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• WATCH: Skier Attempts Double Backflip Off A Rail

  14-04-2023 23:46 via powder.com
  
  These days, we're constantly bombarded by skiing content via Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other social media. At this point, I'm a little numb to it all. Double cork 1260? I saw one of those yesterday. Next.This development probably has more to do with my excessive screen time than anything else; a double cork 1260 is undoubtedly impressive. That said, when I say you "gotta see this," I really mean it. Recently, LINE skis rider Jackson Karsteter attempted a double backflip off a rail, an
  
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• Skiing The Steepest Trail In The US (Watch)

  14-04-2023 23:23 via powder.com
  
  Skiing's all about bragging rights, right? Okay, maybe not. Or perhaps it depends on who you ask or if you're in the middle of a game of G.N.A.R. Regardless, making some sweet turns always feel good, whether those turns were on a green or a double black.Plus, tackling new challenges on the slopes is a reward within itself, even if you don't tell your buddies how sick you are. And if you're looking for the next goal to topple, look no further than Rambo, the steepest manmade ski run in the U.S. C
  
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• Colorado Recognizes The Workers Who Make The Ski Season Possible

  14-04-2023 20:18 via powder.com
  
  There are thousands of people at hundreds of ski resorts across the country that are responsible for making the ski season happen. We owe them endless gratitude.Colorado Ski Country USA recently recognized some of the best ski resort employees across the state during their annual award show. Check out the full report from 9NEWS:Shout out to Colorado Ski Country USA and 9NEWS for shining a brief light on the heroes that work across the state.Ski resort jobs aren't easy, and usually don't pay well
  
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• Winter Will Come Roaring Back Next Week (Ski Forecast)

  14-04-2023 19:40 via powder.com
  
  Ski resorts across the American west are wrapping up their seasons over the next couple of weeks, but winter isn't over just yet.Meteorologist Chris Tomer is forecasting snow totals to exceed 12 inches over the next week for some mountains. Check out his full forecast below:Chris Tomer: "Snow for CO 4/14-4/15.Then pattern reloads with two additional storm systems for the PNW/BC/Northern Tier through 4/22."Here's who Tomer is expecting to get the most snow over the next ten days:Mount Shasta, CA:
  
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• Duffle Bag Dispatches: April 2023

  14-04-2023 19:39 via powder.com
  
  We review a lot of gear here at Powder, and we love to go deep and nerdy. But along with those deeper dives into more complicated equipment choices, we also get the chance to try plenty of small, simple gear and accessories. These items might not merit a thousand-plus word review, but they’re still worth talking about. Sometimes the smallest accessories can bring the biggest quality of life upgrade to your ski experience.So every month we’ll be publishing a roundup of the odds and en
  
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• Solitude Extends Season Again!

  14-04-2023 18:39 via powder.com
  
  Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon already announced two weeks ago that this season would be their longest ever, but the deal just got even sweeter.Solitude initially planned to limit operations to Friday-Sunday after May 7th through May 21st, but they've just announced that they'll stay open daily. That's an additional 8 days of skiing and riding!You can click here for more information about Solitude's Hours of Operations for the remainder of the season.Solitude has racked
  
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• WATCH: Snowboarder Springs Into Action To Rescue Friend From Snow Immersion

  14-04-2023 17:42 via powder.com
  
  A video of a skier rescuing a snowboarder from tree well went mega-viral a couple of weeks ago. It was a terrifying clip, but it opened many to the dangers of tree wells and snow immersion.The video below shows a snowboarder rescuing his friend that got stuck head-first in deep snow in Austria. Watch as he springs to action to save the trapped rider:Video Description: "Salzburger Land, Austria"We went to the backcountry or sidecountry of Wagrain/Salzburger Land and had a good day. At a very easy
  
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• Las Vegas Ski Area Sold To Southwest's Largest Collection Of Resorts

  14-04-2023 17:04 via powder.com
  
  Lee Canyon, formerly known as Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort, has been a winter sports retreat for desert-dwellers since 1964.The resort announced yesterday evening that it had been purchased by Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), the company with the largest collection of ski resorts, mountain bike parks, and golf courses in the American southwest. The resort is being sold by POWDR Corporation, the company that owns Killington, Copper Mountain, Snowbird, Mt. Bachelor, and more. Lee Canyon
  
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• WATCH: Josh Daiek Lives Dangerously On His Skis

  14-04-2023 15:43 via powder.com
  
  Pro skier Josh Daiek has been on a mission to explore the remote mountains of Nevada, and the footage he's managed to capture certainly hasn't disappointed. Watch as Daiek lives dangerously by hitting a mandatory air in the middle of a spicy line and narrowly avoids a rock:Caption:"Well that was rowdy…😰Heavily exposed line with a mando entrance air to pin point landing. Yea, that was bold. Things almost went awry too, very lucky to save this one. I posted the other angle on t
  
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• Steamboat Icon Billy Kidd Celebrates 80th Birthday

  14-04-2023 15:22 via powder.com
  
  There are a few things that immediately come to mind when you think of Steamboat, Colorado: Champagne Powder™, The More Barn, and Billy Kidd.Kidd celebrated his 80th birthday by taking a few laps in the spring sunshine at (you guessed it) Steamboat Resort:Kidd has been Steamboat's Director of Skiing since 1970, and it doesn't appear that he's giving up the role anytime soon. We love to see that.Some of you youngsters (I'm only 26, but I'm a nerd) might not know who Billy Kidd is. Let me en
  
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• Patagonia Takes Stand Against Proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola

  14-04-2023 14:56 via powder.com
  
  Outdoor apparel retailer Patagonia has recently taken a strong stance against the proposed gondola in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC).The brand is encouraging their followers to "save" Little Cottonwood Canyon from the "world's longest gondola":The caption is long, but it's worth the read for anybody who thinks the LCC gondola is a good idea.I'll admit that I wrote multiple articles in favor of the LCC gondola in previous years, but the outpouring of opposition from locals has swayed my vi
  
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• Alta And Little Cottonwood Canyon Reopen After Five Days Of Avalanches

  14-04-2023 03:33 via powder.com
  
  Breaking news out of Utah this evening. Alta Ski Area just shared the news that Little Cottonwood Canyon Road (SR-210) has finally reopened after an extended closure.The road has been closed since Sunday due to severe avalanche danger and activity. Here's the full post from Alta Ski Area:
  The news is being celebrated by thousands of skiers in Salt Lake City who have been waiting very patiently for SR-210 to reopen.In case you need a refresher, SR-210 has been closed since Sunday, April
  
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• WATCH: Faction Skis' Team Remains Undefeated

  14-04-2023 00:09 via powder.com
  
  Over the past few years, Faction Ski's quietly assembled a ripping team of heavy hitters. This lineup includes everyone from the terrain park wizards to big-mountain stomp masters. And, of course, those that can do both, like Blake Wilson.Periodically, Faction Skis reminds us just how stacked their team is by dropping an edit. This recent cut from Timberline is no different, featuring the talents of Alex Hall, Bella Bacon, Black Wilson, Mac Forehand, and Will Berman. See it below.With buttery sm
  
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