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Powder Paradise—Frigid Bliss at Icefall Lodge

04-07-2023 19:22 via powder.com

Frigid Bliss in the Canadian RockiesWords and Photos by Mary McIntyreIn the days following New Years Eve, 2020, I made my way north with a group of friends to return to my favorite haunt in the Canadian Rockies, just north of Golden, British Columbia. I’ve been visiting Icefall Lodge for years and each trip brings new conditions, terrain, and photographic opportunities. It often ends up being one of my favorite trips of the year. The Wasatch winter was off to a slow start, and it’s a

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They're Still Skiing And Snowboarding In California

04-07-2023 14:30 via powder.com

Ahhh, California. The land of Hollywood stars, beautiful beaches, fancy cars, and some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the entire world.California's Sierra Nevada Mountains were slammed with snow this season, and there's still enough for skiing and riding in July!Check out the video below by Powder Magazine's Ryan Williams hitting the snake run at Alpine Meadows, California on July 2, 2023:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ryan Williams (@ryanw.shred.on)
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Big Sky Employs Chinook Helicopter To Install Crane At 11,166 Feet

04-07-2023 14:15 via powder.com

Big Sky Resort, Montana is in the process of installing a new aerial tram on Lone Peak, the defining landmark of the resort.Check out the video below of crews constructing two cranes at the summit (11,166 feet) using a Chinook helicopter:Caption: "With most of the foundation work at the top tram terminal complete, it's time to install the heavy equipment and steel. To make that happen, teams from all over the world collaborated to install two cranes at the top of Lone Peak using Chinook helicopt

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Sun Valley Making Progress On New Challenger, Flying Squirrel Lifts

04-07-2023 14:00 via powder.com

Ski resorts across North America are leaning into various infrastructure improvement projects this summer.One such endeavor, Sun Valley, Idaho's Warm Springs Enhancement, is properly underway. Here's an update on the project from the resort's Grooming & Trails Manager, John Nichols. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sun Valley (@sunvalley)
The Warm Springs Enhancement focuses on improving the skiing experience at, you guessed it, Sun Valley's Warm Springs base area. These are the p

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FIS World Cup Returning To Palisades Tahoe For Second Consecutive Year

04-07-2023 14:00 via powder.com

Palisades Tahoe, California welcomed the FIS World Cup this past season after a multiple-year hiatus.The best men's slalom and giant slalom skiers in the world gathered at the resort in late-February for a thrilling week of races in the middle of a Tahoe blizzard.The resort just announced that the World Cup is coming back next season for another round of slalom and GS races.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Palisades Tahoe (@palisadestahoe)
Caption: "The 2022/23 season isn't even over

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