07/08 Employee Party

The last fling for the 07/08 season was the Employee Party on Saturday, April 19. Around 300 employees and their families shredded one last time at Hidden Lake, joined in games and feasted at a massive barbeque. To honor the front line staff, management manned Hidden Lake lift, ran games, served food and gave out goodies. No one left empty handed and Wes Goldsberry won the grand prize - a new set of Solomon skis!

Congratulations to Richard Wood, i.e. Woody. He is the first recipient of the James Peak Lifetime Achievement Award. For many years, Woody has worn two hats at Powder Mountain - Manager of Night Operations and Manager of the Shuttle Department. Woody started at Powder Mountain in 1982, around the time that Powder Country began operation. His bus quickly became known as the "only four wheel drive lift" in the country and many know Powder Country as "Woody World". In the height of the season, Powder Country shuttles often transport 1,000 to 2,000 riders a day. The Powder Mountain fleet of 5 buses and 2 vans run regular pick ups at Eden lodging properties and are often chartered by groups staying in Ogden or Layton. No matter the weather conditions you feel safe with Woody at the wheel!

Unfortunately, everyone was having too much fun to take many photos, but here are just a few of the recipients of 07/08 employee awards.

Thanks to our great prize sponsors: Solomon, Descente, Scott, Diamond Peaks Ski Shop, Hampton Inn Layton, Alpine Pizza and Canyon Sports.