Bottoms Up

Well Durango, another Snowdown has come and gone. That’s 35 straight years of debaucherous behavior, seemingly senseless activities and questionable costumery. As post-party depression sets in, just remember there’s only 340-some odd days to get your loin cloth ready for next winter’s safari-themed celebration. Meantime, here’s a G-rated glimpse of this year’s nerdish shenanigans.
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    Here’s what 22 people stuffed into a portable toilet looks like.
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    Zara Brown, left, and her pup, Pipa, strike a pose during the dog fashion show.
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    A jeering crowd of enthusiasts gathers behind Gazpacho for outhouse stuffing.
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    Kyle Knake hollers for a hand in bringing a hot air ballon to life during Sunday’s balloon rally in the Animas Valley.
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    A roving posse of Waldos putts it up at the Palace.

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