SWAIN - The phrase “bluebird day” is rarely used outside the
jargon of the snow sports world.
As the ski season comes into full bloom, skiers at Swain
have been enjoying bright, “bluebird” days, with clear skies, sun on the snow
and milder temperatures. The current forecast for the Swain Ski Patrol Open
House this coming Sunday is “mostly cloudy” with temperatures in the 20s. Still
very good skiing conditions.
Skiers and snowboarders do not have to wait until there has
been an accident to get to know the Swain Ski Patrol. On Sunday March 1, Ski
Patrol is hosting an open house that includes a free one-day lift pass and
lunch. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Many of the best skiers on the hill belong to the National
Ski Patrol. This esteemed national organization was formed in the 1930s to
provide safety and first aid for the recreational ski industry. The Swain Ski
Patrol is seeking new members. Participation in the open house is by no means
an obligation to join Ski Patrol. It is a chance for skiers and snow boarders
to have a look close up as to what the men and women in the red coats do.
Space is limited for the open house. Participants are asked
to pre-register by emailing membership@swainskipatrol.org or calling membership
coordinator Steve Walker at 607-382-3195.
