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Pucci retires from Schweitzer Ski Patrol after 45 years

John Pucci retired after the 2011-2012 ski season after 38 years as director of the Ski Patrol at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. (Courtesy photo)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

WINTER SPORTS — “The end of an era is upon us,” says the announcement from Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

As the resort shuts down for the 2011-2012 season, Ski Patrol Director John Pucci will be retiring after 45 years as a patroller  and 38 years as the director at Schweitzer.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Outdoors Blog." Read all stories from this blog