“The last time I went skiing I had to get up at 5:30 in the morning and I knew I couldn’t do that so I slept with my skis on.” -Steven Wright

There’s deadpan delivery then there is the comedy stylings of Steven Wright. While this joke a from 1985 set seems farcical, I’d like to point out that roof rack skiing is a time honored tradition…check out Jan Farrell clocking in at 111mph on top of a BMW at the Circuito del Jarama below:

Here’s real life roof rack skiing:

RELATED: Strapped To A Roof Rack Doing 111 MPH

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....