photos by David Halterman

Powder fever has officially arrived, and just in time. Even as our economic system teeters on the rim of the proverbial precipice, people everywhere are itching to drop some cash on that last piece of gear to make their winters complete. After all, a total system collapse would lead to unlimited days on the slopes, correct? No jobs? Nothing new to a ski bum. No food? Eh, theyll still deliver beer, right? Martial law? Who needs rights...it just dumped 2 feet overnight! So get out and buy some gear, while the dollar is still worth something.