Wintry Mix

In this episode, Alex joins Paul Sisson, telemark skier and the Science and Operations officer of the Burlington, Vermont (BTV) NWS office for a tour of their facility to chat local, regional, and national weather and climate topics.

As the backbone of America's weather forecasting and record keeping systems, the National Weather Service and their 122 Forecast Offices inform the daily lives of every citizen on US soil.

This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Snowbird. Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird is stacking foot upon foot of natural snow to kick off the 15/16 season. Take a break from east coast conditions and get yourself first tram as early as tomorrow while enjoying $35 million dollars in resort upgrades including remodeled slopeside rooms at The Cliff Lodge and RFID lift tickets that never have to leave your pocket. Give yourself The Bird this season and find out how you can get your 5th night free at http://Snowbird.com.

Chatting with Cole Fawcett and Kristyn Titford of Marble Mountain Ski Area about life on the island of Newfoundland running the largest ski area in Atlantic Canada. As the easternmost point in North America, Newfoundland is an island about the size of Virginia which represents the southern section of the Canadian province Newfoundland and Labrador.

This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by http://snocountry.com/mix where you can sign up to win four pairs of lift tickets every week.

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The Jay Peak Resort Ice Haus opened in 2010 as an additional amenity for skiers and summer guests to enjoy. Since then it's become an integral piece of the four season operation in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, attracting hockey teams and players from great distances to spend time and tourism dollars.

Episode 9 sits down with Dennis Himes (yes I say Hines one time), General Manager of the Ice Haus, to find out about the sport of youth hockey, ice rink operations, and how the ski resort integrated the offering. You'll also hear from AK's kids as he tries to cram an episode into his Thanksgiving Day activities.

Episode 9 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Visit http://Snocountry.com/mix to enter to win free lift tickets in their weekly drawings.

Shawn Lafountain is the Maintenance Supervisor for the Colchester Fort Garage within the Vermont Agency of Transportation. He has plowed a lot of snow.

These crews make it possible for skiers, riders, the general public and emergency crews to get where they need to go through all kinds of harsh weather. All while a steady stream of motorists make questionable decisions in their midst.

Often a thankless job with long hours, these committed individuals keep their states open for business when Mother Nature tries to shut things down.

Episode 8 is supported by Snocountry.com. Visit http://www.snocountry.com/mix to enter your name for their weekly lift ticket drawings.

Shawn Lafountain is the Maintenance Supervisor for the Colchester Fort Garage within the Vermont Agency of Transportation. He has plowed a lot of snow.

These crews make it possible for skiers, riders, the general public and emergency crews to get where they need to go through all kinds of harsh weather. All while a steady stream of motorists make questionable decisions in their midst.

Often a thankless job with long hours, these committed individuals keep their states open for business when Mother Nature tries to shut things down.

Episode 8 is supported by Snocountry.com. Visit http://www.snocountry.com/mix to enter your name for their weekly lift ticket drawings.

The Boston.com Ski and Snowboard Expo is a behemoth of buying and selling over the course of 4 days. Your host AK headed south to hock Ski The East gear at the masses and figure out ways to make all these damn sales pitches quasi-listenable as a podcast.

Episode 7 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Sign up for their weekly lift ticket drawings at www.snocountry.com/mix.

Your host AK rides shotgun in the Ski The East Subaru Outback subjecting local pals/skiers Grant, Adam and Hillary to his overly modest backcountry skiing goals. This episode is a ride to, from and at the Vermont Backcountry Forum presented by the Rochester Sports Trails Alliance, Catamount Trail Association and VT Backcountry Alliance.

Episode 6 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Sign up for their weekly lift ticket drawings at http://www.snocountry.com/mix.

Event speakers included:

Brian Mohr (emcee) - co-founder of VT Backcountry Alliance (VTBC)

Angus McCusker - co-founder of Rochester Areas Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA)

Zac Freeman - Glading Chief for Braintree Mtn Forest project/RASTA

Holly Knox - Green Mountain National Forest - Rochester Office

David Goodman - backcountry skiing guidebook author

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Women's specific ski and snowboard brand Coalition Snow may only be two years old, but their CEO Jen Gurecki brings a global perspective and laser focus on the needs of advanced female skiers and riders. Interview conducted between Vermont and Kenya.

This episode supported by Mount Snow. Hiring for a number of positions in the fall of 2015 including the marketing department. Visit http://www.mountsnow.com.

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Only a few eastern ski areas elected to fire up their snowmaking systems during the mid-October cold snap. While those in Maine and Vermont might have gotten most of the headlines, New Hampshire's Wildcat Ski Area adjacent to Mount Washington took the opportunity to stockpile snow and get a head start on their base building efforts. We caught up with GM Brian Heon to get the scoop on their snowmaking strategy, his favorite sports teams and how to get a job in this business.