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• Dedicated Skier Hikes To Reach Chute With Funky Snow

  08-06-2023 21:53 via powder.com
  
  It's that time of the season in the Northern Hemisphere when, if you want to ski, you gotta earn it. Lift-accessed skiing is off the table, aside from a small handful of resorts.And that's exactly what the skier in this video did. Watch as they schlep themselves up the side of Utah's Mt. Superior to score some less-than-ideal late-season turns.The Mt. Superior route in this video is known by most as Su*cide Chute, although it previously had a different name: Shane's Chute.The titular Shane's Chu
  
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• Delilah Cupp Shares Raw Emotions After Tearing 2nd ACL In One Year

  08-06-2023 20:56 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Delilah Cupp had a major setback last year when she tore the ACL in her right knee. She underwent surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation program to make it back on skis this season.Then, just 14 months after the first injury, Cupp tore the ACL in her left knee. She was understandably devastated.The video below documents Cupp's injury, the raw emotions and struggles she went through, and how she stayed sane while waiting for surgery. Check it out:Delilah Cupp: "I literally cannot
  
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• Ski Resort Writes Heartfelt Tribute For The Season's Last Patch Of Snow

  08-06-2023 20:17 via powder.com
  
  It's a sad day when the last patch of snow melts away at a ski resort.Sugarbush, a popular ski resort in Vermont, wrote the following heartfelt tribute to the final patch of snow that melted away on June 6th, 2023. Fair warning- the post might make you cry.In Memoriam: The Stein’s Snow Patch melted away peacefully on June 6th, 2023 surrounded by family & loved ones at home at Sugarbush Resort. The 22/23 ski season will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, please send your condolences
  
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• Ski Resort Selling Iconic Chairs With Proceeds Going To A Great Cause

  08-06-2023 20:16 via powder.com
  
  This past season, Mt. Bachelor, Oregon's iconic Skyliner Express, was frequently idle due to technical difficulties.Now, Mt. Bachelor plans to replace the aging chairlift with a new detachable six-seater -- the first of its kind for the Oregonian resort. As part of the replacement process, the resort is auctioning off the old Skyliner chairs to raise funds for charity. See Mt. Bachelor's recent Instagram post for more information.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mt. Bachelor (@mtbache
  
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• People Watch With Horror As Skier Falls Down Big Couloir at Big Sky

  08-06-2023 19:47 via powder.com
  
  It's common knowledge that every skier, no matter the skill level, is one error away from taking a serious spill. Hopefully, though, that inevitable future spill isn't as serious as the one shown in this video. Watch as a skier takes a terrifying tumble down Big Sky's imposing Big Couloir.Oftentimes, internet videos like this are missing crucial context, leaving me and other viewers with questions like:Are they okay?Have they skied since the accident?Were they injured?Luckily, with this one, the
  
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• Ski Resort Introduces Absolutely Adorable New Avalanche Puppy

  08-06-2023 19:26 via powder.com
  
  Avalanche dogs are a vital component of the ski patrol safety arsenal. But they're obviously more than tools for avalanche rescue -- they're also adorable balls of fur. And every dog, no matter the age, started as a puppy.This puppy named Hambone, or Hammy for short, just traveled from Alta, Utah, to join Silver Mountain Resort, Idaho's avy dog squad. While I'm sure he'll be getting trained up on sniffing out buried skiers soon, for now, his only job is being heart-meltingly cute.View this post
  
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• Léo Slemett Scores One Final Glorious Powder Day In The Sun

  08-06-2023 19:18 via powder.com
  
  Pro skier Léo Slemett took advantage of what could be the last big storm of the season, and it appears to have been worth it.Watch as Slemett scores fantastic powder turns, hits a few cliffs, and basks in the glorious sunshine on Mont Blanc, the continent's tallest peak:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Blizzard Skis (@blizzardskis)
  For context, Slemett posted this video two weeks ago to his personal Instagram, and captioned the video with the following:"Does winter has sai
  
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• Talented Pilot Makes Heliski Landing Look Absolutely Effortless

  08-06-2023 18:46 via powder.com
  
  Contrary to the way pop-culture portrays heliskiing, you don't actually jump out of the helicopter. In reality, you rely on the skills of your pilot to precisely land on the top of mountain. Which is scarier? I'll let you be the judge.The video below shows a talented helicopter pilot dropping off skiers with his blades just inches from the slope. Check it out:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nepal Visuals (@nepalvisuals)
  I was able to make my heliskiing dreams come true last seas
  
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• Problematic Ice Damage Discovered On Whistler's Peak 2 Peak Gondola

  08-06-2023 18:43 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, announced that its lift maintenance team discovered an ice build-up on the Whistler side of the PEAK 2 PEAK (P2P) gondola. The ice build-up will require repairs and could delay the opening of the P2P gondola for summer sightseeing beyond the initially planned June 10th opening date.See the ski resort's detailed summary of the incident below.In the statement, Whistler Blackcomb explained that the issue would be resolved after the involvement of gon
  
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• Chris Benchetler Humbled By Grateful Dead Using His Footage For Final Tour

  08-06-2023 16:47 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Chris Benchetler collaborated with The Grateful Dead to make his iconic ski movie called 'Fire On The Mountain' back in 2019.Four years later, and The Grateful Dead (now known as Dead & Company) is using footage from the film as part of their farewell tour visuals. Benchetler can't believe it. Check it out below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Chris Benchetler (@chrisbenchetler)
  Caption: "One of those moments in life that hasn’t really sunk in&h
  
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• Daring Skier Takes Pond Skim To The Next Level

  08-06-2023 14:16 via powder.com
  
  Pond skims, which entail gliding across small bodies of water on downhill skis, are an essential fixture of the skiing community. They herald the arrival of spring and allow daring skiers to risk a frigid plunge while testing their mettle.You usually keep your skis pointed forwards during a pond skim. But for professional Ian Hamilton, this approach was a little too easy. In this video, he instead opted to skim across the water while spinning a complete 360, accomplishing a stunt called a butter
  
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