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Why is it called Atomic Chalet? Eric Peterson summed it up best in Frommers guide.

"Growing up in the shadow of a nuclear power plant near San Diego gave Wes Welch the inspiration for his inn's name, but his experience as a pro-volleyball player in the European Alps inspired its style and service. The Atomic Chalet, which opened in 2000 and housed the U.S. Ski Team during the 2002 Winter Olympics, is a two-story, cedar-clad lodge with a pool table in the parlor and a hip sensibility throughout. The four rooms have one king-size or queen-size bed, plus a ladder up to a loft with one or two twins. The soft color scheme accents unfinished pine furnishings, marble-laden bathrooms, and nice mountain views. Cruiser bicycles and kayaks are available for rent. Another perk: Welch is known for throwing impromptu parties during ski season".

The first Sunday in April is unofficially Retro Day at Snowbasin resort. Ogden Utah is rich in skier history so its no surprise that everyone breaks out some pretty rare stuff. A sampling below:

1940 ski lift tickets 35 cents

Ogden Canyon ski museum..one cannot capture all the details of this rambunctious ski collection with a camera

Ogden Canyon ski museum curator in full character.

US Ski Team member Chris Puckett. The chalet was young and Chris was inspirational

This is where its at!

Storkcat shot 67 at Wolf Creek summer 2004, yeah Storkat

April fools

Spring Report 2003: This week was so much fun I will probably always leave this on the site.

California rock & rollers, 5 foot tuesday along with Tim Bluhm of the Mother Hips checked into the Chalet in early April for a steady week of rehearsing before going on summer tour. They called themselves the Tim Bluhm Involvement.

All week everyone enjoyed skiing and snowboarding in sunny, warm, spring conditions. At the end of the week (closing weekend for the resorts) Atomic Chalet threw another margarita party for all our local friends. 5foot opened up the party After that, Tim with his mini Wurlitzer piano, joined 5foot for about a two hour set of the music they had been practicing all week. Most excellent show!

Last but not least, Frame of Mind (who are no strangers to the chalet and locals here) set up around midnight for the third set and tore the house down again with their high energy, jam style, rock and roll.

Bruce, OB, Neami and Josh, who form the "FOM" stayed at the Chalet frequently, especially when they were starting out years ago touring the Rockies and home was far away in San Clemente Ca. The guys have now gone full circle and now enjoy living again in San Clemente California. It has been fun and entertaining watching this band evolve at the beach and then become Idaho's #1 Jam band! and now come full circle and playing gigs everynight of the week in Southern Orange County California while playing allot of volleyball and surfing. Check their FOM website to see when and where they are jamming.

Frame of Mind playing the street dance in Sun Valley April 17th 2003 Closing day. This is fun stuff!