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Do not miss a few days at Aspen Highlands - we vacationed at Snowmass for several years, and each year our day “allocation” to the Highlands grew larger.  Great terrain and much better vibe.  I’d skip Ajax altogether unless you have a high need for glitz!

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> On Jul 16, 2022, at 5:00 AM, SKIVT-L automatic digest system <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> There are 8 messages totaling 49167 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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>  1. Daily Morning Vermont Weather
>  2. Daily Recreational Forecast
>  3. Aspen/Snowmass (4)
>  4. Ski Seasons
>  5. From the Top of Mt.  Mansfield...
> 
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> 
> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:50:04 -0400
> From:    Wesley Wright <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Daily Morning Vermont Weather
> 
> Expires:202207152000;;279645
> FPUS51 KBTV 150722
> ZFPBTV
> 
> Zone Forecast Product for Vermont
> National Weather Service Burlington VT
> 319 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
> 
> 
> VTZ018-152000-
> Eastern Addison-
> Including the cities of Bristol and Ripton
> 319 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
> 
> .TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
> 10 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. 
> .TONIGHT...Mostly clear until midnight, then becoming mostly
> cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds. 
> .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
> around 10 mph. 
> .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South
> winds around 10 mph. 
> .SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
> around 10 mph. 
> .SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. 
> .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
> thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 60s.
> Chance of rain 50 percent. 
> .TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
> lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent. 
> .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. 
> .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
> thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. 
> .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
> showers. Lows in the mid 60s. 
> .THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
> lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent. 
> 
> $$
> 
> 
> Expires:202207151100;;288296
> ASUS41 KBTV 151030
> RWRBTV
> VERMONT REGIONAL WEATHER ROUNDUP
> NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BURLINGTON VT
> 600 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2022
> 
> NOTE: "FAIR" INDICATES FEW OR NO CLOUDS BELOW 12,000 FEET WITH NO 
> SIGNIFICANT WEATHER AND/OR OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY.
> 
> * THESE REPORTS ARE NOT UNDER NWS QUALITY CONTROL AND/OR DO NOT
>  REPORT WEATHER SUCH AS PRECIPITATION AND FOG.
> 
> 
> VTZ001>019-151100-
> _____VERMONT_____
> 
> 
> CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
> BURLINGTON     PTCLDY    56  54  93 CALM      30.14R                  
> MONTPELIER     FOG       52  48  86 CALM      30.19R VSB<1/4          
> MORRISVILLE    FOG       51  49  92 CALM      30.16R VSB 1/4          
> LYNDONVILLE*   FOG       50  49  98 CALM      30.16S VSB<1/4          
> MIDDLEBURY*    FAIR      52  52 100 CALM      30.15S                  
> RUTLAND*       CLEAR     51  51 100 SE5       30.17R                  
> SPRINGFIELD    PTCLDY    52  52 100 CALM      30.16R FOG              
> HIGHGATE*      FAIR      56  55  96 CALM      30.13S                  
> NEWPORT*       FAIR      52  50  92 S3        30.15S FOG              
> BENNINGTON     CLEAR     50  49  96 CALM      30.16R                  
> ISLAND POND*     N/A     50 N/A N/A CALM        N/A                   
> GALLUP MILLS*    N/A     45 N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   
> LAKE EDEN*       N/A     48 N/A N/A CALM        N/A                   
> MT. MANSFIELD*   N/A     54 N/A N/A NW20        N/A                   
> 
> _____LAKE CHAMPLAIN_____
> 
> 
> CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
> COLCHESTER RF*   N/A     59  55  88 S10         N/A                   
> 
> $$
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> FXUS61 KBTV 150748
> AFDBTV
> 
> Area Forecast Discussion
> National Weather Service Burlington VT
> 348 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
> 
> .SYNOPSIS...
> Surface high pressure will slowly build across the region this 
> weekend, and outside a stray shower or storm across southern 
> counties Saturday afternoon, mainly dry weather with seasonably 
> warm summertime weather is expected. The next chance of more 
> widespread, significant rainfall occurs by Monday as low 
> pressure advances east from the Great Lakes. Thereafter, muggy 
> and warm to hot weather makes a return to the region for the 
> middle and later portions of next week.
