They got electricity 12 hours before we got there. We saw a sign that Wal-Mart was open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and I thought, wow, they are really bouncing back quickly.

Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks has a devoted cult following, but for those who have never heard of him and his wry sense of humor, now is your chance. Time and again, Hicks is referred to as a true American original and we are happy to host this ice cool daddy of swing.

We're optimistic (higher gas prices) won't affect people's interest in skiing, ... but it will affect our operating costs.

We still have snow up there.

It's easier to have two passes - at least it is to locals. Our competition really isn't each other anymore. As a destination resort, it's Utah. So the revitalization of the South Shore has done a lot.

Kirkwood is all about exploration.