low-morale dens of aggressive cost-cutting run by opaque hedgemasters to spirited corps of locals engaged with and invested in their communities. In 50 years, we may be looking back at The Colorado Sun as a pioneer of digital-age journalism, one that established a new template for what a local news organization could be.Podcast notes* Alden Global Capital's hilariously useless website.  * The Texas Tribune is considered the OG of modern public-service journalism, and it comes up throughout the podcast.* In our discussion on the current housing-development dispute between the town of Vail and Vail Resorts, Blevins referred to a recent column he had written comparing this situation to a similar situation in Telluride:When a deep-pocketed investor proposed luxury homes and a village on Telluride's pastoral valley floor in the late 1990s, the town moved to block development, citing damage to the region's rural character. Town voters approved a decision to condemn the 572 acres on the valley floor in 2002. The case eventually landed in the Colorado Supreme Court, which ruled that Telluride had the power to condemn that acreage outside its boundary.The valuation proved spicy. The town offered the developer $26 million. The developer wanted $51 million. He forced a jury trial to move to nearby Delta County where the jury in 2007 ordered Telluride to pay $50 million, which was twice what the town had set aside to protect the parcel. A massive fundraising effort followed and the valley floor remains a bucolic stretch of open space on the edge of downtown Telluride.In Telluride, the value boiled down to the developer arguing the “highest and best use” of the 572 acres, where he envisioned multimillion-dollar homes, shops and restaurants. At Vail, that could come down to whether the parcel could ever be used for high-end homes.“The Vail corporation will argue that the land should be valued for its higher and best use,” said Collins, who penned a legal paper analyzing the Telluride valley floor case. “Assuming the ski corporation wants to fight this, that will absolutely be their argument. Highest and best use. That's just good lawyering.”This, Blevins thinks, is where the Vail dispute is headed. Tens of millions in public money spent and no new housing built. For more insight like this, sign up for The Sun:The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 104/100 in 2022, and number 350 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.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing all year round. Join us. 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On this episode: Sierra cups, self-arresting, safety, and learning to live. We're talking with Ned Tibbits. Ned has worked as a U.S.F.S Wilderness Ranger, Rural and Urban Paramedic, Professional and Volunteer Ski Patrolman, Sheriff's Department Search & Rescue Member, and currently maintains certificates in Emergency Medical Technician-Instructor, NOLS Wilderness EMT, the National Ski Patrol, the Wilderness Medical Society's Fellow and Diploma in Mountain Medicine status, Amateur Radio, and Search & Rescue Instructor. Ned has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (1974), bicycle-camped 5,000 miles in Europe (1979), completed half of the Continental Divide Trail (1980), and hiked, skied, and snow-shoed his favorite trail, the John Muir Trail many times. Show Notes 01:10 – Introducing Ned Tibbits  03:50 – Why are more people getting in trouble on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) this year? 07:45 – The "WILD" effect and the importance of preparation and training 11:55 – What Ned learned from thru-hiking the PCT in 1974 14:50 – Advice for future PCT thru-hikers 18:40 – Self-arrest tools and recommendations on snow travel skills 33:20 – The transformative personal impact of thru-hiking the PCT 38:00 – Ned's "Learning to Live" series 44:30 – The internal challenges of thru-hiking  48:00 – Trip research: Vetting sources for information online 53:40 – Connecting with Ned and Wrap-up You can find Ned on Facebook and his website MountainEducation.org or via email at ned@mountaineducation.org. Mentioned in this Episode The classic Sierra Cup The Pacific Crest Trail The Black Diamond Whippet Wilderness Travel Course Become a Patron The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you'd like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!  Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