> 
> &
> 
> .NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
> As of 318 AM EDT Friday...Outstanding mid-summer weather is on 
> tap for today as surface high pressure bridges east from the 
> Great Lakes. Outside a few passing fair weather clouds, mainly 
> sunny skies are expected under light west to northwesterly 
> breezes as high temperatures top out from the mid 70s to lower 
> 80s. Quiet conditions continue tonight with near calm winds and 
> nil PoPs. Scattered to broken high level cloudiness currently 
> across the upper Midwest/western Ontario will slide into the 
> region overnight on mid to upper level northwesterly flow, so 
> have gone a few degrees above MOS guidance for minimum 
> temperatures offering values in the 50s in the mountains, and 
> from 55 to 60 in the broad valleys. 
> 
> By Saturday a weak shortwave trough aloft will track across the
> region by the afternoon hours. While most areas should remain dry, 
> some of this morning's CAM output, namely the 00Z HRRR and to some 
> extent the ARW and HRDPS do show the potential for a few/widely 
> scattered showers/isolated storms across our southern counties 
> during the afternoon hours. Other solutions are less bullish, and 
> they may end up being correct given relatively dry lower levels. 
> However, given the variability in this morning's output, I've 
> offered a middle of the road solution for now showing a 15-20% 
> chance for a few showers/storms during this period, mainly along and 
> south of an Adirondacks High Peaks to Montpelier line. Temperatures 
> warm slightly from today's values - mainly lower to mid 80s under 
> modest humidity levels.
> 
> &
> 
> .SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
> As of 347 AM EDT Friday...High pressure remains in control Saturday
> night and Sunday. Should see fair and quiet wx conditions Saturday
> night with near normal mid- July low temperatures in the lower 60s
> for the Champlain and St. Lawrence Valleys, and mid-upper 50s
> elsewhere across the forecast area. Developing shortwave ridging and
> light SW low-level flow will both contribute to very warm and more
> humid conditions for Sunday. With 850mb temperatures moderating to
> +15C to +17C Sunday afternoon, should see afternoon highs in the
> mid-upper 80s in most valley locations, including near 88F at BTV
> and MSS. Humidity levels will also be higher than on Saturday, as
> 2-m dewpoints rise into the lower 60s. While not oppressive, it will
> be noticeably more humid. General lack of synoptic
> support/subsidence aloft should preclude any convective chances, but
> included a slight chance (PoP ~20%) across the higher terrain of
> s-central VT and in the Adirondacks during the period afternoon
> heating period on Sunday.
> 
> &
> 
> .LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
> As of 347 AM EDT Friday...Building heat and humidity will be the
> primary wx story heading into next week, with the potential for 2-3
> days of 90+ degree high temperatures mid week in some valley
> locations. Still a ways out, but may ultimately require 
> potential heat headlines based on current indications for the 
> Wednesday/Thursday time frame.
> 
> Leading up to the mid-week period, we'll first be watching a
> shortwave trough expected to translate from the Ohio Valley newd
> across NY/New England on Monday. This idea is supported by 00Z NWP
> operational runs of the ECMWF/Canadian/GFS, with timing differences
> the main discrepancy between the models. S-SW low-mid level 
> flow in advance of this system will bring a surge of higher 
> precipitable water values newd into NY/New England, with PWAT 
> values of 1.8-2" possible across the region on Monday per the 
> 00Z GFS and Canadian. As is typical with high PWAT air masses, 
> modest mid-level lapse rates (around 6C/km) are expected. This 
> will limit overall instability, but approaching synoptic forcing
> and high PWAT values should support widespread showers and some
> embedded thunderstorms with the potential for brief/locally 
> heavy rainfall. Antecedent soil conditions are relatively dry, 
> but we'll continue to monitor this system for localized heavy 
> rain potential, with the highest PoPs (50- 60% currently) late 
> Monday into Monday night. Should see high temperatures on Monday
> 83-88F depending on amount of (partial) sunshine in between 
> rounds of showers and possible t-storm activity.
> 
> Once Monday's mid-level trough passes, low-level 
> thermal/theta-e ridging builds back strongly from the SW into 
> NY/New England, along with moisture advection likely bringing 
> dewpoints well into the 60s, which has been an infrequent 
> occurrence so far this summer. Have trended toward the higher 
> end of available guidance based on synoptic evolution, with 
> highs in the upper 80s on Tuesday, and then potentially into the
> low 90s for Wednesday and possibly Thursday (depending on 
> timing of next shortwave trough/cold front on day 7/8 timeframe).
> Likely looking at heat index values in the mid-90s - especially
> on Wednesday - and will need to monitor for possible heat 
> headlines as we get closer to the event. Lower chances for 
> diurnally driven thunderstorm activity Tue-Wednesday, and then 
> potentially more organized/widespread showers and thunderstorms 
> Thursday afternoon with next frontal system.
