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10 Barrel: Drinking Beer Is Required In A Mountain Town

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Some people say altitude and alcohol don’t mix. But everyone knows beer and mountain life have a strong bond. A frothy beer seems to go hand-in-hand with the froth-fest of snow life. The beer company out of Oregon called 10 Barrel aspires to make beers to drink as part of an experience while […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | March 11, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Skier Slang

As we head into what is likely to be another epic winter, thanks to La Niña, we’ve compiled a list of common skier slang. Wondering about the difference between blower and boilerplate? Curious why that guy with the twin tips in the lift line keeps yelling about steeze? Read on. Blower: adjective Refers to ultra-light powdery snow. See also: cold smoke […]

Lynn Barlow | October 23, 2020
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Could Ski Bum Food Be Under Threat?!

Could ski bum food be under threat? Most ski bums are known for surviving on a shoestring with skiing and riding the most important thing after a good après. But this winter there is a worry which has not been addressed in the mainstream media which could affect the niche group of individuals. Related: The Ski Bum’s Guide: How To […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | September 4, 2020
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Doglotion Calls Game Over But Gaper Day Will Continue

The online publication doglotion.com out of Whistler calls game over after 18 years, but skiing in jeans and having fun while skiing will continue as the legacy they leave behind. They made light of freeskiing culture and brought skiing in jeans to the mainstream. They coined Skiing In Jeans Day which later turned into Gaper Day to allow for more […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | July 1, 2020
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