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• Skier Celebrates Beginning Of Summer With Beautiful Pond Skim

  16-06-2023 22:32 via powder.com
  
  Here at Powder, we've spent loads of time talking about pond skims this spring. Am I tired of it? Possibly (who am I kidding? Once you get my going on skiing, I can't stop).Regardless, I'm certainly not tired of this specific pond skim by pro skier Benjamin Forthun, which features a gorgeous alpine lake. Treat yourself to this one.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Powder Magazine (@powdermagazine)
  See what I'm talking about?Benjamin Forthun hit every cylinder here. Spot selection? Yup.
  
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• Chris Watford Gets Sendy At Palisades Tahoe

  16-06-2023 22:05 via powder.com
  
  The Palisades side of Palisades Tahoe, a dual mountain resort, is now closed. However, epic memories of the season, often documented on phones and video cameras, remain.Watch as pro skier Chris Whatford chucks a 360 in front of a stoked crowd at Palisades.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Chris Whatford (@whatfordchris)
  360s and slushy straight lines: two proper ways to cap off the season, only made better if you can accomplish both in one run.If you've been staying in the ski news loo
  
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• Owen Leeper Climbs And Skis The Middle Teton

  16-06-2023 22:01 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Owen Leeper set out on a mission earlier this month to climb and ski the iconic Middle Teton of Teton National Park, Wyoming.Check out the video below to watch Leeper's epic journey through darkness, light, rocks, and snow.Owen Leeper: "Left town at 4 am and climbed 6k vert in 4 hours to the summit of Middle Teton. I was hoping to ski the east face which is one of my favorites in the Tetons, but the snow was too soft and the entrance was melted down to a vertical rock slab, so
  
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• Stan Rey Adapts Mid-Air With Stylish Spread Eagle

  16-06-2023 20:29 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Stan Rey is one of the best big mountain skiers in the world, but he still makes mistakes.Watch what happens as Rey hits a backcountry jump that ended up being "way bigger..." than he thought:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stan Rey (@stanrey7)
  Stan Rey: "Who else has skied a line and then went to hit a little lip that was unexpectedly kicky and way bigger than you thought?! That’s what this little line delivered and it was kinda scary but super fun as I
  
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• Kids Cheer On Rad Dad As He Skis North America's Tallest Sand Dune

  16-06-2023 20:22 via powder.com
  
  Skiers tend to talk a lot about snow, which makes sense when you think about it because, without a helping of powder from Mother Nature, skiing isn't possible.Or, it isn't possible unless... you're willing to try sand dune skiing (or rock/asphalt/rock skiing, but, as you can probably guess, all of these options are less than ideal).Watch as Youtuber Cam Good Times shreds an enormous sand dune in Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, Idaho.Bruneau Dunes, shown in this video, is home to North America's t
  
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• How To Wash Your Down Jacket Without Ruining It

  16-06-2023 19:59 via powder.com
  
  It's an age-old dilemma; your tried and true down jacket, your faithful companion on countless chilly days, is in need of a bath. But how? I'll be the first to admit that I've let down jackets go unnecessarily unwashed because I wasn't sure how to clean them without causing damage.Well, it's time to put those wonderings to bed. Arc'teryx, known for eye-wateringly expensive (but high-quality) ski outerwear, just uploaded a detailed instructional video that explains the best way to wash your down.
  
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• Photographer Asks For Help To Identify Random Double Front Flipping Skier

  16-06-2023 19:50 via powder.com
  
  Photographer/videographer Hank Skinner is asking the internet for help.Skinner recorded the video below of a random skier at Palisades Tahoe, California. Unfortunately, Skinner isn't sure who the skier is, and is asking his followers for assistance.Check out the video below and comment on Skinner's post if you know who the skier is!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Henry Skinner (@hank.skinner)
  Caption: "I am once again asking for assistance in locating this young legend whom dub front
  
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• Watch: Salomon Teases First Proper Freestyle Ski In Years

