What is Pajama Day?
On Friday, March 1st, we are encouraging everyone to increase their level of coziness by wearing their pajamas on the hill in support of the Find a Common Thread Foundation. As a locally grown initiative that has been raising awareness and funds to assist in developing preventative measure and cures for autoimmune diseases, Marmot Basin is excited to get involved with their signature PJ Day event.
An as annual event that has taken the local town of Jasper by storm, it's not uncommon to see people walking around town in their onesies, pajamas and robes. Over the past years, we've seen groups of people ski in their comfy attire, and we encourage you to show your support and try it out this year!
Supporting the Cause
Autoimmune Disease affects 1 in 5 people, 75% of which are women. People recognize MS, RA, Diabetes, Lupus, but typically don’t realize that other disorders such as Narcolepsy, Eczema, Raynaud’s Syndrome and Aloepecia and Wegener’s Granulomatosis are included in the long list comprised of 140 different diseases. Despite being one of the top 10 reasons for fatality among women under 65 years old, it tends to be misdiagnosed, often resulting in a missed opportunity to reverse the disease process.
An autoimmune disease can attack different parts of the patient’s body, sending them to different specialists. This has created an inherent issue of specialists and researchers trying to combat these various diseases in isolation which is incredibly costly and time consuming. This is where the Find the Common Thread Foundation comes in. Founded by a collective of individuals battling an autoimmune disease, this team of 5 is seeking to continue to raise public awareness of autoimmune disease and raise funds for research that identifies the common thread among forms of autoimmune disease, with the hope to discover preventative measure and cures.
Get Involved
Skiing or snowboarding in your PJ's may seem like a challenge, but it's actually pretty darn simple! Need some inspiration of how to rock your PJ’s on the hill? We’ve got you covered with PJ Day outfit suggestions!
The 'Classic Dad'
This is a go-to look for those who are new to Pajama Day and still want to be layered up. Simply head into any Dad’s closet and locate the bathrobe that they’ve been wearing for the past 20 years, coffee stains and all.
The 'Lazy Sunday'
A Sunday staple; this outfit is a beloved favourite by those who enjoy waking up at noon and taking a nap again at 3pm. Low maintenance and practical, all you need to do is jump into your flannel onesie, strap on your boots and you’re set for the day.
The 'Pancake Flipper'
A standard issue PJ setup for those who like to rise and shine. Grab your favourite sleeping shirt, toss on those colourful pajama pants and get out there for the first chair. Bonus points if you supply our lifties with flapjacks!
