Moustache March... So Sad to Say Goodbye!!

According to Wiki knowledge a moustache (American English: mustache) is facial hair grown on the upper lip. The term implies that the wearer grows only upper-lip hair while shaving the hair on their chins and cheeks. The oldest portrait depicting a shaved man with a moustache is of an ancient Iranian horseman from 300 B.C. In more modern times the moustache was worn by military men, and denoted rank, with those in the higher ranks allowed to have more elaborate and bushier moustaches.

Since the days of yesteryear there have been great strides to protect the moustache as not only a style of facial hair, but as works of art. Organizations such as AMI or American Mustache Institute are out there "Protecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination against, mustached Americans by promoting the growth, care, and culture of the mustache." Competitions such as the World Beard and Moustache Championships are held yearly and draw competitors and dedicated fans alike.

Here at NOLS we don't mind if you wear a moustache on your upper-lip or not, but if you wanted to, well that's alright by us. In the spirit of Moustache March, which surprisingly has a few very dedicated hits on google, a few people around HQ and the RM donned that furry upper-lip hair. Well March is dwindling away and in the spirit of great facial hair I felt the need to pay homage to those I met and was allowed to photograph here at the office. Thank you Moustache March, how I'll miss my sweet lip slug until next year when we do it all over once again!

McLovin!!!!!!!

One is my friend Brooks, the other is the infamous McLovin. I cannot tell the difference....

Best part is he didn't even know he looked like McLovin and his party outfit was just a coincidence!!

Intern Adventures Part 2

Well the weekend came and went and the interns here at NOLS were off having fun once again. Some flew off to visit friends in far places, some headed to Jackson, and a few even found some untracked powder lines up on Togwotee Pass. Since I was part of the powder crew I thought I would post some pictures in hope they would motivate people to go have some fun!

The skies were blue, the snow was soft, and smiles were wide. Late March in the mountains of western Wyoming never ceases to amaze! Just as it seemed spring had arrived here in Lander we were treated to a short lived but heavy snow storm. I quickly pulled out my skis I had reluctantly packed away and headed out with a few friends. We were treated to knee deep snow and fresh lines, and with the mountain almost to ourselves we were able to bask in the peace and quiet back country skiing affords.

Although some of us are ready for the warmer temps and long days of summer, winter is still alive and thriving in the mountains, so get out there and enjoy these beautiful spring days! Here are some more pics, enjoy!

Intern Adventures

The weather has been great here in Lander, and with the sunshine and warmer temps came the temptation to play a little hookie and head into the great outdoors. As the clock rang 4, off 7 of us interns went, headed for Sinks Canyon to play on the rocks. We found a few great routes, everyone climbed well, and laughter resonated off the limestone walls. Our pack was near complete with 7 out of the 8 NOLS Lander interns in attendance, and as the weather continues to warm more adventures will ensue. Here are a few of the pictures we took, enjoy and stay tuned for the next Intern Adventure!