You know you're from Swain when

The slopes are just as beautiful in the summer as they are in the winter!

Stay tuned for more information on how to help.

From our dear niece Bethany James, who has participated in this program as a guide for several years. (Dr. Bethany is a practicing physical therapist, and my sister Janet's daughter.) The ski area is Swain Resort, formerly Swain Ski Area, which my parents Dave and Bina Robinson founded after WWII. Bethany: "Anyone who loves to ski and is looking for an opportunity to volunteer check out Shared Ski Adventure! This group is without a doubt an amazing group to be a part of! Check out this awesome video that volunteer (and new found friend) Katie Epner put together and don't hesitate to try something new and give someone the opportunity to experience something that you love to do. I promise you, you will have a blast!"

Meanwhile, in nearby Garwoods . . .

Bud VanArsdale was President of the Bank of Castile, and worked very closely with my parents in their business, Swain Ski Center (now Swain Resort). He was a wonderful, honorable man. RIP, Bud. Jeanie Robinson-Pownall