  16-06-2023 19:32 via powder.com
  
  Salomon got the rumor mill buzzin' earlier today when they uploaded an Instagram post that teased a new, unreleased twin-tip, presumably freestyle-oriented, prototype ski model.While it provides little to go off, here's the post. Don't worry, speculation, with a bit of insight from our resident gear guru, Cy Whitling, to follow. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Salomon Freeski (@salomonfreeski)
  First things first, why is the promise of a twin-tipped, freestyle-oriented Salomon ski sig
  
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• Utah Ski Area Reporting Fresh June Snowfall

  16-06-2023 19:31 via powder.com
  
  More snow fell on Alta Ski Area, Utah this season than any in recorded history, and it seems like Mother Nature isn't quite finished.The ski area shared images yesterday evening of a fresh coating of snow that fell at higher elevations on Mount Baldy. Check it out below:The snow is dusty, but couldn't you be fooled for a second that these images were taken in early-March and not mid-June?!?!Alta closed for the season back in April and officially stopped counting snowfall shortly thereafter. The
  
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• Weekend Plans? Thousands Of Skiers Are Heading To These Four (Still) Open Resorts

  16-06-2023 19:07 via powder.com
  
  The calendar says June, but your eyes aren't deceiving you. It's true, there are still four ski resorts open in North America.We have Mother Nature to thank. She dumped record amounts of snow at the majority of these mountains, and that plentiful snowpack is taking a long time to melt.Check out the full list below with conditions reports, stats, expected closing dates, and more.Mammoth Mountain, California:Snowfall This Season: 715+ in.Average Snowfall: 400 in.Current Base Depth: 85-140 in.Curre
  
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• Skier Tragically Killed By Summer Avalanche

  16-06-2023 18:37 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, June 14th, a backcountry skier was killed by an avalanche on the north face of Hurd Peak, a mountain in the Bishop Area of California's Sierra Nevada Range.Inyo County Search And Rescue, which participated in recovery efforts, uploaded a detailed report of the incident yesterday, Thursday, June 15th.The now-deceased skier was ascending the north face of Hurd Peak with a partner on the morning of June 14th when a wet loose avalanche released above the party.Both skiers were cau
  
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• Powder Review: Strafe Recon Softshell Kit

  16-06-2023 17:49 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 nutshellStrafe’s Recon outerwear is a lightweight, very breathable option that makes sense for skiing, or other high-output mountain pursuits.Size tested: LargeMaterials: Recon STRETCH | 86% nylon/14% spandex, DWR treatmentStated waterproofing/breathability: DWR coated air permeable materialVents: Vented underarm and back panelsW
  
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• Professional Skiers Go Huge On The Largest Air Bag Ski Jump Setup In The World

  16-06-2023 14:23 via powder.com
  
  Snow, who needs it? Not pro skiers training on dryland setups, that's for sure.Watch as Canadian pro Bruce Oldham journeys to Banger Park, Austria, a freestyle training center that boasts the world's largest airbag ski jump.Banger Park, founded in 2016 by snowboarders Alex Pankiewicz and Michal Maculewicz, initially started as a dryland training center for snowsports freestylers. In 2019, Pankiewicz and Maculewicz expanded operations and made the airbag landings used at Banger Park available for
  
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• Max Moffatt Throws Futuristic Tricks On The Horstman Glacier

  16-06-2023 14:21 via powder.com
  
  Summer's upon us, meaning slushy laps on Blackcomb's Horstman Glacier, are officially in season.Watch as pro skier Max Moffatt pulls some truly mind-bending maneuvers at British Columbia's premier summer terrain park. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Max Moffatt (@maxmoffattt)
  Max Moffatt's been coming up in the park scene for a few years now, but this winter, he's emerged as a truly showstopping talent.Every trick in this video perfectly blends innovation with technicality to such a
  
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• Grom Shreds Kirkwood Earlier This Season

  16-06-2023 14:20 via powder.com
  
  Kids these days, I tell ya. I like to think I'm all right at skiing, and then I watch videos of kids pulling stuff on snow I'd never dream of attempting.Here's a prime example: watch as this young ripper confidently drops into expert terrain at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California.Ok, realistically, I'd probably ski this line, although it would likely involve some sidestepping. It's hard to say exactly how gnarly something is without looking at it in person.But would I have skied when I was arou
  
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