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• Young Skier Tackles Moguls At Recently Opened Finnish Ski Resort

  17-10-2023 23:26 via powder.com
  
  I know it might be hard to conceptualize, but Levi, a Finnish ski resort, has been open since October 6th for skiing and riding.And we're not just talking about running a rope tow on a dirty patch of snow; Levi has complete runs, as evidenced by this recent video of a 10-year-old shredder ripping down a mogul field at the resort.View the original article to see embedded media.Ripping! Videos like these make me wish that I had less mileage on my knees -- imagining running a zipper down this mogul
  
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• Colorado Ski Area Celebrates Transition To 100% Renewable Electricity

  17-10-2023 21:16 via powder.com
  
  Last week, on October 13th, Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, announced that it transitioned to 100% renewable electricity."We are so excited to be sourcing all of our electricity from renewable sources. So many A-Basin projects benefit from utilizing renewable electricity to make them go," said Mike Nathan, Sustainability Manager at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, "I'm especially excited to continue growing our electric vehicle charging infrastructure, knowing that those guest trips to the ski area are now 10
  
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• "Time For The Mountain's Yearly Haircut"- Idaho Resort Mows Slopes

  17-10-2023 20:50 via powder.com
  
  Last week, Brundage Mountain Resort, Idaho, announced that it was giving its runs a pre-season "haircut."Here's the trim in action.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brundage Mountain Resort (@brundagemtn)
  The annual haircut at Brundage is a necessary part of getting the mountain ready for winter, ensuring that ski runs -- mostly those on the lower mountain -- are free of underbrush."Brundage selects the trails to be 'mowed' on a rotating basis. The focus is generally on the lower half
  
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• Olympian Maggie Voisin Lays Out Huge Backflip For New Film

  17-10-2023 20:17 via powder.com
  
  Olympic slopestyle skier and X-Games medalist Maggie Voisin knows a thing or two about inverted aerials.Case in point: this monster of a backflip Voisin showed off as a promotion for Good Company's upcoming film, Crescendo.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Maggie Voisin (@maggie_voisin)
  Believe it or not, backflips are a warmup trick for Voisin.The Whitefish, Montana, native has a deep bag of freestyle moves, including dizzying rail pirouettes and off-axis double flips, allowing her to
  
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• Shuttered New Mexico Ski Area To Be Reopened By New Operator

  17-10-2023 19:03 via powder.com
  
  Sandia Peak Ski Area, a New Mexico-based ski resort that hasn't operated since 2022, has entered a joint operating venture agreement with Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), a conglomerate that plans to reopen the once-shuttered resort.With the addition of Sandia Peak, MCP's portfolio will cover 14 ski, bike, and golf resorts across the American Southwest and Chile. MCP offers the Power Pass, a ski pass that offers access to multiple resorts across its portfolio, namely unlimited days at Sipapu Ski
  
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• Josh Daiek's Highly-Anticipated 'Mountain State 2.0' Is A Must-Watch For All Skiers

  17-10-2023 18:35 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Josh Daiek has released countless clips over the last couple of seasons showcasing his adventures in Nevada's most remote mountain ranges.Unlike many of his peers, Daiek's passion seems to lie in the desolate and rugged areas of The Silver State. Powder can certainly be found, but skiing this terrain is about more than stacking hero shots and looking cool online.Instead, Daiek has found the perfect setting to showcase his abilities as one of the best skiers on planet Earth. Wi
  
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• Introducing the Raide Research LF 40L Pack

  17-10-2023 17:00 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.I am a certified dork. Being Powder’s Gear Editor sort of requires a baseline level of dorkitude that I easily meet. But I am specifically a pack dork. Sure, I care about skis and boots and bindings and outerwear, but I really care about backpacks. That’s why I was excited to write about Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s new Crux
  
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• Moose Mountain: Search for Solitude

  17-10-2023 16:25 via nyskiblog.com
  
  In the Adirondacks, fall is a special time. The bugs have disappeared, it’s comfortable outside, and the trees in the valleys turn a brilliant mix of yellows, oranges, and reds. It’s a great time to hike and sightsee, and crowds make their way to Lake Placid and the surrounding areas to witness the most beautiful time in the Park. Nearby hikes and High Peak summits become congested, which, for a reclusive slide climber is less than enjoyable. The ideal plan » Read More »
  
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• West Virginia Ski Resort Hit With Wintry Blast

  17-10-2023 14:45 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, October 16th, Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia, shared exciting news: the resort had received an early-season dusting of snow.Admittedly, it was no multi-foot dump, but who's really counting in October?Here's a look.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Snowshoe Mountain (@snowshoemtn)
  Coincidentally, Snowshoe also wrapped up bike park operations yesterday, meaning the arrival of snow was timed perfectly with the turning of the seasons. It looked like a sufficiently soggy d
  
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• Colorado Resort Shows Off Snow Covered Ski Run- When Will They Open?

  17-10-2023 14:25 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, October 16th, Keystone Resort, Colorado, shared images of Schoolmarm -- a popular run on its piste -- covered in snow after extensive snowmaking efforts.Check out the photos below.From the caption: "We're still in the process of snowmaking down to Montezuma to give you over two miles of skiable terrain for opening day! With warmer temps this week, our snow cats won't make their way up the hill for a few more days. But rest assured our teams are working hard to get us open as soon as c
  
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