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• Vermont Ski Resort Starts Day With 20 Inches Of Fresh Snow

  11-03-2024 22:35 via powder.com
  
  No more weather speculation—the storm predicted to hit the Northeast did, indeed, hit the Northeast.And what a storm it's been. This morning, Sugarbush Resort, Vermont, woke up to the conclusion of a storm cycle that delivered more than 20 inches of snow.As of this afternoon, the final tally for the weekend storm cycle was a whopping 23 inches of snow. One commenter below Sugarbush's update said they had the "Best day in years!" today, thanks to all the new powder.The refresh proved v
  
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• Washington Ski Resort Helps Boy Overcome Fear Of Chairlifts In Heartwarming Video

  11-03-2024 21:58 via powder.com
  
  Stevens Pass, Washington, in a recent heartwarming social media post, shared the story of how Reid—a boy who had become afraid of riding chairlifts—overcame his phobia with the help of the resort's mountain operations team.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stevens Pass (@stevenspass)
  Reid and his mother, Heather, arrived early at Stevens the morning of March 6th so he could learn how the resort safely operates its chairlifts.He received a tour of a lift's components alongsi
  
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• Wisconsin Resort Closes For The Season

  11-03-2024 21:03 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, Cascade Mountain Resort in Wisconsin announced it was the last call for skiers hoping to get some final laps in. Officials at the resort posted a time lapse of the resort at sunrise to X (twitter), writing, "Last Call! Lifts are spinning for one last time today from 9a-8p. Come get your turns in while you can." 🗣️ Last Call!Lifts are spinning for one last time today from 9a-8p. Come get your turns in while you can ⛷️🏂 pic.twitter.com/w6Ozj
  
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• Possibility For The Biggest Snowstorm Of The Season For Areas Of Colorado

  11-03-2024 20:45 via powder.com
  
  Meteorologist Chris Bianchi reported to X (twitter) that it is increasingly likely that "the majority of the Denver metro area is in for a major 10”+ snowstorm Wednesday/Thursday." Looking more and more likely that the majority of the Denver metro area is in for a major 10”+ snowstorm Wednesday/Thursday.#COwx— Chris Bianchi (@BianchiWeather) March 11, 2024
  AccuWeather also confirms this prediction, writing that mild conditions are forecast to start the week, and very warm
  
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• Mt. Hood Meadows Extends Ski Season

  11-03-2024 20:23 via powder.com
  
  Officials at Mt. Hood Meadows just announced that they have decided to extend their season due to the Winter picking up since February. A post from Mt. Hood Meadows on Instagram two days ago reported that the resort "will now stay open seven days a week through April 28th." View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mt. Hood Meadows (@mthoodmeadows)
  The resort is planning on staying open through May, as well. Mt. Hood Meadows will be open from Friday to Sunday May 3 - 5 and 10 - 12.&n
  
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• West Virginia's Largest Ski Resort Starts Week With Fresh Snow

  11-03-2024 19:36 via powder.com
  
  Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia's largest ski resort, is starting this week right with seven inches of fresh snowfall.The new snow was a welcome change after a period of wet and warm weather that forced Snowshoe to close its Silver Creek area a week earlier than planned."It is important that we now concentrate our operational resources on the Basin and Western Territory areas," Snowshoe wrote in an operations update shared yesterday, March 10th.Of course, the early closure was bookended by a si
  
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• Pennsylvania's Largest Ski Resort Still Making Snow

  11-03-2024 19:05 via powder.com
  
  At Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, which has Pennsylvania's largest vertical drop, winter’s not over yet, if it's up to their snowmaking team. Resort officials report that their snow guns have been fired up since 10pm last night and will continue as long as possible today, with the potential for more snowmaking tonight. Blue Mountain has their regular ski hours from 9-4 on weekdays, and opens one hour early to allow skiing from 8-4 on weekends. Blue Mountain curre
  
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• Eastern Canadian Resort Reporting Nearly Two Feet Of New Snow

