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• California Ski Area Cautions Skiers To Prepare For "Up To 12 Feet Of Snow"

  28-02-2024 22:55 via powder.com
  
  Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California, is preparing for an incoming storm that could deposit as much as 12 feet of snow over the coming days.Yesterday, the resort issued a social media update explaining what their clientele should expect this weekend.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kirkwood Mountain Resort (@kirkwoodmtn)
  While Kirkwood plans to get as many lifts spinning as possible, they noted on Instagram that they "anticipate some operational delays in the coming days – your
  
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• Maine's Finest Athlete Continues To Prove He's The Best Skier Around

  28-02-2024 22:25 via powder.com
  
  Donny Pelletier, Maine's finest athlete, friggin' showed everyone "how ta hit uh wallride" recently, and let's just say he got a little stoved up. Donny slides into view of the camera, holding a bottle of Moxie, and asks if the audience has seen "that America ninja warrior show" because "they always have a hard time getting over those big walls." View this post on InstagramA post shared by Donny Pelletier (@donnypelletier207)
  Donny, of course, can't understand why. "You just gotta poin
  
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• Redditor Shares Honest Photos From Low Tide Conditions At Midwest Ski Hill

  28-02-2024 22:24 via powder.com
  
  Earlier this week, a user on the popular skiing-focused Subreddit r/skiing provided an honest look into the Midwest's current snow conditions.Spoiler alert: it's pretty bare.View the original article to see embedded media.The ski hill, which the Redditor chose not to name, is a small, city-run rope tow hill in Northern Michigan. The hill planned to stay open until the end of March, but the Redditor speculated that they wouldn't make it until the end of the week with the way things are going.It's
  
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• Utah's Brighton Resort Passes 400 Inches Of Snow On The Season

  28-02-2024 20:51 via powder.com
  
  Brighton Resort, UT, has passed the 400-inch-mark, certifying that this winter is legitimate, and on par with Utah's reputation for hosting America's best powder skiing (okay, the best snow quality powder skiing). View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brighton Resort (@brightonresort)
  Officials at the resort report, "We’ve crossed 400 inches and endless winter feels like it’s really starting to kick in. 11 inches overnight has pushed us to 402 inches season to date and mor
  
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• Utah's Powder Mountain Reveals New Season Pass Price

  28-02-2024 20:36 via powder.com
  
  In a question and answer session with its Chief Operating Officer, Powder Mountain, Utah, revealed the cost of 2024-2025 adult season passes: current pass holders will pay $1399, while newcomers will pay $1499.Current pass holders and newcomers can purchase these passes starting today and March 5th, respectively.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Powder Mountain (@powdermountain)
   A FAQ shared on Powder Mountain's website provided further detail.The current pass holder price will i
  
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• Whistler Wakes Up To 50cm Snow, Alpine Lifts Closed

  28-02-2024 20:18 via powder.com
  
  Whistler Blackcomb, BC, is deep right now, according to the snow forecasting and storm chasing service Powderchasers. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Powderchasers (@powderchasers)
  18 inches in the last 12 hours, 20 inches in the last 2 days, and 24 inches this week. With a base depth of 71 inches, Whistler Blackcomb has received 117 inches so far this season--not bad, especially considering their dry start, with skiers and riders posting footage of trails brown due to the lack
  
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• Wisconsin Ski Area Refuses To Give Up On Winter

  28-02-2024 20:00 via powder.com
  
  Despite a challenging ski season across the Midwest, Trollhaugen Ski Area, Wisconsin—commonly called "Troll" by locals—isn't backing down.Today, the resort shared that it had produced more snow thanks to its mountain operations team.Troll noted in another Facebook post that its team continues to blow snow today, taking advantage of the quick temperature dip. The resort's ability to act fast was essential: in Dresser, Wisconsin—where Troll is located—it could hit 60 degree
  
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• Snowboarder Attempts To Ride Alta Ski Area

