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• Snowboarder Enjoys Two Feet Of Fresh Powder At Aspen Snowmass

  30-10-2023 21:59 via powder.com
  
  Nope, you didn't read that headline incorrectly.Yesterday, October 29th, snowboarder and OpenSnow forecaster Luke Stone was lucky enough to ride over two feet of fresh powder at Aspen Snowmass (a resort group including four mountains: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass), Colorado. For clarity, he toured up to score these turns -- Aspen Snowmass hasn't opened its lifts yet. Enjoy some FOMO-inducing turns.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Luke Stone (@lstone84
  
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• "He's Going Mach Chicken"- Skier Reacts To Josh Daiek's Control

  30-10-2023 21:19 via powder.com
  
  In case you haven't heard, Josh Daiek might be the fastest skier on snow. Okay, that's probably an overstatement, but few skiers out there ski as fast as Daiek does in committing "no fall zone" terrain.Here's the latest clip from Daiek, featuring a blisteringly fast line and hilarious commentary from Daiek's shred posse (ever heard of a "Mach chicken?").View this post on InstagramA post shared by Josh Daiek (@joshdaiek)
  While "Mach chicken" wasn't part of my vocabulary before watching this video
  
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• Mammoth Mountain Begins Snowmaking To Prepare For Opening Day

  30-10-2023 20:02 via powder.com
  
  This past weekend, on October 28th, Mammoth Mountain, California, announced that it had begun snowmaking operations, sharing a series of picturesque images by Chrisitan Pondella of the overnight snowmaking push.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain)
  Here's a closer look.Mammoth's Broadway Express looking ready for the ski season.Christian Pondella/Mammoth MountainRoxanne...Christian Pondella/Mammoth MountainSnowy views.Christian Pondella&a
  
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• Keystone Ski Resort, Colorado, Will Open This Wednesday, November 1st

  30-10-2023 18:56 via powder.com
  
  Keystone Ski Resort, Colorado, has announced that they will open for skiing and riding on November 1st. "After more than a foot of new snow and the return to cold temperatures for snowmaking over the weekend, Keystone Resort announced today that it will open for the 2023-24 winter season on Wednesday, Nov. 1 with 2 miles of skiing and riding on the signature Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails," the resort wrote in an October 30th press release.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Keystone
  
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• Midwest's Ski Season Kicks Off With Surprise Opening

  30-10-2023 18:35 via powder.com
  
  This past weekend, on October 28th, Andes Tower Hills, Minnesota, became the first Midwestern ski area to open for the ski season.The resort's tentative scheduled opening was November 11th, so the opening -- which spanned October 28th and 29th -- was ahead of schedule.This weekend, Andes Tower Hills had its magic carpet service a patch of manmade snow thanks to cold temperatures. Last season, the resort was also able to open in October.Three generations of skiers graced the slopes of Andes Tower
  
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• The Best Skiing Halloween Costume Of All-Time

  30-10-2023 17:19 via powder.com
  
  Well, folks, that happened fast. It's officially the spookiest time of year, and you know what that means: Halloween costumes.Our selection for the best skiing-themed Halloween look this holiday season comes via @bombshelly_skates, who, a few years back, donned a Simpsons-themed look.I'll leave it at that.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Michele S (@bombshelly_skates)
  I imagine there are two ways you could react to this one: "What the heck is going on here?" or, "Oh, sexy Flanders!"He
  
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• Backcountry Mentorship

  30-10-2023 16:00 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.Backcountry skiing is an endless process of learning and building a relationship with both landscapes as well as people. This can take time: years, decades. Some years it’s easy – you get in the mountain flow. Some years it is a challenge and real barriers will prevent you from your goals. One of the best ways to progress as a s
  
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