Bob Auger first
organized the MBA Rustler ski trip 42 years ago in 1970 and our early Decembers
have never been the same. From the early days when California wine arrived by
the case to more recently when Utah’s selection had to suffice; from years of
above average – WAY above average – snowfall to the very few lean years; from
the top of High Rustler to the Rustler Bar; MBA as a group and Bob individually
have been a part of the Rustler family for four decades.
At the Rustler, seeing
Bob and all of MBA every year really made our winters – it was the big kickoff
that got us all excited about the ski season. MBA was kind enough to be our
annual “guinea pigs” – we used MBA to break in our new employees each year. MBA
brought an enthusiasm for skiing and life that was an inspiration to us all,
and Bob exemplified this.
Here are some
thoughts from MBAers:
“MBA is about skiing your ass off for 4 days
with friends. MBA is about hilarious camaraderie. MBA is about High Rustler at
4. MBA is about adventurous people. MBA is about living life to the fullest.
MBA is about the glass being half full (but not for long). And most important
MBA has always been about a laugh, a handshake, and arm on the shoulder from
Bob Auger at the bar. Like I told Tim, I'm sure that I have lived my life
differently because of MBA. The spirit of Bob Auger and MBA is one of the same,
and a small part of each of us. For that we can all be eternally grateful.” – Jay
Schofield
“He was a man who was blessed and measured by
the amazing people he knew, influenced, worked, and recreated with. You have
all been a huge part of his life, and we thank you for your friendships” – Tim
Auger
When you think of Bob and other MBAers, “please
try and remember the good times we had with them. Maybe it was an incredible
tree run through Eagle’s Nest, or one of those Greeley Bowl runs that seems to
go on forever. Perhaps you stood at the top of High Rustler at the end of the day
and took in the incredible views of Little Cottonwood Canyon, or you laughed in
hysterics while one of them delivered an epic le3cture in the upstairs
conference room. Whatever the memory, cherish it and know that this time is
special.” – WCS in Memoriam
Here at the Rustler
he is greatly missed. The lodge will never be the same.
–
Tom, Tauni, Kate, Meg and all the Rustler
employees
WCS!
To start our 2013-14 Season off with a bang, we are now offering a 30% Lodging Discount* on all stays
prior to December 19, 2013. As we get closer to our opening date of
November 26th (conditions permitting) space will be limited and minimum
nights may be required, so make your reservations now. 
