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Coming Down. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
Coming Down
While most of the skiers made it to the bottom of the hill without a spill, a few took tumbles as they skied from side to side with torches in hand. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
Torchlight Parade at White Pine Ski Area
Skiing in the New Year for 2008!
by Janet Montgomery
January 1, 2008

The annual parade of skiers down Bonneville run at White Pine Ski Resort drew tons of folks to the lodge to watch the estimated 50 skiers traverse down the slopes just after dusk on New Year’s Eve.

Thank you to Janet Montgomery P & J Snapshots, and Bob Rule KPIN 101.1 FM Pinedale News Radio, for providing photos of this year's Torchlight Parade.
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Editor's Note: Recent storms have brought the snow base at White Pine Ski Area to 40". The folks at the resort wish everyone, "Happy New Year, Happy New Snow!", adding, "Resolution for 2008: Go Outside and Play!".



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  • Waiting to ride. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    Waiting to ride
    While the closed sign was still posted, skiers lined up at the lift at the designated 5 p.m. time to catch a ride up to the top for the start of the torchlight parade. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    Heading Up. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    Heading Up
    Natalie Wise (left), John Cooney and Dyson Winters are among those who braved the cold to participate in the New Year’s Eve ski event. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    First views. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    First views
    After nearly an hour from the time the skiers head up, the torches were finally spotted from the lodge as the skiers began their traverse down Bonneville. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    Lighted Skiers. Photo by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM.
    Lighted Skiers
    Skiers glide to the end of the run at the base of the White Pine lodge. Photo by Bob Rule.

    At the bottom. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    At the bottom
    Skiers stuck the handle end of the torches in the snow where they could burn out without torching or scorching anything but snow. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    Chili fest feast. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    Chili fest feast
    Following the parade, onlookers and skiers went to the main floor of the lodge for the chili fest feast. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    Dollop of chili. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    Dollop of chili
    Dollop of chili Fourteen-year-old Michael Payne doles out dollops of chili for the post-parade fun at White Pine Ski Resort. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    Chili Fest. Photo by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM.
    Chili Fest
    Traditional White Pine chili evening meal, which was served right after the torch skiers came in. Photo by Bob Rule.

    A bite to eat. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    A bite to eat
    Jordanne Steege and Rory Kennedy enjoy some of the food and fun at White Pine. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    On the side. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    On the side
    Jacob Piros, 14, hands out pieces of cornbread to go with the main dish for the Chilifest. Photo by Janet Montgomery.

    Two frozen kids. Photo by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM.
    Two frozen kids
    David Rule (left) and Josiah Piros (right) came off the slope, having carried down a flare, with a red face and red hands... not from the flare, but from the cold. It was extremely cold, but the kids had fun at White Pine. Photo by Bob Rule.

    More Cheese Please. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
    More Cheese Please
    Ten-year-old Christine Kostelc, who watched the parade from the lodge, adds a bit more cheese to her chili feast. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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