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Defining Nuts at Bridger Bowl
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. -Nietzche Saddle Peak in the distance;...
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charlesjromeo
Mar 114 min read
27: Spring is in the Air
Northern Bridgers from Texas Meadow on a backcountry ski day The winter, that was more like spring, is winding down. We have finally...
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charlesjromeo
Feb 264 min read
Restarting Bridger Bowl: A dystopian vision of our future
“Hi, are you the electrician, the one who is skilled at getting ancient equipment up and running?” “One and the same, Will’s my name,” he...
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charlesjromeo
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Pre-Season Dreaming
[I wrote this story in Fall 2022 after skinning up Bridger in early November snow. Forgot all about it until recently. ] Skinning up on...
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charlesjromeo
Mar 2, 202310 min read
Requiem for a Ski Buddy: My last ski with Rune
It had been snowing regularly for days. The base at Bridger Bowl was in good shape, 12” more had fallen overnight and it kept snowing...
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charlesjromeo
Mar 1, 202323 min read
Adventures with Kev: The ski trip to Vermont
February 1976: We were at Kev’s parent’s house for the evening. Just the usual group of guys, hanging out, playing pool, having a few...
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charlesjromeo
Feb 22, 202311 min read
So Much Beauty, So Much Pain: Injured on Mt Blackmore
This story follows Visions of Grandeur: skiing Elephant Couloir. Sharing a basin with Mt Elephant is Mt Blackmore. The north face,...
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charlesjromeo
Feb 22, 202311 min read
Visions of Grandeur: Skiing Elephant Couloir
The north face of Elephant Mountain is visible from town. It stands near the crest of the Gallatin Range. The peak is broad and rounded,...
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