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• "Juicy" Winter Storm Barreling Towards Colorado

  25-04-2023 23:08 via powder.com
  
  I heard if you go in the bathroom, turn the lights off, and chant "winter" three times in the mirror, your local will get 12 inches of fresh snow in the next week. Or something like that.Can you tell I'm still jealous that I missed out on Utah and California's historic winters? This time, though, Utah and California aren't the primary recipients of snow; Colorado is. Get the deets from forecaster Chris Tomer below.For those who didn't check out the video, there are two storms to keep track of fo
  
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• Elderly Man Killed In Closing Day Skiing Accident

  25-04-2023 20:41 via powder.com
  
  ABC4 is reporting that an 82-year-old man was killed in a skiing accident at Snowbasin Resort, Utah on closing day, Sunday, April 23rd, 2023.According to the report, the man collided with a snowboarder and became unconscious. First-responders attempted to save his life, but were unsuccessful.One theory suggests that the collision was caused by, or led to another medical condition that ultimately led to the skier's death. Snowbasin Trail MapSnowbasin released a statement about the incident in a p
  
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• Look: Pro Skier Remembers Surviving Terrifying Avalanche

  25-04-2023 20:32 via powder.com
  
  Even for those who don't venture into the backcountry, the avalanche carries an outsized weight in skiing's collective imagination. They're big, scary, often misunderstood, and lethal.This clip from Richard Permin unveils the avalanche's destructive nature in an equally thrilling and terrifying moment.In the caption to this post, Richard Permin remains cognizant of avalanche ski video's potentially controversial nature. Some argue that showing off a clip involving a slide is dangerous by leading
  
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• Gore Mountain: Closing It Out at Home

  25-04-2023 20:15 via nyskiblog.com
  
  It’s natural to want to close it out at home, skiing that last day of the season on your turf. I did it this season at Plattekill, and I came pretty close at Gore, skiing both Friday and Saturday before Gore closed on Sunday. Connecting with friends, the weather was sunny and the snow was soft, a closing day feel. I’m starting to believe a home mountain is a responsibility of sorts, a little like having a nephew or niece. » Read More »
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• Video: Skier Jumps Over Moving Car On Iconic US Roadway

  25-04-2023 19:56 via powder.com
  
  Yeehaw!! Here's a hate huck for your Tuesday afternoon involving one road gap, one fearless skier, and one over-rotation.Check out the madness below.This clip was shot at the classic Old Highway 40 road gap (also known as Donner Road) near Truckee, California.The Old Highway 40 road gap is a proving ground for eager, aspiring skiers. Countless pros and up comers have stepped up to it, either exploding spectacularly or riding away with newfound glory.The skier in this clip couldn't quite put it t
  
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• Look: JP Auclair Celebrated With Annual Memorial Ski Day

  25-04-2023 19:27 via powder.com
  
  The world tragically lost JP Auclair to an avalanche in 2014.He is sorely missed, but JP's legend lives on through Armada Skis, and the countless skiers across the globe that continue to draw inspiration from the late freeskiing master.The JP Memorial, an event in JP's name to remember his impact on the sport of skiing, was held at Woodward Park City back on April 8th. Check out the highlights from Armada Skis below:Armada Skis: "For the second consecutive year, The JP Memorial descended upon Wo
  
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• Look: Skier's Perfect Powder Run Derailed By Sneaky Rock

  25-04-2023 19:03 via powder.com
  
  You ever been enjoying some bottomless pow only to have one of your skis hit a rock and decide to head out?If you answered yes, you have common ground with Fischer Skis rider Micheal Strauss. Here's a clip of Micheal living out every skier's worst nightmare. Warning: it involves rocks.I honestly can't remember the last time a snow shark got the best of me.That said, I fear the day the sharks strike back. There's not much you can do to prevent a surprise rock attack besides, well, never skiing po
  
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• Watch: Skier Served Instant-Karma For Breaking Golden Rule

