This week our very special guest is Onno Wieringa. Onno has been working at Alta for the past 45 years, getting his start on ski patrol and holding the position of general manager for the last 30 years. An environmental steward, avalanche forecaster, powder skier, and industry legend.
While the snow and terrain steal the show, the people and personalities that call Alta home are just as memorable. On The Lift With aims to introduce you to those people and what makes them tick.
This week our very special guest is Onno Wieringa. Onno has been working at Alta for the past 45 years, getting his start on ski patrol and holding the position of general manager for the last 30 years. An environmental steward, avalanche forecaster, powder skier, and industry legend. We talk about his affection for the wildcat chair, and his help in its design, as well as the way he approaches finding the best places to ski on a given day. Hint: approach it like an avalanche forecaster...