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• Freestyle Skier Does Maybe The Wackiest Flip We've Seen All Year

  16-10-2023 23:22 via powder.com
  
  I don't know anymore. I really don't.Freestyle and park skiing have reached a point where skiers are doing tricks that don't make sense.Case in point: this trick from Finland's Juho Saastamoinen. Try and figure out what's going on here. I know I couldn't.And make sure you stick around for the second clip. The first one's wild, but the second one truly enters wacky-beyond-belief territory.View this post on InstagramA post shared by juho saastamoinen (@baconjuhis)
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• Utah Ski Area Shares Gorgeous Photos Of "Storm Snowliage"

  16-10-2023 22:49 via powder.com
  
  It's a special time of year. While the air's cooling and the leaves are changing, winter is beginning to make its presence known, delivering the occasional early-season storm. This combination of natural forces can lead to one of nature's finest displays: "snowliage," a blend of fresh snowfall and colorful foliage.And what better place to glimpse the seasonal "snowliage" than Alta Ski Area, Utah?View this post on InstagramA post shared by Alta Ski Area (@altaskiarea)
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• Massachusetts Ski Area Hosting October Rail Jam Thanks To New Tech

  16-10-2023 20:26 via powder.com
  
  Ski Ward, Massachusetts, will host an October 28th rail jam on real snow, facilitated by a cutting-edge Latitude 90 snowmaking machine.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ski Ward Ski Area (@skiward)
  While further information about the rail jam -- an event wherein freestyle skiers compete to throw down the best tricks -- is forthcoming, Ski Ward previously shared details about its Latitude 90 snowmaking machine.The machine, which utilizes a temperature-controlled shipping container attac
  
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• Giveaway: COROS Apex 2 Pro

  16-10-2023 19:32 via powder.com
  
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• Snowmaking 101- Supervisor Gives Crash Course On Making Snow

  16-10-2023 19:17 via powder.com
  
  Tis the season. Across North America, ski areas are beginning to kick off an essential part of resort operations: snowmaking.This arcane art is responsible for countless early-season openings hemisphere-wide and, consequentially, is worth a closer look.That's where Matt, Palisades Tahoe, California's graveyard snowmaking supervisor, comes in. During a recent Instagram video shared by the California resort, Matt broke down all the steps that go into whipping up the perfect snow cocktail.View this
  
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• Robb Gaffney's Celebration Of Life Available To Watch On YouTube

  16-10-2023 18:40 via powder.com
  
  This fall, the skiing community lost a good one. Dr. Robb Gaffney was a skier's skier, a luminary who helped push the sport forward while also championing that which remains the most important: fun, friends, and family.On October 6th, skiers and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Robb, as documented via a video shared by Robb's brother, Scott.See it below.Scott, also known for his massive contributions to the skiing community through his filmmaking talents, shared another shorter video sh
  
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• Debrief and Reflection

  16-10-2023 17:52 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.Editor's Note: This is part of our ongoing "Intro to Backcountry Skiing Month - Presented by BCA." Check out the rest of the series here.I love how dynamic backcountry skiing is. Every time you head out into the mountains is going to be a little different, and that’s part of the fun. But this variability also means that you
  
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• Meteorologist Says El Niño Could Bring "Above Average" Snow To The Rockies This Winter

  16-10-2023 16:54 via powder.com
  
  There are dozens of professional and amateur meteorologists releasing winter '23/'24 forecasts to YouTube on a daily basis due to the excitement around El Niño.Meteorologist Matt Makens takes a data driven approach by using historical data from previous "strong" El Niño years to predict what will happen this winter. According to Makens' data, he believes that Arizona, the southern Rockies, the Mid-Atlantic, and the southeast have a chance for "above average" snowfall this winter.Ch
  
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• New York Ski Area Offering New Uphill Touring Access This Season

  16-10-2023 14:55 via powder.com
  
  Ski touring is one of the fastest growing sports in America according to a recent study, and ski areas from coast to coast are increasing access accordingly.Gore Mountain, one of New York's largest ski areas, announced on October 13th, 2023 that they'll offer in-bounds uphill access this season on the 'Ski Bowl' area of the mountain.Uphill skiers will need a season pass, daily lift ticket, or daily uphill access ticket to use the uphill route. It will be open on non-holiday Thursdays, Frida
  
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• Sound The Alarms- Vermont Ski Resort Sees First Flakes Of The Season

  16-10-2023 14:11 via powder.com
  
  East coast skiers rejoice!Sugarbush Resort took to social media on October 15th, 2023 to share a short video of the season's first flakes falling on the snow stake webcam.Check out the video below:It's not much, but even a few measly flakes falling under the cover of night should give east coast skiers something to look forward to.Sugarbush has set November 18th, 2023 as their targeted opening, conditions and weather permitting.Winter is coming, and east coasters are hoping that the predict
  
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• POWDER Magazine Is Back In Print With The '23/'24 Photo Annual

  16-10-2023 13:30 via powder.com
  
  Box Set limited to the first 500 skiers!POWDER MagazineIt's been the thrill of a lifetime to revitalize POWDER Magazine with daily online content to skiers across the globe, but one question was seemingly on the mind of nearly every skier: 'When is POWDER coming back to print?'Well skiers, we’re ecstatic to say that POWDER, The Skier’s Magazine since 1972, is officially back and ready to be enjoyed once again as founders Jake and Dave Moe intended -- in print. To kick things off, we&
  
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