Category Archives: Holy Sh*#!

Backbone Celebrates 15 Years

We are not super good at looking back. Yet hitting the 15-year mark has brought some reflection. By no means is this an Oscar acceptance speech, yet there are many who deserve thanks for believing in us and pushing us … Continue reading

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This is War

Some companies have office landscapes comprised of closed doors, separate offices, quiet hallways and quiet employees. Here at Backbone, we thrive on the group dynamic, the “peloton effect” of sharing information, editorial opportunities and of course, jokes at one another’s … Continue reading

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Grand Teton Rescue on Video

The Grand is not someplace that you want to get hurt. The vertical rise and rocky terrain make a rescue extremely difficult. Veteran Jackson climbers Michelle Smith and Stephen Koch were headed up the Grand in late August when Michelle … Continue reading

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Rollin’ on Bubs

In college, we had the drunk shuttle. Here in Jackson, after a few drinks at the Stagecoach, its a scary ride in one of the towns minivan-slash-cabs risking life and limb in the hands of a usually toothless and potentially … Continue reading

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Norway-1, US-0

Usually I would say that the US Ski Team is the best in the world and blah blah blah… but in this case, there is just no question, Norwegians rule. It’s nice to see athletes of this caliber relax a … Continue reading

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Vail? Pfft. The Travelocity Roaming Gnome knows what’s up.

This past Saturday evening, while “Digital” Dave Amirault and I were sipping cocktails and putting out the vibe at the Sky, we had the pleasure of running into the coolest corporate identity around… the Travelocity Roaming Gnome! It was good … Continue reading

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Most Likely the Only Time We’ll Post Nude Pictures

Last Wednesday Spyder hosted a party for the media to unveil the new Slippery race suit that is being worn by all American and Canadian Alpine Racers during the Olympics. The suit was on display and journalists stopped by to … Continue reading

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Ski Fitness Euro Style

During these last few weeks of pre-ski season weather and shoulder season depression, many mountain town locals get creative with their training. Lunges in the kitchen, balance boards in the family room, squats at the gym. Here is another idea, … Continue reading

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Freeskier Takes the Backbone Kickball Classic Championship UPDATE: Now with Video!

Let’s get two things straight. One, the 3rd annual Backbone Fall Kickball Classic is a low key affair. Yes, we have pizza, Red Vines, beer and of course a 3-foot tall Champions of the Kickball World green trophy. And not … Continue reading

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Ultimate Ski Bum Giveaway

Dear Nate and Penn- I need to take a Final Cut Pro class so I can learn to shoot, edit and produce a video for uhhh….a client. Kudos, to Kootenay Mountain Culture publisher Mitchell Scott on his James Bond impersonation … Continue reading

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