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In Loving Memory of Joe | We Lost A Terrific Squaw Valley Ski Patroller One Year Ago Today

One year ago today, we lost Squaw ValleyProfessional Ski Patroller Joe Zuiches. Joe passed away while working at Squaw Valley, CA on January 24th, 2017. Joe was strong in the mountains as well as in many other areas of life. Joe made a big impact while he was here with us and he is dearly missed.  Especially today. A memorial […]

SnowBrains | January 24, 2018
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Squaw Valley Ski Resort Fined $20,250 by Cal/OSHA for Ski Patoller’s Death This Year

On January 24th, 2017 Squaw Valley Professional Ski Patroller Joe Zuiches, 42, was killed while performing avalanche control duties on Mainline Pocket above the Gold Coast chairlift at Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA. Joe was killed when an explosive charge went off near him.  Joe was 42-years-old and leaves behind a wife an infant son. A 6 […]

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SnowBrains | August 9, 2017
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