Bandit Ferrante

Bandit Ferrante, a ski mountain groomer and Piston-Bully operator at Palisades Tahoe, shares his journey from skier to snowcat maestro. He details the thrill and challenges of operating massive snowcats at night, including winch techniques for steep slopes and avalanche safety protocols. Bandit also discusses the intricacies of park feature construction, the camaraderie and quirks of mountain culture, and the unique ski slang that keeps the slopes lively. His anecdotes about managing tourists versus locals add a humorous twist!