some really awesome action shots.

{getting artsy in the gondola.  don't forget the zinc!}

{ jules kirby. one and only.}

{minor costume tear mid jump!}

{tutus all around.}

{that's a uni-flapper outfit.} 

{thanks elevated imaging!}

a few photos from this year's 80's ladies ski ballet performance.
you're welcome.
and a favorite past ski ballet.

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for your hump day.

just a few photos for your hump day viewing pleasure.
jeff and i hit up teton pass for an ass kicking
and then joined friends at the resort.
i do enjoy ski lifts, let me tell ya.

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gelande quaffing.

way back in the 80's, the greatest mountain sport competition was born.
Gelande Quaffing made its name right here in jackson hole.
what is Gelande Quaffing you ask?
well, the guys of the Hostel Team were nice enough to allow me to join in on a practice.
they answered all of my tough questions like, "what the hell is Gelande Quaffing?"
and I snapped some photos of their final Quaffing practice.
as you can see.....this sport is intense.
16 teams of the most hardcore Quaffers (local businesses) will line up today, February 29, 2012 at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
games start at 4:20, naturally.

History:
over 25 years ago in Jackson Hole, a few of the legendary Jackson Hole Air Force guys were having some brews at the Bear Claw (now Village Cafe) while waiting out a 14 foot storm.
the story goes that the bartender slid a full mug of beer down the bar to his buddy and instinctively, the beer was caught before it hit the ground.
little did they know but they had just changed the face of mountain sports forever.

Rules:

1. 4 person teams, no subs.
2. 1 minute for first 3 rounds, finals are 2 minutes.
3. Quaffer must be 2 feet from the edge of the bar.
4. Must rotate pitcher and quaffer every pitch.
5. You CANNOT pitch until beer is down and mug touches the bar again!
6. You must quaff the beer, not wear it.
7. No puking, puking results in immediate team disqualification.
8. In the event of a tie, each team will choose 1 quaffer and 1 pitcher, and the team with the fastest Gelande Quaff wins.

Scoring:

Round 1: 1 point regular catch, 2 points handle catch.
Round 2: The quaffer must do a 360 between leaving the pitchers
hand and the quaffer’s catch.  1 point regular catch, 2 points
handle catch.
Round 3: The quaffer must to a 360 OR under the leg catch.  1 point
regular catch, 2 points handle catch.
Finals: (2min) 1 catch of each… handle catch, 360 catch, and under
the leg catch. After the 3 required catches..Freestyle. 0 points
regular catch*, 1 point handle catch, 2 points 360 handle catch* OR under the leg, 0-5 points freestyle (at judges discretion)
*rules and scoring provided by the Village Cafe.

due to the release of this article being the morning of the world championship,

i was sworn into a vow of secrecy of the freestyle moves I witnessed last night.
that being said, the Hostel Team is looking tough!
good luck boys!!!

a little après-ski.

{apres with friends}

{ski bums make me laugh}

{local hangout}

{this town likes beanies}

only one water bottle in all of those beer cans.
silly ski bums.

**don't forget to enter in the giveaway here**

80's ladies ski ballet.

so last year i started this thing.
probably the most amazing idea i've ever come up with.
after watching the vintage ski movie "hot dog",
i couldn't resist putting together our own little ski ballet!

{that's me in the neon orange. directing 80's tourists}

we're doing this thing again in march.
if you are in the jackson hole area,
can rock a thong leotard,
and have ribbon dancing experience (preferred)
then i better see your neon butts on the slopes!
hope you can make it!
official invite:

Alright Betches.

Time to get real....for the second time.

The second annual 80's Ladies Ski Ballet Practice is March 10th. 

I'm speaking from personal experience, but if you can't carry a ribbon dancer like the rest of us...

don't come to the Hill and waste our time.

We're serious.

And bring a lot of movement clothes,

A.K.A. neon spandex, dance belts, lycras, et al.

and seriously, F.Y.I., you guys,

this is not an excuse to get out of your regular ski day activities.

