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• Snow Groomer Breaks Cornices In Immensely Satisfying Video (Watch)

  20-04-2023 23:12 via powder.com
  
  Who knew watching a grooming machine do its thing could be so satisfying?Not me. But after watching this clip from pro skier and cat operator Bernie Rosow, I'm a convert.This grooming operation took place in Mammoth Mountain's Cornice Bowl, known for high winds and, you guessed it, intimidating cornices which Rosow breaks apart.  Location of Cornice Bowl circled in redMammoth MountainRosow isn't just a skilled cat operator, though. He's a sponsored skier, consistently dropping impressive bi
  
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• Why Americans Are Flocking To Europe For Ski Trips Instead Of Out West

  20-04-2023 22:44 via powder.com
  
  Skiers often imagine gaudy accommodations and exorbitant lift ticket prices when they think of Europe.In reality, though, the opposite is often true. In a recent video, YouTuber Shelby Church did a deep dive into the cost differences between U.S. and European skiing. The results might surprise you. Aside from the obviously expensive plane ticket, Shelby discovered that in most regards, from lift tickets to lodging, European skiing is cheaper than U.S. skiing. The most significant gap l
  
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• Cody Townsend Selling His Iconic Van From 'The Fifty' Series

  20-04-2023 22:07 via powder.com
  
  'The Fifty' is an iconic web series chronicling pro skier Cody Townsend's ascents of intimidating peaks throughout North America.Now, 'The Fifty' fans have the chance to own a serious piece of memorabilia: Townsend's van featured prominently throughout the series.The van, a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 4x4, sports a bed, kitchenette, and solar panels, among other amenities, making it ideal for van-living or extended ski trips. Plus, this bad boy's only got 34k miles on it.Don't worry; the co
  
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• Look: Skier Realizes Too Late That Steep Terrain Is All Ice

  20-04-2023 19:18 via powder.com
  
  Types of snowfall into one of three categories: awesome, not bad, and abysmal.Ice is the headlining member of that last category, known for causing surprise falls, unpleasant jitters, and general discomfort. Some skiers, though, like mountaineer Aurélien Lardy, don't seem to have a problem with ice.There's plenty wrong with this video. And by "wrong," I mean there are a lot of things I'd rather do than join Aurélien Lardy on this line. Like filing my taxes. Or going
  
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• Look: Skiers Bash Whistler For Incredibly Long Lift Line

  20-04-2023 19:02 via powder.com
  
  Whistler Blackcomb's been in hot water lately due to an unfortunate combination of new snow and springtime lift service decisions.The resort's choice to operate only one gondola at the base during a sleeper pow-day led to predictably undesirable results. Check out the madness below. For those out of the loop, Whistler Blackcomb recently shut down the Whistler half of their resort, providing continued access to the Blackcomb side through May. Two gondolas access the Blackcomb side, the
  
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• Ski Resort's IG Post Applauded For Subtle Holiday Hint

  20-04-2023 18:20 via powder.com
  
  Today is, well, I'll let you check the calendar. In a recent post, Breckenridge cleverly nodded to every snack enthusiast's favorite holiday. Check it out below.When ski resorts and other big companies address youth-centric trends, like a holiday dedicated to "going for a walk before Thanksgiving dinner with your cousins," it can sometimes feel soulless or pandering. Here's what the Colorado-based resort wrote: You may see green leaves budding down in town, but we're still up here getting h
  
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• Look: Crowd Explodes With Laughter At Skier's Hilarious Fail

  20-04-2023 17:51 via powder.com
  
  Pond skimming is one of the best traditions in skiing and snowboarding. It's basically an excuse to drink alcohol (responsibly), wear ridiculous costumes, and make a fool out of yourself for the public's enjoyment.The video below shows a skier whose pond skimming attempt didn't exactly go according to plan. Check it out:@senyalikestoski Bear Valley pond skim went hard😤 ♬ prodbyrl . racks on racks - 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗿𝗹 Ouch. Good
  
