Finally, some entertainment for all us ski bums who cried our way through CATS! — Ski Bums: The Musical

Four skiing, singing and self-appointed-thespian Canadians have finally fused musical theatre with ski bum culture (although I'm guessing their mothers saw this one coming for awhile...). The musical, literally called "Ski Bums," has been touring the cultural wonderland of rural British Columbia for the last few months and is now poised to make its big city debut in Whistler this week.

The play focuses on the trials and tribulations of Jeff Snowden, a classic mid-40's ski bum who washes dishes, doesn't own a toothbrush and wonders why he doesn't get laid more often. However, after getting really high and inspired at an AC/DC cover band concert, he decides he's going to clean up his act, win back his girlfriend and sing and dance his way back to the top. (disclosure: part of that description may be been fictionalized, but it roughly follows the show's plot: outlined here)

Important to note, all the actors in this play actually aren't acting that much... they still live out of the back of a 1986 Suburu and are living off a dwindling three month supply of ramen, tortillas and peanut butter. It is also said that the group is actively seeking musical sponsorship from Red Bull.