Pucci retires from Schweitzer Ski Patrol after 45 years
![John Pucci retired after the 2011-2012 ski season after 38 years as director of the Ski Patrol at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. (Courtesy photo)](https://thumb.spokesman.com/MuP_u5wHmZelNBYuh93a206SP2k=/810x0/media.spokesman.com/photos/2012/04/09/John_Pucci.jpg)
WINTER SPORTS -- "The end of an era is upon us," says the announcement from Schweitzer Mountain Resort.
As the resort shuts down for the 2011-2012 season, Ski Patrol Director John Pucci will be retiring after 45 years as a patroller and 38 years as the director at Schweitzer.