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• Vail Resorts Touts New Chairlifts As Season Winds Down

  07-04-2023 23:43 via powder.com
  
  Look, I know that hating on Vail is a professional sport for a significant portion of the skier population. And in many cases, I'm inclined to agree with the vitriol directed towards Vail; when mismanagement arises, it's on us skiers to call it out. And now for the hot take: I think that there are advantages to a resort coming under conglomerate ownership. Obviously, the increased mega-pass crowds aren't fun, but an injection of conglomerate money benefits resorts in several ways (no, Vail
  
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• Late Season Snow Coming For Colorado

  07-04-2023 23:24 via powder.com
  
  When we say late-season snow is "coming" for Colorado, we mean it's "probably" coming for Colorado. Weather forecasting is a complicated business rife with uncertainty. Here are more details from Denver-based forecaster Chris Tomer.Tomer splits the potential snowfall outcomes for the coming week into two groups. First, there's the portion of the weather pattern set to potentially bring snow to the Pacific Northwest around April 16th. Then, earlier in the week, another branch of the jetstrea
  
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• What An East Coast Powder Day Looks Like (Watch)

  07-04-2023 20:51 via powder.com
  
  Of all the stereotypes in skiing, perhaps none is more well-known than the east vs. west debate. Generally speaking, western mountains are known to be bigger and have better snow while east coast mountains are known as downhill ice skating rinksI'm an east coaster myself. I've had plenty of powder days in New England, but I can't deny the existence of our dreadfully slick ice. Watch as pro skier Brooks Curran hits a particularly icy line in Vermont:@brookscurran Ice coast #skitheeast #skitok #sk
  
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• WATCH: Crews Working To Clear Widespread Avalanche Debris From Little Cottonwood Canyon

  07-04-2023 20:21 via powder.com
  
  What a week it's been for the Utah Department of Transportation. Crews have been hard at work mitigating avalanches following 60+ inches of snow falling over the last three days.State Route 210, otherwise known as Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, has been closed for the majority of the last few days. It's still closed today as crews are working to clear widespread avalanche debris up and down the canyon. Check it out:Video by WorthFPV: "63" of snow fell in 3 days, causing some historic avalan
  
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• Jackson Hole Blows By All-Time Snow Record

  07-04-2023 18:53 via powder.com
  
  All-time snow records have been already been broken by a handful of ski resorts in Utah and California. Now it's time for Wyoming to join the party.Jackson Hole Mountain Resort just announced that winter '22-'23 is officially their snowiest in recorded history with 594 inches falling in Rendezvous Bowl this season. Check out the announcement video below:@jackson.hole IT’S OFFICIAL: 594” total in Rendezvous Bowl makes this season our snowiest ❄️ winter EVER‼&#
  
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• Skier Praises Patrollers Who Saved His Life

  07-04-2023 17:41 via powder.com
  
  Bruce Ledger is lucky to be alive after striking a tree and falling into a tree well at SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada.The skier took to Facebook to thank the patrollers, medical personnel, and bystanders that saved his life. Full Facebook post embedded below, keep reading afterwards for a breakdown of the incident:Here's a quick summary for those that don't feel like reading the entire Facebook caption:Ledger was skiing at SilverStar with a friend on March 22nd. The two
  
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• What Makes a Beacon Pocket Good?

  07-04-2023 17:00 via powder.com
  
  IntroIf you’re in the market for new ski pants or bibs, you’ve probably noticed that most models on the market are advertising some sort of beacon or transceiver pocket. This is nothing new–brands have been including beacon pockets for years, but it’s been a slow process for the majority of brands and consumers to adopt this strategy. So let’s get into it!Why you might want a beacon pocketEven if you never ski in the backcountry, it’s still not a bad idea to c
  
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• Pro Skier Deploys Avalanche Air Bag For First Time (Watch)

  07-04-2023 16:33 via powder.com
  
  Avalanche Airbags have become an essential safety device for those who recreate in the backcountry. They're not full-proof, but they certainly give skiers a fighting chance to stay on top of a slide.The video below shows professional skier Hedvig Wessel deploying her airbag during a recent outing in Alaska. Check it out:  Yikes. It's hard to tell from the camera angle just how far she was carried, but all of the tumbling in the video makes it seem like it was a fairly serious incident.
  
