Ear to the ground
“They should put a bar in here.”
– S. City Market patron remarking on one upgrade that might make navigating the new store more tolerable
“Denver’s music is part of the company’s soundtrack, and the new collaboration perfectly reflects the shared passion for skiing, art, adventure, creativity and innovation,” explains the company on its web site, www.icelanticskis.com. “Today, Denver’s status as a cultural icon stands undiminished. His popularity and continuing influence on popular culture more than a decade after his untimely death in 1997 is remarkable,” the website goes on to say. “The new signature skis stand as tribute to the legacy.”
While Denver may be best known for his twangy string of hits, he also was an avid skier and Aspen resident. In the 1980s, his “Celebrity Ski Classic” at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly helped bring the sport to millions of living rooms across the country while raising money for charity. (For an entertaining look at John ripping it up in his “Elvis years,” complete with one-piece, ballet skiing and backseat air, check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2E1D5hrdI)
As much as we are fans of the emerald one-piece and gold Oakley blades Denver sported in his later years, the ski company opted for a more retro John. Known for its trippy, Hobbitesque mythical designs, Icelantic features an uncharacteristically realistic depiction of the singer in a pensive mood, complete with trademark spectacles, down-vest, flannel shirt . The design is the work of the company’s artist, Travis Parr.
The John Denver ski will be Icelantic’s standard Nomad model, offered in three lengths (161, 171 and 181; 105 underfoot if you must know). Under the watchful eye of the beloved singer, this “one-ski quiver” is able to tackle any and every snow condition. “The Nomad Rocker could quite possibly be the funnest ski we make. (And we mean funnest!)” the website boasts. “This ski just wants to bounce down the mountain.”
And for those who would rather two-step down the mountain, the ski also comes in a nonrockered version. Floral wind shirt and yodeling optional.
“They should put a bar in here.”
– S. City Market patron remarking on one upgrade that might make navigating the new store more tolerable
Higher than ever
Skiers who like a little country with their rocker now have their wish. Denver-based Icelantic Skis recently announced its limited edition John Denver skis. Available via pre-purchase for $699, the skis are expected to ship mid-February.
Skiers who like a little country with their rocker now have their wish. Denver-based Icelantic Skis recently announced its limited edition John Denver skis. Available via pre-purchase for $699, the skis are expected to ship mid-February.
“Denver’s music is part of the company’s soundtrack, and the new collaboration perfectly reflects the shared passion for skiing, art, adventure, creativity and innovation,” explains the company on its web site, www.icelanticskis.com. “Today, Denver’s status as a cultural icon stands undiminished. His popularity and continuing influence on popular culture more than a decade after his untimely death in 1997 is remarkable,” the website goes on to say. “The new signature skis stand as tribute to the legacy.”
While Denver may be best known for his twangy string of hits, he also was an avid skier and Aspen resident. In the 1980s, his “Celebrity Ski Classic” at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly helped bring the sport to millions of living rooms across the country while raising money for charity. (For an entertaining look at John ripping it up in his “Elvis years,” complete with one-piece, ballet skiing and backseat air, check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2E1D5hrdI)
As much as we are fans of the emerald one-piece and gold Oakley blades Denver sported in his later years, the ski company opted for a more retro John. Known for its trippy, Hobbitesque mythical designs, Icelantic features an uncharacteristically realistic depiction of the singer in a pensive mood, complete with trademark spectacles, down-vest, flannel shirt . The design is the work of the company’s artist, Travis Parr.
The John Denver ski will be Icelantic’s standard Nomad model, offered in three lengths (161, 171 and 181; 105 underfoot if you must know). Under the watchful eye of the beloved singer, this “one-ski quiver” is able to tackle any and every snow condition. “The Nomad Rocker could quite possibly be the funnest ski we make. (And we mean funnest!)” the website boasts. “This ski just wants to bounce down the mountain.”
And for those who would rather two-step down the mountain, the ski also comes in a nonrockered version. Floral wind shirt and yodeling optional.
To be the first one in the lift line with John Denver skis, go to: http://www.johndenver.com
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