The Ski Slope

The Ski Slope - Episode 50 - A Tribute to Moose

This episode is dedicated to Michael "Moose" Miller, who loved the camp like no other.  His humor, friendship, and dedication to the Swago/Swatonah community will be missed by all who were lucky enough to spend some Julys and Augusts with him back in the day.  Rest in Peace, Moose.

The Ski Slope - Episode 49 - Centennial Reunion Update

On Episode 49, David Allen (a/k/a D-Al), chairperson of the Centennial Reunion Committee, sits down on the Ski Slope to provide an update on the Centennial Reunion scheduled for July 23, 2022 at our beloved camps.

The Ski Slope - Episode 48 - Election Super Cleanup

On Episode 48, the boys are joined by Ed Berk and Moose on a Sunday morning to share thoughts on the upcoming election.  Other topics discussed are Ghost Town (in Moosic, not "Moose Sick" as some previously believed) and the upcoming Swago/Swatonah reunion.  

The Ski Slope - Episode 47 - COVID-19 Part II

On Episode 47, the boys are joined by Ed Berk, Moose, and Ricky Friedman.  Ricky updates us on the status of the coronavirus, particularly in NYC.  While we don't promise much on The Slope, we do believe you'll learn more from Ricky this episode than you're likely to from "other" news sources, The Swago Rattler notwithstanding.

The Ski Slope - Episode 46 - Why Planning an Apache Relay is Good Practice for Responding to a Pandemic

On Episode 34, the boys discuss how their quarantines are going, get into the government's response to the coronavirus, and reveal that they never went horseback riding as campers.

The Ski Slope - Episode 45 - COVID-19

On Episode 45 of The Ski Slope, the boys welcome Dr. Ricky Friedman who breaks down the facts and fictions surrounding the Coronavirus.  Our hope is that this apolitical episode of The Slope provides the Swago/Swatonah community with the information necessary to halt a run on limited infirmary resources.  

The Ski Slope - Episode 44 - Ed Berk for Mayor of New York

On Episode 44, the boys welcome NYC mayoral candidate, and former Swago mayor, Ed Berk.  Ed is joined in studio by Michael "Moose" Miller and Mark Pearlstein. While most of the episode is dedicated to Ed's mayoral platform, a few camp tidbits are thrown in for good measure.  A good listen for anyone who spent their summers on Swago Lake during the latter half of the 20th Century or those interested in seeing real change in the great city of New York. 

The Ski Slope - Episode 43 - Beat Keeyumah

After a long hiatus, The Ski Slope is back!  On this episode, Alan tells the story of how Swago finally beat Keeyumah.  Chief Sagamore can rest peacefully once more.

The Ski Slope - Episode 42 - Mayweather v. McGregor Preview

On Episode 42, the boys (actually, just Howie this time out) welcome group-mate and martial artist, Henry Zucker, to the Slope to discuss the upcoming bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.

The Ski Slope - Episode 41 - The 27 Percenters

On Episode 41, the boys gather at the Insider Hotel in Manhattan and welcome Duke's brother, Mark, for a delightful chat that covers the pros and cons of urban living, the first week of the Trump administration, a few conspiracy theories, and an elaboration on the "Swagotopian" concepts discussed last episode.