Days at the races

Utah's Julie Bordeau skis in the women's slalom on the final day of the 2012 NCAA Skiing Championships at Bridger Bowl.

Somehow it only  seems fitting that the season finale for collegiate skiing should be accompanied by blue skies, sunshine and spring conditions. And despite the snow falling on either side, that’s what the 2012 NCAA Skiing Championships got. If you missed the action, the stories are here: – Day 1 – Day 2 – Day … Read more

Skiing Texas

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It may not be the season’s so far skimpy snow fall, but I’m reasonable sure there is a good reason why there weren’t any other tracks in the snow where I ended up the other day. And it might have something to do with the Lone Star state’s lack of a reputation for skiing – … Read more

Lines: Bradley’s Meadow

Bradley's Meadow with the northern peaks of the Bridger Range behind.

Not so very long ago, Bridger Bowl’s Bradley’s Meadow was forbidden fruit.

SKI BUM CHRONICLE: Early season

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It started again – at the end of October. The 27th. Anyone who tries to suggest we do this, “just for fun,” just hasn’t been at it long enough. It’s an addiction, there’s little doubt. Some deal with it better than others. And I’m not the only one (here are others). Despite having a full-time … Read more

The new season

The end of an era: Parts of the old Deer Park lift burn beneath the new Bridger lift just up the hill.

 

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