These tough seasons created some major decisions for the school.

"The most difficult part for me was seeing my teammates go through a tough season."

Brown is going through his toughest season in terms of the shots he takes.

He said the cancer and the knee problem had made it a tough season so far.

"I would say this is probably the toughest season I've ever had," she said.

It was a tough season, not just at the end.

However, despite the award, it was still a tough season.

And it has been a tough season to start up a ski area.

"The guys are in the middle of a tough season," he said.

While some are optimistic, the industry is coming off another tough season.