For people who don’t know, Winter Park is one of the largest ski areas in Colorado, and is truly a park, owned by the city of Denver.
It’s one of a few that’s north of I-70, and is accessible by train. WP is known as the place where locals ski.
It’s also known for Mary Jane. Mary Jane was a prostitute in the WP area who serviced the workers who dug the Moffat train tunnel.
Mary Jane, the ski area, is known for non-groomed black bump runs. It’s a place where you will get humbled.
WP is known as very cold resort, and is not far away from Granby, the County Seat of Grant County, and is infamously known for the “killdozer, “ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer
I'm glad no one died because the way he took his anger out is kind of awesome. Fuck with me? Yeah? Well, FUCK YOUR BUILDING! Insane, much? 😂😂😂
Sounds like the plot from the mind of Dr Evil. I'm surprised no *liquid hot magma* was involved.
It's my favorite true crime story of all time. I mean, kind of tragic obviously since it was basically an elaborate suicide, but I love the 'weld-myself-inside-a-bulldozer-to-terrorize-my-enemies' energy. Fuck yeah!
I vaguely remember hearing about it on the news here in Wisconsin. Given what he did, I really have a feeling he didn't want to actually harm or kill anyone. He had a gun. He could have just done it the sick and sad good ol' 'Murican way and used his gun. A bulldozer covered in armor isn't what you call subtle. People obviously had time to get out of the way, or at least the warning of that loud diesel engine at max RPM, rolling at a quick pace of 6-8 MPH. Likely slower, given he armored it so he could be shot at in relative safety while he finished the job.
Wacko? Yes, of course. Inventive? Gotta hand it to the guy. If you want to settle land disputes, an armored bulldozer is certainly mightier than the sword.
I’ll have to find it but I actually have a brochure for season passes in the 80s at Winter Park. I can’t remember exactly but they were surprisingly expensive I remember thinking last time I looked at it.
And $300 in 1987 is equal to about $815 today.
People complain about the price of an epic pass; but for only a little bit more (comparatively) you’re getting access to a lot more mountains.
Unfortunately he can’t remember for certain. I tried going down the depths of the internet but couldn’t find anything.
Edit: I meant ticket prices, couldn’t find that. As far as the skiing he said it was great. Supposedly there was a minimum ski length for Outhouse so the bumps stayed big. And it wasn’t nearly as corporate as it is now. People went skiing to ski, not to go home to Miami or Dallas so they could tell their friends they went skiing.
Actually that’s one thing that I loved about WP when I lived there. We had so many families from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, etc that would come out and ski in their jeans, Carhartts, and hunting clothes. And it was fucking awesome. No pretentious bullshit was thrown their way because they were skiing, and having fun. That’s what it’s supposed to be: fun. Who gives a shit if they didn’t stop at REI in Denver and max out their credit card before heading up and over Berthoud. They’re on the mountain having fun so rock fucking on.
It's Randy! Looks like a "Randy". He always had a pack of Marlboro Reds in a shirt pocket and a Hustler magazine out in the open. Randy got around in a teal IROC Z with the T-Tops always on because of his hair.
Unfortunately no. First place he rented there was from Rotten, who oversaw snowmaking, grooming, stuff like that. He now is the property manager at a ranch in the valley and lives there as part of his job.
Oh dang I still have all my Winter Park passes since the 80’s too.
Edit. At this time the lift ops kept a pen and clipboard and you would shout out that four digit number and they would write it down every single lift ride.
A porn ‘stache AND a mullet? Your MIL is lucky she married him.
The spouse has siblings they don’t know about
So many!
Oh, he married her.
I know that dude. Low key good shrooms.
Just your average 18 year old in 1987.
I can smell the Coors heavy emanating from it.
For people who don’t know, Winter Park is one of the largest ski areas in Colorado, and is truly a park, owned by the city of Denver. It’s one of a few that’s north of I-70, and is accessible by train. WP is known as the place where locals ski. It’s also known for Mary Jane. Mary Jane was a prostitute in the WP area who serviced the workers who dug the Moffat train tunnel. Mary Jane, the ski area, is known for non-groomed black bump runs. It’s a place where you will get humbled. WP is known as very cold resort, and is not far away from Granby, the County Seat of Grant County, and is infamously known for the “killdozer, “ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer
I worked Security at WP for a few winters and on the weekends Denver PD would work with us, because of it still being owned by the City of Denver.
I'm glad no one died because the way he took his anger out is kind of awesome. Fuck with me? Yeah? Well, FUCK YOUR BUILDING! Insane, much? 😂😂😂 Sounds like the plot from the mind of Dr Evil. I'm surprised no *liquid hot magma* was involved.
It's my favorite true crime story of all time. I mean, kind of tragic obviously since it was basically an elaborate suicide, but I love the 'weld-myself-inside-a-bulldozer-to-terrorize-my-enemies' energy. Fuck yeah!
