Waiting to ride
While the closed sign was still posted, skiers lined up at the lift at the designated 5 p.m. time to catch a ride up to the top for the start of the torchlight parade. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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Heading Up
Natalie Wise (left), John Cooney and Dyson Winters are among those who braved the cold to participate in the New Year’s Eve ski event. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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First views
After nearly an hour from the time the skiers head up, the torches were finally spotted from the lodge as the skiers began their traverse down Bonneville. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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Lighted Skiers
Skiers glide to the end of the run at the base of the White Pine lodge. Photo by Bob Rule.
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At the bottom
Skiers stuck the handle end of the torches in the snow where they could burn out without torching or scorching anything but snow. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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Chili fest feast
Following the parade, onlookers and skiers went to the main floor of the lodge for the chili fest feast. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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Dollop of chili
Dollop of chili
Fourteen-year-old Michael Payne doles out dollops of chili for the post-parade fun at White Pine Ski Resort. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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Chili Fest
Traditional White Pine chili evening meal, which was served right after the torch skiers came in. Photo by Bob Rule.
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A bite to eat
Jordanne Steege and Rory Kennedy enjoy some of the food and fun at White Pine. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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On the side
Jacob Piros, 14, hands out pieces of cornbread to go with the main dish for the Chilifest. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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Two frozen kids
David Rule (left) and Josiah Piros (right) came off the slope, having carried down a flare, with a red face and red hands... not from the flare, but from the cold. It was extremely cold, but the kids had fun at White Pine. Photo by Bob Rule.
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More Cheese Please
Ten-year-old Christine Kostelc, who watched the parade from the lodge, adds a bit more cheese to her chili feast. Photo by Janet Montgomery.
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