When she dons her snowmaking gear Muriel Bennett can easily be mistaken for just one of the guys in snow pants, jacket, eye and ear protection and helmet.
Coming down after a night on the hill she’s accustomed to hearing “thanks fellas” from the appreciative morning skiers and riders.
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