After a decade of writing for RI (along with many other publications and organizations) Jamie took over as editor in 2025. He has a masters in journalism from NYU, a wonderful wife, two kids and a Carolina dog named Zelda.
Wayne Pierce, Dave Richey and Art Hunt with their early snowmaking machine at the Mohawk Mountain ski area in 1950. Pierce would later obtain the first U.S, patent for the snowmaking machine in 1954. All photos provided by James Shay.