Thomas P. Ferguson:  

Went to B.S.C. a yr. after high school, while livng the biker lifestyle. Moved to Idaho City in 77, framing cabins and was the bouncer at the Miners Exchange Saloon. Did a stint as a Deputy City Marshall to enforce the new "no alcohol on the streets law. Went work at Bogus Basin operating snow-cats and grooming slopes. Turned into a 16 yr. winter habit. Was a special deputy for the Boise County Sheriff's Dept. at the ski area. Lived in a cabin near the ski area 3 different times. Became a licensed river guide on the Main and Middle Fork of the Salmon River during the summers, and a hunting, fishing guide and packer during the fall for Mackay Bar Corp. Became a ranch manager for them. Ended up licensed to guide on 10 different rivers in Idaho. Elizabeth and I moved onto the Hawkins Ranch in 83, half way up to the ski area and lived there 8 yrs. taking care of the cows while still guiding, running rivers and doing the ski are in the winters. Started my own outfitting business at Bogus Basin doing horse back trail rides in 85 in an attempt to make the ski area a full time deal. It paid the bills but didn't realize much profit. 20 head of horses dang near ate us out of house and home. Ran it through 87...Expand for more