almostthere On this episode: Sierra cups, self-arresting, safety, and learning to live. We're talking with Ned Tibbits. Ned has worked as a U.S.F.S Wilderness Ranger, Rural and Urban Paramedic, Professional and Volunteer Ski Patrolman, Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue Member, and currently maintains certificates in Emergency Medical Technician-Instructor, NOLS Wilderness EMT, the National Ski Patrol, the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellow and Diploma in Mountain Medicine status, Amateur Radio, and Search & Rescue Instructor. Ned has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (1974), bicycle-camped 5,000 miles in Europe (1979), completed half of the Continental Divide Trail (1980), and hiked, skied, and snow-shoed his favorite trail, the John Muir Trail many times. Show Notes 01:10 – Introducing Ned Tibbits  03:50 – Why are more people getting in trouble on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) this year? 07:45 – The "WILD" effect and the importance of preparation and training 11:55 – What Ned learned from thru-hiking the PCT in 1974 14:50 – Advice for future PCT thru-hikers 18:40 – Self-arrest tools and recommendations on snow travel skills 33:20 – The transformative personal impact of thru-hiking the PCT 38:00 – Ned's "Learning to Live" series 44:30 – The internal challenges of thru-hiking  48:00 – Trip research: Vetting sources for information online 53:40 – Connecting with Ned and Wrap-up You can find Ned on Facebook and his website MountainEducation.org or via email at ned@mountaineducation.org. Mentioned in this Episode The classic Sierra Cup The Pacific Crest Trail The Black Diamond Whippet Wilderness Travel Course Become a Patron The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!  Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community. https://www.listennotes.com/e/36617893df2a4baea04355393ef053fa/

Cody and Jonathan discuss what's going on at the National Ski Patrol; the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola; “pigloos”; mountain-town advice; what we're reading & watching; and more.TOPIC & TIMES:Cody & JE's Sleep Updates (1:31)Cody Went Skiing (3:49)Don't-Miss GEAR:30 episodes (5:38)Blevin's Corner: National Ski Patrol is a Mess (10:13)Gunstock Mtn Resort Update (22:40)Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola (24:43)CA's Ban of Single-Use Propane Cylinders (47:59)Canadian News: Pigloos & Wild Pigs (50:06)Oil Industry Wants to Refreeze AK Permafrost (53:57)Mountain Town Advice (1:00:36)What We're Reading & Watching (1:09:22)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer's GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 podcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Castilian has resigned as executive director of the Lakewood-based National Ski Patrol after one year, citing “vastly different visions for the future of this organization” between himself and the group's board.  The venerable National Ski Patrol is a mess, and has been for years, with half the members wondering why the group needs to think about diversity, equity and inclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Ski Patrol Radio, we sat down with patrol directors Drew Kneeland of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Janna Allen of Brundage Mountain to discuss what brought them into the profession of ski patrolling. They discuss their career path, what they love about their jobs, the threats to the next generation of career patrollers, and how the National Ski Patrol as an organization supports them and where it can improve.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 437, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: In The Thesaurus 1: If Jefferson had a thesaurus, he could have written of "The Pursuit of Oblectation" instead of this. Happiness. 2: This word or a "flight of" it is a common synonym for "imagination". Fancy. 3: On the road, it's on triangular signs; in the thesaurus, it's listed with "submit" and "kowtow". Yield. 4: "Cretaceous" and "lactescent" are fancy ways of describing this color. White. 5: 5-letter synonym for "maledict" or "swear". Curse. Round 2. Category: "Sea" Duty 1: To get these is to gain the ability to walk around on a moving ship. sea legs. 2: Aquatic critter of the genus Hippocampus. seahorse. 3: Hardtack. seabiscuit. 4: U.S. Navy construction battalion. the Seabees. 5: In "The Tempest", Ariel sings of this type of substantial transformation. a sea-change. Round 3. Category: They Do Good Work 1: It's the small independent state that's headquarters to the aid group Caritas Internationalis. the Vatican. 2: In 2004 Pitt alumna Wangari Maathai became the first woman from this continent to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Africa. 3: The Louisville-based factory named for these tries to make them come true for very ill children. dreams. 4: It's not just doctors--there are now groups called teachers, builders and clowns "without" these. borders. 5: Charles Dole helped create the Army's 10th Mountain Division and this "National" winter rescue organization. the National Ski Patrol. Round 4. Category: Colors En Español 1: To be "en numeros rojos" means to be in this color. red. 2: In kids' drawings el sol is amarillo, this color. yellow. 3: As its name says, salsa verde is made with chiles and tomatillos that are this color. green. 4: Azul, this color, can be marino or celeste. blue. 5: Spanish painter Juan Gris has a last name that means this color. gray. Round 5. Category: How Touching! 1: It's good luck to touch a bronze statue of a turtle named Testudo at this East Coast school. University of Maryland. 2: It's the usual name for the kind of zoo where you can stroke-- and sometimes even feed--young animals. a petting zoo. 3: Literally French for "touched", this expression indicates a hit in fencing. touché. 4: When Sir Walter Scott wrote, "Have I not licked the black stone of that ancient castle?" he meant this fabled object. the Blarney Stone. 5: It's been reported that the Elle Macpherson figure in this London museum was attracting gropers. Madame Tussauds. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Peter Koch began his safety career as a Snowmaker and Ski Patroller at Sunday River ski resort.  As Patrol Director and then Risk Manager for the resort he worked with staff to prevent injuries, but when an incident occurred, Pete would then actively assist  the injured worker get back to full duty.    It was at Sunday River where he first connected fitness, performance, and workplace injury prevention.Now a Safety Management Consultant with Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company since 2003, Peter has worked with resorts throughout the East to help them enhance and manage their safety programs, addressing a wide range of hazards from ski/ride related injuries to housekeeping and food service ergonomics to Lock Out Tag Out and even High-Angle Rescue.MEMIC's mission is to make workers' comp work better with compassion, trusted partnerships, and relentless commitment to workforce safety.  One of the many ways they do that is through the bi-weekly MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast that Peter hosts.  The podcast is dedicated to discussions about workplace safety with experts and industry leaders around the nation.  You can check it out at www.memic.com/podcast.Peter is an instructor with the National Ski Patrol, Eastern Division, holds current certifications in Tower Rescue, Fall Protection, Wilderness Rescue,  the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians T and is an OSHA – Authorized  general industry and construction standards outreach instructor. No matter the task, position, or job, Peter sees a connection between physical preparation, workplace injury prevention, quality, and productivity.Learn more at memic.comThe Safety Experts Podcast: https://www.memic.com/workplace-safety/safety-experts-podcastWelcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

