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Reid Griebling
The Powder Predictor
realvail local since: August 1, 1978
Proud to be a fifth generation native Coloradan, Reid Griebling has lived in Vail since he was two years old. An avid skier, golfer and weather watcher, Reid spends much of his time scanning the skies and surfing the web to see what Mother Nature has in store for the Valley.
For over 11 years, Reid spent his summers working at local Valley golf courses. During his time as a teaching golf professional, Reid was instrumental in organizing several of the Valley’s successful junior golf programs. When the summers ended and the snow started to fall, Reid hung up his golf clubs, and happily put on his ski boots for his winter job on Vail Mountain as part of the Vending Department (a.k.a. “Team Vendo”). Reid’s every working day in the winter was spent helping to maintain the various vending equipment, lockers, token machines, etc., all over Vail Mountain. With the mountains as his “office” Reid couldn’t help but learn many of its secrets.
Reid relinquished his mountain office in 2006 to work alongside his mother Nancy and brother Dave in the family’s business, The Linen Kist. In December of the same year, Reid married his long time love, Regina, on top of Vail Mountain (on skis, of course!). Reid and Regina live in Singletree with their two cats, Rocco and August West. They are happily awaiting the birth of their first child (and sixth generation Coloradan) in May 2008.
Reid Griebling's Blog: The Powder Predictor...
| Vail golf: How much will the altitude change your game? |
Jul 2, 2008 |
| Vail has "Epic" year: a review of one of the great seasons in memory |
Apr 16, 2008 |
| The 'Year of Big Snow' continues at Vail and Beaver Creek |
Apr 7, 2008 |
| April roars in like a lion: more snow on the way |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| Bowls may be closed in the mornings |
Mar 23, 2008 |
| One of the great things about skiing alone: meeting new people |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| 'Memorable storm' on the way |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| With warm weather, a bit of wind, try sunny Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch |
Mar 11, 2008 |
| Another great month of snow for the Vail Valley |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| Snow, now wetter, should continue |
Feb 26, 2008 |
| Gusty winds, snow in the forecast |
Feb 22, 2008 |
| Vail's President's Day weekend should be sunny |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| Snowstorm will bring less than 10 inches – but I hope I’m wrong |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| A quick break, then more snow |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| A thunder snowstorm could be on its way |
Feb 3, 2008 |
| Over 20 inches of snow in five-day forecast |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| Locals rejoice – the next powder days will also be weekdays |
Jan 27, 2008 |
| Light to moderate snow expected over next few days |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| Weather will warm up as the week continues |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| Cold snap will continue |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| Sun, light snow in the forecast |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| At long last, sunshine |
Jan 10, 2008 |
| Four-to-six expected tonight |
Jan 8, 2008 |
| Big, ominous storm coming our way |
Jan 4, 2008 |
| Snowfall could be big again this weekend |
Jan 2, 2008 |
| Northwesters will keep snow coming through the new year |
Dec 27, 2007 |
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