> 
> &
> 
> .AVIATION /08Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
> Through 06Z Saturday...Mainly VFR through the period. Only
> exception will be patchy MVFR/IFR vsbys in mist/fog at
> KEFK/KMPV/KSLK through about 11Z, most prevalent at KEFK.
> Otherwise expecting light winds this morning, trending 
> west/northwesterly from 04-08 kts this afternoon (southeasterly 
> at KPBG due to lake breezes) with SKC to a few fair wx cumulus 
> with bases from 045-060 AGL. After 00Z winds trend light once
> again with scattered high clouds, mainly above 200 AGL.
> 
> Outlook...
> 
> Saturday Night: VFR. Slight chance SHRA, Slight chance TSRA.
> Sunday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Likely SHRA, Likely
> TSRA.
> Sunday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Chance SHRA,
> Slight chance TSRA.
> Monday: VFR. NO SIG WX.
> Monday Night: VFR. NO SIG WX.
> Tuesday: VFR. NO SIG WX.
> Tuesday Night: VFR. Slight chance SHRA.
> Wednesday: VFR. Chance SHRA.
> 
> &
> 
> .BTV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
> VT...None.
> NY...None.
> 
> &
> 
> $$
> SYNOPSIS...JMG
> NEAR TERM...JMG
> SHORT TERM...Banacos
> LONG TERM...Banacos
> AVIATION...JMG
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:55:02 -0400
> From:    Wesley Wright <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Daily Recreational Forecast
> 
> 000
> SXUS41 KBTV 150717
> RECBTV
> 
> Recreational Forecast
> National Weather Service Burlington VT
> 317 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
> 
> .The Forecast for the Northern Waters of Lake Champlain,
> including Malletts Bay, the Inland Sea, and Isle La Motte...
> 
> .TODAY...South winds less than 10 knots. Sunny. Waves 1 foot or
> less. 
> .TONIGHT...Southwest winds 10 knots or less, becoming south. Partly
> cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest. Partly
> sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 knots or less. Partly cloudy. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .SUNDAY...South winds 10 knots or less, becoming southwest. Partly
> sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 knots or less. Partly cloudy. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 15 knots, becoming southwest. Partly
> sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest 5 to
> 15 knots. Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
> the evening. Waves 1 to 3 feet. 
> .TUESDAY...West winds 5 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of
> showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> 
> Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
> 
> &
> 
> .The Forecast for the Broad Waters of Lake Champlain,
> including Colchester Reef, Valcour Island, and Cumberland Bay...
> 
> .TODAY...South winds less than 10 knots. Sunny. Waves 1 foot or
> less. 
> .TONIGHT...Light and variable winds, becoming south 5 to 10 knots.
> Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .SATURDAY...South winds 10 knots or less, becoming southwest. Partly
> sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Mostly clear. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming light and variable.
> Mostly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 knots or less, becoming south.
> Partly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to
> 20 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
> afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 feet. 
> .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest 5 to
> 15 knots. Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
> the evening. Waves 1 to 3 feet. 
> .TUESDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of
> showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> 
> Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
> 
> &
> 
> .The Forecast for the Southern Waters of Lake Champlain,
> including Willsboro and Shelburne Bays, and Diamond Island...
> 
> .TODAY...Light and variable winds. Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .TONIGHT...Light and variable winds. Partly cloudy in the evening,
> then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .SATURDAY...South winds 10 knots or less, becoming southwest. Partly
> sunny with an isolated shower or storm possible in the afternoon.
> Waves 1 foot or less.
> .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 knots or less. Mostly clear. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .SUNDAY...South winds 10 knots or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 foot
> or less. 
> .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 knots or less. Partly cloudy. Waves
> 1 foot or less. 
> .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of
> showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest 5 to
> 15 knots. Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
> the evening. Waves 1 to 2 feet. 
> .TUESDAY...Southwest winds 10 knots or less, becoming west. Partly
> sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. 
> 
> Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
> 
> Latest Level and Temperature Data from Around Lake Champlain
>                                Level           Temperature
> USGS gage at Rouses Point NY    95.30 feet
> USGS gage at Burlington VT      95.38 feet      68 degrees
> USGS gage at Port Henry NY      95.51 feet
> Colchester Reef                                 Missing
> Diamond Island                                  Missing
> 
> &
> 
> .The Higher Summits Forecast for the Northern Adirondacks of New York
> and the Northern Green Mountains of Vermont...
> 
> .TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to 20 
> mph.
