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• Californian Ski Resort Announces Planned Opening Day

  01-09-2023 23:35 via powder.com
  
  Another day, another ski resort opening date announcement.Earlier this week, on August 30th, Northstar, California, took to the airwaves to share that their planned opening date is November 17th.See the announcement below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Northstar California Resort (@northstar_california)
  From the caption:"It's official, opening day is planned for November 17! Don't forget to buy your Epic Pass by September 4 before prices go up. With the Tahoe Local Pass, you get acc
  
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• Las Vegas Ski Resort Begins Clean-Up Following Tropical Storm Hilary

  01-09-2023 23:20 via powder.com
  
  Lee Canyon, Nevada, a ski resort near Las Vegas, shared yesterday, August 31st, that it has begun cleaning up the debris and erosion on its premises caused by Tropical Storm Hilary.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lee Canyon (@leecanyonlv)
  From the caption:"The comeback has begun! The team is now hard at work up on the mountain, making sure that all the damage caused by the floods is cleaned up & repaired. It's a tough job, but we've got an even tougher team at the wheel!"Lat
  
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• Ski Brand Honors 55-Year-Old Freestyle Skier Who Can Still Backflip

  01-09-2023 23:08 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, August 31st, snowsports brand 1000 Skis shared an Instagram post honoring Björn Åberg, a 55-year-old freestyler skier.If anything, this post is a reminder that age should never prevent you from skiing how you'd like, but it's also a celebration of a person everyone at 1000 Skis adores.See it below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by @1000skis
  Here's Aberg's story, per 1000 Skis:"A love shower to our man @bjorn.o.aberg ❤️❤️❤
  
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• Chairlift Closures Anticipated At Australian Ski Area During Final Month Of Operation

  01-09-2023 20:55 via powder.com
  
  It's September, meaning the final month of lift-serviced skiing at Perisher Resort, Australia, is upon us. Earlier today, September 1st, the resort provided an update on what this final month will look like, including priming skiers for upcoming lift closures associated with a lack of snow coverage.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Perisher (@perisher_resort)
  Perisher had a tough start to the Southern Hemisphere ski season in June, barely squeaking in lift-accessed skiing on openi
  
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• First Responders Safely Relocate Moose From I-80 Near Park City, Utah

  01-09-2023 20:53 via powder.com
  
  The majority of skiers and snowboarders who have visited Park City, Utah have arrived via I-80 through Parley's Canyon.The highway has a maximum speed limit of 65mph, is four lanes wide, and has steep grades throughout. In short, it's not a safe place for a moose.The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Highway Patrol are celebrating after successfully relocating a moose that was stuck along I-80 on August 29th, 2023. See below:Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: "Great news: With the h
  
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• Skillful Pilot Makes Daring Alpine Rescue

  01-09-2023 19:30 via powder.com
  
  Alpine rescues involving injured skiers are rarely straightforward because, y'know, you have to get those injured off the mountain. And -- this probably goes without saying -- mountains aren't particularly easy to navigate.Thus, alpine rescues often require the enlistment of highly skilled helicopter pilots who can touch down without making the situation worse than it already is.This brings us to the following video, which documents a talented Gendarmerie pilot cutting it real close.From the cap
  
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• Wayne Wong Wishes Jean-Claude Killy Happy Birthday With Vintage Clip

  01-09-2023 19:08 via powder.com
  
  Legends recognize legends: pioneering freestyle skier Wayne Wong wished Jean-Claude Killy a happy birthday yesterday, August 31st, with a classic vintage clip from Assignment K2.See the video and post below.From the caption: "Happy Birthday Jean Claude Killy. It was an honor to ski with you during the filming of Assignment K2. You were also a judge at the first Freestyle Competition at Waterville Valley in 1971. You are one of my favorite IDOLS growing up in skiing We all wanted to be like
  
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• French Citizen Killed After Straying Into Algerian Waters

  01-09-2023 16:29 via nytimes.com
  
  The man was among a group of French-Moroccan dual citizens vacationing in northern Morocco when their jet skis drifted into Algerian waters and the coast guard opened fire.
  
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• Powder Review: Gregory Verte 18

  01-09-2023 15:53 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 Gregory Verte 18 is a smart pack with some unique features that make it our top choice for smaller sidecountry or backcountry packs.Stated Capacity: 18 LPockets: 6Features:CloudControl flexible hipbeltDiagonal ski/snowboard carrySnow shedding back panelRadio and hydration integrationA-Frame ski or vertical snowboard carrySi
  
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• Meet The Godfather Of Modern Half Pipe Skiing

  01-09-2023 15:30 via powder.com
  
  When I was growing up, Simon Dumont was the professional skier to watch. He had it all: style, tricks, and the will to attempt record-breaking moves, like his huge 35-foot quarter pipe air.Earlier this week, on August 28th, @cypherski shared a video on Instagram telling the story of Dumont's legendary skiing career.See it below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by CypherSki (@cypherski)
  I'm glad @cypherski took this one away because the breadth of Dumont's career is far too enormous
  
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• Indiana Ski Resort Begins The Installation Of New Lift Towers

  01-09-2023 14:00 via powder.com
  
  A new four-person fixed grip chairlift is under construction at Perfect North Slopes, Indiana. The resort shared on August 30th, that the towers for the new lift are being installed.Tune in below.Exciting day! Towers for the new four person chairlift are being installed! Skytrac has been hard at work this summer, and their efforts are finally paying off. We can’t wait for this winter season! pic.twitter.com/8L0t16QHGp— Perfect North Slopes (@skiridetubepns) August 30, 2023Earlier thi
  
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