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• Caroline Gleich Enjoys Sunset Outing With Pooch In Arms

  09-06-2023 20:08 via powder.com
  
  Dogs are primo adventure partners. They're energetic, never complain (read: can't complain), and almost always have a positive attitude. Although, sometimes, even the most-enthusiastic pup needs a break. Watch as professional ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich carries Lila, her dog, down the slopes in a heartwarming video.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Caroline Gleich | Ski mountaineer, activist (@carolinegleich)
  That's the good stuff right there. No matter how jaded and cynical you ar
  
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• Major Aussie Ski Resort Delays Season Indefinitely

  09-06-2023 19:29 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, Australian ski area Thredbo Resort was on track to open for skiers and kick off winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Until the snow gods stopped delivering, that is.Here's a cheeky video from Thredbo announcing that it won't be opening for lift-accessed skiing this weekend as initially planned.In the caption to this post, Thredbo provided further details about the delay:"Mother nature is a little late to the party this yearUnfortunately there will be no skiing or snowboarding th
  
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• Skier Confronts Snowboarder For Nearly Hitting His Wife

  09-06-2023 19:15 via powder.com
  
  Picture this: you're enjoying a ski day with your partner when suddenly, it happens. A snowboarder blazes by and nearly collides with your special someone. How would you react?If you answered "with confrontation," you'd be in good company with this frustrated husband, who chewed out a snowboarder for jumping between him and his wife.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kinesis snow (@kinesis.snow)
   I try to see both sides of these situations. I really do. But, as a general rule, you
  
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• Skier Launches Off Jump Under The Beautiful Midnight Sun

  09-06-2023 18:15 via powder.com
  
  The snow's soft and inviting. The sun blazes bright orange, melting into a multi-colored puddle along the horizon. And the clock strikes midnight.These magic moments are only possible far North along the edge of the Arctic Circle, where the days become nights without losing their light. Watch as pro skier Emil Granbom laces a perfect cork 720 under a beautiful midnight sun.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Child. 1998 (@emilgranbom)
  This clip was shot at Riksgransen, or Riks, which sit
  
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• Powder Review: Armada Locator 112

  09-06-2023 18:01 via powder.com
  
  The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.In a nutshellThe Armada Locator 112 is a great touring option for directional skiers. It’s a whole bunch of fun in powder, but holds its own in variable conditions.Length Skied: 187 cmWeight: 1779 gStated Dimensions: 136-112-128 mmStated Sidecut: 26 mRecommended Mount Point: -10 cm The Armada Locator 112 is available now.IntroWhen it
  
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• POV: What It's Like To Ski At Almost 150 MPH

  09-06-2023 16:10 via powder.com
  
  Speed skiing is an interesting discipline that involves bright red latex, Darth Vader-esque helmets, long skis, and lots of skill.Watch as a speed skier burns a slope at 240km/h (149.9 mph) in the video below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by ATOMIC SKI (@atomicski)
  Jeez. Talk about high risk-high reward skiing. What's even crazier is that this speed skiing run is nowhere close to the all-time record.French skier Simon Billy set the world record when he hit a whopping 255.5 km/h (
  
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• Snowboarder Has A Hilarious Use For His Pair Of Crocs

  09-06-2023 15:36 via powder.com
  
  Have you ever thought that your pair of Crocs are missing something? You know, like a snowboard attached to the bottom?Watch as the guys from @icecoastkillsshit convert a pair of crocs into snowboard bindings/boots and take them for a spin in the spring slush:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ice Coast Kills Shit (@icecoastkillsshit)
  Beautiful on so many levels. Somebody needs to get this original video file and preserve in the Louvre for generations to come.I want people to see this v
  
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• Skier Laughs At Himself For Funny Blunder

  09-06-2023 15:24 via powder.com
  
  The year is 2023 and everybody is making content. The grind can be rough, but those who stick it out can make a decent living for themselves.Watch as skier/mountain biker Marius Quast, who runs an awesome YouTube channel, catches an edge and makes a fool of himself:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Marius Quast | Ski & Bike (@mariusquast)
  The fall itself is absolutely hilarious, but I'm focused on the fact that he shared the clip in the first place.Most influencers/content cre
  
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• Robb Gaffney Expresses Strong Opposition To Proposed Ski Resort Waterpark

  09-06-2023 15:05 via powder.com
  
  Robb Gaffney has called Palisades Tahoe home (formerly called Sq*w Valley) for decades. A good friend of Shane McConkey, Gaffney wrote the iconic book, 'Squallywood, a Guide to Squaw Valley's Most Exposed Lines', and was instrumental in the creation of G.N.A.R. by Unofficial Networks, one of the best ski movies of the last 20 years.Gaffney's influence on the valley is strong, and he felt that one issue in particular was too big to not talk about. Watch as he expresses his disbelief and disa
  
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• Skier Pulls Off Flawless Recovery On Challenging Mogul Run

  09-06-2023 14:32 via powder.com
  
  Moguls are the most polarizing terrain feature in all of skiing and snowboarding. Some hate them, some love them, and others simply try to survive them.The video below shows skier Tucker Marshall attempting to ski a long and challenging mogul run and pulling off a flawless recovery in the process:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tucker Marshall (@tuckermarshall)
  Caption: "Not 100% on if that’s a barrel roll or not… can any mogul skiers chime in? 🎥: @thebrothe
  
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• Commentators React In Agony As Skier Suffers Historic Slam

  09-06-2023 13:55 via powder.com
  
  Ski racing is an inherently risky sport. High speeds and firm snow intermingle to create a competitive environment rife with potential for serious, season-ending slams.This recent upload from the Colorado Snowsports Museum explores the dangers associated with ski racing, showcasing a historic fall from American racer Jim Barrows at the 1968 Winter Olympic alpine downhill event in Grenoble, France.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Colorado Snowsports Museum (@coloradosnowsportsmuseum)
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• Skier Loses Control And Cartwheels Down Big Sky's Main Chute At High Speed

  09-06-2023 13:54 via powder.com
  
  What goes up must come down.Watch as up-and-coming professional skier Cole Richardson nearly lands an enormous double backflip before launching into a high-speed cartwheel.View this post on InstagramA post shared by @colerichardson
  A heartbreaking moment. Cole Richardson was so close on this one. But based on his caption, where he wrote, "I'll getem next time," Cole has plans to have another go at the double backflip he nearly put to his feet. Crash aside; this attempt showed off Cole's serious
  
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• Josh Daiek Showcases Strong Skills In Blistering Backcountry Run

  09-06-2023 13:52 via powder.com
  
  Josh Daiek, professional skier and Salomon athlete, has been on a tear this season, lacing gnarly line after gnarly line. This video showcases Daiek absolutely pinning it down a claustrophobic big mountain run.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Salomon Freeski (@salomonfreeski)
  Here's the thing. I watch a lot of skiing. Maybe too much skiing. It's part of the job. And even before I started writing about skiing, I consumed snowsports content at a breakneck pace.When you pay attention to
  
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• Australia's Largest Ski Resort Will Open This Weekend, But Skiers Aren't Happy

  09-06-2023 13:49 via powder.com
  
  The slopes of Australian ski resorts looked depressingly bare before a light storm dropped 8cm (~3 in.) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023.Perisher, Australia's largest ski resort, announced just hours ago that the storm delivered enough snow to open this Saturday, June 10th, but there's a catch. The resort will only open a small skier conveyor lift (known as a 'Magic Carpet'), and their skiers aren't happy. Check out the full announcement below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Perisher
  
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