There ARE friends on a Powder Day!

Barb McConvill reports:

"Many years ago a kind and soft spoken gentleman came to my office at the Ogden/Weber Convention and Visitors Bureau. He had a glint in his eye and a broad smile on his face. He introduced himself and explained that he was starting a new program at Powder Mountain that was a must for visitors to know about. The excitement he exhibited was intoxicating as he explained how a special device would be added to bindings and skins would be strapped on skis for climbing. Guests would be equipped with all the gear and the guides would carry lunch for an all day back country adventure into the back bowls of Powder Mountain!

"A true visionary, Jack Fletcher began what has become a full-fledged mountain powder guide program. New tows, lifts and snow cats have replaced the climbing skins, and new ski and board technology allows more visitors to enjoy some of the most spectacular powder terrain in North America. Jack’s love of the sport and the mountain was recognized on January 14 when his favorite powder stash was named in his honor. Fletcher Bowl, located off the Sunrise Lift and Sanctuary trail, is a blend of open terrain, perfectly spaced trees, and excellent pitch. “We used to get out there and then ski down, hike up; ski down, hike up; ski down, hike up until we couldn’t do it any longer,” said Fletcher in his remarks.

"One Fletcher fan remarked, 'They say there are no friends on a powder day but that doesn’t apply to Jack. He was always stopping and asking people if they were looking for some powder, and then he would show it to them.' John Klisch attended the naming ceremony. Influenced by Jack during his first visit to the resort, John purchased property and built his retirement home in the Ogden Valley, and is a powder guide.

"Powder Mountain management was overwhelmed with letters of support for the name designation said Greg Grier, Powder’s General Manager. In his remarks he commented that Powder Mountain is a special place because of people like Jack and having this run named after him helps us all remember where we came from and how we all take care of each other."