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• Wyoming Ski Resort Wakes Up To Spring Powder

  13-04-2023 23:41 via powder.com
  
  BREAKING: recent ski town transplant just learned that sometimes it snows in April. "This is BS. Where are all the flowers?" they said. "It's been Spring for like six weeks, so I swapped out my snow tires, and now I can't get to hot yoga because my car's stuck in my driveway. What gives?" Just kidding. No hate to ski town transplants or hot yoga fans. Just because I'm too much of a baby to hold downward dog in a 90-degree room doesn't mean you are. The actual news is this: as you long-term
  
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• Did You Know Colorado Has Lost 140+ Ski Resorts?

  13-04-2023 23:00 via powder.com
  
  Here's a fun fact. Over the years, Colorado has lost 140+ ski resorts. Okay, maybe fun isn't the right word. Interesting, unfortunate, or sad might be more apt. No one likes to see their local go belly-up. This historical number comes from the Colorado Snowsports Museum, which dove into the story behind the closure of Jefferson County's Genesee Mountain in a recent Facebook post. Check it out for some more information and some wicked-cool vintage ski-jumping photos.As you can probably guess
  
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• Stan Rey Conquers His Dream Line (Watch)

  13-04-2023 22:31 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Stan Rey is a prominent figure in the British Columbia big mountain community. He's known for massive drops, double backflips, and hectic pillow lines. Rey's a bit older than many of his skiing compatriots, recently clocking in at 35, although it doesn't look like the years are slowing him down. In a recent TikTok upload, he celebrated hitting the big three-five with a GoPro shot of him tackling a burly zone somewhere in the British Columbia backcountry. See it below.@sta
  
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• WATCH: How Big Sky Has Deviated From Their Founder's Vision

  13-04-2023 19:43 via powder.com
  
  Big Sky Resort, MT is one of the largest ski resorts in the country with hundreds of thousands of skiers flocking to it each season.The video below by Skylab Media House explores how Big Sky has deviated from the vision of the resort's founder Chet Huntley, and how some traditions have remained the same:SkyLab Media House: "The unique culture and lifestyle of Big Sky’s residents is still alive, but it is changing rapidly. This short film echoes the words of Big Sky’s founder Chet Hun
  
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• Trevor Kennison Is Back Flipping His Sit Ski After Brutal Injury (Watch)

  13-04-2023 19:11 via powder.com
  
  All of you know who Trevor Kennison is by now, right? The self-proclaimed 'Sit-Ski Boss' has become a household name for skiers across the globe.Kennison was hurt in an incident at Sugarbush, Vermont earlier this season, but it appears he's made a full recovery. Watch as he backflips a big booter like it's no big deal:So good to see Kennison back on sit-ski doing big things. Keep reading for more details about Kennison's injury.Kennison posted a couple of weeks ago to let his fans know about his
  
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• Alta Will Not Open Today, Road Remains Closed Indefinitely

  13-04-2023 18:56 via powder.com
  
  We've been covering the on-going saga in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon throughout the week. You can click here to read our other updates.For those unaware of what's going on, SR-210 (Little Cottonwood Canyon Road) has been closed since Sunday due to severe avalanche danger. The Utah Department of Transportation has not stated an estimated time of opening.Alta Ski Area, which sits in Little Cottonwood Canyon, has just announced that they will not open today:Alta Ski Area will not open today. Hi
  
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• Snow Ridge 3rd Annual Park Jam

  13-04-2023 18:20 via nyskiblog.com
  
  The Annual Flower Skate Shop Park Jam at Snow Ridge became my favorite event when launched in 2021. Now in its 3rd year the event has been getting better with a tight park setup and good vibes all around. It’s been an awesome community event with loads of familiar faces each year. I’ve watched as my Woods Valley crew and other local groups have congealed together around this one event. Although my dreams of winning such an event have faded, » Read More »
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• BREAKING: Alyeska Resort Joins Ikon Pass

  13-04-2023 18:09 via powder.com
  
  Alyeska Resort, Alaska is considered by many skiers to be a bucket list destination, but the long flights and overall expense can deter some from making the journey.That's about to change. Alterra Mountain Company has just announced that Alyeska will join the Ikon Pass for Winter '23-'24.Here are the full details about access for next season. Important to note that Ikon Pass holders will not have unlimited access to Alyeska:"For the 23/24 season, Ikon Pass holders will have access to seven
  
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• WATCH: Skier Loses Helmet On Whistler's Air Jordan

  13-04-2023 17:27 via powder.com
  
  Word about Whistler's Summit Express opening spreads like wildfire through the Whistler Blackcomb village. Everybody adjusts their plans and makes sure they're able to hop in the seemingly-endless lift lines just so they can score fresh turns on the iconic terrain.No line, however, is more desirable than Air Jordan, a classic two-cliffer that sits in plain view of the lift line below. Watch as a skier attempts a big 360 and loses his helmet in the process:View the original article to see embedde
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Named To Time's 100 Most Influential People List

  13-04-2023 16:50 via powder.com
  
  Mikaela Shiffrin's greatness is ever-growing.Shiffrin won 14 events this year, took the overall title, and became the winningest alpine ski racer in history when she passed Ingemar Stenmark's long-standing record of 86 wins. She was just announced to Time Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People:Caption:"I can’t even put into words what an honor it is to be a part of TIME’s list of 100 Most Influential People. But I’d be remiss to not acknowledge everyone around
  
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• Oregon Ski Area Offering Free Lift Tickets

  13-04-2023 15:50 via powder.com
  
  Want to ski for free tomorrow, April 14th?Hoodoo Ski Area in Linn County, Oregon will offer free lift tickets on April 14th to guests that donate more than four food items.Full details from Hoodoo below:"Ski and ride free this Friday, April 14, when you donate 4+ food items. Stop by Team Kia of Bend anytime this week to grab at a free lift ticket! Or bring your items to Hoodoo on Friday. All donations will benefit local Central Oregon food banks.Please spread the word and let’s do some goo
  
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• WATCH: Jonnie Merrill Skis The Tight Rope, Caught By Avalanche On Next Run

  13-04-2023 15:28 via powder.com
  
  You can't get much more exposed than Jonnie Merrill does in the clip below.Watch as he skis a narrow spine line in the backcountry. It looks like he's walking on a tight rope.Caption:"Here’s my first lap of the day that got my froth-meter and confidence up before all hell broke loose.. read my last post for the breakdown on how this day ended up goin.. thankful to have made it outta the mountains that day 😵‍💫🙏"Don't you love it when pros ski lines that you'd nev
  
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