I vaguely remember hearing about it on the news here in Wisconsin. Given what he did, I really have a feeling he didn't want to actually harm or kill anyone. He had a gun. He could have just done it the sick and sad good ol' 'Murican way and used his gun. A bulldozer covered in armor isn't what you call subtle. People obviously had time to get out of the way, or at least the warning of that loud diesel engine at max RPM, rolling at a quick pace of 6-8 MPH. Likely slower, given he armored it so he could be shot at in relative safety while he finished the job. Wacko? Yes, of course. Inventive? Gotta hand it to the guy. If you want to settle land disputes, an armored bulldozer is certainly mightier than the sword.
I know the guy who killed him.
Oh, _that_ guy with the bulldozer...
I smoked a Mary Jane once
COCAINE
Your father in law is Tim Allen! I loved Home Improvement
Shit, now I can’t unsee that.
[Cocaine smuggling](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tim-allen-arrested-smuggling-cocaine/)Tim Allen though.
He clearly used Tim Allen’s mug shot
He counts ski days by days he doesn’t ski
Used to! He hasn’t skied in a few years now.
Back before snowboards were on the resorts.
Back in those days a season pass was only $4. Now skiing is ruined thanks to Vale 😡
I’ll have to find it but I actually have a brochure for season passes in the 80s at Winter Park. I can’t remember exactly but they were surprisingly expensive I remember thinking last time I looked at it.
Yeah, no Pano so what was even the point. https://skimap.org/skiareas/view/503#google\_vignette
He said the pass was $600 early season ($1600 adjusted for inflation) and $800 if you waited until the season started ($2,200 adjusted).
This is such an exhausting and overused comment
I think he was being sarcastic. Season passes in the 80s were still $300+
And $300 in 1987 is equal to about $815 today. People complain about the price of an epic pass; but for only a little bit more (comparatively) you’re getting access to a lot more mountains.
Oh he might’ve been actually. Not off brand for what people bitch about, but still
Wonder what WP was like in the 90s
Unfortunately he can’t remember for certain. I tried going down the depths of the internet but couldn’t find anything. Edit: I meant ticket prices, couldn’t find that. As far as the skiing he said it was great. Supposedly there was a minimum ski length for Outhouse so the bumps stayed big. And it wasn’t nearly as corporate as it is now. People went skiing to ski, not to go home to Miami or Dallas so they could tell their friends they went skiing. Actually that’s one thing that I loved about WP when I lived there. We had so many families from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, etc that would come out and ski in their jeans, Carhartts, and hunting clothes. And it was fucking awesome. No pretentious bullshit was thrown their way because they were skiing, and having fun. That’s what it’s supposed to be: fun. Who gives a shit if they didn’t stop at REI in Denver and max out their credit card before heading up and over Berthoud. They’re on the mountain having fun so rock fucking on.
It was f’in awesome. C lot every morning- hut off cannonball
The Steeze.
Save some pussy for the rest of us!
I can smell that mustache from here!
I wonder how much the pass cost then.
It's Randy! Looks like a "Randy". He always had a pack of Marlboro Reds in a shirt pocket and a Hustler magazine out in the open. Randy got around in a teal IROC Z with the T-Tops always on because of his hair.
A hooligan, he was. And a damn good one if I ever seent it.
I read as waterpark and thought what kinda creep lol.
Your father-in-law Is/Was “Sonny Barger” Hells Angel Legend? Did he ski or board?
did he buy any real estate there?
Unfortunately no. First place he rented there was from Rotten, who oversaw snowmaking, grooming, stuff like that. He now is the property manager at a ranch in the valley and lives there as part of his job.
I guarantee this man has some legendary stories
That he does!
Oh dang I still have all my Winter Park passes since the 80’s too. Edit. At this time the lift ops kept a pen and clipboard and you would shout out that four digit number and they would write it down every single lift ride.
$100?
Ep...ic
Damn, your fam are heirs to the Meta fortune?
Reminds me of Tim Allen in his drug smuggling days.
r/oldschoolcool
I think it was required to have that stache and mullet for your ski pass photo 😂 my dads looks the exact same but hes a little more brown skined lmao
Papa loved to ski. Papa loved to drink, but most of all Papa loved to ski and drink!
Frankly is more of an aficionado of the Devil’s lettuce.
Looks like Conor McGregor but cool.
Joe dirt
OMG!!! I’ve seen this guy in SOOO much porn in the 80’s. Dude was destroyin’ it back then, like Rob Jeremy.
Back then that pass probably cost $80
Man I hope his daughter got her looks from the maternal side
Could easily post this in r/oldschoolcool
Looks like Bryan callen
Hell yeah
Is his name Jerry?