What Is Gaper Day? A Guide to Skiers' Favorite Holiday

As much as skiers mourn the end of the season, it can also be a great time to celebrate and rid ourselves of some of the constraints of ski culture. While much of the world takes April 1 to celebrate April Fool's Day, skiers everywhere have a different name and entirely different celebration for the date.
Enter Gaper Day, every skier's favorite holiday. If you've ever been to a ski area on April 1 and wondered why so many people around you are dressed in costume, skiing like they might be intoxi