Name: Mike Mathews
Age: 25
Occupation: Operations Manager,
Rhinoskin.com
Why Jackson: Mathews came to Jackson
after college to be a ski bum before enter
ing “the perils" of the real world. After a
stint in the service industry, Mathews had
an opportunity to join Rhinoskin.com, a
company that makes “ruggedized protec
tion" dike their flagship titanium hard case)
for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). He
knew the job would pacify his parents,
bolster his resume, and allow him to stay
in Jackson longer than he anticipated.
The Jackson experience: “Winter comes
and it’s work, ski, eat, and sleep," says
Mathews, who enjoys Jackson’s young cul
ture. Mathews adds that living in Jackson
has solidified his passion for outdoor rec
reation. “Wherever I go from here on out,
there will have to be some sort of outlet for
getting out and being active."
Favorite piece of gear: Anything capilene.
THE GEAR: DYNASTAR BIGS SKIS. GOODE POLES.
PATAGONIA FLEECE. LEVIS JEANS. SMITH SHADES.
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