As ski season kicks off around the country, we sit down with the National Ski Area Association's Director of Risk & Regulatory Affairs, Dave Byrd, and National Ski Patrol medical committee member and Infectious Disease Physician, Dr. Jon Persichino. We discuss their recommended COVID precautions to keep ski patrollers and guests safe and healthy for the 2021 – 2022 ski season.

Tim Franz Meaningful Partnership at Work Interview with Professor Tim Franz about Meaningful Partnership at Work #Partnerships #TimFranz Hi, and welcome to the show! On today's My Future Business Show I have the pleasure of welcoming to the show, owner of Franz Consulting Dr. Tim Franz to talk about meaningful workplace partnerships, and to take a deep dive into his book titled Meaningful Partnership at Work, along with the practical steps you can take to establish constructive partnerships in your organization. Tim received his Doctorate in Social/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his Master's degree in Psychology from the University at Buffalo. When he's not working, Tim spends time cycling, hiking, paddling and skiing. Tim's also an active member of the National Ski Patrol and Mountain Bike Patrol.     Tim is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist. He is a Professor of Psychology at St. John Fisher College, Chair of the Department, as well as past program Director and Chair of the graduate Organizational Learning/human Resource Development Department. In addition to his academic work, Timothy also works as an independent organizational consultant. Tim specializes in small team decision making, improving team performance, and using teams to drive organizational change. Some of his ideas about improving teams can be found in his three books. Group Dynamics and Team Interventions. Making Team Projects Work, Meaningful Partnership at Work, and Making Team Projects Work for Students. During this content-rich call, Tim introduces the workplace covenant which he and his colleague Seth R. Silver created, that ensures mutual accountability and success between leaders and teams. To learn more about establishing meaningful workplace partnerships, to buy the book ‘Meaningful Partnership at Work' or to contact Tim directly, click the link below. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated My Future Business via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to produce it. My Future Business is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

We sit down with the National Ski Patrol's new CEO Chris Castilian in this episode of Ski Patrol Radio. We talk about his prior experiences, his goals for bringing the National Ski Patrol forward in the ski industry, and honoring NSP's past without living in it.

