Sadly, the ski world lost one its finest stars this week. Jon Reveal passed away Thursday in Idaho. He had a 55+ year career in skiing with many stops along the way including Keystone, A-Basin, Aspen, Yellowstone Club and Tamarack. Being a buddy of Warren Miller, Jon skied in 15 of his movies.
Jon was the General Manager at A-Bain from 1978 to 1983. Following Keystone and Ralston Purina's purchase of The Basin, Jon led the charge during the summer of 1978 as buildings and lifts were removed and remodeled. Four new chairlifts were installed that summer including the Black Jewel, Pallavicini Chairlift - version 1. While the Pali zone was already part of the ski area, Jon's effort and guidance in building the new chair allowed so many more people to enjoy this incredible terrain. A couple years ago Jon and I had a wonderful series of emails and phone calls that resulted in him sending me a couple hundred photos from that 1978 construction season. They are priceless. Most of you recognize his name from spring and summer pond skimming on Lake Reveal. He stayed at A-Basin until 1983 when he left to climb Mt. Everest.
Jon had an enormous impact on Arapahoe Basin. While I never worked directly with Jon, I feel very lucky to have known and spent time with him. He will be deeply missed.
Jon Reveal (center) on the Lower Mountain in the late 70's.
Jon Reveal (right) near the Top of Pali before there was a chairlift, 1978.
