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• Skier Loses His iPhone On Huge Jump

  30-11-2023 23:01 via powder.com
  
  Austrian professional free skier (and 8 year FWT competitor) Fabio Studer and Freeride World Tour competitor Max Hitzig (who won the Kicking Horse stop last year) were pushing the limits of big air when things went a little off track. Fabio announced that the duo "lost an iPhone. Follow cams with a phone brings its own risks and we have been definitely a bit too fast on this one."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Fabio Studer (@fabiostuder)
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• Killington World Cup 2023

  30-11-2023 20:00 via nyskiblog.com
  One hundred athletes from sixty countries around the globe took on Killington for the 7th year in an incredible weekend at the annual Women’s Audi Ski World Cup. Mother nature complied and the course on Superstar was an icy vertical sheet, just how the athletes like it. Dropping at 1,200 vertical feet, 4,800 in length with a pitch from 30 to 50 degrees for the Giant Slalom, the course is steep. On the final headwall section, also known as Preston’s » Read More »
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• Vermont Resort Celebrates 90th Anniversary Of Ski Patrol

  27-11-2023 23:12 via powder.com
  
  Mount Mansfield, one of Stowe's two peaks, is the tallest mountain in Vermont with a summit elevation of 4,395 feet and 2,360 feet of vertical drop. But did you know Mount Mansfield is also home to a historically significant Ski Patrol team? Today, Stowe Mountain posted a celebratory photo to Instagram, reminding everyone that it is the 90th anniversary of the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol this season. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stowe Mountain Resort (@stow
  
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• Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge Hike

  26-11-2023 01:30 via nyskiblog.com
  We’ve had some cool evenings and overnight frosts in Saratoga Springs, but the full effect of winter is still to come. In pursuit of an early taste of the season, my hiking partners, Dave, April, and I ventured into the High Peaks to visit winter. The Adirondacks often see a frost up high, in November. It’d rained the previous day, followed by overnight temps in the 20s; we were confident we would find ice. We decided on a through hike, » Read More »
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• Skiers Rejoice!- Killington Is Now Open Top To Bottom

  24-11-2023 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Killington Mountain, the second highest summit in the Green Mountains and in Vermont, just announced it is now open top to bottom. Officials at Killington gave props to everyone who was skiing before the "real" opening, writing, "cheers to everyone who earned their early season turns using the Peak Walkway." View this post on InstagramA post shared by Killington Resort (@killingtonmtn)
  Officials at Killington shared in guests' humor in their opening announcement post, responding to one
  
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• South Korea Sentences Dissident Who Fled China on a Jet Ski

  23-11-2023 13:05 via nytimes.com
  Kwon Pyong made the 200-mile journey in August in a bid for asylum. His worst nightmare was being sent back to China, a fellow activist said.
  
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• Snow Ridge: A Classic Indy Rise Up

  22-11-2023 14:50 via nyskiblog.com
  There’s been some excitement about the eastern ski season getting an early start. Ski Ward in Massachusetts garnered significant attention with its new snowmaking system, claiming the first open ski resort in North America. Killington spun early as always. Belleayre got out first in New York with a sneak preview before Thanksgiving. Those efforts may pale in comparison to the work done at Snow Ridge, a family-owned resort on Tug Hill. In August, as most resorts were completing lift mainten
  
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• Skier Takes On The East Coast's Finest Sheet Of Ice

  21-11-2023 22:05 via powder.com
  
  Brooks Curran, a self-proclaimed Vermont raised photographer with a skiing addiction, is no stranger to hardcore, East Coast conditions. That familiarity was put to the test yesterday on Mount Washington (the highest mountain in the Northeast) as Brooks skied (or should I say, skated?) down the icy slope. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brooks Curran (@brookscurran)
  Brooks not only makes it down the line unscathed, he manages to sneak more than a few turns in there, too.&nb
  
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• How Are Beginner And Expert Skis Different? A Ski Shop Employee Explains

  18-11-2023 12:00 via powder.com
  
  Ski design is a complicated bit of alchemy that we snowsports fans tend to take for granted and, in some cases, completely misunderstand.It's true! You're not alone if you've spent years and years skiing but can't pinpoint the difference between sidecut and rocker. (Author's note: I spent the first 15 years of my skiing career thinking meant sidewalls. Embarrassing stuff.)Luckily, the good folks at Kunstadt Sports are here to explain a foundational block of ski design: the differences between be
  