  11-03-2024 19:04 via powder.com
  
  Le Massif, a ski resort in Charlevoix, Quebec, is starting the week well, with 23 inches of snowfall in the last 36 hours.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Le Massif de Charlevoix (@lemassif)
  On Instagram, the resort called the skiing and riding conditions "excellent."The timing of the storm couldn't have been better."The school break continues at the mountain this week with our free workshops will entertain the youngest ones, while adults can enjoy the terrace and après-ski ent
  
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• 'Miracle March' Hits Vermont With 12+ Inches Of Snow

  11-03-2024 18:27 via powder.com
  
  Stratton Mountain, VT, was among the resorts who got hit with fresh snow right before the weekend. For the state, power outages and Winter Storm Warnings also meant fresh powder. Yesterday (Sunday), Stratton posted a photo documenting their soft conditions, writing, "Sunday Funday delivered." View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stratton Mountain Resort (@strattonresort)
  Stratton saw 15 inches of fresh snow in the last 48 hours, with 3 inches of that coming down in the last day.
  
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• Oregon Ski Resort Closes Beginner Chairlift For Season

  11-03-2024 18:24 via powder.com
  
  Timberline, Oregon's Bruno's chairlift—a short two-seater that accesses beginner terrain—will not spin at all for the rest of the season due to a gearbox failure.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Timberline Lodge (@timberlinelodge)
  "Unfortunately, the issue cannot be fixed quickly," Timberline wrote on Instagram this weekend. "Repairs will be made this summer and it will be ready to run in the fall."The comments section of Timberline's Bruno's social media announcement has
  
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• Whistler Picks Up Nearly 30 Inches Of New Snow

  11-03-2024 18:03 via powder.com
  
  Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, saw another moisture-laden winter storm in what's proven to be an excellent month for skiing and riding.The Canadian resort shared this morning that 40 inches of snow have fallen in the past two days.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Whistler Blackcomb (@whistlerblackcomb)
  The new snow is cause for celebration and caution."With this much fresh snow, we want to remind everyone to please be cognizant of tree well hazards. Always have a buddy within e
  
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• Editor’s Picks: Anneka Williams Head To Toe

  11-03-2024 16:09 via powder.com
  
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.It’s pretty fun to review ski gear as part of my job. It gives me an opportunity to try pieces of equipment my friends swear by, test the latest technology, and think really critically about how gear enables me to maximize both performance and efficiency when I’m out in the mountains. While I have to try a lot of different items as a gear reviewer, I think th
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Eighth Slalom Globe

  11-03-2024 14:15 via powder.com
  
  FIS Alpine announced on X (formerly Twitter) that USA's Mikaela Shiffrin won her eighth slalom Crystal Globe, marking another milestone in her legendary career. 👑 The 8th Slalom Globe is yours, @MikaelaShiffrin ! 🔮🇺🇸6 x wins
  1 x 2nd
  1 x 4thAnother milestone in a legendary career. Congratulations! 🤩#fisalpine #mikaelashiffrin pic.twitter.com/HblFUjqnFf— FIS Alpine (@fisalpine) March 10, 2024
  Mikaela Shiffrin returned to the World Cup after a brie
  
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• Five Missing Skiers Found Dead in Swiss Alps

  11-03-2024 14:07 via nytimes.com
  
  The police said weather conditions had deteriorated after the group set out from the town of Zermatt over the weekend. The search continued for a sixth person.
  
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• Lily Bradley Will Not Be Participating In Freeride World Tour Finals

  11-03-2024 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Lily Bradley announced to Instagram yesterday that they will not be competing in the Freeride World Tour finals due to tearing their other MCL free skiing at Pitzdel, Austria a few days ago.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lily Bradley (@bigairbradlyee)
  At only 21 years old, Bradley is one of the youngest competitors on tour this year. Bradley is also a Lake Tahoe native and won the Americas Freeride World Qualifier in 2021. As a rookie on the Tour in 2022, Lily saw two podi
  
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