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• One Year Ago Today: Wisconsin Ski Area Claims First Chair Open In North America

  19-10-2023 23:29 via powder.com
  
  It's a welcome blast from the past: Trollhaugen, a Wisconsin ski area, was the first ski area to open with chairlifts in North America one year ago today on October 19th, 2022.(Wild Mountain, Minnesota, technically had them beat, but they only had a rope tow available.)Here's the announcement from Troll.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Trollhaugen | Dresser, WI (@trollhaugen_wi)
  Funny to think that this time last year, skiers were already clicking in and making laps somewhere in North
  
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• What Skiing Over 120 Miles Per Hour Looks Like

  19-10-2023 23:04 via powder.com
  
  Skiing's funny in that many of us, maybe without realizing it, have probably hit near-highway speeds while casually bombing a groomer on the slopes. Seriously. Get one of those apps that tracks your speed -- if you're an intermediate or expert skier, you've likely gone somewhere between 40 to 60 miles per hour on skis.While fast, those speeds are nothing compared to what Finnish skier Tarja Mulari accomplished in 1992. That year, Mulari hit a whopping 219 kilometers per hour on skis or 136 miles
  
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• New Photos Put Tahoe's Record Snow From Last Season Into Perspective

  19-10-2023 20:42 via powder.com
  
  Today, October 19th, legendary ski filmmaker Scott Gaffney shared a series of before and after photos that put the absurdity of Lake Tahoe, California's past winter into perspective.The photos resemble a series that Gaffney shared in spring 2023, which kicked off a kerfuffle, with resorts nationwide adding their contributions to the before and after media blitz -- everyone wanted to show off how buried they got during the ski season that few of us will forget. To jog your memory: several Califor
  
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• Pro "Sends It" On Skis From World War 2

  19-10-2023 20:23 via powder.com
  
  Ever look at your skis and think, "Man, these puppies are old. Maybe it's time for something new"?Well, I'm here to tell you that no matter how beat up, rusty, or outdated your current setup is, pro skier Tao Kreibich probably has you beat in the historical ski equipment department. The skis he recently shared a video of himself riding don't belong on the slopes; they belong in a museum.From the caption:"Skiing on 210cm wooden skis and leather ski boots from WW2."How's that for a sales pitc
  
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• Oregon Resort Confirms First Six-Pack Lift Will Open In December

  19-10-2023 18:45 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, October 17th, Mount Bachelor, Oregon, confirmed that its new, under-construction Skyliner Express -- the resort's first six-person, high-speed chairlift -- will open to skiers and snowboarders this December.The chair is replacing the Skyliner's previous iteration, an often beleaguered four-seater constructed in 1989 that has had maintenance issues over the years.The Skyliner functions as a key terrain access point at Mount Bachelor, servicing the Woodward Terrain Parks and, according
  
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• Aspen Mountain Previews New Hand-Painted Trail Map

  19-10-2023 18:42 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, Aspen Mountain, Colorado, revealed its new hand-painted trail map created by Rad Smith, the spiritual successor to legendary ski resort mapmaker James Niehus.The new map was created to include Aspen Mountain's terrain expansion slated for opening this winter: Hero's.Here's the lowdown on Smith's detail-oriented process.The expansion's centerpiece is the titular Hero's chairlift, a high-speed quad that adds 153 acres of new terrain. To learn more about Hero's, click here. 
  
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• Skiing's Anti-Hero 'Hotdog Hans' Battles Lance Armstrong In Golf

  19-10-2023 18:02 via powder.com
  
  Hotdog Hans is an elusive figure in the skiing community. He's old, but he skis like he's young, throwing tricks befit of a halfpipe skiing champion with a foul mouth to match. Over the years, he's appeared in a multi-part, now beloved video series.Hans' latest excursion involved a trip to the golf course, wherein he battles for supremacy over the green with another legendary yet controversial athlete, Lance Armstrong.At this point, I don't think I'm spoiling anything by revealing the truth abou
  
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• Arapahoe Basin Dispels Opening Day Rumor And Tempers Expectations

  19-10-2023 17:12 via powder.com
  
  Excitement about the potential for Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado to open this week seemed to spread like wildfire amongst skiers and riders from coast to coast.The ski area received a big helping of natural snowfall from Mother Nature last week and was able to crank their snow guns for 48+ hours during an "incredible" snowmaking weather window.A rumor that Arapahoe Basin would open on Sunday, October 22nd apparently started to make the rounds online. Unfortunately, the weather has shifted an
  
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• Companion Rescue Practice 101

  19-10-2023 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.Whether you’re a veteran backcountry skier or just getting into it, knowing how to use an avalanche beacon (transceiver) is a vital safety skill. It’s best to learn this from a professional in an Avalanche Level 1 course. But even if you’ve taken the course, it’s important to refresh your skills before the season and
  
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• Idaho Ski Resort Offering 35,000 Free Lift Tickets To College Football Fans

  19-10-2023 14:42 via powder.com
  
  Fans of the Boise State Broncos football team will have a unique opportunity to score free lift tickets at the upcoming home matchup against the University of Wyoming.Tamarack Resort, located about 2 hours north of Boise, will offer up to 35,000 free lift tickets to fans attending the home game on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.Check out the somewhat silly announcement video below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Boise State Broncos (@boisestatebroncos)
  According to a press release shar
  
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