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• Look: Skier Stumbles Upon Unconscious Snowboarder

  03-05-2023 22:13 via powder.com
  
  It's easy to forget that skiing in-bounds groomed runs can be risky.Here's a video from a few years back where a skier stumbles across an unconscious snowboarder at Breckenridge. While a scary watch, it's an important reminder to keep your wits about you, even if you're sticking to mellow groomers. The skier finds the snowboarder at the 1:25 mark.Yikes. This one is spooky, reminiscent of the clip that came out earlier this season where a skier found a snowboarder face down in a tree well.While t
  
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• Little Cottonwood Canyon Is Closed (Again)

  03-05-2023 20:49 via powder.com
  
  Is it Groundhog Day already?Earlier today (May 3rd, 2023), the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced that State Route 210, which provides access to popular ski resorts Snowbird and Alta, is closed. Here are the details.🚧 #RoadClosureUpdate🚧 
  REMINDER: #SR210 CLOSED‼️NO ETO - closed to all travelDebris flows continued into the evening yesterday, @UDOTavy & @UtahDOT crews are beginning cleanup work this morning.📍: Seven Turns
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• Aspen Wishes Long-Time CEO Farewell With Touching Video

  03-05-2023 20:18 via powder.com
  
  Mike Kaplan has served as CEO of Aspen Skiing Co. for the last 17 years, but his tenure has come to an end. Geoff Buchheister, an industry vet poached from Vail Resorts, will replace Kaplan moving forward.Kaplan has been a notable figurehead, and it feels like his presence will be missed by locals and the Aspen faithful. Check out the touching tribute video below as Aspen wishes Mike Kaplan well in his future endeavors:I don't know Mike personally, but I've admired his work from afar.Aspen
  
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• Look: Jesper Tjäder Effortlessly Skis Red Bull Unrailistic Course

  03-05-2023 20:05 via powder.com
  
  You ever been watching a slopestyle competition and thought: "Man, I wish the course was all rails and had a trampoline feature."?Well, you don't need to let your highly-specific dream remain in the realm of fantasy. Here's pro skier Jesper Tjäder lacing a run through the Red Bull Unrailistic course, which is all rails and, yes, includes a trampoline.So effortless.Jesper Tjäder might have made a name for himself by landing borderline-insane tricks, but he's not just a hate hu
  
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• Look: Crowd Erupts For Skier's Daring Front Flip

  03-05-2023 19:54 via powder.com
  
  How do you win a freeride competition? You go bigger and ski better than the rest of the field, of course.Watch as Norwegian skier Øystein Aasheim causes the crowd to erupt in applause as he sends a huge front flip during a recent freeride competition:It has to be so satisfying to hear a crowd go wild after landing a huge trick like that. It gave me goosebumps watching it through my computer. I can't imagine the rush Aasheim experienced when he realized he landed the front flip successful
  
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• Tim Durtschi Reveals He's Been Diagnosed With Rare Inflammatory Disease

  03-05-2023 19:38 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, pro skier Tim Durtschi announced that he was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis.Check out the post below to learn about how he's been dealing with the condition.Serious bummer. Tim Durtschi's been around the block and then some. Over the years, he's put out countless killer parts, like this one from "Every Day Is A Saturday."For those wondering, Ankylosing Spondylitis typically causes the vertebrae to fuse over time, leading to joint pai
  
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• Under-The-Radar Utah Ski Resort Reopening Today For Surprise Spring Skiing Party

  03-05-2023 19:29 via powder.com
  
  Boom! Cherry Peak Resort, Utah just came out of nowhere and announced that they're reopening tonight, May 3rd for a surprise spring skiing party.Dubbed May Madness, Cherry Peak is running lifts from 5-9PM with festivities and prizes given throughout the night. Check out the Instagram post below for details:Just in case you didn't feel like reading that whole caption, here's the skinny:When: May 3rd, 2023 from 5-9PMLifts: Gateway, Vista, & Magic Carpet.Lift Tickets: $15, free for pa
  
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• Look: Skier Hits Jump With Way Too Much Speed And Pays The Price For It

  03-05-2023 17:46 via powder.com
  
  William Björk might want to hit this jump with decidedly less speed next time around.Watch as he overshoots the landing by a mile and ends up in a crumpled heap on the runout to the next feature. (Don't worry, he's okay).I'm not a park guy so I won't even pretend to know what goes into assessing speed on a jump. With that in mind, how in the world does something like this happen?Was this his first attempt? Did he try multiple times prior and felt like he needed to add speed? Somebody help!W
  
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• Powder Review: Dynastar M-Free 99

  03-05-2023 17:31 via powder.com
  
  In a nutshellThe Dynastar M-Free 99 is one of the most playful and surfy skis in this class, but can still stand up to more aggressive skiing.
  Length Skied: 185 cmWeight: 2080 gStated Dimensions: 128-99-120 mmStated Sidecut: 18 mRecommended Mount Point: -7 cmThe Dynastar M-Free 99 is available now.IntroThe Dynastar M-Free 99 is their narrower playful all-mountain ski. They describe it as being optimized for: “Fans of fast-paced descents, kick turns between pine trees and wild sessions besi
  