  25-04-2023 18:58 via powder.com
  
  There are many unspoken rules in skiing and snowboarding and perhaps one is the most obvious of them all- Never stop in the landing of a jump.Watch what happens to a skier who doesn't follow the rule:After watching this clip a dozen or so times, I think I have a better understanding of what happened.The skier, unbeknownst to the snowboarder recording the video, hit the jump and fell, ejecting out of at least one ski. He is attempting to recover his lost ski the moment the snowboarder comes flyin
  
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• Watch: Xander Guldman Sends Big Canadian Backcountry Line

  25-04-2023 18:40 via powder.com
  
  Xander Guldman's probably your favorite big mountain skier's favorite skier. While not necessarily a household name, he's an absolute animal, known for jibby big mountain lines and hectic screamin' seamans (yes, that's a real trick).This line from Xander, shot in the British Columbia backcountry, encapsulates what makes his skiing so unique.At first glance, there's no "wow" moment, like a huge backflip or cliff-send.Instead, this clip is more of a slow burner, highlighting Xander's impressive te
  
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• Look: Cody Townsend's Simple Hack To Folding And Putting Away Skins

  25-04-2023 18:14 via powder.com
  
  Managing your skins after a long and arduous ski tour can be frustrating to say the least. I know I've had my fair share of 'rage quit' moments where I want to take my skins and throw them into a ravine.Thankfully, pro skier Cody Townsend knows how to handle them with ease. Watch as he demonstrates how he quickly removes, folds, and puts his skins away transitioning:Welp. I truly am an idiot.I always try to rip the entire skin off in a quick movement like those try-hard ski-mo guys. It look
  
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• Powder Review: Dynastar M-Free 108

  25-04-2023 17:52 via powder.com
  
  In a NutshellThe Dynastar M-Free 108 is a springy yet stable all-mountain ski built for surfy, freestyle fun. It can be used in a variety of ways and will make a wide range of skiers very happy, myself included.
  Length Skied: 192 cmWeight: 2331;2418 gStated Dimensions: 138-108-128 mmStated Sidecut: 20 mRecommended Mount Point: -8.25 cm from true centerThe Dynastar M-Free 108 is available now.IntroThe M-Free lineup came onto the scene in 2021 and has quickly become the freestyle flagship of Dynas
  
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• Utah Ski Resorts Keep Smashing Records In This Season Of The Century

  25-04-2023 17:24 via powder.com
  
  What adjectives can I possibly use to describe Utah's Winter '22-'23 ski season that haven't already been used? Historic. Un-precedented. Legendary. Epic. Unbelievable. Incredible.The list could go on for an eternity, but simply put, this season has been the best for Utah ski resorts in recorded history, but hold your horses, the snow hasn't stopped just yet. Resorts in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons picked up 6+ inches yesterday adding on to their already all-time record season tot
  
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• Look: Skier Gets Wrecked Sending High Boy At Alta On Closing Day

  25-04-2023 15:21 via powder.com
  
  Despite record snowfall and a snow base that's still nearly 200 inches deep, Alta Ski Area, UT ended their season this past Sunday, April 23rd, 2023. Alta's unsanctioned closing day party, known as 'The Frank', went off with a bang in the spring sunshine. The best part of 'The Frank' is munching on hot dog and sipping cold beverages while local skiers send it on 'High Boy'. Watch as @finn3b66's cliff drop on 'High Boy' doesn't go according to plan...*Warning, NSFW language*He might nee
  
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• Watch: World's Best Freestyle Skiers Convene For Legendary Competition

  25-04-2023 13:30 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this season, a crew of pros and skilled amateur skiers descended on Alaia Parks, Crans Montana, Switzerland for Jib League, "an alternative freeski competition."I'll get into the details of what makes Jib League so unique later, but first, enjoy this edit which recaps the Crans Montana stop. It's roughly 20 minutes of pure, unfiltered, top-notch park-skiing goodness. And now, here's what sets Jib League apart from the X Games, Dew Tours, and FIS slopestyle events of the world.&
  
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