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• Holiday Mountain Crunch Time

  16-11-2023 14:00 via nyskiblog.com
  If you’re connected to New York skiing, it’s been hard to miss the blizzard of activity at Holiday Mountain, following the acquisition of the property by the Bridgeville Ski Company, in May.  Leading the effort is Mike Taylor. He was born in Monticello NY and grew up skiing the hill. I drove up on Sunday to meet with Mike and see it for myself.  We met in the outer lot, near the North Lodge and the Fun Park. Mike was » Read More »
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• 'Side Stepping': Arapahoe Basin's Ski Patrol Prepares For Deeper Snow

  15-11-2023 17:50 via powder.com
  
  Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is making moves towards opening additional early-season terrain.The latest tool in the terrain arsenal is about as old-fashioned as it gets: to preserve snow and stability, A-Basin has tasked its patrollers with sidestepping steep terrain.Here's the 411.From the caption: "While we sometimes get accused of side stepping questions, we are proud to do this kind of side stepping. The Ski Patrol has been all over the Upper Mountain in places where the snow is a bit deeper. P
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Trial Is Getting the Musical Treatment

  15-11-2023 15:50 via nytimes.com
  Is there nothing that can’t be put to song? A small London theater production about the much-covered trial will ask the audience to be jury members.
  
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• Ski You Soon: Why Charlevoix-Québec City Should Be Your Next Vacation Spot

  12-11-2023 22:47 via powder.com
  
  Most Canadians know this beautiful, culturally rich region of Québec, but if you aren’t familiar, pay attention, especially if you are a skier or snowboarder. There are a lot of reasons to visit the Québec-Charlevoix region in the winter. The geography and geology are spectacular, there are still small villages that date back hundreds of years, you’re close to the shopping, restaurants and nightlife of Québec City, and, most importantly, there’s an abu
  
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• How I learned to make and sleep in a Swedish snowhole – at minus 30C

  11-11-2023 12:00 via theguardian.com
  Kevin Rushby saw a way to fulfil his childhood dream with an adventure company in Sweden – but could he ski into the snowy wilderness on a twisted ankle?One British childhood winter experience remains the same, despite all the changes of the past century. It’s the one where you gaze out of the window, mesmerised by the falling snow, and start fantasising about building an igloo or a snow cave, then sleeping in it overnight. A few fortunate kids get to follow that up, but for most the
  
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• Intrepid Skiers Combine Early Season Turns With Disc Golfing

  10-11-2023 23:38 via powder.com
  
  This week, Berthoud Pass, Colorado, received enough snow for skiing.Taking advantage of the early-season bounty, a team of skiers headed out for some turns and a few rounds of... disc golf?Skiing and disc golf -- it's a combination that, until today, I wasn't aware anyone on the face of the Earth was interested in.But here we are. Enjoy POW OR DISC's quirky take on November skiing.To be clear, my surprised reaction to this video shouldn't be confused with disgust.Skiing is really fun. Disc golfi
  
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• Utah Ski Resort Forgoes Parking Reservation System

  10-11-2023 21:13 via powder.com
  
  It's the story of the preseason: Several major ski resorts, from Palisades Tahoe to Solitude Mountain Resort, have implemented parking reservation systems ahead of winter 2023-2024.However, after much deliberation, Snowbasin Resort, Utah, is marching to a different tune. It is foregoing a parking reservation system and relying instead on a different suite of crowd control measures.The resort broke the news yesterday, November 9th, via a Facebook post.Here are the details of the new plan.These ar
  
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• Meet Bernie Rosow- The Pro Skier/Groomer Who Just Had The "Best Winter" Of His Life

  10-11-2023 20:34 via powder.com
  
  It's a bit of a moot point by now: last winter, Mammoth Mountain, California, had one of the best ski seasons ever. The powder faucet never turned off, and local skiers enjoyed lift service at the resort until August -- this much is known.But, hey, this is POWDER, and even if last season's Californian snowmageddon might be a dead horse, we're in the business of showcasing incredible skiing. So buckle in, grab your beverage of choice, and prepare for another bite-sized trip to the snow globe
  
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• Skiers Launch Over Chairlift In Exhilarating New Video