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• Belleayre with a Few Friends

  07-04-2023 15:45 via nyskiblog.com
  
  In the offseason, when I think about spring skiing, I recall sunny days, skiing soft snow, all day long. I remind myself that spring is wonderful and it’s also generally reliable. The snow has to melt sometime, and you know the skiing is going to be good at the end of the season. Right? It’s not as simple as it sounds. When it’s actually spring, I find I’m juggling things nearly as much as I do to chase powder. Will » Read More »
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• WATCH: Huge Avalanche Releases In Little Cottonwood Canyon

  07-04-2023 15:29 via powder.com
  
  The snowpack has been active in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon following a series of storms that dumped more than 100 inches over the last two weeks.The video below shows a massive avalanche releasing on the other side of the canyon from Alta Ski Area. Check it out:I regret to inform you that Chad’s Gap will have to be rebuilt. 😳 pic.twitter.com/PZuSMh8v6m— Dave Amirault 🏳️‍🌈 (@ozskier) April 7, 2023Video posted to Twitter by Dave Amirault.The
  
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• WATCH: UAC Assesses Fatal Avalanche

  07-04-2023 15:06 via powder.com
  
  Two snowmobilers were involved in a fatal avalanche in Pole Canyon, Utah on March 27th, 2023. The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has created the video below to assess the accident.Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the deceased.You can read the full incident report by the Utah avalanche center here.While the incident is tragic, it's important to use it as a learning opportunity. Credit to the Utah Avalanche Center for creating the video and publishing a detailed re
  
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• Stevens Pass Changing Parking Policy Due To Overcrowding

  07-04-2023 14:43 via powder.com
  
  Stevens Pass, Washington has become overwhelmed in recent years due to the explosion of the Epic Pass. It's the closest option for pass holders who live in Seattle.The ski area has more than 2,800 parking spaces, but it's consistently overwhelmed on the weekends and holidays. To combat this issue, Stevens Pass is encouraging carpooling by giving preferred parking to vehicles of four or more people.Check out the full statement from Stevens Pass General Manager Ellen Galbraith:We’re looking
  
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• WATCH: This Skier Might Want To Tighten His DIN...

  07-04-2023 02:06 via powder.com
  
  Ah, ski bindings. They're your best friend. And your worst enemy. Here's what happens when they decide to take a break on the job.@drewdrollinger1 Controller Disconected#doublebackflip #ski #skiing #tahoe #truckee #alpine #factionskis #skier #skifails #fails #powder #deep #massiv #storm ♬ original sound - drewdrollinger1 Given the number of crashes like this I've seen on the internet, I think a good deal of skiers are running around with their DIN set way too low. Binding ejections ar
  
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• VIDEO: Owen Leeper Straight-Lines Steep Chute

  07-04-2023 01:49 via powder.com
  
  Owen Leeper's off risking life and limb in the mountains again, this time with a harrowing straight-line. Where does the motivation for these death-defying stunts come from? Honestly, hard to say. But here at Powder, we're glad someone's got the gall to hate huck; it makes for good viewing and serves as a reminder that there is a reason DIN 18 bindings exist.Enough chit-chat, though. Here's the straight-line for your viewing pleasure.@o_leeps just point it! #skiing #skitok #Jacksonhole #adrenali
  
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• Watch: Jiberish Riders Impress With Flashy Tricks

  07-04-2023 01:31 via powder.com
  
  The Jiberish content machine is back at it again: yesterday, April 5th, the clothing and lifestyle brand just dropped a stacked, nearly ten-minute-long edit featuring an impressive roster of skiers. Standouts include Jonah Williams, Tucker FitzSimons, and Pete Koukov.Check it out below.This edit is the first drop from a multi-part series called "Director's Cut" that highlights a rotating cast of skiers, directors, and resorts. The first featured director, Cal Aamodt, is a freelance videogra
  
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• Snowbird Re-Enters Interlodge After Natural Avalanche

  07-04-2023 01:08 via powder.com
  
  In Utah, this season keeps giving, and giving, and giving, and giving some more to the point that I wouldn't be surprised if Salt Lake City residents are finally ready to throw in the towel on all the new snow.Here's the latest: Alta and Snowbird re-opened briefly earlier today, April 6th, after several days of heavy snowfall that forced closures at both resorts. Then, around noon, a natural avalanche kicked off the southern slopes of Mt. Superior, coming to rest at the edge of Snowbird's Chicka
  
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