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• Professional Snowboarder Rides Fresh Argentinian Powder Ahead Of Huge South American Storm

  21-08-2023 23:00 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, August 20th, professional snowboarder Nick Russell shared a clip of him shredding the Argentinian backcountry.The video, which features some delightful turns, is only a small taste of what's to come. Keep reading, and you'll see what I mean.View this post on InstagramA post shared by nick russell (@nick_russelll)
  These clips demonstrate that despite a slow start in many areas, winter in Argentina has finally started to kick into gear.They're also a tease of the powdery conditions that
  
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• Sage Kotsenburg Finds Idyllic Powder In The Chilean Backcountry

  21-08-2023 20:10 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this month, on August 16th, professional snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg shared the perfect antidote to the summer snowsports blues: a short six-minute edit of him shredding picturesque Chilean powder fields. The video is simple, laid-back, and no frills. See it below.Watching this video was a refreshing reminder that you don't need blaring electronic music and fancy editing to showcase snowsports. All it takes is a skilled rider and an equally talented filmer, both of which Sage's rece
  
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• California Ski Resort's Winter vs. Summer Pics Are Stark Reminder Of Last Season's Record-Breaking Snowfall

  21-08-2023 20:02 via powder.com
  
  Everybody knows that you need snow to go skiing, right? But, how do you explain without the necessary context how epic last season was for snowfall across the state of California?Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, located near Pinecrest, CA, is trying their best to put last season's record-breaking 757 inches of snow into perspective through a series of winter vs. summer pictures. Check out the incredible images below. Click the right arrow to progress through the slides.View this post on In
  
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• Why Is A Wisconsin Ski Area Getting A Winch Cat From Breckenridge?

  21-08-2023 19:34 via powder.com
  
  Wilmot Mountain is one of the most popular ski areas in the state of Wisconsin. The mountain sits just a short drive from Milwaukee, and just a little over an hour north of Chicago.The short 200 feet of vertical provides a quick but sweet downhill respite from the bitter Wisconsin winters.A 'Winch Cat' is a snow groomer that uses a mechanical winch as an anchor. They are typically used by large ski resorts with steep terrain. So, why is Wilmot getting one delivered from Breckenridge, CO? Read be
  
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• Why Is A Wisconsin Ski Area Built On A Landfill Getting A Winch Cat From Breckenridge?

  21-08-2023 19:34 via powder.com
  
  Wilmot Mountain is one of the most popular ski areas in the state of Wisconsin. The mountain sits just a short drive from Milwaukee, and just a little over an hour north of Chicago.The 'mountain', like many ski areas across the Midwest, is actually an old landfill that has been developed for recreation. The short 200 feet of vertical provides a quick but sweet downhill respite from the bitter Wisconsin winters.A 'Winch Cat' is a snow groomer that uses a mechanical winch as an anchor. They are ty
  
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• 'Freak' Gust Of Wind Causes Riders To Plummet To Ground On Australia's Longest Chairlift

  21-08-2023 19:33 via powder.com
  
  This past weekend, at 2:20 PM, on Saturday 19th, a gust of wind caused a chair from Australia's longest chairlift -- the Kosciuszko Quad Express -- to detach at Thredbo Resort, plunging three snowboarders onto the snow below.An image of the fallen chair was shared by skier Eran Thomson on August 20th.View this post on InstagramA post shared by ⚡️ Eran Thomson - The Joy Pusher™ (@eranthomson)
  According to an article from ABC, the three snowboarders were transported to nearby ho
  
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• Chilean Ski Resort Prepares For 'Storm Of The Decade'

  21-08-2023 18:49 via powder.com
  
  This morning I was hit with some seriously FOMO-inducing news when I discovered that Ski Portillo, a Chilean ski resort, was preparing for the "storm of the decade." Yesterday, August 20th, the resort announced that it'd received roughly two feet of snow in the past 24 hours. And the kicker? There's even more of the white stuff on the way.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ski Portillo (@skiportillo)
  From the caption of this post:"The storm of the decade has arrived in the Andes ❄
  
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• Juggling Mountain Biker Wins GoPro Award For Incredible Skill

  21-08-2023 18:46 via powder.com
  
  The Teton Juggler has made a name for himself with his uncanny ability to juggle bowling pins while skiing. His videos seems to go viral quite frequently for their shock value.As it turns out, his talents aparently translate to other action sports. Watch as he takes a daring ride on his mountain bike while juggling his trusty pink pins. The feat earned him $500 in a competition hosted by GoPro.View this post on InstagramA post shared by GoPro (@gopro)
  GoPro: "@tetonjuggler is one talented m
  
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• New World-Class Downhill Mountain Biking Trails Scheduled To Open At Utah Ski Resort

  21-08-2023 17:57 via powder.com
  
  Salt Lake City, Utah, bikers, here's some good news to start the week.This weekend, on August 19, Solitude Mountain announced the upcoming "phase one" opening of its new downhill bike park.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Solitude Mountain Resort (@solitudemountain)
  The bike park opens on September 8 at 10 AM. Free donuts will be on tap, and a DJ will be in attendance, which, in my opinion, is worth the price of admission alone. The "phase one" opening will be serviced by Solitude's M
  
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• Powder Review: Dynafit TLT X Wide

  21-08-2023 17:31 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 nutshellDynafit’s new ‘Wide” version of the TLT X brings fast, light, and efficient backcountry performance to the wide-footed crowd. Size Skied: 27Weight: Shell: 885 gLiner: 197 gTotal: 1,082 gStated Flex: NABinding Compatibility: Pin BindingsStated ROM: 60°Forward Lean: 15-18 °Stated last width (26.5): 107 m
  
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• Palisades Tahoe's Baffling Before And After Pictures Put Last Season's Snow Into Perspective

  21-08-2023 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Palisades Tahoe, California, like many ski resorts in the Sierras, saw more snowfall during the Winter '22-'23 season than any in recorded history.According to Palisades Tahoe's Season Recap Blog, a whopping 723 inches (60.25 ft) fell throughout the season, but, believe it or not, most of that snow has melted.Palisades joins the likes of Mt. Rose, Alta, Park City, and Deer Valley in sharing before and after pictures to put last season's record snow into perspective. Check them out in the Instagr
  
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