  10-11-2023 20:07 via powder.com
  
  Red Bull's ski team is stacked. That's the whole article. Kidding. That's not the whole article, but you get the gist.Red Bull's latest video combines immense freeskiing star power with top-notch filming and editing. The result? A pure shot of snowsports adrenaline that'll leave even the most jaded skier itching to get out and shred with their pals.Here's what might be the best party lap ever.As I watched this video, I ran a little test of my freeskiing knowledge and tried to name every pro invo
  
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• Montana Agency Reports First Human-Triggered Avalanche Of The Season

  10-11-2023 18:58 via powder.com
  
  Skiing's early season is a funky time of year. Some resorts are starting to open thanks to heroic snowmaking efforts, and powder awaits those who climb into upper elevations.The "in-between" nature of late fall can create the illusion that mid-winter backcountry risks, like avalanches, aren't a problem yet.But that, of course, is a ruse.As this update from Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center demonstrates, avalanches are a danger once any significant amount of snow is on the
  
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• Mammoth Mountain Reveals Opening Day Lifts And Trails

  10-11-2023 18:09 via powder.com
  
  Mammoth Mountain, California, which just opened about 30 minutes ago, recently revealed which lifts and runs will be on tap for those first turns of the season.Alongside detailing the opening day offerings, Mammoth shared a video depicting current slope conditions.Spoiler alert: it looks pretty dang good. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain)
  Mammoth is operating three lifts today: Broadway Express, the lower portion of the Panorama Gondola, and the Face
  
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• TGR Films: Legend Has It

  10-11-2023 15:20 via nyskiblog.com
  
  It’s that time of year again, winter is so close you can taste it. It’s time to go wax and sharpen your skis. Find your goggles, gloves and balaclavas. Dump last year’s dirt out of your boot bag. Check to see what needs to be replaced, what needs to be tossed in washing machine. And it’s time to get your head in the right space. It’s time to get stoked. The best way I can think of to do that » Read More »
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• Colorado Resort Installs Snowstake Designed By Indigenous Artists

  10-11-2023 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, Winter Park Resort, Colorado, announced the creation of several on-piste art installations via a partnership with Natives Outdoors. Together, these artistic works are called There Is Snow On The Ground, which translates to heniiniini', an Arapaho phrase. Of these installations, there's one you Winter Park skiers will be seeing a lot of this season: the resort's new snowstake designed by indigenous artists Jordan Craig and Vernan Kee.Connor Ryan, a professional skier and member
  
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• The East Coast's Snowiest Ski Resort Announces Opening Day

  10-11-2023 00:35 via powder.com
  
  Jay Peak Resort -- the East Coast's snowiest ski resort -- has announced it will open on November 24th.The resort also shared that they will offer free lift tickets to the first 750 skiers to register online for opening day. At the time of writing this, the free tickets are still available.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jay Peak Resort (@jaypeakresort)
  The announcement comes on the heels of another similarly exciting revelation: yesterday, Jay shared that it had fired up its snow gu
  
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• Alta Ski Area Closed For Uphill Travel

  09-11-2023 23:26 via powder.com
  
  Today, Alta Ski Area, Utah, instituted a temporary ban on uphill travel until Saturday, November 11th, within the resort's bounds. ⚠️ Alta Ski Area is currently closed to uphill travel. The Summer Road and Catherine’s Area remain open to uphill travel.@WasatchBCAlli @UACwasatch pic.twitter.com/iz363TEsvk— Alta Ski Area (@AltaSkiArea) November 9, 2023Alta initiated the ban to ease snowmaking efforts during a short window of colder temperatures this week. "We have a short
  
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• POWDER Magazine Is Back With A Limited Edition Merch Drop Including The New Print Issue

  09-11-2023 22:19 via powder.com
  
  We were ecstatic to announce the return of POWDER Magazine to print with our first limited edition box set back in October.For those of you still looking to get an exclusive piece of POWDER Magazine merch and a copy of the new magazine, we're happy to announce that Limited Edition Box Set #3 is now live. Click here, or keep reading for more details.POWDER Magazine Limited Edition Box #3POWDER MagazineBox #3 will only be available for 5 days. The box features an ultra-comfy hoodie
  
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• Utah Ski Resort Announces Surprise, Earlier Than Expected Opening Date

  09-11-2023 21:04 via powder.com
  
  Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, has announced it will open a week earlier than planned tomorrow, November 10th. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Solitude Mountain Resort (@solitudemountain)Travis Holland, a representative of Solitude, credits the early opening to the resort's hardworking snowmaking team and a recent spate of snowy weather."That last storm over-delivered, and we know local diehards are itching to get up here and make a few turns," wrote Holland in correspondence with P
  
