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Patton Oswalt: Breaking Out of the Shell

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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

Posted in: Community

Mike Brown: A Gun For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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

Posted in: CommunityTagged: mike brown

Skate Park Etiquette

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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

Posted in: Skate

The Bro (Not Pro) Checkout

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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

Posted in: Ski / Snowboard

Six Feet Under

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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

Posted in: Skate

Candy Land Candy Jam

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

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

Posted in: Ski / SnowboardTagged: SLUG games

Photo Feature: Darrell Mathes

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Andy Wright’s took this awesome photo of Darrell Mathes hitting a rail in Ogden. … read more

Posted in: Ski / Snowboard

Product Reviews – February 2009

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

SLUG reviews glassware, headphones, a zine and more. … read more

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Gallery Stroll – February 2009

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 13, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Winged Victory by Andrew J. Byrnes.

Whether you’re power walking or strolling, there is always a lot to see and do at Gallery Stroll. Keep it fresh, buy local and support art! … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and FashionTagged: gallery stroll

Wine Reviews – February 2009

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Posted in: Beer Reviews

Video Game Reviews – February 2009

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Posted in: Community, Game Reviews

Inversion Trawler: Refreshments Anyone? – February 2009

Posted on February 4, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Arriving in flowy skirts and enveloped in a cloud of hippy scent was Liahona Glow. She walked into the parlor waving her arms in slow motion while her mouth machine-gunned scatterbrained gibberish. … read more

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