Good Morning, Colorado, you're listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It's Monday June 14th   Great Outdoors Colorado executive director Chris Castilian will soon be leading the National Ski Patrol.    Today - How he's worked to make the outdoors more accessible and what he'll be working towards in his next role.    Before we begin, let's go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett's book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today we're going back to June 2003 when a granite outcropping along the Rocky Mountains eastern front joined the National Register of Historic Places. The outcropping supposedly resembles Beelzebub in profile, and it was named Devil's Head. It's one of the highest points in Douglas County. And perched atop the mountain stands a small building, one of the last manned fire watches in Colorado.    Now, our feature story.    After four years and a slew of accomplishments at Great Outdoors Colorado -- including helping create the new Fishers Peak State Park -- executive director Chris Castilian is chasing a new adventure. Outdoors reporter Jason Blevins recently interviewed Castilian about his work to make the outdoors more accessible and what comes next as he moves on to head the National Ski Patrol and assist Colorado Mountain College. Jason and reporter Erica Breunlin talked about how Castilian has shaped Colorado parks and communities and what he hopes to achieve at his new post. Jason also recapped ski area visits this last season, which blew past resorts' expectations. This season was the fifth busiest ever, despite the pandemic. Now, resorts are challenged with trying to retain all the skiers they drew next season and beyond.   To read more about Castilian's impact on Colorado's outdoors and keep up with ski area numbers, visit coloradosun.com.   Thanks for listening. Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:   Recent sightings of gray wolf pups in Colorado for the first time in 80 years will not significantly influence the state's voter-mandated reintroduction of the species. Colorado voters passed a measure requiring Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restore the predators in the state by the end of 2023. A campaign to solicit input and develop a plan is moving forward, with more than 40 meetings among different communities throughout the state, including on the Western Slope and in western Colorado, where the animals will be reintroduced.   Colorado's three Republican U.S. Representatives -- Doug Lamborn, Ken Buck and Lauren Boebert -- sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis last week asking him to end federal unemployment benefits early. But Polis, a Democrat, says Colorado will stick with its plan to pay the benefits until federal aid ends on Sept. 6. Sending back the money allocated by Congress would be bad for individuals, businesses and the economy, he said in a letter back to the representatives. Twenty-five states, all led by Republican governors, are ending federal aid to unemployed workers this month because of how challenging it's been for employers to find employees.    Closing arguments in the STEM School shooting case are scheduled to begin this morning. Defense attorneys for Devon Erickson, who is charged with first-degree murder, rested their case Friday afternoon. One of their witnesses was a toxicologist who testified that Erickson had been a near-daily user of cocaine, marijuana and cough syrup and that, combined with long-term sleep deprivation and insomnia, disrupted his behavior and thinking. Erickson is accused of firing a gun two years ago in a Highlands Ranch school classroom. Kendrick Castillo was killed and eight other people were injured. The second defendant in the case was sentenced to life in prison last summer.   For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.   Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you'll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the historically male-centric culture of ski patrolling, women are finding a better place in the community. We sit down with Kolina Coe, the Assistant Director and a dog handler at Northstar California, and Kristen Russo, the Assistant Patrol Director at Holiday Valley in New York state. We discuss their experiences as being women ski patrollers, what has changed over the years, and what still needs to be improved.

Learn about the history of the 10th Mountain Division and its connection to the National Ski Patrol featuring NSP Historian Rick Hamlin and former Historian and Dr. Grethchen Besser.

Lucy founded LMW Edits LLC in 2014 to bring common sense organizing solutions to modern urban living. She believes that an organized home is the foundation of a beautiful life that prioritizes the relationships, activities, and commitments that matter most. Personally, Lucy is no stranger to organization: she arranged every crayon box she ever owned into rainbow order and has conducted semi-annual closet edits since the age of 14. Among her friends and family, Lucy is the go-to as a shopping companion and fashion advisor. She describes her personal style as classic and ladylike with a sense of fun – she never shies away from a bold color, a horizontal stripe, or a bow. When she's not organizing Lucy serves on the board of CounterPulse, a performance art incubator in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, and volunteers as a member of the National Ski Patrol at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows. Lucy holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, Andrew, and rescue pitbull, Pippa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydayguru/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydayguru/support

