Entries filed under 'Twinkie Roast'

Farewell to Our Favorite Snow-Inducing Friend, the Twinkie

We at REI lament the news that with the dissolution of the company that bakes and distributes Hostess cakes, the Twinkie is no more. Why? Because the act of roasting Twinkies prior to ski and snowboarding season is our goofy snow-inducing ritual. As if Global Warming isn't tough enough on snow lovers. So how do we replace the Twinkie? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 16, 2012 11:16 AM & Tagged Snowboarding, Twinkie Roast and skiing | permalink | Comments



Skiers, What's Your Snow Prediction This Year?

Much like baseball players who display unbridled optimism every spring, those of us who ski—not to mention the nation’s ski resorts—cross our fingers every autumn. The annual question: Will this be a good snow year? Please! ...

Posted by Steve T on November 13, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Snowboarding, Twinkie Roast, skiing and weather forecasters | permalink | Comments



REI's Paean to the Snow Gods: the Twinkie Roast

Savvy skiers and snowboarders know the old adage to “think snow” is not enough to guarantee a long season of deep pow. You need to take action. That’s why it has become a tradition at REI headquarters and at many REI stores to appease the higher snowmaking powers with a simple offering: the Twinkie Roast. While this annual fall event doesn't always foretell ample snowfall, we believe it's the best strategy short of cloud seeding. And it's a lot of fun, too. Do you have a special snowmaking ...

Posted by Steve T on November 5, 2010 10:25 AM & Tagged Snowboarding, Twinkie Roast, Winter, rei and skiing | permalink | Comments