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• Alyeska Opens New Suspension Bridges For Thrill Seekers

  24-07-2023 22:11 via powder.com
  
  Alaska's Alyeska Resort posted on Facebook last week to announce the opening of Veilbreaker Skybridges, a pair of new suspension bridges constructed for summer sightseers.Together, the bridges span 600 feet and hang 2500 feet off the valley floor, providing views of Turnagain Arm, crystalline glaciers, and the Chugach boreal forest. Access to the Veilbreaker Skybridges is by reservation only and will cost $150 per person. The tours include a guide who will lead customers on a hike to the bridges
  
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• Pro Skier Amie Engerbretson Shares Encouraging Update Following Surgeries

  24-07-2023 21:53 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Amie Engerbretson recently shared with her followers that she recently underwent two surgeries, and that both were successful.Engerbretson had a neuroma removed from her foot and "a meniscus scope to trim up a little tear from this winter". She is on the mend and is expected to make a full recovery in just six weeks.Check out Engerbretson's full video update below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Amie Engerbretson (@amieski)
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• Ski Movie Studio Matchstick Productions Teases New Film And Stacked Roster Of Athletes

  24-07-2023 21:06 via powder.com
  
  Ski movie studio Matchstick Productions (MSP) has just announced the title of their new film, and the list of professional skiers that will appear in it. 'The Land of Giants' is expected to tour the country this fall and early-winter.Check out the full Facebook announcement below for the teaser clip and the full list of athletes appearing in the film:Athletes listed in caption: "Mark Abma / Sammy Carlson / Logan Pehota / Tonje Kvivik / Nikolai Schirmer / McKenna Peterson / John Collins
  
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• Pep Fujas & Mike Douglas Jump Ice Crevasses In Vintage MSP Clip

  24-07-2023 20:23 via powder.com
  
  Notable ski film studio Matchstick Productions has been regularly releasing clips from their deep catalog of movies throughout this summer. Today's clip comes from the studio's 2002 film called 'Ski Movie III- The Front Line'.Watch as Whistler legend Mike Douglas and freeskiing pioneer Pep Fujas jump crevasses on the Pemberton Icefield in the summer sun:Matchstick Productions: "This weeks #SementSaturday features Mike Douglas and Pep Fujas sending it over huge crevasses on the Pemberto
  
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• Helicopter Hauls Concrete To Build Ski Resort Chairlift

  24-07-2023 20:04 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, Sun Valley, Idaho, shared a weekly update on the Warm Springs Enhancement project -- an infrastructure improvement effort bringing new and improved lifts to the resort's piste.Week 14 of the Warm Springs Enhancement Project - Helicopters & Hand Crews working hard to get concrete transported up the hill to every tower location! HUGE shoutout to every crew involved in this project working up on the hill every day to get these lifts installed on time. pic.twitter.com/mdQBnqg8TV&mdash
  
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• Yosemite Opens Tioga Pass Entrance On Latest Date In History

  24-07-2023 19:43 via powder.com
  
  Last weekend, on July 22nd, National Park officials opened Yosemite's Tioga Pass Entrance -- the latest seasonal opening for Tioga Pass since the route's birth in 1915.The previous latest opening date for Tioga Pass was July 19th, 1917.Tioga Pass Road - Hwy 120 into Yosemite National Park is officially OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 pic.twitter.com/wIplcNaptV— Mono County Tourism (@EasternSierra) July 22, 2023Due to record snowfall last winter, California has seen seve
  
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• Sale Price For New York's Cockaigne Ski Resort Slashed Nearly In Half

  24-07-2023 19:39 via powder.com
  
  The owners of Cockaigne Ski Resort (cock-aigne), located near Cherry Creek, New York are still attempting to sell the property after a year of trying. The ski resort was originally listed for $6 million last year.We're now learning (thanks to The Storm Skiing Journal & Podcast) that the resort's sale price has been nearly slashed in half. According to this listing by Century 21, Cockaigne can be yours for just $3.5 million. Keep reading for more information.
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• Skier Believes That Turning Is For The Weak

  24-07-2023 18:51 via powder.com
  
  Jérémie Heitz, professional big mountain skier, isn't afraid of skiing fast in committing terrain.Watch as Heitz attempts to break the sound barrier during a high-speed straight line last season.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Red Bull Snow (@redbullsnow)
  On lines like this, backing out isn't an option once you're committed. And any error, however minor, could spell an unplanned trip to the ER. Heitz has participated in the highly-competitive Freeride World Tour and, in
  
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• World's Best Steep Skier Setting Out To Summit And Ski Second 8,000m Peak In 7 Days

  24-07-2023 18:06 via powder.com
  
  Professional steep skier and mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel is currently on a grueling mission in the Gasherbrum massif on the border of China and Pakistand.Bargiel made history last week by becoming the first person to summit and ski Gasherbum II, the world 13th tallest peak. You can click here for more information.Just a few days off his accomplishment, Bargiel is gearing up for another big mountain mission. This time, he'll attempt to summit and ski Gashbrum I, the world's 11th tallest mountain.
  
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• Powder Review: Moment Deathwish

  24-07-2023 18:00 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 Moment Deathwish is a supremely consistent ski with a really wide range. It’s a predictable ride, across a huge variety of conditions.Length Skied: 184 cmWeight: 2008 gStated Dimensions: 138-112-129mmStated Sidecut: 25 mRecommended Mount Point: -5 cmThe Moment Deathwish is available now.IntroThe Deathwish is one of Mo
  
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• Mt. Hutt Closes Lifts Despite Major Winter Storm

  24-07-2023 14:53 via powder.com
  
  Mt. Hutt, located on New Zealand's South Island, has experienced a disastrous start to this winter season. We reported last week that the ski resort was open only thanks to snowmaking and grooming efforts.Mother Nature finally got her act together and dumped 28 inches (70cm) of snow over the last 48 hours on Mt. Hutt's higher elevations. The problem? It rained at lower elevations.The ski area was closed today (July 24th), but is hoping to reopen tomorrow. Check out the post below for a look
  
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• Skier Slips Through Challenging Chute Following South American Blizzard

  24-07-2023 14:36 via powder.com
  
  A major winter storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow across Argentina's Andes Mountains over the weekend. It was one of the first major storms of the season.Skier Sascha Geist took advantage of the fresh snowfall by skiing a challenging couloir at Cerro Chapelco, a popular ski resort. Check out the video below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sascha Geist (@saskuaz)
  Caption (translated to english): "Taking advantage of the conditions left by the puelche 🌬️🏔&#
  
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