In this time of Olympic displays of prowess the finally tuned athletes/ski bums in Jackson Hole participated in the age old Jackson tradition of Gelande Quaffing. This is an actual competition with prizes for the winners, but it looks like everyone was a winner this year.
Want to know more about EpiQuest? Head over to Shooting Star this evening for a presentation by Mike Overcast and Tommy Moe.
The snow makers have been working hard to get an early season run open on Apres Vous here in Jackson Hole. This may seem like a problem to some. This would not be the first season that started with just one run open. Once the snow starts here in Jackson it usually comes in quick and keeps coming. I for one am not concerned even though I am ready for some powder!
Even though “mixer” makes me think about s social event involving tri-delta’s I am going to use the term to inform you all of what is happening in Teton Village this evening. Swing by the shop for wines and cheeses, door prizes and good cheer. You might catch a glimpse of some new ski gear or see some rad gear that may or may not be on sale. Happy hunting
A lot has been made of the hardcore skiing culture in Jackson Hole. Some people say it is attributed to the terrain while others content that it has something to do with the old west inside of all of us. If you want to know where the culture really came from see this movie. “Swift. Silent. Deep” documents the history of the Jackson Hole Airforce. You don’t know what the Jackson Hole Airforce is? Check it out.
Teton Village Sports is proud to sponsor “Swift. Silent. Deep”. We feel this movie belongs at the top of the list of all-time great ski movies. A word of caution; this is a documentary and it wasn’t made by Warren Miller.
Here are a few pix of the webquarters lunch field trip. We don’t leave the webquarters that often for lunch. Usually we just sit at our desk and eat or not eat anything at all, because we are trying to bring you a better Internet. Today is such a nice day that we decided to go grab a slice from Cafe Ponza (Von Salad’s place) and check out downtown Jackson. As you might expect it is bustling. Katie had to wait in line to get her picture taken in front of the Elk Arch. We saw a guy making lunch with a backpacking stove. Looked like it wasn’t heating fast enough. He should have had himself a Jetboil.
Trivia Question: Does anyone know the name of the park a.k.a. the town square?
I recently came into possession of a pair of 1976 Bausch and Lomb Ray Ban Olympic sunglasses.
According to an advertisement I discovered online “The lens are non-distorting, impact resistant, block out glare, ultra-violet and infrared rays. They’re just what your eyes should wear when you’re sailing, hiking, golfing, biking.” Apparently, they were produced in 20 “exciting choices” and cost $20. The pair pictured were given to me by my father who was given several pairs in 1976 by a Bausch and Lomb sunglasses rep. This is the only pair he had left out of the 5 he was given. I am honored to have them and I try to represent them as best as possible. Above I am sporting them at a very fashionable bocci game I was invited to over the weekend. If you have the chance, means and opportunity to pick up a pair I recommend picking them up.
I stole the name for this post from Pro Skier Kina Picket who has dreamed of making a ski film showcasing the Mono-Ski. Why do I bring this up? Mainly because today I found myself in a 30 year old Bogner one piece ski suit, 4 year, beginner, rental ski boots and John Deer car racing helmet standing atop the Jackson Hole Mountain with a Monoski strapped to my feet. I’m sure it was a funny site, but if the thoughts in my head could have been broadcast to the world I think it would have added a nice dialogue.
With a combination of fear and intrigue I pushed off with both feet strapped to my borrowed Monoski and set forth on my 4,000 vertical foot journey to the bottom of the mountain. It took a few turns to figure out the phenomenon that is monoskiing which forces you to use your outside edge verses your inside edge. I was able to link my turns most of the way down Rendezvous bowl and eventually I made it back to TVS. Thanks to the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol for strapping me to the monoski and pushing off into a whole new world of excitement. I might keep the board for the rest of the weekend.
For those of you with access to a monoski do whatever you have to do to get it on the hill. It will change your whole perspective.
Saturday was a big day in the Teton’s. Between the Hill Climb, Mountain Festival and 21″ of snow it is safe to say the whole Hole was going off. I’m not much of a concert guy, but the atmosphere at the JHMR Mountain Festival this year was great. Ozomatli headlined the event and they were amazing. They performed during a driving snow storm that may have keep the crowds down, but the loyal folks that were there did their best to let the band know they appreciated the show. The fireworks at the end brought it all together. I personally would like to thank the JHMR for the this event and I look forward to more like it in the future.
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