  28-02-2024 18:59 via powder.com
  
  In a three-part video series shared last week on Instagram, Utah skier James Dickson captured an uncommon sight: a snowboarder who, unfortunately, didn't realize he wasn't allowed to ride at Alta Ski Area.View this post on InstagramA post shared by James Dickson (@james.w.dickson) View this post on InstagramA post shared by James Dickson (@james.w.dickson) View this post on InstagramA post shared by James Dickson (@james.w.dickson)
  While it's tough to say what exactly happened here, Dickson's as
  
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• Freeride World Tour Georgia Pro Confirmed For February 29

  28-02-2024 18:35 via powder.com
  
  The Freeride World Tour's next stop in Georgia, the aptly named Georgia Pro, will occur tomorrow, February 29th.It's the first time the FWT has hosted an event in Georgia, offering competitors a brand-new venue.View this post on InstagramA post shared by FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance (@freerideworldtour)
  Competition organizers are heading out a period of tricky (read: bad) weather by hosting the event on Thursday. On Friday, conditions are predicted to become cloudy, lowering visib
  
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• Wyoming Resort Known For Powder Sees 'Dump Of The Night' With Two Feet Of Fresh Snow

  28-02-2024 15:45 via powder.com
  
  Grand Targhee in Wyoming saw two feet in one day, which snow forecasting media page Powderchasers is now deeming the "dump of the night" with 16 since 5PM. "Woo hoo!"Specifically, the resort saw 24 inches in 24 hours, a respectable number for any mountain, even in the height of winter. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Powderchasers (@powderchasers)
  The mountain is known for its powder, and powder it has received. 16 inches overnight, 24 inches in the last 24 hours, a base de
  
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• Colorado Resort Sees Intense 'Sideways' Snow In Latest Storm

  28-02-2024 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Aspen Snowmass, CO, is currently in the midst of a proper snowstorm, and officials at the resort announced that "it's snowing sideways and burying our snow stakes."Storm skiing would be an understatement—it’s snowing sideways and burying our snow stakes.❄️Heavy accumulation and wind are expected to continue throughout the day. Ski with a friend, obey all closures, and check the Aspen Snowmass App for lift and terrain status updates. pic.twitter.com/zzUvQxj1e0— Asp
  
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• Bobby Brown Shows Off Speed Hitting A Road Gap

  28-02-2024 15:00 via powder.com
  
  GoPros: they're fun to film with, but somehow never make things look as intense as they feel when you're skiing the line you just shot.So when you see something that looks insane on a GoPro, you know it had to feel crazy. Bobby Brown posted footage of him hitting a road gap--twice--at high speed. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bobby (@bobbybrown)
  Bobby Brown is a freeskier from Colorado who, at the young age of 18, became the first skier to win back-to-back gold medals at a sin
  
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• Maine's Finest Athlete Blasts Through Mogul Field During Blistering Run

  28-02-2024 14:30 via powder.com
  
  Donny Pelletier, aka "Maine's Finest Athlete," is back doing what he does best.In a video shared by Sunday River, Maine, Pelletier barely hung on as he blasted through a slushy mogul field.Maine's finest athlete. pic.twitter.com/WdbaXyVvxP— Sunday River (@sundayriver) February 26, 2024
  Pelletier has mastered the art of skiing poorly really, really well. That's the greatest bit of the gag that is "Maine's Finest Athlete." Pelletier, who moonlights as some guy named Troy Murphy (Murphy is an
  
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• "Firing" Storm Cycle Delivering Several Feet Of Snow To Washington Ski Resorts This Week

  28-02-2024 14:00 via powder.com
  
  It's an excellent time to be a Washington skier—an ongoing storm cycle is set to deliver several feet of snow across the state.On Monday, Crystal Mountain shared a peek into the white room.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Crystal Mountain (@crystalmountain)
  According to NOAA, Crystal could see upwards of two feet of snow by the end of today.Stevens Pass, Mt. Baker Ski Area, and The Summit at Snoqualmie are set to fare similarly, with a serious powder refresh possible. However, d
  
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• Vermont’s Jay Peak Emerges From a Cloud of Financial Scandal

  28-02-2024 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Less than a decade ago, the biggest fraud in ski industry history nearly took down a beloved ski area. But Jay Peak, long known for its powder, has since transformed into a sparkling modern resort.
  
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