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• Look: California's Backcountry Is Still Open For Business

  07-08-2023 23:45 via powder.com
  
  Last weekend, we bid farewell to Mammoth Mountain, California, one of the last major ski areas still open in North America. Yet, just because most of the lifts have stopped spinning doesn't mean getting the goods this late into the summer is impossible. Provided you're willing to break out the backcountry gear and sweat a little, that is. Professional skier Garret Balen took advantage of this fact on a recent mission in the California backcountry. Check out the fruits of his labor below.Vie
  
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• Officials Warn Of Grizzly Bear Presence Near Montana Ski Area

  07-08-2023 20:19 via powder.com
  
  Fish, Wildlife, and Parks officials are currently warning of an ongoing grizzly bear presence near Snowbowl, a Montanan ski area.To learn more, view this recent upload from NBC Montana. Reports of confirmed and suspected grizzly bear sightings in areas near Snowbowl, like the Rattlesnake and Marshall Mountain, have trickled in this summer. And this past week, a grizzly was trapped southeast of Missoula as part of a black bear study.As I'm a Missoula resident, here's the local scoop. Since I move
  
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• Mammoth Mountain Remembers Snowiest Season In History With Thrilling Recap Video

  07-08-2023 19:47 via powder.com
  
  Are you tired of reading about Mammoth Mountain, California yet? The mountain has been consistently featured here on Powder Magazine due to their record-breaking snow year, and extended summer skiing season.Mammoth finally closed for the season yesterday, Sunday August 6th. It was the resort's 275th day of skiing and snowboarding for the Winter '22-'23 season.To remember such a historic year, Mammoth posted the thrilling season recap video below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mammot
  
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• Skiers Express Concerns As Smoke Billows Out Of Argentine Ski Lift

  07-08-2023 19:33 via powder.com
  
  Argentine skiers recently encountered an unusual scene at a ski resort chairlift. Large clouds of smoke, allegedly from a spare diesel generator, were billowing out of the bottom terminal lift.The incident took place on Saturday, August 5th around 2PM local time at Cerro Chapelco, a popular ski resort in the Andes Mountains of Argentina.Watch the video below:According to Argentine news outlet Rio Negro, the lift was using a backup generator to safely remove skiers and snowboarders that were stuc
  
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• Alta Ski Area Is Currently Bursting With Wildflowers

  07-08-2023 19:25 via powder.com
  
  Folks, it's currently going down at Alta Ski Area, Utah. No -- I don't mean that it suddenly started snowing in Utah (sorry if I got your hopes up).The excitement is of a different, more pollinated variety. Check out the wildflower patches currently on display at Alta.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Alta Ski Area (@altaskiarea)
  Alta served up an important reminder alongside the images documenting the botanical bonanza: If you're headed to Alta this weekend, please remember to stay on
  
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• Adrià Millan Pla Squeezes Through Argentine Chute At Full-Speed

  07-08-2023 18:55 via powder.com
  
  While the ski season is finally ending in North America (it was an incredible run, Mammoth), the goods are just getting, well, good, down south in Argentina -- provided you know where to look.Watch as professional skier Adrià Millan Pla effortlessly navigates a committing line in the Argentinian steeps.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Adrià Millan Pla (@millan_adria)
  This line is located near Las Leñas, an Argentinian ski area. While the resort is open, live cameras
  
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• TGR Co-Founder Comments On Surprising Sale Of Jackson Hole

  07-08-2023 18:16 via powder.com
  
  Last week, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, announced that it was changing hands. The sale, which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2023, will transfer ownership from the Kemmerer Family to board members Eric Macy and Mike Corbat alongside a group of investors. Read more about the news here. This development prompted a thorough Instagram post from Teton Gravity Research co-founder and Jackson Hole, Wyoming resident Todd Jones where he detailed his feelings about the sale. Check it
  
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• Powder Review: Faction Mana 3

  07-08-2023 17:34 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 Faction Mana 3 strikes an interesting balance. Freestyle skiers looking for a ski that feels a little longer and more stable than other options on the market, and aren’t prioritizing playful pow performance will get along really well with the Mana 3. Length Skied: 184 cmWeight: 2113 gStated Dimensions: 140-112-134 mmS
  
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• Rare Copies Of 'Squallywood' Being Sold To Fundraise For Robb Gaffney's Family

  07-08-2023 17:06 via powder.com
  
  Skier, filmmaker, and all-around Lake Tahoe legend Robb Gaffney needs our help. The man who wrote the iconic book, 'Squallywood- A Guide To Squaw Valley's Most Exposed Lines', is in an intense battle with cancer.Robb's brother Scott Gaffney is selling two original copies of 'Squallywood' with all proceeds going to Robb and his family. More details below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Scott Gaffney (@scottgaffski)
  Scott Gaffney: "FUNDRAISING AUCTION!!!Two cop
  
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• Video: Northeast Skier Double Ejects Out Of Vintage Skis Under The Chairlift

  07-08-2023 15:06 via powder.com
  
  What happens when you try to ride a pair of vintage skis with cracked bindings?Before you start making plans to find out for yourself, just check out the funny video below posted by Ski The East on Instagram:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ski The East (@skitheeast)
  Ski The East: "Tech Boots + Cracked Old Bindings = Bad Time 👎️⁠ Guess this is why indemnification lists exist 🤷⁠"Please show this video to every novice skier who finds their grandad
  
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• Glen Plake Celebrates Mammoth's Ski Patrollers On August 6th Closing Day

  07-08-2023 14:41 via powder.com
  
  Mammoth Mountain, California just wrapped up one of the most historic seasons in North American history, and the ski patrollers are taking a much-deserved break.Legendary professional skier Glen Plake was at Mammoth yesterday for one final day of skiing. Watch as he thanks the hard-working ski patrollers for their tireless efforts to keep the mountain open throughout what was a challenging season (to say the least):View this post on InstagramA post shared by GLEN PLAKE (@glenplake)
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