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• Watch: Three Skiers Front Flip While Holding Hands In Mesmerizing Video

  20-04-2023 15:57 via powder.com
  
  You know what's better than one skier front flipping? Two. You know what's better than two skiers front flipping in tandem? Three.Watch as pro skiers Lukas Müllauer, Fabian Bösch, and Andri Raggetli set the internet on fire with an incredible triple tandem front flip:You know what's great about this video? You can watch it on an endless loop and it just doesn't get old.The video was filmed at the Swatch Nines, arguably the biggest freestyle skiing and snowboarding event of the sea
  
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• Video: Skier Panics As He Falls Down Seemingly Endless Hole In The Snow

  20-04-2023 15:29 via powder.com
  
  Skiing in the backcountry of the European Alps can be extremely dangerous. There are cliffs, rocks, avalanches, crevasses, and other hazards to worry about.The video below shows Les Powtos accidentally falling into a huge crevasse (the technical term for this hole in the snow) while skiing somewhere in the French Alps. Take a look:Absolutely terrifying!Don't worry, Powtos is okay. He went on to explain in the comments how he escaped the huge crevasse. Powtos' description of his escape has b
  
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• Former Olympian Skier Found Dead In Jail Cell

  20-04-2023 14:55 via powder.com
  
  Former Olympian and accomplished big mountain skier Jeremy Nobis was found dead in his jail cell yesterday, April 19th, 2023.According to the St. George News, Nobis was incarcerated in Cedar City, Utah for failing to appear in a court videoconference related to a DUI that occurred on March 25, 2019. Nobis started his career as an alpine ski racer on the World Cup circuit at just 16 years old. He competed for Team USA at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.He then went on to
  
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• Pros Test The Limits Of Skiing In Thrilling Competition (Watch)

  20-04-2023 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Over the past few weeks, SLVSH has released video recaps of their SLVSH Cup Grandvalira games.On April 18th, the finals game between Ferdinand Dahl and Max Moffatt dropped, and it's a doozy. See it below.Now, just in case you haven't taken the 20 or so minutes to watch this, we aren't going to drop any spoilers.With that out of the way, it's wild seeing the next generation of park skis come into their own. Ferdinand Dahl and Max Moffatt are on a tear here, lacing absurd tricks like a bio 610 ont
  
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• Video: The Top Crashes From This Freeride World Tour Season Are Nuts

  20-04-2023 13:30 via powder.com
  
  What happens when you add blistering speeds, big mountains, and minor miscalculations?If you guessed spectacular crashes, you'd be right. Here's a highlight reel of the top bails from this season of the Freeride World Tour:A few words come to mind here, like "nuts," "jaw-dropping," and "yikes." Taking serious risks is part of the deal with the Freeride World Tour, though, and other skiing competitions, for that matter. If you want to snag a spot on the podium, you'll need to put it all on t
  
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• Look: Pro Skier Jumps 13 People Before Sliding Rail

  20-04-2023 13:30 via powder.com
  
  Looking for some daring stunts? You've come to the right place.Pro skier Alex Hackel recently aired over 13 people before sliding a rail. The madness went down at the Buldozlife Invitational. See it below.@1000skis 321... @Alex Hackel #1000skis #foru #fyp #skitok #skitokdontstop #skitok_official #ski #skiersoftik #blowthisup #parkskiing #alexhackel #nsfamous #adelboden♬ original sound - a.🏎️ Typically, when someone's lining up a stunt on skis, they're only thinking about the
  
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• Look: Monoskier Risks It All For Instagram Reel

  20-04-2023 13:30 via powder.com
  
  We're not sure what it is, but it seems that monoskiing's experiencing something of a resurgence this season, with absurd single-planking stunts cropping up left and right.This maneuver, conducted by @flyononeski, is no different and not to be missed.That was huge. Like huge, huge. Sending a frontflip that large on regular skis is one thing, but on a monoski?! That's another level. After a cruise through @flyononeski's Instagram, though, it makes sense he's got the chops for these sort
  
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