With the first month of winter officially upon us, snow, skiing, and cold-weather enthusiasts in general are no doubt rejoicing at the prospect of hitting the slopes and indulging in the plethora of wondrous recreational activities the season has to offer. Indeed, while the weather outside may be frightful for some, others often choose to dive headfirst into the icy arms of winter’s embrace, including certain musicians, of course. Which is why this week we’ll be paying tribute to bands who apparently like to get down and dirty in the snow, starting with this pretty “out there” video of, eh, well “Out There” by Dinosaur Jr., which finds J Mascis shredding on guitar and in the snow just the same. Crank it:








