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Posts from ‘September, 2008’

Alice in Wonder-gnar-land

Here in the mountain oasis of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, we are all just big kids. Its like Alice in Wonderland for outdoorsy adults with time on their hands. We are all just big kids who crash monster bikes and escape huge avalanches, rip on skis 9ft tall, wrangle alligator-sized trout and drink beers the size [...]

Born on a Bike Seat

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SKIING Mag's Best Resorts List

This month’s SKIING magazine is out on stands and highlights the Annual Resort Awards with some creative new categories. Overall winner, is Whistler Blackcomb, followed closely by 2. Jackson Hole, WY 3.Vail, CO 4. Telluride, CO 5. Alta/Snowbird, UT 6. Alyeska, AK 7. Our own Aspen/Aspen Highlands, CO 8. Big Sky, MT 9. Steamboat, CO [...]

Update: First look at Glamping mag

Investigative journalist Steve Casimiro uncovered this:

Fact or Fiction: Backbone truths, near truths and not exactly the truth.

Dennis Lewon to head up new Glamping Magazine Word on the street is that Dennis Lewon may leave his post at Backpacker to head up the recently launched Glamping magazine. Glamping is a form of glamorous camping as reported on in the USA Today, ABC News and the LA Times. Dennis was quoted saying, “I [...]

The economy, innovation and social media

The economy is grim and the government is sticking us (taxpayers) with the bill for their mismanagement. So what is the answer? Business Week thinks it is innovation – in their recent top story “Can America Invent Its Way Back?.” As a growing PR firm that makes its living by finding great brand stories and [...]

Purveyor of all Things Stupid

My Monday morning started off right when the new GQ with Megan Fox landed on my desk with the mail. I didn’t think it could get much better but then I opened a manila envelope from Steve Casimiro, addressed to a “fellow purveyor of all things ridiculous.” The envelope included a couple of choice bumper [...]

BD Verdict, Zealot and MegaWatt on Powder.com

Shot in Jackson last spring – here’s the beta on BD’s award winning Verdict, Zealot and MegaWatt skis. As usual Powderweek in JH was full bore with great snow, good people and the 1st Annual Gelande Quaffing World Championships.

Two Dynasties Collide in the Aspen streets

my friends Lacey, Chapin and Natalie happened upon Bill this afternoon

Chris Davenport Talks Kästle

With ski season quickly approaching, who better to give you a brief overview of Kästle’s new 2009 line than Kästle’s Marketing Ambassador and professional skier, Chris Davenport. Watch the video here.