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RIP EpicSki.com

Big Brother May 12, 2017 No Comments

  Today the lights went out at EpicSki.com, a fairly respectable forum for the world of skiing. It was a great research source for our archives and will be greatly missed, although…Read More

Changing Seasons

Big Brother October 13, 2016 No Comments

With the first snowfall comes the realization that its almost time to retire some of our activities. For that purpose we revisit both FIS and recreational grass ski racing (Hysteria isn’t exactly my…Read More

First Snow

Big Brother October 4, 2016 No Comments

Not the first snow of 2016, rather the first snow of the upcoming season. Unfortunately it is a bit early compared to recent years, but maybe the next snowfall won’t…Read More

Border War 2016

Big Brother October 1, 2016 No Comments

The Pokes brought the bronze boot home tonight following their 38-17 victory over long-time rivals Colorado State. Tonight’s game marked the 25th and final Border War at Hughes Stadium in Fort…Read More

Fischer Fischer Fischer

Big Brother November 18, 2015 No Comments

The originally scheduled post for today (ironic as it is) has been rescheduled until tomorrow. Big news at Fischer today, just waiting for the official release to start ranting…

Time Machine: 1975

Big Brother September 1, 2015 No Comments

This season’s 50 year flashback includes some real beauties to be featured in future posts. Some of the topics to be visited include: Mary Jane Ski Area Scott strapless grips…Read More

Happy 50th Birthday!

Big Brother August 10, 2015 No Comments

Quinquagenarians (Golden Jubilee) Ford Mustang Atlanta Braves National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) The Superbowl The stadium concert (Beatles) The Gateway Arch Teton Village Sports Jackson Hole Ski Area Mary Jane…Read More

The Other Brands

Big Brother February 7, 2015 No Comments

  Inspiration has hit and its time to see just what else is out there on the market. Here is a list of “boutique” ski and board manufacturers we will be…Read More

Bogner 2015-2016

Big Brother February 2, 2015 No Comments

For those that are interested, here are the color boards for next year’s line of outerwear from Bogner. Rather than base the line on a series of themes as has…Read More

RIP Bill Waugh

Big Brother January 20, 2015 No Comments

Bill Waugh, founder of Denver’s  Casa Bonita Mexican restaurant and other eateries across the Southwest, died at age 79 on Tuesday. Casa Bonita, founded in Oklahoma City in 1968 and expanded to…Read More

RIP Jay Adams

Big Brother August 14, 2014 No Comments

  You didn’t quit skateboarding because you got old, you got old because you quit skateboarding. -Jay Adams

Gin & Tonic

Big Brother May 13, 2014 No Comments

  Sipping a good gin and tonic is like finding a 20th-century oxford shirt in the closet and realizing that you can still wear it downtown tonight without looking out…Read More

SIA Snow Show on TV

Big Brother February 7, 2014 No Comments

See what happen at the 2014 SIA Snow Show on NBC’s Universal Sports, Saturday, February 8, from 7 to 8 PM ET.  This program will be an exclusive, one-hour TV…Read More

Foreshadowing

Big Brother January 22, 2014 No Comments

This Archaeopteryx fossil, the Thermopolis Specimen (WDC CSG 100) was discovered in Bavaria in 2005 and donated to the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The fossil has the best-preserved…Read More

Where Are They Now? Garcia

Big Brother April 20, 2013 No Comments

  Garcia was a ski importer in the United States. Their brands included Fischer, Marker, Humanic boots, Uvex and Allsop Poles and boot-ins.  

Coming This Spring

Big Brother April 16, 2013 No Comments

Beginning May 6th, Budweiser will be introducing a limited edition can in the shape of its iconic bow tie logo.

Dr. Seuss

Big Brother November 30, 2012 No Comments

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you…Read More

Today on the Town Square

Big Brother September 22, 2012 No Comments

With the end of the summer farmer’s market on the town square comes celebration. Among the things to look forward to is the temporary return of Billy’s Burgers.