About the guest:     Peter has more than 36 years of experience in the New England recreation industry including 20 years working in or managing many aspects of the ski industry, including mountain operations, resort services, lodging, and food service. Because the ski industry is so diverse—combining hospitality with construction, health care, manufacturing, and outdoor recreation—Peter has experience with almost all categories of businesses insured by MEMIC. Peter graduated from Springfield College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Industry Management. He holds current certifications from the National Ski Patrol, the Professional Ski Patrol Association, SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians), and CMC (Rope Rescue III). He is an authorized instructor in both the OSHA 10-hour Construction and the OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Programs and teaches workshops for MEMIC, ranging from safety leadership and ergonomics to fall protection and high angle rescue. When not working for MEMIC, Peter and his wife own 5 Daughters Photography. They focus on landscapes, portraits, and creating photography fundraisers for teams and organizations. In his spare time, he loves to spend time outdoors with his wife and five daughters skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and playing music.   In the episode:     2:46 – Before working at MEMIC, Peter describes his work at Sunday River and Otis Ridge. 5:58 – Peter talks about the Safety Experts Podcast MEMIC created with the help of a Marshall Plan®. 9:56 – Peter describes how his job at MEMIC has changed with the Safety Experts Podcast. 11:33 – Peter explains how MEMIC's podcast has helped strengthen relationships with policyholders. 16:20 – Peter shares how the Safety Experts Podcast is helping to build the MEMIC brand. 19:06 – Peter defines the three pillars of safety. 19:33 – Nancy and Peter switch gears to talk about 5 Daughters Photography. 23:18 – Peter talks about the balance between his two jobs, using both creativity and an analytical mindset. 27:00 – Peter suggests making sure your personal and professional brands both have an essence of who you are so that you can achieve long term success. 30:32 – Peter describes how COVID-19 has impacted MEMIC. 33:30 – Peter shares some of his most helpful resources.   Quote “It's all about relationships. Really. It really is. You can't convince someone of something without having a relationship with them first.” - Peter Koch, safety management consultant and manager of digital technology at MEMIC   Links:          Safety Experts Podcast: https://www.memic.com/workplace-safety/safety-experts-podcast MEMIC: https://www.memic.com/ Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057   Listen to Greg Glynn's PR Maven® Podcast episode   Activate the PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.  Join the PR Maven® Facebook group page.    Looking to connect:           Podcast email: podcast@memic.com MEMIC email: pkoch@memic.com

Today we would like to welcome Camelia Sehat. She is a Registered Nurse with a biochemistry and public health background. Before bedside nursing she worked as a research scientist in the department of cardiology. Currently she is an adjunct nursing professor and an active member of the National Ski Patrol and Medical Reserve Corps. Her IG handle: nurse.camelia Thanks for listening Website: https://cupofnurses.com/ Travel Nursing Checklist: https://cupofnurses.com/travel-checklist/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtVmKMaDrBSV_MxxBWuHng Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cupofnurses/

#plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Greg Skordas Office Sought: Attorney General Issue: Utahn's voted to expand medicaid in 2018 and the legislature overturned that vote by the people, and the Attorney General just stood by and didn't protect the peoples voice. The Attorney General should be the attorney for the people of Utah, not special interests and big donors. Bio: I’m Greg Skordas, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General for the State of Utah. I've lived in Utah all of my life. I studied and received degrees in both Engineering and Law at the University of Utah. I raised three highly successful children here too. Nic, Annie and Bina— an Air Force medical doctor, an educator, and an environmental scientist. I also have five grandchildren. In addition to being a lawyer, I've worked for the past 35 years with the National Ski Patrol at resorts in Summit and Weber Counties and ski 25-30 days a year. My wife and I currently live in Eden, just east of Ogden in Weber County, and we have a small home in Torrey, adjacent to FishLake National Forest near Capitol Reef National Monument in Wayne County. I’ve practiced law for 38 years. Through that time, I’ve seen how the law applies to our everyday lives. I’ve seen how it protects people from crimes, delivers justice to victims, and ensures fair outcomes for those that are innocent or guilty. I’ve been on the front lines of Utah’s legal system. I’ve been a public defender, a prosecutor, and a private attorney building a successful business. I’ve appeared in every county in Utah, talked with jurors, prosecutors, police officers, judges, clients, and the families in every part of the state. Website: www.skordasforag.com Twitter: @SkordasGreg Facebook: www.facebook.com/SkordasforAG Instagram: @SkordasforAG #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol

