Ski Tour hits West Coast

We're out of the mountains and out of the snow a little worse for wear but in exceptionally high spirits. A little photo narrative:



















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Headed for Utah

About to take the stage in Steamboat for night two at the Ghost Ranch Saloon.  It was a beautiful snowy day in Steamboat but we didn't make it out on the slopes.  Spent the day doing laundry, walking, eating and sleeping.  And watching Curling.  I think the only sport at the Olympics is curling, or at least that's what it seems like.  Maybe I'm watching at the wrong times.  Actually, woman's hockey is on as we speak.

SLC, Provo and Park City this weekend.  We've scored passes for Monday but a few of us want to get out there on Sunday as well so if you or someone you know wants to trade a ski pass or two for a ticket to the show, a t-shirt, a CD or our undying gratitude, drop us a line at thestringdusters@artistfarm.com.  We'd really appreciate it and would love some company or someone to show us around the mountain too.

Let it snow.

Big Sky 2

It dumped last night. 12-18 inches in the last three days makes for some very very happy Dusters. Whiskey Jacks just about exploded last night, we were having such a killer time dancing, partying and watching the snow fall. Spent the day on the hill with Corey DiMario, Panda, super-friend Ed, Dr. Greg Listz and Ben Winship. Incredible. The Travelin' McCoury's are stuck in Atlanta so the Dusters and Crooked Still are picking up the slack with long sets and a super jam at the end of the night. Late Night set tonight is Bearfoot so we'll be up late again before our second to last day on the slopes.

We'll be announcing our CD Release Tour Sometime in the next few weeks so stay tuned. It's likely we're coming to a killer venue near you. Asheville, Baltimore, Ann Arbor, Nashville, DC, Jersey, Charlotte, Carborro, and about 30 other places... Things That Fly, 4:20 Oh TN

Still looking for ski passes in Steamboat... You help us, we'll help you.

The Journey is the Destination

We've only been out a week but it feels like a month.  Ski Tour came on strong with deep snow in Ohio and White Death-like ice conditions in Iowa but we persevered and we've reached our home for the week, Big Sky, MT and the Big Sky, Big Grass Festival.  I'm running on about 4.5 hours sleep but have rarely felt better than I do right now, sipping coffee, watching the snow fall.  I don't have many pictures to show for our harrowing journey, you'll have to wait until Panda launches this years Ski Tour Video to see the gritty details.  When the sun comes out I'll shoot some pictures of the Dusters on the slopes and pass them along.

wish you were here.

The Road to Big Sky

Rockford, Illinois to Ames, Iowa today. Driving straight into another snowstorm. Friday we saw almost a foot in Ohio and they're expecting six inches overnight in Iowa but Big Sky is still without new snow. Probably time to burn some skis, see if we can motivate Url to start dropping some snow in Montana, Northern Colorado and Utah. Wishing Ski Tour had us traveling further south as Wolf Creek and Taos are getting the serious snow right now.

This shot was taken late night in Denison before an all-night, open-bar pick with the Dappled Greys.



Tonight we'll see what Iowa has to offer. None of us have ever played in the Hawkeye State.

Still looking for ski passes in Steamboat and Little/Big Cottonwood Canyons. Anything helps...

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