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• NY Ski Resort's Snowmaking Roars Back To Life

  09-11-2023 20:37 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, Whiteface Mountain, New York, announced it had begun snowmaking,  sharing a video of its snow guns firing at upper elevations.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Whiteface (@whiteface_mt)
  Predictably, the announcement drew a positive response from Whiteface's clientele, with several skiers expressing excitement in the comments section:"Laying out that frozen prozac I see." (I'm stealing this one, what a phrase.) "Y'all have guns that shoot happiness. Big thanks to the smi
  
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• Canadian Ski Resort To Open "Lightly" Without A Chairlift

  09-11-2023 19:53 via powder.com
  
  Sunshine Village, Alberta, has announced that they won't provide chairlift service on Saturday, November 11th -- the resort's planned opening day.Instead of chairlifts, Sunshine will open with access to the Mighty Might Carpet, a large hike park, a toboggan hill, and the Mad Trapper's restaurant. The resort notes that the lack of chairlift service stems from "less than seasonal snow."Tickets for this weekend cost CAD 49, a reduced price that will increase when Sunshine opens its first chairlift.
  
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• Snowboarder Scores Powder Turn In "Puking" Alaskan Storm

  09-11-2023 18:28 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, POWDER covered the arrival of a moisture-dense Alaskan storm, set to batter the state with 30 to 100 inches of snow, depending on elevation.Said storm is already starting to deliver the goods, as evidenced by this video from Powderchasers featuring Adam Hoke.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Powderchasers (@powderchasers)
  In this post, Powderchasers -- a forecasting team -- notes that Alyeska Resort, Alaska, should receive between 30-40 inches of snow during the storm. Outsi
  
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• Pro Skier Recounts The "Spiciest" Line From His New Film

  09-11-2023 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Right up on the sharp edge is where most -- maybe all -- of the magic happens in professional skiing.Whether it's staring down a widow making backcountry line or an enormous park jump, sometimes all that's left to do is yell words of encouragement to oneself before leaping into the void. For professional skier Sander Hadley, it was a quick "Let's f*ckin' go, buddy!" uttered between labored breathing as he teed up a hectic line while filming for Lemonade, Dynastar's latest team film. Then, he was
  
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• Northern Lights Appear At Montana Ski Resort

  08-11-2023 23:56 via powder.com
  
  Big Sky Resort, Montana, was treated to a visit from the Aurora Borealis earlier this week.The resort caught the ethereal light show with its webcams on the nights of November 5th and November 6th. Here's a look.We were able to glimpse a few colors in the aurora borealis last night 😍 @prismcam taken 11.5.23+11.6.23 pic.twitter.com/wvVboJOZ04— Big Sky Resort (@bigskyresort) November 6, 2023I gotta say, that's a crankin view. Big Sky's peak with the glimmers of colorful light in the
  
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• Loveland Ski Area Announces Opening Day

  08-11-2023 22:39 via powder.com
  
  Loveland Ski Area, Colorado, has announced they will open on Friday, November 10th.On opening day, the resort will offer top-to-bottom skiing serviced by Chet's Dream, a high-speed quad chairlift, with plans to expand terrain availability as the ski season progresses. Chet's Dream will spin from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early season adult tickets will cost $119, with children's tickets (aged 6-14) running $40. Loveland's Chief Operating Officer, Rob Goodell, notes that unseasonally warm temperature
  
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• Wisconsin Ski Resort To Remain Closed After Warm Temperatures Arrive

  08-11-2023 22:20 via powder.com
  
  This week, Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, left eager skiers with a cliffhanger. The resort officially opened for the season on November 2nd but was forced to close starting Monday, November 5th, after warm temperatures halted snowmaking operations. During the closure, which initially spanned November 5th through the 8th, Troll advised its clientele to wait for further updates about a potential reopening this week.Today, the resort provided said update, and it unfortunately isn't good news -- Troll
  
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• Colorado Ski Resort Expands Terrain Offerings After Early Season Opening

  08-11-2023 20:36 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, on November 6th, Keystone Resort, Colorado, announced that it had utilized snowmaking to open a top-to-bottom trail from its River Run base.In the announcement, the resort detailed its vast snowmaking operations in a video titled How Keystone Makes its Snow.Tap in below.From the caption:"Now that we're open for the season, we're looking to expand terrain as soon as possible as weather allows. We just opened top-to-bottom skiing and riding out of River Run and we are working to
  
