What Memorial Day weekend could have been...

Up until last year, this Holiday week-end meant the last few days skiers will be able to enjoy skiing. Clearly, it marked the end of the ski season. It was a long held ski tradition; a true rite of passage from skiing to summer activities. This years things have changed.

Under new ownership, Snowbird closed early May, justifying its decision by a low snow cover through the whole winter season. Reality is that the resort could have stayed opened until this long weekend. The weather has remained unseasonably cold and there's still plenty of snow.

I don't know what long time, loyal Snowbird season pass-holders are thinking. I've heard rumblings about the new owner, Ian Cumming, being a super tight-wad. They're probably spot-on!