Friday Fire Update

Big Brother September 14, 2012 No Comments

Morning Update 9/14 Incident: Horsethief Canyon Wildfire Released: 57 min. ago Horsethief Canyon Fire Morning Update Friday, September 14, 2012 Contact Fire Information: 307.739.5577 HorsethiefCanyonFire@gmail.com Size: 3,324 acres Percent Contained: 36% Resources: 8 Helicopters; 43…Read More

Evacuation order alert lifted

Big Brother September 13, 2012 No Comments

TETON CO EMER MGMT: UPDATE 9/13/12 7:30p – Evacuation Advisory for east Jackson has been lifted. No Evac Advisories or Orders in Teton Co www.nixle.us/82Z4C

RIP Tom Sims

Big Brother September 13, 2012 No Comments

I started skateboarding sometime in the mid 70’s. After I saw my first Skateboarder Magazine in 1977, all I could think of was owning a Sims skateboard and some pure…Read More

Tuesday Fire Update

Big Brother September 11, 2012 No Comments

TETON CO EMER MGMT: UPDATE 9/11/12 10:15a – Evac Advisory still in effect for east Jackson. Stay prepared, stay tuned for further info. www.nixle.us/82XNH

EVACUATION ALERT

Big Brother September 10, 2012 No Comments

Residents in East Jackson, from south of Broadway and east of Redmond Street are being asked to prepare for a possible mandatory evacuation. BE PREPARED Stressful day today as the…Read More

Where Are They Now? Beconta

Big Brother August 20, 2012 No Comments

  Beconta was one of the largest ski importers in the United States. Their brands included Völkl, Nordica and Look.   From Sports Illustrated, July 11, 1966 by Julie Campbell…Read More

Rock and Roll

Big Brother May 11, 2012 No Comments

Quick trip to SLC for a quiet evening with Mike Ness and Social Distortion.  

Product Testing

Big Brother April 23, 2012 No Comments

  Full winter-like conditions were encountered during this week’s alternative product tests. JB took on a number of roles at a farm in extreme southeast Idaho, remaining warm and comfortable…Read More

100 Years

Big Brother April 12, 2012 No Comments

About this time, in 1912, the RMS Titanic fell to the bottom of the North Atlantic, claiming 68% of its passengers, 1,514 lives. September 1, 1985 marked the location of…Read More

Asian Carp Menace

Big Brother February 15, 2012 No Comments

WARNING: This post may not be suitable for everyone. I find it refreshing. With the end of spring comes a daunting responsibility all over the world: the defending of the…Read More

Martini Rant – Pt. 1

Big Brother February 10, 2012 No Comments

They gave me a salad with my martini.” — L.C. Please refer to the first paragraph of Wikipedia, as well as the International Bartender’s Association recognized recipe: —WIKIPEDIA Preparation Pouring…Read More

Outdoor Retailer Day 1

Big Brother January 19, 2012 No Comments

  Bumped into Teton Village Sports‘ one-and-only, Muff Muhlfeld between appointments , attempting to navigate his way through the labrynth of new gear that is Outdoor Retailer: Tradeshow Tips Get…Read More

Today’s Office View

Big Brother January 3, 2012 No Comments

A viable day of product testing is going on right at this very moment. Through the glory that is technology, the iPhone has taken images, posted them to the rant…Read More

Little Shop of Horrors

Big Brother December 10, 2011 No Comments

Even though it appears to be a scene from Halloween III,  these photos are real life Jackson Hole. Submitted by RPK4correspondent TK who was fortunate enough to be part of…Read More

WYO 22, CSU 19

Big Brother December 3, 2011 No Comments

Deep in CSU country, a lone Wyoming fan celebrates the Cowboys’ victory over the Colorado State Rams. For the third year in a row Wyoming comes home with the Bronze…Read More

I Do Declare . . .

Big Brother November 12, 2011 No Comments

I’m just going to throw it out there – yesterday was the last day for grass in 2011. 7am this morning and there is already 4″ of snow on the…Read More

Seriously

Big Brother October 16, 2011 No Comments

Considering the time it takes a digital camera to actually make a picture once you push the button, this may very well be one of the greatest pictures ever. Photo…Read More

What we are looking for…

Big Brother August 9, 2011 No Comments

The goal of this site is to do something different – “…in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions.”  It is our hope we can surpass our goals…

Outdoor Retailer

Big Brother August 3, 2011 No Comments

Its show time. Outdoor Retailer begins tomorrow at 9am at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City and goes through Sunday. Time to check out the goods for 2012. Stay…Read More

KC BBQ

Big Brother July 25, 2011 No Comments

Rub ’em and smoke ’em; ribs, turkey, pork, beef, whatever; and serve ’em with a lot of sauce on the side. I just got back from a trip to Kansas…Read More

Begin

Big Brother April 21, 2011 No Comments

Destination unknown.          View Larger Map But the route looks pretty nice.           View Larger Map