Gaper Day Definition
If you are wondering “What is the definition of Gaper Day?” you have come to the right place. On this page we will define Gaper Day as well as use it in a sentence or in context as well as outline the origins or etymology of the term Gaper Day when used in the context of skiing and snowboarding. Skiing and snowboarding is famous for having a high amount of jargon much like other similar sports (skateboarding, surfing, mountain-biking, etc.).
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What does Gaper Day mean in ski/snowboard slang
Gaper day is the day of the year where locals dress like gapers/jerrys and act the part of these stereotypes (total idiots). Typically Gaper day will take place in the later season when the weather is warmer and will involve a nontrivial amount of pond skimming. Gaper day has been reported as one of the funnest days of skiing you can have on the mountain.
“Did you clean your jeans for gaper day?”