Courtesy Patrol Ron
Ron is one of the many, many folks who help us enjoy ourselves when visiting The Big and Friendly.
Though most of us only see the courtesy patrol while waiting to get on the lift, their day starts much earlier. Sidewalks need to be cleared of snow, lift lines need to be set-up, guests need to be greeted.
Through the night, Nick and his crew tend to the snowguns, Walt and his crew groom everything out to the tasty corduroy textured snow covering the slopes we enjoy first thing in the morning. Dave and the compressor engineers make sure there’s plenty of air and water pressure to power the snowguns.
Howie, Bob, Jack and the rest of the ski patrollers ski all the terrain before the mountain opens, making sure the slopes are clear of any obstacles, fencing and padding are in place, and the mountain is ready to receive guests.
Jess and the office crew take care of getting us our tickets, and the folks in the cafeteria prepare snacks and meals to keep “coal in the furnace” – especially welcome on cold days. Forgot your goggles or need to brush up on your technique? The ski school, and ski shop and rental/repair staffs will help you replace items you may have forgotten, give you tips on how to turn better, tune up the rig you already have, or help you try out a new one.
The lift operators not only help us on the lifts, but also clear the chairs of any snow that may have accumulated overnight, and keep the loading and top ramps clear to make getting on and off the lift easier and safe.
Often when skiing, we lose site of just how many people coordinate so we can enjoy our time on the mountain. Think of how many situations during your day are made easier, more pleasant, or even possible by the work and effort of others. When you get down to it, we really do rely on each other for just about everything.
On or off The Hill, it’s always good to wear a smile, and remember “please and thank you” – you’ll probably get an even bigger smile in return!
This Wanderlist was handcrafted above 2670 feet.