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• Epic Snow Alert Issued: 100+ Inches Forecasted For Alaska

  08-11-2023 20:35 via powder.com
  
  Sound the snow alarms, a major blizzard is slamming Alaska's coast with upwards of 100 inches (8+ feet) of snow, according to our friends at Powderchasers.The storm began on the evening of November 7th, 2023, and is expected to peak in intensity this evening, November 8th. Check out the forecasted snow totals map below:Forecasted snow totals through 11/11/23PowderchasersPowderchasers narrows down which areas should expect the most snow and why:"In terms of totals, the model agreement remains pre
  
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• Snowboarder Pranks Chairlift After Eating "Deadly" Bowl Of Chili

  08-11-2023 19:52 via powder.com
  
  Something about time spent in the mountains brings out the very worst of the gastrointestinal tract. Maybe it's the early mornings. Or the greasy lodge food. Either way, entering the lodge bathroom for a pre-ski pit stop remains atop the list of harrowing ski day experiences. The noises I've heard and things I've seen are permanently seared into my memory.Thus sets the table for this delightfully immature video from content creator and snowboarder Bailey Pine, which features one fake fart m
  
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• Pro Snowboarder Discovers Crevasse In Middle Of Trail

  08-11-2023 19:06 via powder.com
  
  What spooks you on the ski hill? My list is long: tree wells, out-of-control skiers, avalanches, and rollover cliffs that are hard to spot all lurk in a distant, reptilian corner of my brain when I'm out skiing.The worst part about these fears is that they're technically rational. You should be worried about avalanches or tree wells when skiing, meaning a wave of the cognitive behavioral therapy wand, while effective when addressing the less-rational obsessions of an anxious, may not produce des
  
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• Potential Growing For 'Heavy Snow' Storm To Hit The Sierras

  08-11-2023 18:09 via powder.com
  
  A storm is brewing off the coast of California. Long-range weather models used by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicate that the dice are loading in a snowy direction for the Sierra Nevada Range next week.Here's an update from the NWS shared yesterday, November 7th.Don't worry, we've got our 👀 on next week too! Confidence is increasing for a storm system to bring increasing chances for precipitation to interior NorCal. Exact details remain uncertain at this time, but be prepar
  
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• Potential Growing For 'Heavy Snow' Storm To Hit The Sierra

  08-11-2023 18:09 via powder.com
  
  A storm is brewing off the coast of California. Long-range weather models used by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicate that the dice are loading in a snowy direction for the Sierra Nevada Range next week.Here's an update from the NWS shared yesterday, November 7th.Don't worry, we've got our 👀 on next week too! Confidence is increasing for a storm system to bring increasing chances for precipitation to interior NorCal. Exact details remain uncertain at this time, but be prepar
  
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• 'The Last Gunners'- Alta Ski Area Bids Farewell To Its WWII Artillery Cannon

  08-11-2023 18:08 via powder.com
  
  Considered to be the "epicenter" of the avalanche universe, Alta Ski Area, UT has used a WWII-era artillery cannon, among other explosives, to remotely trigger avalanches since the 1940s. The artillery cannon era has sadly come to an end, but not before the following film was made. Enjoy this sentimental look at how Alta used military weaponry to save lives, rather than take them, for 75 years.Ski Utah: "For 75 years, the silent hours of deep, snowy mornings at Alta Ski Area were ruptured b
  
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• Review: Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W GW

  08-11-2023 17:51 via powder.com
  
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.In a NutshellThe Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W GW is a resort-oriented women’s ski boot with hiking capabilities. We found it to be a powerful boot, good for long days inbounds but with features that make it not bad for touring either. Stats:Size Skied: 24.5Weight: Shell: 1256 gLiner: 349 gTotal: 1605 gStated Flex: 115Binding Compatibility: GripWalk, Pin Bindings
  
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• Parlez-vous Ski?

