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• Las Vegas Ski Resort Closes Indefinitely Following Tropical Storm

  22-08-2023 21:49 via powder.com
  
  Las Vegas, Nevada was slammed by heavy rains from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary.Lee Canyon is a popular ski resort that sits just 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. It took a direct impact from Hilary, racking up nearly 10 inches of rain.The resort announced on August 21st, 2023 that it will remain closed through "at least August 25th" following the US Forest Service's closure of Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. More below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lee Canyon (@le
  
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• Chile Ski Resort Reporting 50+ Inches And Counting From 'Storm Of The Decade'

  22-08-2023 19:32 via powder.com
  
  The "storm of the decade" -- now known as a Santa Rosa storm (storms that arrive near the start of the Santa Rosa festival, celebrated in Lima, Peru every year)  -- is delivering in South America, folks.Yesterday, Ski Portillo, a Chilean ski resort, announced they'd received 50+ inches of snow so far, with more on the way.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ski Portillo (@skiportillo)
  How much more, you ask? A lot more. OpenSnow, a forecasting team dedicated to providing skiers and
  
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• Idaho Ski Area Reports First Snowfall Of The Season

  22-08-2023 15:28 via powder.com
  
  Idaho's Pomerelle Ski Area just became one of the first ski resorts in North America to report snowfall accumulation heading into the Winter '23-'24 season.Pomerelle took to social media on Monday, August 21st, to share a webcam image  that shows light snow accumulation at the mountain's 7,760 ft. base area. The screenshot was captured at 1:30AM on August 21st.Even though the picture is dark, the ground is coated in a light layer of white, and fat flakes can be seen falling from the sk
  
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• Robb Gaffney Given Hero's Send-Off As He Heads To Hospital For Continued Treatment

  22-08-2023 14:49 via powder.com
  
  It seems as if the entire skiing community, and especially the folks who live in the Lake Tahoe area, are rallying together for one shared cause this summer- Dr. Robb Gaffney.Gaffney is known for writing the iconic 'Squallywood' book and for literally being the letter 'G' in Shane McConkey's game of G.N.A.R.. Gaffney shared a touching video to his Instagram on August 21st, 2023. It shows a large crowd cheering him on as he departs his home in Tahoe for 6-8 weeks of chemotherapy and hos
  
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• Teenage Skier Goes Inverted With Incredible Maneuver

  22-08-2023 14:02 via powder.com
  
  It seems the energy last weekend at Treble Cone, New Zealand, was electric.Why, you ask?As is often the case with wild skiing videos, I think answering that question with words would miss the point. Instead, I'm going to suggest that you check out this video from skier Sam Hewitt.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sam Hewitt (@sam_hewitt123)
  Now do you see what I mean?What am I supposed to say? That was mental? Words just can't live up to heavy ski clips. It's just the way it is.But her
  
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• Idaho Ski Resort Selling Chairlifts For Charity

  22-08-2023 13:54 via powder.com
  
  Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho, announced yesterday, August 20th, that they will auction off several decommissioned chairlifts in support of the Kaniksu Land Trust's Save the Sled Hill campaign.See below for more details.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Schweitzer (@schweitzer_mountain)
  The chairs come from the beloved Musical Chairs two-seater, which is currently being replaced by the new Creekside Express Quad, slated for opening during the 2023-2024 winter. To pick one up, you hav
  
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• Idaho Ski Resort Auctioning Chairlifts For Charity

  22-08-2023 13:54 via powder.com
  
  Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho, announced yesterday, August 20th, that they will auction off several decommissioned chairlifts in support of the Kaniksu Land Trust's Save the Sled Hill campaign.See below for more details.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Schweitzer (@schweitzer_mountain)
  The chairs come from the beloved Musical Chairs two-seater, which is currently being replaced by the new Creekside Express Quad, slated for opening during the 2023-2024 winter. To pick one up, you hav
  
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