Cigarettes & Skiing

Smoking before, on the slopes, or après-ski? I found this gem 1967 Swedish advertisement (below) while snooping around the internet the other day for Savoy cigarettes.  I don't know what it says but I get the general idea.  However, does it matter if you don't know what it says?  It's a genius advert.  A ski bunny and her ski buck, crossing their arms high taking a break from their drags on their fags (this is not meant to offend, but that's humor sometimes).

I am not one to ruin my savory mountain aired breaths with a cigarette, but everyone has some vice.  I mean, look how happy this couple is with their Savoys.  They're not harming anyone.

Ski the Road when the Mountain is not around

It may be the skiing off season in many places around the world, but that doesn't mean you can't ski.  Or at least make art of it.

I found this picture posted on the world wide web.  I don't know any of the facts (the whos, when, where) but I do know it's amazing!  It does have that old-fashion look so I know it was taken before 1980.  However, it could be stylized as such and made to confuse people (like me) and it was really taken yesterday.

If you know any information about this photo, please let me know!

Time for some Escalator Skiing. Wait, what?

As snow on the mountains starts to melt and ski resorts in So Cal are closed (all except Mammoth of course), thoughts of skiing are still on the brain. Where oh where can one ski in the off-season? Perhaps, on a nice, steep moving escalator!

      May 9, 2010 (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)         

Above is a picture of a Hungarian stuntman skiing down one of the railway station escalators in Budapest, Hungary. Known as, "Szenty," he's getting a lot of press already. Good move, young aspiring stuntman. I'm sure one of Hollywood's stunt companies may be looking to add to their rosters. You need to get a SAG card first though. However, Szenty's attempt is not the first of this kind.

A few years ago, some guys in London skied down one of the London Undergrounds escalators at Angel Station. Instead of posting that video from you tube, I decided to include another where others went around posting no skiing stickers on the Angel Station escalators. Talk about a pun on a pun. I love the Brits.

Soon to be the new off-season craze? It also seems really effective if you're running late to catch the metro. Something tells me you shouldn't try this at home. Or...shall I say out. Just make sure and wear your helmet, okay? And please don't tell them I sent you.

Lindsey Vonn hanging with Abe

Yep. As simple that title is, so is the picture description of Lindsey Vonn posing with an oil painting of Abraham Lincoln while at the White House.  Vonn just posted this on her Facebook page.  She was in D.C. recently to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner.  She also got pics with many other celebrities that include but aren't limited to: Jon Bon Jovi, Alec Baldwin, and Betty White.  However, this one with Abe is classic.  Good shot!  Work that yellow dress Lindsey.

What's so special about HEAD?

Now wait a minute and settle yourselves down.  I may be over thinking my readers' sick thoughts, but never can be too careful!  I'm talking about HEAD skis, and there are a lot of Olympic alpine skiers who are switching and signing to race on them.

HEAD skis began picking up popularity in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games

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The first big bad skier to make the switch this season was Gold medalist, Lindsey Vonn.  Good move for her since it brought her home the Gold and a Bronze medal in this years Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.  Another Olympic US Team skier who has just signed with HEAD skis is Ted Ligety.  Also known as "Ted Shred," HEAD is very proud to add him to their stick riding. Another Gold medal winner that races with HEAD is Bode Miller.  Looks like they'll have to up their supply of US men's racing skis since Vonn prefers to ride on men's rather than women's. She's tough.

Not only are there US Olympic skiers joining HEAD, but key racers in Norway are strapping on too.  Silver medalist Kjetil Jansrud and his 1, 2, 3 teammate (Gold, Silver, Bronze) and sexy beast on skis Aksel Lund Svindal both signed on to Team HEAD.  That's a lot of HEAD people, come on.

So my question still remains.  What's so special about HEAD?  As you know, I'm riding on some pretty nice, meant for me K2 MissDemeanors.  I really enjoyed bonding with them this first season back on the mountain.  I guess if you're a racer, HEAD is where it's at though.  I mean, it seems that way.  Now I am starting to look for new ski boots.  Perhaps I should start looking towards their boots.

First chairlifts are special days

When mountains get their first ski chairlifts, it is a special day.  Both people and mountains rejoice.  I'm a sucker for old ski advertisements (as previously posted) and footage as well.  Check out this newsreel showcasing New Zealand's Mt. Ruapehu getting it's first chairlift in the 1950's/1960's.  Mt. Ruapehu is New Zealand's largest ski area.  Let's plan a trip, shall we?

This Kid is Only 3 Years Old

His name is Wesley Muresan and he is only 3 years old.  He snowboards better than me.  Even though I have only snowboarded once and prefer skiing, I'm sure he'd kill it down the mountain and jumps on me regardless.  Oh, did I mention he's ONLY 3 YEARS OLD?!  He may be the next Shaun White.  Not only does this kid have skills, but he is the cutest. I just love watching him...