He's the one with the shaggy unkempt hair, the stubbled face and the worn hands. The guy who has a dog, a truck and a passion for anything that pushes the boundaries of safety. He's a skier, a surfer, a snowboarder, a climber, a budding photographer and enjoys artisan brews. He is Peter Pan.
You've probably met him at a brewery, on a chairlift or in the back of a ski and/or bike shop rehashing his latest adventure with other bearded men. He's the one in a beanie, holding an IPA and sporting his latest experimental facial hair arrangement -- this week, stubble with a Connoisseur mustache. His facial hair gives him confidence and adds to his unique character and mysteriousness.
He's the one with the BBQ all fired up, the six pack sitting in the snow and a single red rose (how original) awaiting you at his house for Valentines Day. He'll gladly grill you up a bratwurst and slide a cold one across the table to show you he cares. The TV will be on behind you and you'll wonder if he's looking deeply into your eyes with that excited look, or if he's just looking right through you to catch replays of last nights Olympic Slopestyle competition. You tell yourself the former...Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.
He may be 40-something, but acts like he's 20... which will both prepare you for motherhood and keep you young. It's likely that he lives in a ski or surf town... or spends time in both depending on the season. He has more roommates than bedrooms and his walls are littered with smut, Pink Floyd posters and the latest centerfold from Powder Magazine. We all know this guy... and we all tend to fall for him. That's why at 40, he's still dating the hottest 20 year olds that move to town.
His youthful approach to life will win you over... so let go and enjoy it... at least for Valentines Day. I mean, if you live in a mountain town and you're a lady -- it doesn't take much more than a PBR and a flannel shirt to win you over.
So how do you find him?
1. Visit Peppi Stiegler's, Hoback Sports or Wilson Backcountry often.
2. Loudly order the most burley beer at the Brew Pub to catch his attention.
3. Talk about sled skiing, your hiking time up Glory and how you are considering Heli Skiing this year. He'll be enamored.
4. Borrow your best friend's dog and do a Snow King lap after work.
5. When you finally get to talking to him, discuss things he's comfortable and knowledgable about: Shredding, Pow, Beer, Flannel, Moose Hockey, Travis Rice, Valhalla and how much you love Pinky G's Pizza.
Happy Valentine's Day Ya'll! xx
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