> .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until midnight, then becoming mostly
> cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. 
> .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. 
> West winds 10 to 20 mph. 
> 
> .The Higher Summits Forecast for the Southern Green Mountains of Vermont...
> 
> .TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Northwest 
> winds 10 to 15 mph. 
> .TONIGHT...Mostly clear until midnight, then becoming partly cloudy.
> Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. 
> .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of a shower or stray
> thunderstorm in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
> winds 10 to 15 mph.
> 
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:08:20 -0400
> From:    Jonathan Kamien <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Aspen/Snowmass
> 
> Just booked Stonebridge Inn at Snowmass Jan 15-21, 2023 for my annual western birthday trip with The Leetul Gurl. 5 days skiing.
> 
> Thinking 3 at Snowmass (ski-in/ski-out will be hard to leave) and 2 at Aspen. Should we visit Highlands and Buttermilk or skip those?
> 
> Never been there. Any insider or frequent visitor tips are very welcome!
> 
> Jonathan Kamien
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:12:22 -0700
> From:    Tom Moore <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Aspen/Snowmass
> 
> At the level that you two ski, you need to get to the Highlands.
> 
> Nothing more needs to be said.
> 
> Sigh, apparently Colorado will be having a drought next winter. ;-(
> 
>> On 7/15/22 14:08, Jonathan Kamien wrote:
>> Just booked Stonebridge Inn at Snowmass Jan 15-21, 2023 for my annual western birthday trip with The Leetul Gurl. 5 days skiing.
>> 
>> Thinking 3 at Snowmass (ski-in/ski-out will be hard to leave) and 2 at Aspen. Should we visit Highlands and Buttermilk or skip those?
>> 
>> Never been there. Any insider or frequent visitor tips are very welcome!
>> 
>> Jonathan Kamien
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:26:44 +0000
> From:    "Mark P. Renson" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Ski Seasons
> 
> Our last class was especially interesting. I was leading and I sent out an intro email asking about them and what their goals were. I normally get short stock responses ...... but this one was providing responses in dramatic details, LOL!  Then as I sat in the conference room finishing up wfh for the day, the pupils trickled in. I made eye contact with them and I could immediately tell that they sure were eclectic or maybe even eccentric. This was all a very good thing as it kept the class lively and discussions were intriguing especially when they observed things I've never seen anyone observe before. They kept us instructors on our toes which we enjoyed.
> For the last day we were in the field. Ivo, our newly minted AIARE instructor wanted to come along and I unleashed him and let him drive while I kicked back a bit. Part of leadership often is to cultivate new blood and let 'em rip. It was obvious he took notes very well from his AIARE instructors and IFMGA Guide Emilie Drinkwater as he kicked a$$. He's a big guy as well as being gentle and polite and with his "Boolgar-r-r-rian" (Bulgarian) accent, he caught the attention of the women in the class - they loved him!
> At the end of the class, a student from Catalonia (yes, much like the Basques they are distinct from the rest of Spain) who races for the Plymouth State U Panthers (she so ripped the Sherb') stated in her accent that the course was helpful in giving her "the tools to combat my 'Stoke Attacks' " (it was funny to listen to when you were there).  Now you can see why I enjoy teaching these courses!
> 
> 
> Mark P. Renson  
> 
>    On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 06:57:40 PM EDT, Mark P. Renson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:  
> 
> The prior season I had an inkling that I had to change things. In a Safeway parking lot in Estes Park on a blustery day socially distanced we assembled for our field day. Ron, a Southern gentleman and Director of Education at Colorado Mountain School joined me and led the class "Check-In" and here's what he sounded like:"How y'all doing? Did everyone get a good night's sleep? Is everyone feeling great spiritually and cheery? Is everyone prepared to have a fun fulfilling day in the mountains and prepared to look after each other and [insert all sorts of uplifting material]"
> 
> Now here's how I - a $hithead from New England - handle the "Check-In":
> "Mornin' all. It's Winter so expect to deal with cold, duh. Just suck it up, gear up per that gear list I sent ya' and think freakin' Polar Bear thoughts".
> 
> It was sobering for me and I wanted to be like Ron, a professional. After the field day he did pour me some bourbon (oh $hit here it comes, I thought), sat me down and did indeed give me some good constructive feedback which I enjoyed and scribbled in my notes.
> 
> Then there was feedback I got last season. Apparently, I had to look after students more, check up on their well-being, dial back ascent rates, develop camaraderie more, communicate ...... oh $hit.
