Candy Land Candy Jam

Candy Land Candy Jam
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Brighton Ski Resort is the epicenter of all things new, hip and ridiculous in snow culture today. The resort was also the first stop of the 2009 SLUG Games. The Candy Land Candy Jam was held on Jan. 10, 2009 on a brisk, sunny day at Brighton. … read more

Six Feet Under

Six Feet Under
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It’s that time again – frigid temperatures, frosted windshields, frozen locks, short days and cold hard ground. Winter is like being locked in an insane asylum for five months. Most people fatten up on calories and hibernate behind locked doors, but not skateboarders. We’re too fucking ADD for it. … read more

The Bro (Not Pro) Checkout

The Bro (Not Pro) Checkout
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For the past three years that I have worked at Brighton there has been one familiar face that I always see. I had never really talked to him, but we would give the occasional Hello and get on with our business. His name is Eric Achter and he has been living the dream at Brighton Ski Resort for 40 years. … read more

Skate Park Etiquette

Skate Park Etiquette
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No God-damned graffiti at the skate park! There is never any reason for you and your little punk friends to put up any tags or awful artwork at the park, even if you are the most badass local there. … read more

Mike Brown: A Gun For Valentine’s Day

Mike Brown: A Gun For Valentine’s Day
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I’ve been thinking about buying a gun lately. In these uncertain economic times, it seems like a rational decision. I guess crime is on the rise because of the recession, and protecting my assets with a new set of hollow points made sense, until I thought about it more. … read more

Patton Oswalt: Breaking Out of the Shell

Patton Oswalt: Breaking Out of the Shell
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As he marches along the frontlines with an arsenal of ingenious wit, eclectic comedian, Patton Oswalt, stands out among the masses with his droll pop-culture references and uncanny dedication to all aspects of the art form. … read more

Princess Kennedy – February 2009

Princess Kennedy – February 2009
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Every year at this time, I reassess my fantasy about being a 400-lb. shut-in. There is something very comforting about never having to leave my comfy bed, eating whatever I want and devoting 100 percent of my time to my first love – watching television. … read more

Don’t Forget About the Tea Room

Don’t Forget About the Tea Room
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It was October 2003 when Lisa Brady opened The Beehive Tea Room at 12 West and Broadway in the historic Clift Building. This had been a lifelong dream of Brady’s, and as a single mother with almost no money, it had been an uphill battle. … read more

Two Shits About Two Bit Street – Lost Art Tattooing/Piercing, O-Town

Two Shits About Two Bit Street – Lost Art Tattooing/Piercing,...
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Lost Art Tattooing and Piercing Studio in Ogden has transformed a lot over the years. From changes in formatting, artists and shop staff to last year’s location change, Lost Art has survived it all. … read more

Dear Dickheads – February 2009

Dear Dickheads – February 2009
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Reggae is loathsome, mostly due to its hippie cult following (I’m sure it’s enjoyable on a different continent). … read more