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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)

Gettin Deeeeep in Aspen

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

: One of my favorites from the day

: This isn’t where I parked my car…

: Nipples deep…?

: The snow was so fluffy and light in the Dumps

: Whit Boucher built a sweet kicker in Walsh’s

: On telemark skis? …I think not!!

Trew Crew Posse Day on Ajax

Posted By: Tats on December 31, 2011 in All New Posts, TatsVan Chronicles, Video - Comments: No Comments »

Had a great time the other day with our local Trew Crew: John Pew, Casey Vandenbroek, Pat Sewell, JF Bruegger, Colter Hinchliffe, Parker Olson and more. It snowed 1/4in overnight and we took advantage of the freshies with slash-turn faceshots on every run. With this group, everyday is a powder day.

“Need to Get Out” contest by Tecnica/Blizzard

Posted By: Tats on December 26, 2011 in All New Posts, Ski News - Comments: No Comments »

It’s December, and it hasn’t really snowed much in the Lower 48. That’s ok, because you’ve been holding the reins while desk jockeying and no snow doesn’t affect your daily routine. In fact, it probably makes for a much easier commute. Well, guess what – It’s going to snow, and when it does you’ll be jonesing to get out and play!

That’s why we at Tecnica/Blizzard designed the “Need to Get Out” contest in conjunction with Teton Gravity Research. We know you are only slaving away behind a desk so you can earn enough dough to get out and road trip with your buddies. Well, we want to make it easier for you and that friend to get out West and come slash some turns with the Tec/Blizz pro team.

Head on over to Teton Gravity Research’s website by clicking the photo above, and learn how to enter the contest. Tell us your best story, include a rad photo, and come choke on some powder with us at Monarch Snowcat Skiing. Can’t wait to hear what you have to say!

-Tats

Tecnica/Blizzard Stoke Tour 2011: Aspen

Posted By: Tats on April 3, 2011 in All New Posts, TatsVan Chronicles - Comments: No Comments »

Stoke Tour Aspen. from Frank Shine on Vimeo.

Here is a little highlights video from our recent Tecnica/Blizzard Stoke Tour in Aspen. George Blair and Travis Townes, our esteemed Colorado reps, put together a sales contest on Colorado’s Front Range to find the best sales associates and stoke ‘em out with a few days of pow shredding in Aspen on 2011-12 Blizzard skis. Throw in some infamous Kiffor Berg backflips, some Pat Sewell slash turns and a snow cat courtesy of Aspen Mountain Powder Tours, and get stoked!

Video edit and Photos by Frank Shine, Shineline Productions