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• Debate Over How To Properly Buckle Ski Boots Is Taking The Internet By Storm

  14-06-2023 23:02 via powder.com
  
  Finding a pair of ski boots that fits correctly is quite the balancing act. Too tight and you'll lose circulation. Too loose and you'll have limited control of your skis.The process can be daunting, but once accomplished, the slopes seem easier, turns are more precise, and confidence is boosted.But, like anything in life, every skier has their own preference when it comes to the order in which they buckle their ski boots.The Ski Monster, a popular ski shop in Boston, MA, asked their Twitter foll
  
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• Cody Townsend Reveals A Perk Of Being Sponsored

  14-06-2023 22:26 via powder.com
  
  Being a "sponsored" skier means a lot of things these days, from minor fame to possible paychecks. What's the best perk of being a sponsored skier, though? To me, this clip of Salomon athlete Cody Townsend sums it up pretty well.View this post on InstagramA post shared by The Fifty Project (@the.fifty.project)
  I know, I know, it's pretty obvious: the best part of being sponsored is the whole free skis thing. Not only are you avoiding paying for skis, but you can also tromp across rocks without w
  
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• Skier Throws Huge Backflip On Nightmare At Jackson Hole

  14-06-2023 21:24 via powder.com
  
  Skiing under the chairlift can feel like the entire world is watching your every move under a microscope, but every skier dangling above is a critic right until their skis actually touch the snow.The video below shows skier Henry Allen stepping up to the pressure and throwing a bold backflip on a popular cliff called 'Nightmare' at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY:Nice moves, Henry Allen, nice moves! Video recorded by Owen Smith.Nightmare is a classic spot at Jackson Hole due to i
  
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• Maine's Best Skier Invents Funny New Way To Ski Moguls

  14-06-2023 20:00 via powder.com
  
  Not only is Donny Pelletier the best skier in Maine, he's known as the state's 'Finest Athlete'. True story. Just check his Instagram bio.The video below shows Donny tackling a mogul course run this season as Sunday River, ME. Pay attention to Donny's unique technique as he navigates the brutal bumps that have claimed the knees and backs of many skiers before him:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Donny Pelletier (@donnypelletier207)
  He's officially named this bizarre method of mog
  
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• A Friendly Reminder Why Shane McConkey Is Considered The Greatest Skier Of All Time

  14-06-2023 19:55 via powder.com
  
  Everyone now and then, I think it's important to remember that Shane McConkey wasn't just a great guy, riotously funny, and an influential member of the snowsports community; he was also an incredible athlete.To that end, here's Shane's mind-blowing segment from Matchstick Productions' 2004 classic, "Yearbook."A total adrenaline sports extraordinaire. The way Shane combined skiing with base jumping was unquestionably gnarly. And, of course, he was ripping skier without the parachute, too. If the
  
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• Riding Snowbird's New Rooftop Tram Balconys Will Cost Extra

  14-06-2023 19:23 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, Snowbird, Utah, announced that its new balcony-adorned Aerial Tram would open for public access this weekend, June 17th.However, to access the Aerial Tram's balcony, you'll need to fork over additional cash by purchasing a Rooftop Balcony Add-On.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird)
  The Add-On is 20$, and a peak-priced Adult Single Ride ticket for scenic summer Aerial Tram rides is $42, meaning the total cost of catching a unique rooftop tram ride wi
  
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• Riding Snowbird's New Rooftop Tram Balconies Will Cost Extra

  14-06-2023 19:23 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, Snowbird, Utah, announced that its new balcony-adorned Aerial Tram would open for public access this weekend, June 17th.However, to access the Aerial Tram's balcony, you'll need to fork over additional cash by purchasing a Rooftop Balcony Add-On.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird)
  The Add-On is $20, and a peak-priced Adult Single Ride ticket for scenic summer Aerial Tram rides is $42, meaning the total cost of catching a unique rooftop tram ride wi
  
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• Washington Ski Resort Adds Chairs To Increase Uphill Capacity

  14-06-2023 18:53 via powder.com
  
  Alpental, a Washingtonian ski resort near Seattle, recently announced that it finished installing more chairs on the four-seater Armstrong Express. The lift runs from Alpental's base to the mid-mountain.Get more details about the upgrades below. A truly welcome upgrade to Alpental's lift ops. The resort states that the additional chairs will increase uphill capacity by 20%.Armstrong is the only chair that provides access to the iconic Eidelweiss two-seater, which serves nearly all of the interes
  
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• Jeremy Page Sends Gnarly Road Gap

  14-06-2023 18:32 via powder.com
  
  Not every close call is created equally. Some are banal, like almost spilling a glass of water or nearly tripping over a shoelace. Others are pretty serious -- think narrowly avoiding a car crash or, to stay on theme with Powder, an avalanche.This video falls into the latter category, documenting a professional snowboarder as he attempts a daring and risky road jump. He barely squeaked this one around.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jeremy Page (@jpageshreds)
  Jeremy Page, the pro sno
  
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• Australia's Largest Ski Resort Hit With First Major Snowstorm Of The Season

