Demonstrators at Occupy Ski Howme Protest Corporate Greed

Written by GUEST CONTRIBUTOR Wallace Street Monday, 16 January 2012

Citing the recent expansion of Ski Howme, protesters congregated at the corner of Lincoln and Pine Grove Road to protest corporate greed in Steamboat. Said Steve Jobless, an impassioned demonstrator, "Our economy is in recession, and Ski Howme has the gall to expand? This is fundamentally unfair and undemocratic."Occupy Ski Howme protesters provided a series of demands and goals, including a greater awareness of the plight of the 99 Percent who find Ski Howme too expensive yet shop there anyway.

"A corrupt global banking system puts profits before people," agreed Penny Lane, a fellow activist. "Ski Howme, take down your bike!"

Ski Howme owners seemed confused by the occupation, contending that they are neither greedy nor corporate. They also noted that the bike has been down for months now.

"That's the power of the people!" exclaimed Lane, upon hearing that the bike was taken down. "They're bowing under our pressure."

"Ummm ... we took the bike down because we're on to ski season," countered Ski Howme owner Mark Tele. "This is the first I heard of any 'demands' from these people. And how did they not notice that the huge crane wasn't there any more?

"Oh, well ... Steamboat's a small town, I guess," admitted Tele. "There aren't a lot of the usual capitalist heavyweights to get fired up against. I suppose we should be flattered."

At press time, the Occupy Ski Howme movement continues to expand. Several protesters are anxiously awaiting the opening of the new WalSheens franchise across from Ski Howme, which is expected to be a better-understood location for financial protest.

Others are just showing up to see what the commotion is all about. Said one local newcomer to the crowd, "I thought it was a free concert."