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• Look: Craig Murray Eats It Hard On Challenging Pillow Line

  03-05-2023 16:32 via powder.com
  
  You gotta hand it to the pro skiers of today. The terrain they're asked to ski on a regular basis is downright scary.Check out the video below of Craig Murray eating it hard on a backcountry pillow line while filming for Matchstick Productions at Northern Escape Heli earlier this season:Full Caption:Craig Murray: "Skiing pillows is hard enough when you’re not blind. I got a served a goggle pancake when I ordered a critical move today 🫣 Grateful to get some more cracks this week wit
  
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• Arizona Ski Resort Announces Plan To Stay Open Through Month Of May

  03-05-2023 15:51 via powder.com
  
  Believe it or not, but there are legitimate ski resorts in the state of Arizona, and one of them is planning on staying open through Memorial Day this season.Arizona Snowbowl, the state's most popular ski resort, just announced plans to stay open daily through May 7th, and reopen for weekends through Memorial Day, May 29th. Check out the full announcement below:Angie Grubb, Marketing Coordinator at Arizona Snowbowl, told Arizona 3TV/CBS5 that all of the snow on the mountain is completely natural
  
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• Look: Colby Stevenson Barely Hangs On To Conquer Big Mountain Line

  03-05-2023 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Have you ever heard someone argue that park skiers aren't real skiers? The line of argument usually involves one or two of these stock phrases: "They don't know how to carve!" Or, "They couldn't ski the big mountain terrain at my home mountain."Well, here's professional park skier Colby Stevenson shredding a gnarly big mountain line to prove those naysayers wrong. Park skiers can indeed ski outside the park. Check it out.Ok, ok, I know Colby got a little sketchy on this one. Honestly, though, wh
  
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• Legendary Skier Sean Pettit Returns To Ski Hectic Line

  03-05-2023 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Anyone remember Sean Pettit? Okay, that's a stupid question; anyone who's been into skiing over the last 15 years remembers Sean Pettit. It's just that over the past few years, he's seemed less interested in skiing, focusing instead on skateboarding, snowboarding, and making cool chairs. Snowboarding, skateboarding, and cool chairs are all equally as sick as skiing in my book, but Pettit's presence in the mountain scene has been sorely missed. This guy put out some of the greatest ski movie
  
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• Legendary Sean Petit Returns To Ski Hectic Line

  03-05-2023 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Anyone remember Sean Petit? Okay, that's a stupid question; anyone who's been into skiing over the last 15 years remembers Sean Petit. It's just that over the past few years, he's seemed less interested in skiing, focusing instead on skateboarding, snowboarding, and making cool chairs. Snowboarding, skateboarding, and cool chairs are all equally as sick as skiing in my book, but Petit's presence in the mountain scene has been sorely missed. This guy put out some of the greatest ski movie pa
  
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• Colorado Ski Resort Surprises Industry By Extending Season...Again!

  03-05-2023 14:38 via powder.com
  
  What is going on over at Purgatory Resort, Colorado this season? Is something in the water...er...snow?!The southern Colorado ski resort just announced that they're extending their ski season for a second time. Purgatory will be open the next two weekends (5/6-5/7 and 5/13-5/14). Full details in the Facebook post embedded below:Full Caption:"Think winter is over? Think again. We're keeping the stoke alive with ANOTHER season extension! We'll be open 5/6-5/7 and 5/13-5/14! Rentals, Purg
  
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• What Does It Take To Run Ski Lifts During A Record Snow Season?

  03-05-2023 14:00 via powder.com
  
  This season was all about historic snowfall highlights. Powder turns permeated social media, and resorts announced they'd broken snowfall records left and right.I've always wondered, though, what did all the snow mean for lift operations? Here's part of the answer from a lift operator who went through the gauntlet at Palisades Tahoe this winter.Overtime! It all comes down to overtime. According to Alex, the lift maintenance tech, historic snowfall totals mean plenty of opportunities to get
  
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• Look: Amie Engerbretson Embodies The Spring Skiing Vibe

  03-05-2023 13:00 via powder.com
  
  Spring skiing is arguably the best time of the season. You get to enjoy all the best parts of the slopes without frigid blasts of wind and cold toes. Plus, skiing in the warmer months is an excuse to dress up in fun outfits and shred.Pro skier Amie Engerbretson took that last part to heart in a recent Instagram video where she absolutely embodied the spring skiing vibe. Check it out.While I probably can't throw a cowboy hat on (I haven't touched a cow in my entire life), the rest of this video i
  
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• Winter Not Done Yet: Mountain Weather update 5/2

  03-05-2023 00:30 via powder.com
  
  Winter is trying to hang-on, just barely.  I'm forecasting two different storm systems through 5/11.The first storm system is currently moving at snails pace through CA's Sierra.Most of the snow hits WY, MT, UT, CO between 5/4-5/8.  Yesterday it looked like 1-2 feet of accumulation was possible, but today that pattern has changed with less jet support, different track, and less cold air.Freezing levels will gradually drop between 5/4-5/8 as colder air filters in behind each cold front.
  
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