Quotes by Dick Jackson

“Next to women, roses are the best thing God made. No other flower on earth has the shape, size, form and fragrance all rolled into one neat package.”

“Because were inland, and it takes a while for storms to get here, our average snowfall isnt that impressive. But when it snows, its usually low density and low water content, making for great skiing. Theres been really good energy around town because theres been great skiing.”

“Words out that its good out there. People are smart, and I respect the local mind-set ... They want to go out there more responsibly.”

“We want to take people on an adventure but not someplace theyre not comfortable going. This allows people to get to some very interesting terrain without a huge amount of uphill.”

“Touring is the whole experience. When youre in true wilderness, theres only one way to get there, and thats on foot. And you know there wont be a lot of people out there.”

“Theres more and more marketing nationally; you pick up any ski magazine and thats all you see, is backcountry.”