Bob Olden, hailing from Warrensburg, NY in the Adirondacks, is a contributing writer with a background in skiing. Raised on the slopes of Hickory Hill, he gained recognition for his daring nosedives. With the mountain officially re-opened, Bob reflects on growing up skiing at Hickory Hill and how it shaped his life as a skier and ski patroller.
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