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Show Page 2- WASATCH CANYON REPORTER, November 9-22, 1994 Letters to the Editor: Editorial ___.by John Bresee Tomorrow | meet with Scott Markewitz, god of the — lens and shutter. One year ago | was scrubbing _ dishes in the basement of the Cliff Lodge and damn glad to have the job. It is amazing where a year of — lead. A year ago if | had met Scott Markewitz | would have said “I love your work, | am your biggest fan.” | plan on saying the same thing tomorrow, only | hope he will in turn kick down some bargain pice tures for this fledgling publication. | started thinking about creating a newspaper in the Wasatch during my first year in Alta. Bush was bombing the hell out of Baghdad, and Peter Arnott was telling us that Martial Law was in place in lrag, and no one was allowed out of their homes. In Alta it was dumping four inches an hour and we were interlodged. The bombs were dropping hard and fast in Alta while we watched the strafing of Baghdad. It was surrealism worthy of Dali, and the moment was broken only by Paul Warschilka saying, “Whoa...Baghdad’s interlodged!” | was young, naive, and awed by this strange, beautiful, and dangerous canyon. | wanted to tell the world about this place ten thousand feet above the earth where people casually lived with the threat of ungodly avalanches, and the true loques didn’t even ~ flinch as 105 howitzer shells whistled into the hills. Now | am older, and | try not to flinch with the bomb blasts, and instead of trying to tell the world about the greatness of the Cottonwood Canyons, | want to create a way that we can tell each other stories that we live each day. This newspaper will appear every two were through the season until the tram stops running _ Skiers to the top. We are here to talk to each other about what we are doing. This means if you have any kind of a story to tell about life in the Wasatch, then we are listening. In this first issue Tyson Bradley relates his © amazing experiences on Wickersham Wall and how they pertain to his experiences in the Wasatch. Solitude takes a wise and bold step accepting snowboarders. Felicia Olivera, staff reporter, writes of the complexities facing the Rustler Run mountain bike race. Ms. Olivera also reviews the Lodge Club at — - Snowbird. The issue of fast mountain bikes once again resurfaces in an article written by Matt Osborne regarding the new mountain bike speed limit in Alta. The actual impact of this law won't be seen until spring. Kristen Ulmer tells us of the exciting changes going on at Wolf Mountain. We hope we have crafted a paper that is useful to tourists and residents alike. On this front we will have to wait to hear from you. Please call or write and let us know your impressions of the paper. We hope to become an accurate reflection of the canyons' lifestyle. | Special note to Big Cottonwood Residents. We need input from you to make this work. If you have been active in any writing field, or are merely active in the community then please give us a call: 801-486-1388. with him so we could see if our stars form a constellation. | have enclosed my most recent star chart. listless dreaming and incremental motivation can some of the amazing, sad, and ee ‘sibly put mein touch — Dear Editors, It's about time you got a job. Figures you found one that doesn’t pay. Why does Axis col- whether to spend the ~ name as | realize how sought after pisces with winter skiing in Vail or lection agency keep calling me about your bills? -James been trying to decide ~ Please withhold my Bresee Sr. Hanover NH p.s. | shot the dog! the Wasatch Range. venus rising can be. The mountains in Utah are somewhat intimidating. What can you recommend. -Dave Peck South Hero VT (Name Withheld) Salt Lake City Editor’s Response Thanks for that challenging and cre- | Editor’s Response If the first Dear Editors, ative package! Unfortunately our edi_torial policy forbids us from co-mingling business with pleasure. proud of you and your glimpse of the Cottonwood Canyons new little newsletter, bul- doesn't teach you the letin Axis keep your inherent beauty of We have passed your star chart to Ronald, Utah than there is little we could say. Also — Dave Doherty covers and the fates will have — to handle it from there. Incidentally we the D.M.V. how to find this in ten thousand you.| hope that was words or less /ater in the issue. On a more personal note: Mr Peck, meek and wishy © perused your chart. Possibly fingerpaints, — old embossed wedding invites, and an | Osterizer weren't the ideal drafting tools. Maybe it’s out of our Oh honey, | am so thing. Why does Collection agency calling about me billls? Also | told helpful. -Margaret Bresee Plainfield VT p.s. Haven’t seen the dog in days. washy is no way to blunder through life. Make a commitment Dear Editors, Why did the | and stand by it right or wrong. Have anice winter in Vail. , Department of Trans- Dear Editors, _ Glad to hear you're finally doing something with those - Tanner’s Flat) Then they seven and a half years painted it like a big zit. of associate college. What's up with that? Can’t understand how -Benny Pellegrino | advertising could possi- Draper UT Editor’s Response: bly be $600 per column inch, but we’ve sent along our ad. We had no idea maple syrup Mr Pellegrino, we were puzzled as well. Since it is two lane in that area we have always opted for ~ was such a hot seller out there but we can’t wait to start reaping that twelvefold return on our advertising investment that you promised. the lane without the massive manhole cover. recommend just a touch of light therapy. ‘Dear Editors, portation cut that deep — suspension destroying manhole cover directly in the middle of the canyon road? (near | _ bailiwick, but we would What a chal- -Chas & Susan lenge driving must be for you. We feel confi- Baker Will it be a good snow year? -Jack Cole Snowbird UT Editors Response ‘Yes. Dear Editors, | recently moved to Utah from the East coast. | was looking for a few tuning tips. Should | bevel my edges 1.5 degrees or less to ease turn initiation. Also What time of the year should | break out my new boards. -Mr Joneser Editors Response As to tuning, we dent the D.O.T. had a Norwich VT compelling reason. It appears that as of pub- Editors Response: Advertising is a believe the mountains lication the problem tricky mistress best grinding by them- - has been solved. are welcome. Dear Editor's, will handle the stone Wise of — selves. Bevel them as you like, and then kiss you to let us make the _ those edges goodbye. decisions for you. left to experts. You Find yourself a base | |am caught ina debate with myself that | was hoping you could help me with. | have Dear Editors, | just love that Big Ron. He’s so handsome and wise. Can you pos- welder who doubles as a surgeon. Skis are for getting where you want to go! |
