Our newest member joined the staff today. Jason Luchini, aged 42, has just been released from prison. This new position allows for him to work from home without violating parole.
Welcome to the team!
Check out the trailers from upcoming TGR, Matchstick, and other big releases. Find out when they’re coming to your local theater.
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The local radio station used this weather phrase the other day. It means it’s going to be cold. You got that right? Brass monkeys = frigid weather. Neither did we so we went to the expert on this matter, the expert being the Internet and our “facts” from Michael Quinion. [...]
Here’s the link to that hilarious viral video of a snowboarder knocking himself out cold while trying to do a backflip off a chunk of ice. Our favorite parts in order:
3. The dull sound of his head smacking into the ground.
2. The slow motion recap.
1. “Ohhhhhhhh…noooooooo….” at 16 rpm.
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Red Bull is giving you a chance to play editor with Matchstick Productions ski footage.
Your task is to cut together an edit of up to 3 minutes. You can complete your submission by yourself or with partners. Straight edits, motion graphics, slow motion, reverse or strobe, anything goes. You [...]
The United States has the world’s most expensive six-day lift pass according to the 2005-06 World Lift Ticket Price Survey. The cheapest?
For bargain-hunters, Iran is believed to have the cheapest six-day lift ticket in the world, with a pass for the resort of Dizin (which has a good selection of chair and gondola lifts) [...]
Here’s a lovely question that came up at a recent party: Can I catch something from having sex in a hot tub?
As it turns out you little freaks, the experts say go for it. The experts in this case being Redbook:
…chlorine and bromine in a hot tub kill germs, so getting an [...]
Sometimes the whole snow phone process is just too much. You wake up tired or hungover, maybe with a stranger in your bed. Then there’s that damn chirpy voice on the other end who takes forever to tell you that only two inches fell leaving you awake, still tired, and having to deal [...]
Who would have guessed that of all the locations that E! Wild On could film, they would pick Park City, Utah? We’re suprised the Mormons even let Tara Reid through the front door. This link goes to their Park City “travel guide” which is about as helpful as crabs. Our research also [...]
If you’re searching for a menial and degrading job, odds are that your favorite ski resort has a postion open — everything from cleaning up toilets to cleaning up after little kids. It’s not your dream job, but it comes with a season pass, a closet to live in, and a six month [...]
It’s that time of the month again. We Snow Junkies have resurrected the Liftie of the Month from the now defunct Freeze Magazine. Why? Because riding is more than just deep snow, lift tickets, and wicked gear. It’s about the people and nothing represents the dirtbag lifestyle better than a model [...]
The Snow Junkies always love a good party — especially when it involves booze, music, and people doing “whatever it takes.” The festivities kick off around 7:00 on 11/10 at the Cavern. More info at Sierra’s site.
We will be chugging beer, showing our ink, getting down to live music, and [...]
Who hasn’t wondered at the stunning popularity of today’s country music? What beast drives these hit songs? Jon Kovash at Mountain Gazette analyzed the Billboard Country Top 20 to find out what the lyrics might mean (if any meaning at all). Here’s a sample:
12. Shedaisy — “Don’t Worry ’Bout A Thing”
Sometimes life [...]
