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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

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Burnin’ Past the Butt Wigglers
The snow has fallen light and deep Soon will come all powder freaks To carve and shred the mountain tops Until they sit for a swig of Schnapps A nip here and there as they convene Then they’re off like … Continue reading













