I agree with you that there are some "issues" with the ranger patrol. I used to ski at other areas, but now ski full time at CB. CB is probably the busiest "mountain" in the area. Believe it or not, the rangers are here to try and keep it safer and more enjoyable for the rest of us to ski. Yes, it often seems like rangers may just be "ball busters" but overall the rangers are just there for safety. Maybe that ranger was responding to a call that required immediate assistance? Have you ever watched the patrol try to assist an injured person on the meadows on a saturday afternoon. Without the rangers redirecting and if necessary blocking the out of control beginner skiers, it would be a lot more difficult for the patrol. Start taking names and going to managment, or stop in the Ranger office and ask to speak with the supervisor. If you attempt this and still get nothing, then I'll look foward to reading the complaints here.