This is an excuse to do some good solid mongoose practice.

So, be prepared, be enthusiastic...and leave your bullshit attitude and baggage at the Base, 'cause we don't need it!

We want to see neon, spandex, thongs, more neon, tutus and huge smiles plastered on your faces.

Let's DO THIS!

Invite open to all ladies.....but ribbon dancing experience preferred.

**photos by Corey Rondeau

i can't feel my legs.

row 1: jeffers had a bloody nose so HE decided to shove a tampon up his face....a lot of down time in between powder days with my cozy cabin slippers.

row 2: powder essentials for this chick: tram bars and tylenol.....blue bird powder day on sublette

row 3: hiking the headwall via the elevator aka STF (straight the f*ck up). my legs hate me..... one of my favorite apres ski drinks, cascade's blood orange margarita.

5 feet of snow in 5 days.

powder days every day at jhmr.

for reals though, i can barely move.

but so very worth it!

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rumor has it...



{vintage jackson hole lift tickets via JHMR}

i heard on the radio this am its supposed to s.n.o.w. this week.
can't help but get excited for this ski season.
la niña is in the works people.
which is code for powder skiing. 

slightly mortified...

fyi peeps.  this image of yours truly was circulating around the office today from closing day at the village...

yes i am double fisting 2 tall boys.

yes i am wearing a budweiser ski sweater in a thong leotard

and yes....my boss included this message after seeing the photo

 "Nice shot Meagan!  You made it to the big time by getting sponsored by Budweiser"

PERFECT.  

not embarrassing what. so. ever.

especially after my boss blew it up to an 8x10 and smacked it on the refrigerator door at the office.

at least there isn't a behind shot, right?  RIGHT?!?

 

iphones. suck.

keepin' it classy over at sotheby's in the west bank.

want to buy a multi-million dollar home?  ask this girl.

high...on life

ask me how my day was.
seriously...ask me!
ok fine, i'll tell you how my day went through photos.

#1.  i skied corbet's couloir this morning for the first time ever.  google it.  top photo of me as proof! i'm proud to say that i did not fall and skiied down with the biggest smile on my face.  WHEW!

#2. widespread panic booked 3 nights at grand targhee over the 4th of july. one of my fave bands at one of my fave venues in one of my fave places.  (visitors welcomed and expected)

#2.5.  the new mastersounds will be playing with widespread.  gah!

#3. after corbet's and a fat tram burger, i purchased my flight to sri lanka.  i'll be beachin' it in no time.

feeling seriously high on life today.  going to end this day with my favorite meal in jackson hole with amazing company.

sending happiness to all of you.  muaaaah!

Glory-ious Sunday

cat and i ditched the village on an outrageously gorgeous morning to play on mount glory.

we took our friend's dog, ivy, who proved to be the best ski dog partner around.
a true ladies ski day if you will.
hiking the pass is great on the bum, a fab time to gossip, catch up with friends, and enjoy the sun's rays.
if you need a pal, i highly suggest cat.  she sings....in spanish...and then translates....free lessons!
she really kept me entertained as i was gasping for air at the top.

ivy knew we were heading for a ski

glory hike

not a cloud in the sky 

hydrating with ivy

ivy and i are off!

cat tomahawks...for fun

cat recovers

look, i really do ski!

jules, gibbs and i hit up snow king for some night skiing last week.

don't you love the old school lift ticket office?

so much fun and super cheap.  just don't venture off into the woods

booyah

opening day this saturday!
biggest opening day in history. 
top to bottom and wall to wall. tram. hobacks. getcha some.
here's to a great (and injury free) season
visitors always welcome

gaper day 2010

it was 29 degrees when i woke up this morning.

looked like there may have been DEW on my car.

which reminded me of winter,

which made me want to ski,

which led me to start dreaming about gaper gear.

Jackson Hole Gaper Day 2010

Video featuring Moon Boot Mindy.

MOUNTAIN DEW & CIGARETTES from mikey van beuren