> Then after the MWVSP Refresher, I checked in at the debrief in Gorham from a field day. The class was an AIARE 1 comprised of all women from Bates College. Now I've been told frequently that I am women friendly in outdoor pursuits and a good advocate/ally for women's sports. Nonetheless I got an education of how women operate own their own - self care, supportive, communication, group dynamics, looking after food/water intake and layering, more communication, happiness ......   . Okay, here's how I run a de-brief once inside: "Okay, I hope all of you are defrosting yourselves. Now what did everyone have for snow, weather and avalanche observations out there today? We're gonna' gather them and post them to the MWAC obs site. After we're done with that, we can dig into our favorite apres bevvies". Yes, posting to the obs site is important: All Observations – MWAC – Mount Washington Avalanche Center as we are getting valuable info from it - it's how we can constructively honor the passing away of Nick Benedix, Ian Forgays and Scott Sandberg.  But I loved what the Bates women came up with ...... so, duh I gotta' do both in the debriefing!
> 
> Hmmmmmm ...... even more soft skills training was to be had.
> Ken Wylie, author of this Buried Updated Edition by Ken Wylie | Archetypal — Adventure Risk Management and Blog | Archetypal | Ken Wylie — Adventure Risk Management .  Uh-ohhhhhh ...... whaddya' know, 19 years later, we caught up with each other. Ken and I skied together the week before the horrific accident that he was buried in. So, we set up a 1-on-1 Zoom meeting that just had to be done. It lasted an hour and 15 minutes ...... and I won't say anything else. I still do not judge that incident - I just listen.  Yes, it was a very important meeting and I got a lot out of it.
> Even with all of the challenges I was having, there were some awesome triumphs on Team Acadia.  Josh crushed his ITC, Ivo did likewise with his Pro 1 and ITC and Cord passed his Pro 1 with AAI instructed by Sarah Carpenter who plays hardball.  I was given copious thanks for coaching, advising and mentoring with these achievements which made feel oh-so good. Someone then pointed out to me that I have had positive influence over so many over my years in the Presidentials whether it be instructing, helping, volunteering, mentoring, etc.
> Then by the end of March, listening and penciling in notes as I was getting positive feedback. Here we are in March all smiling at Hermit Lake NH on a very less than favorable weather day ...... and I didn't even scare away the women!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Mark P. Renson  
> 
> 
>    On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 08:16:16 PM EDT, Mark P. Renson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:  
> 
> Ummmmmm ...... 2021-2022 was indeed a challenging season for me. Omg ......
> Avalanche Instruction:I did get promoted to AIARE Course Leader (finally ...... that's another story). This means bigger responsibilities and more challenges.
> One of my biggest challenges is dealing with Millennials ...... or whatever anyone under age 50 is called. For avalanche courses, back in the day they used to be taken often by older more experienced backcountry travellers who finally got burned in the backcountry. Nowadays we're getting much younger students wanting to start off on the right foot which is a good thing. But this younger set sure is different from my generation which is "Generation Jones" (omg - we're examples of what not to be). When Mikaela Shiffrin was coming under pressure from the media during the Olympics including cameras getting into her face, someone from the NoCon community (that's dudespeak for North Conway - I am so part of the "in-crowd" ya' know LOL) posted on Facebook a commentary about that. So I just had to respond with "she should do what Woody Hayes did: (48) 1977 Woody Hayes Punches Cameraman - YouTube " .  Yes, Woody was going up against his archrival Bo Schembechler in a tight game ...... so a few days later, a mentor of mine was discussing how I handle people in this day and age and he mentioned to me "a problem of yours is that you were raised watching Woody and Bo go at it on national TV ...... yes, I saw that post of yours. So, you have to adjust things for this day and age". Later I then got a feedback email from a 20-something student who gave many complements after mentioning the word "anxiety" twice in his first short paragraph ..... my generation didn't know what "anxiety" was though we sure caused our parents to have lots of it.
> This is just the tip of the iceberg ...... we have more avalanche instruction, Waterville, Mount Washington and ICELAND to discuss! The whole season was a grueling trip and I would not trade it for anything.
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> Mark P. Renson  
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>    On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 07:47:33 PM EDT, Mark P. Renson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:  
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> YES-S-S-S-S-S! we had our first Glade Brigade today at Waterville ...... I cannot think of anyone else in the Northeast who yet has broken out and deployed their "glade weapons" as we call them at Waterville. While SkiVt-L sez September 1st is the start of the season, we at SkiNH-L say it's July 5th which is when our Glade Brigade leader Mike says his wife allows him to start to talk about skiing for the upcoming season. 
