01/21/2026
The inaugural C Crew Chili Cook Off took place last Saturday at Hogadon Basin Ski Area in the Casper Ski Patrol hut. It was a fiercely contested event between the 4 C crew patrollers with a close call between their Chili masterpieces. The event got so hot under the collar that a few patrollers started sweating as the chili took effect and accusations soon started to fly back and forth between the patrollers. Fortunately the lawyers dismissed a recount and ignored any impartial judges, or any evidence of bribing or threats that had been issued during the course of the competition. Once the patrollers simmered down a clear winner was determined and it was none other than our boy from New Mexico, Mike Shimming who pipped everyone at the post with his traditional New Mexico Chili! He summarized his win with a few words “I’m happy that my chili was recognized to be a deserved winner and that I’m The Chili King and the man to beat! I like to thank all my supporters, my son who voted for me, as well as Jason who I owe $10. Also the other 3 contenders who also voted for me and who seem quite relieved that I would be taking the trophy home. I look forward to taking on all contenders next year as I aim to hold my title and have laid out the marker that I’m the man to beat. THE GOAT!”
Apparently Tom Brady himself had reached out to congratulate Mike and see if he could get a bowl himself!
Well done to the man he is a deserved winner!
