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• Avalanche Expert Reminds Us It's Okay To Turn Around (Watch)

  06-04-2023 19:21 via powder.com
  
  The folks over at the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) want you to know it's okay to turn around when conditions get sketchy.Watch as a member of UAC explains why he decided to turn around on a trail he's skied many times:Utah Avalanche Center: "Avalanche conditions on Tuesday morning prompted us to turn around from what would generally be considered a safe, low-elevation tour during high avalanche danger. Given how much snow the Wasatch has received, we did not consider this a safe option."Listen to
  
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• WATCH: Logan Pehota Is A Magician

  06-04-2023 17:21 via powder.com
  
  According to Matchstick Productions, Canadian big mountain professional skier Logan Pehota is a "magician" on the sticks. We tend to agree. Check out this clip of him sending a big cliff line for Matchstick's upcoming 2023 film:The way the pros these days are able to hop, jump, and slide over pillow lines and steeps just doesn't make sense.Are they so calm and collected that they trust their skis to keep them moving in the right direction? Or are they just so damn good that they don't even
  
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• What Happens When You Get 100 Days On Your Epic Pass (Watch)

  06-04-2023 17:09 via powder.com
  
  You dropped nearly $1000 on your Epic Pass. You debated if the full-leaded premium package was worth it, and you ultimately succumbed to splurging for unfettered access at Vail Resorts' dozens of properties across the globe.Most Epic Pass holders aren't stacking more than 20 days a season (because most of us have to work), but you're out there every possible day. This is what will happen when you total 100 days on your Epic Pass in one season:@mr._ford #skitok #snowboardinstructor #vail #vailcol
  
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• More Snow On The Way For The West (Ski Forecast)

  06-04-2023 16:54 via powder.com
  
  Meteorologist Chris Tomer has been pretty busy this season. It seems like the snow just won't stop out west.Tomer is forecasting a moderate-to-heavy storm to hit the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies over the next week. Check out this full forecast below:Here's who Tomer is expecting to get the most snow over the next week:Whistler Blackcomb, BC: 38 in.Mount Baker, WA: 32 in.Bridger Bowl, MT: 24 in.Big Sky, MT: 19 in.Mount Baker is closing for the season on Sunday, April 23rd. This storm sh
  
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• You'll Be Able To Ski At These 6 Resorts This Summer

  06-04-2023 16:31 via powder.com
  
  Winter '22-'23 will go down in history as one of the deepest ever for snowfall. Multiple resorts have set their single-season records and are planning on offering skiing into the summer. Let's take a look at who is expecting to remain open into June, July, and maybe even beyond...?*Resorts in alphabetical order. Only resorts with anticipated closing dates in June or later have been included.*Arapahoe Basin, COClosing Date: TBDCurrent Base Depth: 69 inchesTotal Snow This Season: N/APredictio
  
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• Taos Reopening Today

  06-04-2023 15:21 via powder.com
  
  Following a four day closure caused by a "village municipal water system failure", Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico will reopen today, April 6th.The resort posted to social media to make the announcement yesterday evening:Taos has provided more information about reopening, and what to expect for the last few days of the season. Closing day will be this Easter Sunday, April 9th."We will reopen tomorrow with all lifts spinning except the Rueggli & Gondolita. We have 3 fully functional fac
  
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• Ski Resort Measures 30+ Feet Of Manmade Snow On Signature Trail

  06-04-2023 15:03 via powder.com
  
  How does Killington, Vermont offer skiing through May and into June? It's pretty simple. They absolutely hammer a trail called Superstar with manmade snow throughout the entire season.The trail maintenance team recently measured how much snow they currently have piled up on Superstar as they prepare for spring operations. Check it out:364 inches is absurd! That's over 30 feet of mostly manmade snow...That's surely the deepest snowpack of any trail in the world, right? I know Alta is reporti
  
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• Chairlift Skims Snow At Shuttered Ski Area (Watch)

  06-04-2023 14:45 via powder.com
  
  Alta Ski Area, UT set their record for most snow in a single season back on March 24th with 749 inches. The entire industry celebrated the historic milestone. In the 13 days since Alta set their new record, it's snowed an additional 131 inches. For real.Alta has been closed the last two days due to severe avalanche risks throughout Little Cottonwood Canyon. Crews are currently digging out the access road, and ski patrollers are working hard to reopen the ski area.Check out this clip recorded ear
  
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• Ski Area Drops Bike Park From Summer Operations

  06-04-2023 01:49 via powder.com
  
  Here's some unfortunate news from the skiing and mountain biking community. Little Switzerland, a ski area in Slinger, Wisconsin, just announced that they won't provide mountain biking access this summer. The ski area's summer bike park served enthusiasts in nearby metropolitan areas like Milwaukee and Chicago. Major bummer.Here are more details from Little Switzerland's Instagram account.Every tragic story needs a scapegoat, and this one involves a classic villain: insurance companies. The bike
  
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• Pro Tip: Jumping Off The Chairlift Is Lame

  06-04-2023 01:22 via powder.com
  
  Everyone's jumped off the chairlift at least once, right? Maybe you were thirteen, and your buddy said he'd give you his bag of Doritos if you did it. Or, the snow was super deep, and the chair stopped for a little too long, and you thought: "You know what, why not? What's the worst that could happen?"
  To jog your memory and show off what a chairlift stunt dive looks like for those who haven't partaken themselves, here's a little visual cue.@jonnievitelli Make sure you just send it#taos #skiing
  
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• WATCH: Resort Trolls Skiers From Florida

  06-04-2023 00:46 via powder.com
  
  Before I get into this one: no hate to the out-of-staters and once-a-year skiers. You guys help keep the lights on at the ski resorts that us crusty, often jaded locals love. Anyone complaining about tourists needs to either have a peek at their favorite resort's balance sheet or pick up a backcountry set-up.That said, a little friendly banter didn't hurt anyone. Have a look at this TikTok from Beech Mountain Resort that spoofs out-of-staters from Florida for a mid-week chuckle.@beechmountainres
  
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• The Life Of A Midnight Ski Groomer (Watch)

  06-04-2023 00:10 via powder.com
  
  Here at Powder, we like to talk about, y'know, powder. The deep stuff is life-giving, cup-filling, and frankly, the whole point of skiing. But, in our collective obsessions with those sweet, sweet, powder turns, it's easy to lose sight of the skiing's other often transcendent offering: fresh corduroy. Laying into a turn on a groomed run is a different sort of high. It's more tactile and sharper feeling. The edges dig in, the ski flexes as kinetic energy builds, and you rebound with a snap b
  
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