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Squaw/Alpine Meadows 2016/2017 Season

October 8, 2017 / Bob Ackland / Resources
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launcherFor me, this video circulated by unofficalnetworks.com is very appealing.  It portrays two patrol directors who seem very genuine and take their roles seriously.  After watching, I came away thinking here are two professionals who are probably excellent leaders.  I have had the pleasure of speaking with them professionally, and while our conversations were not in-depth ones, they conducted themselves as pros.

https://vimeo.com/236822459

The challenge for all of us is to attract more Ken’s and Will’s.  The good news is that the sport still has its magical elements which I imagine attracted Will and Ken.

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