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• Drew Petersen Gets The Tahoe Goods Last Season

  26-06-2023 22:18 via powder.com
  
  Look, I get it; unless you've been living under a rock, you know that last season was beyond epic at several Western resorts throughout North America.But, sometimes, words fall short, which brings us to this unbelievable video shot at Lake Tahoe last winter by pro skier Drew Petersen. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Salomon Freeski (@salomonfreeski)
  Today I've learned that despite what I've told my friends, family, and acquaintances, I've never skied powder.That boot-deep fluff I enj
  
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• Check Out Drew Petersen Getting The Tahoe Goods Last Season

  26-06-2023 22:18 via powder.com
  
  Look, I get it; unless you've been living under a rock, you know that last season was beyond epic at several Western resorts throughout North America.But, sometimes, words fall short, which brings us to this unbelievable video shot at Lake Tahoe last winter by pro skier Drew Petersen. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Salomon Freeski (@salomonfreeski)
  Today I've learned that despite what I've told my friends, family, and acquaintances, I've never skied powder.That boot-deep fluff I enj
  
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• First Look At Big Sky's New Lone Peak Tram Gondola Cars

  26-06-2023 20:27 via powder.com
  
  Big Sky Resort, Montana, is updating its iconic Lone Peak tram with new gondola cars.Late last week, the resort took to Instagram to show off the first look of the new cars, adorned with decals of the peaks viewable from Montana's highest scenic overlook: Lone Mountain. Take a peek below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Big Sky Resort (@bigskyresort)
  The original 15-passenger Lone Peak Tram opened in December 1995 and carried passengers to the top of, you guessed it, Lone Peak. The te
  
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• There's No Offseason For Skiing's GOAT

  26-06-2023 18:40 via powder.com
  
  To be a skier is to have opinions. Backcountry or resort? Tele or alpine bindings? Fat skis or narrow chargers?There's one skiing fact that's mostly settled, though. Mikaela Shiffrin, the historically talented alpine racer, is the Greatest Of All Time. And when you're the GOAT, there's no such thing as an offseason. Watch as Shiffrin prepares to continue dominating the alpine racing scene next winter.Unsurprisingly, being a professional ski racer is a lot of work. To me, the most interesting por
  
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• Big Sky's New Lone Peak Tram Gondola Cars Have Arrived

  26-06-2023 18:17 via powder.com
  
  Big Sky Resort, Montana, is updating its iconic Lone Peak tram with new gondola cars.Late last week, the resort took to Instagram to show off these recently-arrived cars, adorned with decals of the peaks viewable from Montana's highest scenic overlook: Lone Mountain. Take a peek below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Big Sky Resort (@bigskyresort)
  The original 15-passenger Lone Peak Tram opened in December 1995 and carried passengers to the top of, you guessed it, Lone Peak. The terra
  
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• Powder Review: Armada Locator 104

  26-06-2023 17:44 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 104 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to pursue interesting ski objectives all winter long.Length Skied: 186 cmWeight: 1539 gStated Dimensions: 132-104-123 mmStated Sidecut: 23 mRecommended Mount Point: -10 cmThe Armada Locator 104 is available now.IntroArmada calls the Locator 104 the “The ever
  
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• Minnesota's Largest Ski Area Loses Iconic Restaurant To Devastating Fire

  26-06-2023 16:02 via powder.com
  
  Lutsen Mountains, the largest ski resort in Minnesota, is mourning the loss of Papa Charlie's, an iconic restaurant, tavern and music venue.The fire broke out on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. A cause has not been determined. Check out the report from local news station FOX 9 for a video of the fire:As you can see in the video above, Papa Charlie's is right next to Lutsen's gondola, the only such lift in the entire American midwest.Read below for more information from Lutsen's Facebook statemen
  
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• Professional Skiers Have Candid Discussion About Overcoming Fear To Perform

  26-06-2023 12:15 via powder.com
  
  Being a professional skier has its obvious perks, but there are risks and sacrifices that simply aren't for the faint of heart.The clip below come from Matchstick Productions' 2014 film called 'Days Of My Youth'. It shows professional skiers Cody Townsend, Markus Eder, and Richard Permin having a candid conversation about regularly overcoming fear as part of their jobs.Matchstick Productions: "In this weeks #segmentsaturday Cody Townsend, Markus Eder, and Richard Permin talk about the duality of
  
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• Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Used Rental/Demo Skis

  26-06-2023 12:00 via powder.com
  
  Ski resorts across the world place their used rental and demo skis for sale each spring. The skis are listed at reduced prices, but they come with risk.Check out the video below of a skier blatantly running over rocks without care on a pair of rental skis. Video by Explore The Ski World.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Explore the ski world (@exploretheskiworld)
  Yikes. The sound alone is enough to give me nightmares.It looks like he lost control, but surely he could have avoided some
  
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• Alta's Main Chute Still Goes

  26-06-2023 11:15 via powder.com
  
  Alta Ski Area, Utah closed for the season back in April, but the mountain is still covered in feet of snow. The video below by YouTube channel Odyssey shows that Main Chute, an iconic trail at Alta Ski Area, is still skiing well despite recent warm temps and dust storms.Check out the video below:Odyssey: "Video Recorded the morning of the 23rd of June:"According to Alta, Main Chute is actually one of the easier routes in the Baldy Chutes area. It has a pitch of about 44 degrees. Still
  
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• Tom Wallisch Throws Beautiful Cork 9 Blunt At Mammoth

  26-06-2023 11:00 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Tom Wallisch isn't competing much these days, but that doesn't mean he can't still throw down with the best of them.Check out the clip below of Wallisch landing a big Cork 9 Blunt on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, California:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tom Wallisch (@twallisch)
  Wallisch is 35-years-young, and his signature silky-smooth landings still look as good as they ever did.I was skiing about 50 feet behind Wallisch when the clip above was filmed, not to
  
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