Highlands Closing Party - EPIC!!

Sometimes called "The largest unorganized party in skiing", and sometimes called "Gaper Day", the annual bash on the scheduled closing day of Aspen Highlands is one party not to be missed. EPIC, the best word to describe this past Sunday's events at Highlands, sick snow from top to bottom and crazy parties and partiers from top to bottom. By the time the real party starts rolling at 4PM, things start to get out of control and that's just when it starts to get good. Here are some photos from the annual craziness. Enjoy.
Above left: Natalie Ward and Brad Yule pose for the camera near the top of Highlands Bowl while Kevin Dunkelberg looks on as Russ Bollig arrives. Above Right: The party gets rolling in the Bootpacker's Lounge.

Below left: KDUNK and Trecker get ready to hit the steeps of G3. Below right: Natalie gives us the "Mancuso" pose at the top of the Bowl.













Above Left: Natalie Ward and Andre Willie partake in the fun at the Base. Above right: Dunk shows off his Sunday best.
Above left: A couple thousand revel at the Closing Party. Above right: The hike to the top was windy and tough but brought much freshness to those who perservered.

Below: more random pics