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• Mammoth Mountain Closes Popular Chairlift But Ski Season Rolls On

  10-07-2023 20:08 via powder.com
  
  Mammoth Mountain, California is one of two outdoor ski resorts still open in North America. The resort joins Timberline Lodge, Oregon thanks to a record 700+ inches of snow recorded at Mammoth's Main Lodge throughout the season.Mammoth is preparing to stay open for skiing and snowboarding through the end of July, but is slowly tapering off lifts and terrain availability as the summer heats melts out the lower elevation snowpack.Mammoth announced this past weekend that Stump Alley (Chair #2) and
  
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• Family Of Skiers Hilariously Struggles To Cross Icy Road

  10-07-2023 19:53 via powder.com
  
  Simply put, walking on ice in ski boots is dangerous. In fact, it's not uncommon to see dozens of skiers stumbling and bumbling their way around a ski resort on a daily basis.The video below allegedly shows a Danish family that was visiting Norway for a ski vacation. They were renting a ski-in, ski-out property, but were required to walk across an icy road to access the slopes.Watch as they hilarious attempt to slide their way across the treacherous path:I'm not sure what's worse- their ability
  
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• Hundreds Of Mountain Bikers Simultaneously Descend Snow-Covered Ski Trail

  10-07-2023 18:06 via powder.com
  
  'Megavalanche' is a mass-start bike race held annually at Alpe d'Huez ski resort. It's a sight to behold.Watch as hundreds of mountain bikers attempt to descend the still snow-covered trails of the ski resort at the same time in the chaotic video below:Video by Alex Medina MTB.Chaos. Absolute chaos!  It's amazing that every rider doesn't leave the race in a body bag. The Megavalanche course is not to be trifled with. Riders descend a total of 8,530 feet of elevation and trave
  
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• Powder Review: Scarpa 4-Quattro SL

  10-07-2023 17:54 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 NutshellWith the 4-Quattro SL, Scarpa takes a slightly different approach than with their other lines of touring boots, which makes for a really attractive package for a lot of skiers.Jonas ReevesStats:Size Skied: 27Weight: Shell: 1187 gLiner: 222 gTotal: 1409 gStated Flex: 120Binding Compatibility: Pin Bindings, GripWalkStated ROM: 61
  
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• Okemo Ravaged By Severe Flash Flooding (Video)

  10-07-2023 17:06 via powder.com
  
  According to VTDigger, more than 4 inches of rain fell overnight in southern Vermont causing flash flooding across the region.The video below shows floodwaters and debris covering the entrance to Okemo Mountain Resort, a popular ski resort in Ludlow, Vermont. Check out the video:The entrance to Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont right now as heavy rain continues. Video by my friend Pat Moore. pic.twitter.com/oBle9RL9qj— Tyler Jankoski NBC5 📺 (@TylerJankoski) July 10, 2023Okem
  
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• Colby Stevenson Makes His Case As One Of The Best In The World

  10-07-2023 16:40 via powder.com
  
  Colby Stevenson is one of the best skiers in the world. I feel comfortable making that claim after watching his progression over the last few years.Stevenson's park skiing and big air background has earned him an Olympic silver medal, a World Championship silver medal, and three X Games Gold Medals.His freestyle skiing chops are undeniable, and his talents don't stop there. Stevenson showed off his freeride skills when he was named King of the 'Kings and Queens of Corbet's Couloir' competit
  
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• Mike Douglas 'Chased' By Unusually Aggressive Rodent On Summer Hike

  10-07-2023 14:56 via powder.com
  
  The hoary marmots that roam British Columbia, Canada's Coast Mountains are a common sight for hikers and summer adventurers. The creatures are usually docile and don't pose any risk to humans.The video below, however, shows an unusually aggressive marmot running straight towards professional skier Mike Douglas and his fellow hiking partner:We got chased by a furry Canadian mountain creature on our hike today 😱 pic.twitter.com/o4xFsIog4Z— Mike Douglas (@MikeDski) July 9, 2023Ul
  
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