Contact info:Robert Grossman Founder Black Diamond Leadership (818) 231-5238 (Mobile) robert@blackdiamondleadership.com Bio:Robert Grossman is the Founder and CEO of Black Diamond Leadership, a national management training and executive coaching agency that works with individuals, organizations, and teams to drive peak performance and profitability. A 360 Solutions certified high-performance leadership and teamwork consultant and one of 18 Fearless Organization certified Psychological Safety coaches in the U.S., Robert has coached and trained more 500 exceptional leaders across the country and internationally. Under Robert's leadership, Black Diamond's executive coaching team drives personal and professional growth in critical areas, including communication and teamwork, employee engagement, processes, and organizational structure, and emotional intelligence, trust, and psychological safety. A dynamic public and sought-after speaker, Robert shares leadership advice and teamwork strategies as a keynote and workshop speaker and executive coach, including incorporating humorous and compelling stories from his past business successes and failures and his years volunteering on the National Ski Patrol. Robert has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting his clients during critical growth points in their business journey, including providing one-on-one and team coaching and mentoring to build innovative, creative, customer-focused, and collaborative teams; and engages all team members as contributing partners in the business.  A skilled entrepreneur, Robert has founded and led a strategic marketing and communications firm and a content creation company. Under his leadership, Focus Creative Group served Fortune 500 companies and international brands from Disney to WellPoint and earned more than two dozen industry awards for excellence. Waiting Room Theater, a subscription-based content management platform designed for medical office waiting rooms, collected 3,000 clients nationwide. Robert also served as executive chairman of the world’s largest CEO membership organization, Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know what the National Ski Patrol means across the United States? Its membership boasts over 30,000 nationwide and it is an integral organization to the winter sport of skiing. Today, Richard, a local mover and shaker and member of the organization, joins Bill and Don to discuss the importance of safety on the slopes as well as some tips and tricks to practice for the upcoming season. Pull on your ski boots and hit the slopes knowing you are in good hands, from preparing to ski to getting off the lift to then walking back into the lodge!

We moved from fall to winter pretty quickly, but gracefully, and so the Outdoor Guys talk late autumn early winter fishing on the NC coast as they introduce this segment. False Albacore fishing is an involved sport which revolves around a fascinating fish. NC is the premier place in November to catch these fish, especially in places like Cape Lookout and Harkers Island. Soon it will be ski season too so stick around as the National Ski Patrol is discussed later on!

Mark Dorsey, CAE, FASAE, is CEO of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), an Alexandria, Virginia association serving 7,500 members nationwide. Earlier in his career, he served PSIA-AASI and the National Ski Patrol concurrently as Marketing Director and later as Assistant Executive Director, and ultimately CEO, during which, PSIA-AASI saw record membership growth, record revenue, and award-winning communications and outreach programs, including a 2014 ASAE Power of A Summit Award. CSI works to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance.

National Ski Patrol & Beech Mtn. both have a local man that is tremendously active in education, safety & promoting skiing; & he’s a Union County man.  Richard Yercheck shares his journey in the ski world & how we can participate. www.nsp.org

The Friends of MCTV present Community Focus. On October 2018's edition of Community Focus, we hear from representatives from the CROP Hunger Walk, League of Women Voters, National Ski Patrol, and learn about changes at MCTV. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of MCTV or the City of Midland.

TW Williamson @tww00 an educator in Taiwan shares his story of global collaboration and connection with US teacher Annette Lang. In today's show, TW shares 5 Ideas for connecting your classroom with others. Connecting is part of a teacherpreneurial mindset that characterizes a true world-class 21st-century educator. Let's dig in. TW shares with us: How to let go of the concept of control How to share with other classrooms Giving students choices in their connections A surprising thing he and Annette's students share Building trust and collaboration with colleagues around the world. Born, raised, and educated in Maine USA at public schools, private college, community college, and State university. Have taught for over 30 years, including middle school, high school, and community college; subjects including Latin, English, and Emergency Medical Technician. Former nationally certified Paramedic, spent many years serving and teaching in EMS, and former National Ski Patrol member on the slopes and instructing.  After living and teaching in Maine for a long time, family relocated to Taiwan, where my wife and I teach in the high school at KAS (http://www.kas.tw/). We love living here and explore Asia for a variety of interests. I’ve always liked adventure, both in professional and personal life, and discovered via Twitter that Annette Lang (https://twitter.com/msalang) of BMSA (http://biomedscienceacademy.org/) was seeking an international collaboration partner; it has been an amazing ongoing three-year ever-evolving and rewarding professional learning experience.  A full transcript of this show and the show notes are available at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast as well as details on entering this month’s giveaway contests.

