MSNBC on ‘Extreme Skiing’

Off the Couch & into the Mountains

I'll be the first to admit it: there's nothing better than finding time to laze it out on the couch. Off-seasons spent thumb-twiddling; evenings cuddling with the lady; sitting back and watching good movies...anything I can do to kick my feet up and sink deep into the cushions is always in the mix. I'll even find myself sleeping on couches in spite of perfectly good beds available during my tr...

Milkin It

While others are milking their last laps on their 29ers or up playing human slalom on the vertical hockey rink, I found myself milking my time (and my buddy's kids) taking ski bumming to new levels.

Chasing Pink Tats Tour: Fly Fridays with Jonny Klemchuk

A good friend came to town and we did how Aspen does: ski, apres, party, sleep...repeat. Jonny Klemchuk (@JonnyKlemchuck) was only in town for a couple of days, so we took advantage of sunny skies and warm temps to have a lil costume fun on the hill. Reprising his original role as Buddy the Elf, Jonny found himself experiencing the allure of Aspen's frontside and even worked his way through the...

MSNBC on ‘Extreme Skiing’

There has been a rash of deaths recently, and MSNBC took on the subject in a recent airing. I'm not so sure I appreciate the term 'Death Zone', as it will only fuel the misinformation that always seems to make its way to the mainstream public. Interesting watch though: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Gettin Deeeeep in Aspen

Winter has finally arrived with a series of small storms that have left Aspen with fantastic conditions. Spent a few runs the other morning with the AspenSnowmass #ContentCrew and here are some quick shots from those fluffy laps. (Photos by Jeremy Swanson)

MSNBC on ‘Extreme Skiing’

Posted By: Tats on February 23, 2012 in All New Posts, Ski News, Video - Comments: No Comments »

There has been a rash of deaths recently, and MSNBC took on the subject in a recent airing. I’m not so sure I appreciate the term ‘Death Zone’, as it will only fuel the misinformation that always seems to make its way to the mainstream public. Interesting watch though:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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