Model Sparks Ski Outfit Debate as Montana Winter Stays Warm

Just this ski season, model and Instagram influencer Lily Phillips is in hot water after sharing images of herself skiing at a resort that is clearly NOT in Montana, while wearing something that is basically a bikini. Because it’s apparently ski season and additionally swimsuit season now.

This ski bunny, who has some 1.6 million followers on Instagram, shared the images, causing an immediate global frenzy of people being offended, while continuing to click. Some are calling it “inappropriate,” others are calling it “brave."

The laid-back look even has people arguing over on Yahoo whether it’s OK to hit the slopes looking like you’re about to place an order for nachos at a pool bar versus hitting the powder on a mountain.

Montana Ski Season Has Been Strangely Warm Anyway

Look, I get it. If you’ve been skiing in Montana this winter, you already know the truth. It has been suspiciously warm. You know, “Why am I wearing a T-shirt in February?” warm.

I’m surprised we haven’t yet seen a dude at Big Sky skiing in board shorts, Pit Vipers, and a Stetson, shouting “YEE HAW” down the run like he’s trying out for a Bud Light commercial.

Another week of this and Snowbowl should start offering sunscreen with the lift tickets.

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The Real Question Is: Could Montanans Even Pull This Off?

Montana ski resorts have been downright balmy, and at this rate, we’re one sunny afternoon away from full-blown beach party mode. And let’s face it, Montanans are exactly the kind of crazy people who would ski in a bikini for no other purpose than to prove they could.

Probably something like, “If it’s warm enough to grill burgers in the parking lot at lunch, it’s warm enough to ski in this.” Which, for anyone who has skied on a bluebird day will notice that people are stripping clothes off faster than an exotic dancer. Nothing to be offended by. Just another February day in Montana.