Daniel A. 'Danny' Bobrow, MBA (finance), MBA (marketing) is CEO  American Dental Corp. He is also Executive Director of Climb for a Causetm and the SmileTreetm, and the 888NowSmile (www.888NowSmile.com) patient referral portal.   Danny's been published in Dental Economics, Dental Products Report, Dental Town, Dental Compare, Dentistry Today, and many other profession-related publications.    He is also a Certified mediator and arbitrator, personal trainer, health and nutrition coach, and member of the National Ski Patrol and International Mountain Bike Association.   He served pro bono for several agencies including; the Better Business Bureau, Youth Justice Institute, Center For Conflict Resolution, Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Circuit Court System of the City of Chicago, and Loyola University School of Law. He also served on the Board of the National Association for the Mentally Ill, Illinois Chapter.  He is an Advanced Communicator and Advanced Leader of Toastmasters International.   Danny was Visiting Professor for the practice management curriculum under Dr. Charles Wilson for Northwestern University Dental School (NUDS) from 1995-97, and contributed to the practice management curriculum for Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry under Merwyn Landay (1998).   He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The University of Illinois, and Masters of Business Administration Degrees (MBAs) in finance and marketing from The University of Chicago and The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, respectively, and received various Certifications ranging from Insurance to Wilderness First Aid.   Mr. Bobrow is a member of: the American Academy of Private Physicians, the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Practice Administration, and Charter Member of the Speaking  Consulting Network (SCN),  He is also Founding Treasurer and Executive Committee Chair of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).   He is creator, along with Bill Blatchford, of The Art of First Impressions telephone communication skills mastery curriculum.   Mr. Bobrow has a passion for rock and ice climbing, alpine mountaineering, and Adventure Racing. His mountaineering and racing exploits have been chronicled by Windy City Sports, Private Clubs, Metro Sports, Red Book, Vertical Jones, The Chicago Tribune, and other publications.   By soliciting pledges and corporate sponsorship, he has used many of his Events as vehicles to raise both awareness and funds for a number of philanthropic organizations.  To learn more, visit www.ClimbForACause.org and www.SmileTree.org.   www.AmericanDentalMarketing.com

Darren was raised on a farm in northern Wisconsin. He started his first business at 14 years of age. While in high school he took his earnings and invested them in the stock market and was able to get through college in 4 years without any debt. He joined the National Ski Patrol at 17 years of age and then attended the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry. During college he was determined to have a great job prior to graduating and accomplished this goal in March of his senior year by getting hired by Patterson Dental. He was sent to Dayton, Ohio to start learning the business of dentistry. While working full time, Darren enrolled in graduate school to get his MBA. During his MBA work, he did consulting for companies as large as GE as well as non-profits such as We Care Arts. He completed his MBA in Finance and Marketing in 2 years. After having been in Ohio for 7 years, he and his wife, Christine, moved to Woodland Park, CO where he had to start his business over again with Patterson Dental. In a relatively short period of time, he was able to build it up so that he was the top sales representative within Colorado for Patterson.   Darren has three young boys born in 2008, 2010, and 2012 which keep him active. As they get older, he is looking forward to many activities with them - skiing/snowboarding, hiking, camping, hunting, and any other activities that they enjoy.   Wanting to make a bigger impact on the lives of others, he decided to start his own business coaching on the best business practices that he has combined with 15 years in the dental industry along with his MBA. Now he is impacting the lives of both doctors and their staff all over the country, not only improving dental practices but helping people achieve their dreams. If you would like to see how, attend a workshop; it will change your life!   www.AccelerateMyPractice.com

Cathy Pouliot has worked in the Transportation Industry for 38 years helping the companies she has worked for to develop, implement, maintain and monitor all Safety Programs which enabled them to expand their businesses while keeping their losses controlled.  Most everyone dreams of owning their own business one day and that was her dream. So in 2002 she moved to Florida and started her own Safety Consulting Business.  Today Fleet Risk and Safety Consulting has helped over 50 Transportation Companies improve, maintain and monitor their Safety Programs.  To this day she still works this business.  LegalShield a Multi-Level Marketing/direct selling company with the best pay scale in the industry, was exactly what she was looking for with a vision to provide equal access to the Liberty, Equality, Opportunity & Justice that every North American deserves and expects.  In October 2014 she started her LegalShield Business.  Working only on a part time basis, she is able to help the truck drivers from her other business and also helps families and businesses by providing affordable access for Legal protection and Identity protection all across North America.  In the 20 months since she started her LegalShield business she has protected over 180 families and small businesses. She advanced to Director in 10 months and continues to build a team of Independent Associates.  Cathy lives in Palm Bay Florida with her Husband Peter, she has two married daughters and 3 grandchildren. For 17 years she volunteered on the National Ski Patrol, helping people that were injured while skiing.  She is a member of several Networking groups helping to advance women in business as well as supporting several charities that help the homeless and children.