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Articles by John Naye
Michael Mulligan
Snow sports latest innovations
By John Naye • January 24, 2012 1:10 pm

As this new year continues to evolve, and the local Island snows recede, I’ve been thinking about some of the noteworthy changes and improvements that the snow sports industry has seen over the years. And you know what? There really have been quite a few, and I’m sure at least some of them have impacted you more than you might have recognized.

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Gearing up for the holiday ski season
Gearing up for the holiday ski season
By John Naye • December 19, 2011 7:38 pm

After a sensational beginning to our snowsport season, the whole West Coast has experienced a truly unusual dry spell for December. This shows promise of changing very soon, so I think holiday skiing and boarding plans are still worthwhile.

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Getting rockered | Snow sports
Getting rockered | Snow sports
By John Naye • November 21, 2011 12:47 pm

The snow has been falling, snowsport resorts are opening, and lift engines are turning. This looks to be one of the better Thanksgiving openings in recent years. Is this your year to get a few (or more) days on the slopes? If so, you will note how dramatically ski and snowboard shapes have changed.

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Sun Valley through the years: the ‘first U.S. ski resort’
Sun Valley through the years: the ‘first U.S....
By John Naye • March 1, 2011 9:20 am

Sun Valley is in the middle of its 75th operational year, and celebrations of its status as America’s first ski resort have been ongoing throughout the season. If you ever wanted an additional reason to visit, you might consider going from March 27 to April 3. This is when the Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members in conjunction with Ski Heritage Week, and the package prices are an incredibly good deal. How about $75 per person per night for lodging plus a lift ticket?

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A snowboarder plies the slopes at Whistler/Blackcomb on Jan. 22.
How to decide between British Columbia’s best for...
By John Naye • January 24, 2011 2:29 pm

Among British Columbia’s many charms are several excellent destination mountain resorts. After visiting Whistler/Blackcomb in early December, then traveling to Sun Peaks in early January, I thought it might be instructive to compare these two big-time resorts. They have many similarities but distinctive differences as well.

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Celebrating the spirit on skis
Celebrating the spirit on skis
By John Naye • December 20, 2010 12:52 pm

One of the most pleasant aspects of every holiday season is the goodwill fostered and the human warmth expressed. It seems to me that most people tolerate the commercialism so that they can relish what is called the “holiday spirit.” This holiday spirit comes alive in the home, workplace, and while out-and-about, with family, friends, co-workers, even random strangers.

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These shiny new gondola cars await their final installation on the new lift at Crystal Mountain. Each can hold eight skiers who will stash their gear in the carriers on the outside of the cars.
It’s snow time! Enjoying the best the Northwest...
By John Naye • November 22, 2010 3:38 pm

It is Crystal clear: the state of Washington has become state of the art. While most Western states and provinces where ski resorts are located have long featured gondola lift transportation, the Evergreen State could not make that boast.

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Mercer Island to become posh destination ski resort in future
Mercer Island to become posh destination ski resort...
By John Naye • March 30, 2010 12:34 pm

In the year 2025 … Bellevue Square had long since been closed; all shopping was now done over the Internet…

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Patrick Deneen
Rainy Olympics still has a lot to offer...
By John Naye • February 16, 2010 1:04 pm

What if they threw an Olympics and nobody raced? I’ve been here at Whistler for almost a week now, and…

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Skiing Snowbasin: A mountain resort that’s hard to forget
Skiing Snowbasin: A mountain resort that’s hard to...
By John Naye • January 5, 2010 12:53 pm

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Perfect boot fit is key to great ski season
Perfect boot fit is key to great ski...
By John Naye • November 17, 2009 1:17 pm

One of the things I have always found fascinating when comparing the snow sports business to other sports is the…

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John Naye takes advantage of the abundant powder snow in the backcountry of the Tamarack Ski Resort in Idaho
Unfinished Idaho ski resort offers prime terrain
By John Naye • January 20, 2009 3:46 pm

While many in our state were recently consumed with watching the rain fall and the rivers flood, I was able to escape for a few days to the mountains of Idaho. Now, when I tell you that, I’ll bet you are thinking my destination was Sun Valley or maybe Schweitzer, but only if you guessed Tamarack and Brundage would you be correct.

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On the mountains in 2009, new lifts, new deals
On the mountains in 2009, new lifts, new...
By John Naye • December 29, 2008 8:58 pm

The snow season came a little late, but when it came, it sure came with a vengeance.

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