> Wow, a record turnout of 19 including 4 patrollers and our General Manager Tim Smith. I do not know of any other GM that is as hands on as he is - glading with us and even patrolling with us (he'll run a sled or 2 during the season) and at the end of a holiday week, he'll stop into our locker room to thank us and socialize with us. Yes, we have a tight community and I was so happy to be back with them after a 3 month absence. 
> I broke out some new glade weapons as we all crushed some lines on Green Peak between Pfosi's and Clean Shaven. Good conviviality was had afterwards in the village flipping burgers and dogs and having deep discussions about snowboarding, telemarking and our new uphill policy. The latter was late in happening but we have it now as it is allowed - before it was not (except if you joined the Sunday Club where we looked the other way and at the end of the season they'd give us a gift of a high end bourbon). 
> 
> Next, a review of last season. Ummmmmm ...... it was indeed a challenging thought provoking season for me. Omg ......
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:48:34 +0000
> From:    "Mark P. Renson" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Aspen/Snowmass
> 
> Who sez' Colorado will have a drought next Winter?
> I've been getting schooled on Colorado weather from Seth Linden's FB weather page. Highly recommended. They've actually been getting significant rain recently.  Seth was a student of ours - super amount of energy, avid outdoors person and has an advanced degree from the highly acclaimed CU Boulder Atmospheric Science program. 
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>  On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 5:12 PM, Tom Moore<[log in to unmask]> wrote:   At the level that you two ski, you need to get to the Highlands.
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> Nothing more needs to be said.
> 
> Sigh, apparently Colorado will be having a drought next winter. ;-(
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>> On 7/15/22 14:08, Jonathan Kamien wrote:
>> Just booked Stonebridge Inn at Snowmass Jan 15-21, 2023 for my annual western birthday trip with The Leetul Gurl. 5 days skiing.
>> 
>> Thinking 3 at Snowmass (ski-in/ski-out will be hard to leave) and 2 at Aspen. Should we visit Highlands and Buttermilk or skip those?
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>> Never been there. Any insider or frequent visitor tips are very welcome!
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:00:11 -0400
> From:    Wesley Wright <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: From the Top of Mt.  Mansfield...
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> 000
> SXUS51 KBTV 152107
> HYDBTV
> Daily Hydrometeorological Data
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> 507 PM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
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> Station            Precip   Temperature   Present         Snow
>                   24 Hrs   Max Min Cur   Weather     New Total SWE
> ...Vermont...
> Mount Mansfield     0.00    69  52  67                      0    
> St Johnsbury        0.01    79  53  78   Ptly Cloudy  0.0   0    
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> Date:    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:38:15 -0700
> From:    Tom Moore <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Aspen/Snowmass
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> Re: drought. Somewhat of an inside joke as Dr. Kamien has not had good 
> snow conditions for his last three trips out here.
> 
> Unfortunately don't think there is a conservation of snow in place 
> meaning the missing from Colorado is not necessarily someplace else 
> (except perhaps Japan).
> 
>> On 7/15/22 16:48, Mark P. Renson wrote:
>> Who sez' Colorado will have a drought next Winter?
>> 
>> I've been getting schooled on Colorado weather from Seth Linden's FB 
>> weather page. Highly recommended. They've actually been getting 
>> significant rain recently.  Seth was a student of ours - super amount 
>> of energy, avid outdoors person and has an advanced degree from the 
>> highly acclaimed CU Boulder Atmospheric Science program.
>> 
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
>> <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct&c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers&af_wl=ym&af_sub1=Internal&af_sub2=Global_YGrowth&af_sub3=EmailSignature>
>> 
>>    On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 5:12 PM, Tom Moore
>>    <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>    At the level that you two ski, you need to get to the Highlands.
>> 
>>    Nothing more needs to be said.
>> 
>>    Sigh, apparently Colorado will be having a drought next winter. ;-(
>> 
>>>    On 7/15/22 14:08, Jonathan Kamien wrote:
>>> Just booked Stonebridge Inn at Snowmass Jan 15-21, 2023 for my
>>    annual western birthday trip with The Leetul Gurl. 5 days skiing.
>>> 
>>> Thinking 3 at Snowmass (ski-in/ski-out will be hard to leave)
>>    and 2 at Aspen. Should we visit Highlands and Buttermilk or skip
>>    those?
>>> 
>>> Never been there. Any insider or frequent visitor tips are very
>>    welcome!
>>> 
>>> Jonathan Kamien
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