  14-06-2023 17:58 via powder.com
  
  Conditions were less-than-ideal for Perisher, Australia's opening last weekend. Very little snow covered the slopes, and the resort was only able to open a small run serviced by a moving carpet lift.Thankfully, it appears that the snow gods have heard the prayers of the thousands of Aussie skiers and riders. Perisher is reporting 27cm (10.6 inches) of new snow in the last couple of days with more expected throughout the week.Check out some of the photos captured earlier today at Perisher:View th
  
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• Five Pieces of Backcountry Gear You Should Have

  14-06-2023 17:13 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 the stratification of backcountry gear, there are 3 obvious categories of equipment. The first are the“things you need.” These are the items you can’t get by without i.e. skis/splitboard, snow pants, eyewear, avalanche safety gear, etc.The second is the “things you should have but haven’t gotten around to pu
  
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• Pro Skier's Younger Brother Slams Hard In Front Of Friends

  14-06-2023 15:04 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Bruce Oldham just happened to be recording when his younger brother Cody was getting ready to line up a trick.Watch as Cody's big backflip ends with a hilarious fail:View this post on InstagramA post shared by BRUCE OLDHAM (@bruce_oldman)
  Something tells me that's not what Cody was intending to do...How do you recover after slamming so embarrassingly in front of your professional skier older brother and his friends? Come to think of it, it's probably similar to when my yo
  
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• Owen Leeper Recounts Trip Up The Middle Teton

  14-06-2023 14:37 via powder.com
  
  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's been closed for months, but the surrounding Tetons are still snow-laden, meaning skiing in the Tetons is within reach -- as long as you're stoked enough about spring skiing to hike.And "stoked" is a good descriptor for Owen Leeper, a local Jackson Hole professional skier who described his recent backcountry trip up the Middle Teton in a recent Instagram post. Spring skiing's still delivering folks!Check out his post for all the deets.View this post on InstagramA po
  
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• Colorado Ski Area's Mascot Celebrates Nuggets' Finals Win

  14-06-2023 14:37 via powder.com
  
  The NBA season just wrapped up, with Coloradan basketball fans celebrating after their team, the Denver Nuggets, won against the Miami Heat during finals. But your average Coloradan isn't the only person stoked about the Nuggets' historic first victory in franchise history; so is Mayor Parker The Snow Dog. Who? I'll let the furball himself do the barking.We did it! The @nuggets are your 2023 NBA Champions! #BringItIn #milehighbasketball #NBAFinals #DenverNuggets pic.twitter.com/5fwi34kzRx—
  
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• Skier Shares Spectacular Journey Of Skiing From The Summit Of A Colorado 14'er

  14-06-2023 14:36 via powder.com
  
  Looking for a little spring skiing inspiration?Watch as skier Rohit Shrestha navigates their way down Colorado's Gray's Peak.Standing at 14,275 feet tall, Gray's Peak is a member of Colorado's illustrious 14'er club.14'ers are, you guessed it, peaks taller than 14,000 feet. There are 58 14'ers in Colorado, more than any other state in the U.S. Topping these peaks is often challenging, requiring strong fitness and extensive backcountry knowledge. To rachet the difficulty higher, some ski mountain
  
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• Colorado Ski Resort Updates Signage In Support Of Pride Month

  14-06-2023 14:36 via powder.com
  
  The Pride Express chairlift has serviced beginner and intermediate terrain on Vail Mountain's frontside since 1993, but a subtle change was recently made thanks to a pair of employees.Raquel and Ian suggested that the lift's signage be updated to include a rainbow to show that Vail is a welcoming place to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the video below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Vail Mountain (@vailmtn)
  Vail Mountain: "Our employees are the driving force
  
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• More Hokkaido Magic—Sake-Filled Cups and Deep Powder in Japan

  14-06-2023 05:55 via powder.com
  
  Sake-Filled Cups and Deep Powder in JapanWords and Photos by Emily Tidwell/MSPThe inimitable Mt. YoteiPhoto: Emily Tidwell/MSPA scallop steamed from my chopstick, stabbed and handed to me like a lollipop from the slew of fresh-shelled catch of the day sizzling on the binchotan coals. It was January, and I stood at the mouth of our new friend Waigima’s plow garage in rural Rankoshi, Japan, as cheers of rapturous joy echoed from The Blondes and Ari Tricomi into the night, p
  
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• More Hokkaido Magic—Sake-Filled Cups and Bottomless Powder in Japan

  14-06-2023 05:55 via powder.com
  
  Sake-Filled Cups and Bottomless Powder in JapanWords and Photos by Emily Tidwell/MSPThe inimitable Mt. YoteiPhoto: Emily Tidwell/MSPA scallop steamed from my chopstick, stabbed and handed to me like a lollipop from the slew of fresh-shelled catch of the day sizzling on the binchotan coals. It was January, and I stood at the mouth of our new friend Waigima’s plow garage in rural Rankoshi, Japan, as cheers of rapturous joy echoed from The Blondes and Ari Tricomi into the ni
  
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