[Snowolf]

Seen a fashion disaster at your hill? snap a pic and add to the Gaper collection. The best are Texans visiting Colorado who drag out their 1970`s onsies.

If you are wondering what a Gaper is, this article from Vail does a good job defining this ski resort creature:

'You gotta deal with the gapers' | VailDaily.com



Here is a fine example of the Gaper:





Snowboarders get into Gaper too....




Of course most resorts have a "Gaper Day" in the spring. It is a real hoot. You usually go to Goodwill and find the most hideous outdated ski suit and go for it. Here is a great Gaper Day video from Breckenridge:

[Snowolf]

[Snowolf]

1970`s ski fashion...the age of horrid fashion sense.....






Princess Leia Ski Beanie:




Ummm....okay....




Early 80`s but still interesting...



Yeah, the 70`s were pretty bad....

[mlchael4]

Unfortunately this "problem" will probably never go away...and covers all aspects of fashion, including sunglasses.



Sadly, I use to own a pair of these. ( don't tell anyone )

[Snowolf]

I think the pink beanie really just compliments that overall look; well, that and the mullet.......

[Snowolf]

Wow.....It`s like Flash Dance on snow....