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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)
John Pucci retired after the 2011-2012 ski season after 38 years as director of the Ski Patrol at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. (Courtesy photo)

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.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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