Every November my snowboarding buddies and I head to the base of the mountains, light a fire in a garbage can and pray for snow. We call the event Frozen Man. I won't provide too many details, like the name of the host, the date or the location, because I want to be invited back this year. I will tell you that Frozen Man is held close to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, where a good bonfire/campout/drinkfest can go down without someone creating an ordinance to stop it. The concept of the Frozen Man is to drink alcohol around a fire when it's really cold out. There are various activities and rituals and surprises throughout the night, but the main purpose - besides praying for snow - is to see how much cold your body can endure before you die, go home crying or prove you are more powerful than nature itself. Harmon Brewery & Restaurant throws the same party every year, except thankfully it's indoors. Harmon's party is better. There's more beer - including the Steep and Deep Winter Ale. Guitarist Steve Stefanowicz plays every year. Ski flicks loop on the tubes. There are drink specials, raffles and giveaways. There are less impromptu bare-flesh runs. Oh, and lots of praying. The YWCA of Pierce County benefits.

PRAY FOR SNOW, 6 p.m., Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, 1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, no cover, 253.383.BREW

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