
Images and Words by: WHIT BOUCHER
Pocket snack extraordinaire, J.F. Bruegger, explains the art behind the practice.






WB: Tell me a little about you philosophy on pocket snacks.
JF: I always like to bring pocket snacks on the mountain so you don’t have to stop and pay nine bucks for a cookie at Sundeck. I will spend money at Bonnie’s though, that’s the one place. Go get an apple dumpling. It’s hard to put an apple dumpling in your pocket, at least a warm one.
WB: Any new innovative snacks you’ve been working on perfecting?
JF: I’ve been working up to pocket fondu, but haven’t quite nailed that one yet. You know a little to-go fondu for the chairlift. Progress on the design is going well, meeting with a team of pot builders to build a custom pocket pot to keep your cheese warm while you ski and then you can munch on the chairlift.
WB: Tell me a little more about what you’re packing today and how you like to make sure you’ve got a nice well-rounded assortment.
JF: For the moment we’ve got some maple bacon and some jerky. I like to start with some protein for the day. I like to move from protein to sugar and then bubble gum is always nice. I’ve got the Juicy Fruit Starburst today. That’s a nice one. Bubble tape. And, Big League Chew.

WB: What are your top 5 snacks?
JF: