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• WATCH: Skier Risks Everything On 50 Foot Cliff

  31-03-2023 23:53 via powder.com
  
  Stuck inside but wish you were skiing? Me too, but such is life. We can't all be getting pitted every day. Unless you own a van, quit your job, or work at a resort. Tempting as those options may be, someone's gotta uphold the weekend warrior mantle.Luckily, for those of us looking for the next hit of skiing content to get us through the week, we've got folks like Owen Leeper. I'm not particularly adept at describing ski stunts in a way that gets the blood pumping (is anyone?), so I'll let Leeper
  
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• Hawaii Snowboarding Looks Like A Blast (Watch)

  31-03-2023 23:32 via powder.com
  
  When I think of Hawaii, a few things come to mind: sun, waves, and picturesque beaches. Snowy mountain peaks are not among those thoughts.However, it turns out I got it wrong. Or, at least, sort of. Check out this clip below to see what I mean.Snowsports seem to show up in the oddest places. There's the indoor skiing area in Dubai, the turf slope on top of a factory in Copenhagen, and, apparently, you could ski in Hawaii this entire time, provided you hit it when the conditions were right.There'
  
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• Weekend Ski Forecast: Bullseye For Utah, Leftovers For Rest Of The West (Watch)

  31-03-2023 22:39 via powder.com
  
  Its times like these that I rely on meteorologist Chris Tomer to keep me informed.Snow is expected to continue to pummel Utah throughout the weekend, and the rest of the west is expected to get a refresh. Check out the full forecast below:In case you missed it, Alta and Snowbird remained closed today (3/31/23) due to avalanche risk and mitigation efforts.Tomorrow is going to be an absolutely bonkers day at those resorts as the snow is piling, and the masses will surely be making their way up LCC
  
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• Alta & Snowbird Will Not Open Today As 30+ Inch Blizzard Nails Canyon

  31-03-2023 21:58 via powder.com
  
  Skiers at Alta Ski Area will need to wait at least an additional day to celebrate the 800-inch milestone that was achieved earlier this morning. Both Alta and Snowbird have announced that they will remain closed today due to severe avalanche hazards up and down Little Cottonwood Canyon. State Road 210 remains closed for avalanche control. Guests at Alta and Snowbird are under Interlodge restrictions.As of 3:45PM ET, Alta is reporting 30 inches and Snowbird is reporting 29 inc
  
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• WATCH: Skiing On Top Of A Buried Chairlift

  31-03-2023 20:56 via powder.com
  
  Ever wondered what happens when a ski resort gets more than 800 inches of snow in a season? Just ask Mammoth Mountain.Mammoth has seen 702 inches fall at the Main Lodge and 879 inches at the Summit (both records). Check out how all of that snow has completely buried Chair 14:@eurotrashgonewild mammoth mountain #mammoth #mammothmountain #skiing #snowboarding #mammothlakes #powder♬ original sound - eurotrashgonewild Unreal.I've been at plenty of resorts that have been forced to rope off the
  
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• Extreme Terrain Opens At California Ski Resort For First Time In 5 Years

  31-03-2023 20:25 via powder.com
  
  Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, like the rest of the Sierras, has been absolutely pounded by what seems like a never-ending onslaught of snow. The resort has totaled 756 inches this season. All of that snow has allowed a zone called 'The Palisades' (not to be confused with Palisades Tahoe) to open for the first time in 5 years. Check it out:@sugarbowlresort Havent opened in 5 years, second time this season they have opened🔥 #sugarbowlresort #tahoesdeepest #skitok #sendit #bluebird #skiing #l
  
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• Big Mountain Terrain Opens At California Resort For First Time In 5 Years

  31-03-2023 20:25 via powder.com
  
  Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, like the rest of the Sierras, has been absolutely pounded by what seems like a never-ending onslaught of snow. The resort has totaled 756 inches this season. All of that snow has allowed a zone called 'The Palisades' (not to be confused with Palisades Tahoe) to open for the first time in 5 years. Check it out:@sugarbowlresort Havent opened in 5 years, second time this season they have opened🔥 #sugarbowlresort #tahoesdeepest #skitok #sendit #bluebird #skiing #l
  
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• WATCH: Snowmobiler Triggers Massive Avalanche

  31-03-2023 17:30 via powder.com
  
  The weight of a skier on a suspect snowpack is one thing, but a 500-pound snowmobile is a whole other beast.Watch as coopernielson36 triggers a massive avalanche in the Utah backcountry:@coopernielson36 So I caused an Avalanche last Sunday 3/19/2023.I have been debating whether to post this. But I feel like this can be a tool for educating others including myself!I ride in the backcountry often and I would consider myself fairly knowledgeable about avy conditions and put those precautions to use
  
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• Powder Review: Faction Dancer 3X

  31-03-2023 17:27 via powder.com
  
  In a nutshellThe Faction Dancer 3X is a versatile women’s freeride ski that really shines at high speeds, in soft snow, and in the air. It is a more demanding ski than some others in the genre, and wants to be driven in the front seat, rather than noodled from the backseat.
  Length Skied: 172 cmWeight: 1925 gStated Dimensions: 134-106-124 mmStated Sidecut: 18 mRecommended Mount Point: “Newschool” -7.5 cmThe Faction Dancer 3x is on sale now.Intro The Faction Dancer series was int
  
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• Whistler Lift Construction To Hamper Skier Flow

  31-03-2023 16:22 via powder.com
  
  Whistler Blackcomb, BC is starting the long process of upgrading the Fitzsimmons Express this week.The lift will be upgraded from a detachable quad to a detachable eight-person lift which will reportedly increase uphill capacity by 73% in the winter. Check out how the construction is expected to hamper skier flow for the remainder of the season:Caption with details from Whistler Blackcomb reposted below:1.) Please be mindful of the construction zone, look out for signage, and respect any closure
  
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• Alta's Record Snow Season Hits Another Major Milestone

  31-03-2023 15:27 via powder.com
  
  Alta Ski Area, UT officially broke their all-time snow record for a single season last week, but the snow gods are still smiling on them.With 17 inches in the lat 12 hours, Alta has officially passed the 800-inch benchmark on the season. It's the first time any ski area in the state of Utah has cracked the number. 🤯 801” 🤯This endless winter continues to produce staggering snow totals. https://t.co/NQxnh37Rg4 pic.twitter.com/cGK9nVhsQl— Alta Ski Area (@AltaSkiAre
  
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• Big Sky Releases Rates For New Lone Peak Tram

  31-03-2023 14:55 via powder.com
  
  Big Sky Resort, MT shocked the skiing world when they opened the iconic Lone Peak Tram back in 1995.28 years later, the resort is gearing up to debut their new and much larger tram next season. Take a look at what to expect for tram operations, and most importantly, how much riding it will cost:The old Lone Peak Tram could transport 15 guests per car while the new will be able to carry up to 75 guests per car.The shift from charging per day to per ride is most likely a result of this upgrad
  
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• Jury Finds Gwyneth Paltrow Not Liable in Ski Crash Trial

  31-03-2023 03:31 via nytimes.com
  
  The verdict came after more than a week of testimony that covered skiing etiquette, medical history and celebrity culture.
  
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• Jury Finds Gwyneth Paltrow Not Liable in Ski Crash Case

  31-03-2023 01:42 via nytimes.com
  
  Jurors said Terry Sanderson was “100 percent” at fault in a crash on a slope in in Park City, Utah, and awarded Gwyneth Paltrow $1, the sum she had requested.
  
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• WATCH: Lynsey Dyer Skis Feet Of Powder

  31-03-2023 00:57 via powder.com
  
  Need a reminder that you're not skiing two feet of fresh snow? Look no further. We've got you covered with this clip from Lynsey Dyer that takes "snorkel skiing" to the next level. As with the infrastructural challenges in Tahoe, this clip begs the question: is there such a thing as too much snow?Dyer addressed this question in the comments section, writing, "I was genuinely afraid for kids and novice snowboarders and skiers. Glad everyone was ok."Her concerns make sense—one false mov
  
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• Bode Miller Inducted Into Ski Hall of Fame With Kids Onstage

  31-03-2023 00:33 via powder.com
  
  Here at Powder, we prefer to talk about things involving, y'know, powder. But some skiing accomplishments transcend boundaries, like Bode Miller's recent induction into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. Catch a clip and a few photos from the ceremony below.The induction is well deserved. Miller's won six Olympic gold medals across multiple alpine racing disciplines—more than any other American male ski racer, and he's also earned 33 World Cup titles. Miller's accolades go bey
  
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