Dick Merritt had a long and varied career at Aspen Highlands. He worked in several roles, including as a ski instructor and ski patroller. Merritt also held positions in management, serving as the mountain's safety manager and vice president.
Further details about Merritt's time at Aspen Highlands are available from the Aspen Daily News.
The news source has a photo of Merritt, labeled Merritt 3.JPEG, although no information is given about the context of the photo.
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