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• Skier Runs Into Unexpected 'Visitors' on a Back Country Run

  28-02-2023 22:34 via powder.com
  
  These days, ski resorts are more theme park than natural expanse. Sure, you have the mountains, the snow, and the trees -- but the churn of chairlifts and the noisy embrace of the ski lodge are rarely more than a five-minute ski away. This bustle tends to ward off nature's real tenets, like bears, deer, and mountain lions.Yet, skiers seeking a more "wild" experience have options. Well, it's one option, and it's called the skin track. You're more likely to run into undomesticated animals in the b
  
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• Woman Compares Cost of Skiing in Europe vs. the U.S. and It's Staggering

  28-02-2023 20:00 via powder.com
  
  As skiers, we like to complain about the cost of skiing, and rightfully so. Getting fully kitted out can cost thousands of dollars if you buy new, and taking the kids on a week-long ski is equivalent to buying a used car. What's worse, the price of skis, lift tickets, and other gear doesn't seem to be going down. This season, we've seen absurdly high lift ticket prices. How's $300 for one day on the hill sound?However, according to TikTok user @shlyyzz, budgeting for skiing could be as easy as h
  
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• Ski Coach Offers 3 Simple Tricks for Stopping Fast While Skiing

  28-02-2023 19:44 via powder.com
  
  To some, skiing is all about going fast. Blasting powder turns and digging in an edge at high speeds is undefeated. Yet, if you're planning on hitting pushing the pace on the slopes, you gotta be able to stop. No one appreciates an out-of-control skier.Luckily, TikTok's a wellspring of guys like @jasonleftwrightleft. Mr. Left-Wright-Left is a ski coach based in Zermatt, Switzerland, and he's got some great pointers for shutting down speed fast while skiing. Check out his tips below.@jasonleftwri
  
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