  08-11-2023 16:42 via powder.com
  
  Québec: Canada’s Original Ski DestinationQuébec is the “it” ski destination for the 2023/24 season for good reason.In addition to excellent skiing and fascinating terrain, you’ll find all kinds of après ski festivities, local flavors and microbreweries, close proximity with Montréal and Québec City, high-end shopping, relaxing spas, and a European vibe. Plus there’s a myriad of fun easy-to-access winter sports activities for s
  
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• Taos Ski Valley Reveals Brand New Trails

  08-11-2023 14:15 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this month, November 2nd, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, shared exciting news on Facebook: the resort was unveiling three new ski trails.The trails, named Dadou's, Ponsse Scheme, and Cache Stash, were created as part of Taos Ski Valley's ongoing forest health initiatives.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Taos Ski Valley (@skitaos)
  The aforementioned forest health initiatives involve prescribed burns of wood and undergrowth piles on Taos' piste. With the detritus gone, the resort
  
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• Noah Gaffney Sends 'Crazy' In-Bounds Line

  08-11-2023 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Last season, skier Noah Gaffney teed up a rarely skied Palisades Tahoe, California, line: the Pony Express.Unsurprisingly, there's a reason few ride the Pony Express -- the line is gnarly. Like gnarly, gnarly.Here's Noah handling business.And now for the obligatory second angle shot by Noah's uncle and legendary Matchstick Productions filmmaker, Scott. The second angle post from Scott also includes an interesting historical tidbit about the Pony Express wrapped up in a bite-sized heartwarmi
  
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• Scot Schmidt On Shane McConkey's Influence On Skiing: "Phenomenal"

  07-11-2023 23:29 via powder.com
  
  You know when you hear someone say that a pro is "Your favorite skier's favorite skier"? It's a classic adage that describes those who are so good at skiing that, in their presence, fellow professionals are reduced to mere fans.Shane McConkey was one of those next-level skiers.In this clip, Scot Schmidt -- another legend -- describes the impact that McConkey had on our shared sport.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Powder Magazine (@powdermagazine)
  I have to admit Schmidt and his skiin
  
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• Canadian Ski Resort Wakes Up To 15+ Inch Storm

  07-11-2023 22:59 via powder.com
  
  Fernie Alpine Resort, something of a sleeper hit up north, was just struck by a serious snowstorm.Today, the resort announced they'd received 15+ inches of snow overnight.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Fernie Alpine Resort (@ferniealpineresort)
   Here's a look at the area surrounding the snowstake via Fernie's webcams.Fernie Lizard Bowl webcam, November 7th, 2023.Fernie Alpine ResortLooking pretty wintry up there, right?While we're still about a month out from Fernie's opening d
  
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• Lake Tahoe's Ski Season To Start Friday, November 10th

  07-11-2023 20:49 via powder.com
  
  Following a recent burst of cold temperatures and natural snowfall, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV has just announced they're opening on Friday, November 10th for the Winter '23/'24 season.Mt. Rose has the highest base elevation of any ski resort in the region, and it's clear that they capitalized on that advantage with an impressive snowmaking push.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe (@mtroseskitahoe)
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• Wisconsin Ski Area Closes Days After Opening For The Season

  07-11-2023 20:04 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this month, on November 2nd, Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, opened for skiing and riding thanks to a spate of colder temperatures that facilitated snowmaking operations.Then, at the end of last week, the resort announced that they would put the beginning of the ski season on hold by instituting a temporary closure from November 6th through the 8th, citing "warmer days & nights." Trollhaugen's next-day open is to be decided at press time.Here's the resort temporary closure announcement post
  
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• New Print Issue Of POWDER Magazine Hits Newsstands, Available To Purchase Online

  07-11-2023 19:19 via powder.com
  
  Skiers! The time has finally come. Following two sold-out limited edition merchandise drops that featured the new issue of POWDER Magazine, the '23/'24 Photo Annual is available to purchase at newsstands nationwide and online.Click here to claim your copy and have it shipped to your front door.Volume 50, Issue 1- Winter '23/'24 Photo AnnualSkier: James McSkimming, Whistler backcountry. Photo: Blake JorgensonIf you plan on traveling in the n
  
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• Dad Recalls When He "Almost Crushed" His Two-Year-Old Skiing

  07-11-2023 19:19 via powder.com
  
  Kids and skiing -- it's a potentially divisive subject. Some parents are gung ho about setting their progeny loose on the slopes, others not so much.Erich Leidums, of @thatmountainlife fame, falls firmly into the former category. In a recent Instagram video, he candidly shared a moment where he almost landed on his two-year-old daughter while attempting a lap through the terrain park.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Erich Leidums (@thatmountainlife)
  I fully anticipated the comments se
  
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