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• Black Bear Cubs Spotted At Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire

  05-04-2024 23:43 via powder.com
  
  Turns out we aren't the only ones confused about what season it is in the Northeast.In a video shared to Reddit's r/skiing, a skier spotted a pair of black bear cubs beneath a chairlift at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, New Hampshire.View the original article to see embedded media.According to the video's poster, the sighting took place under the Zoomer Triple Chairlift earlier today.Black bears tend to hibernate between December and early spring, so from a calendar standpoint, it's not odd to see th
  
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• Meet The Freeride World Tour's Rookie Of The Year

  05-04-2024 23:06 via powder.com
  
  Ben Richards had one heck of a run during his first go at the Freeride World Tour this winter, ultimately earning himself the coveted title of Rookie of the Year.Here's a quick look at Richards' no-holds-barred skiing.Richards kept it fast and fluid all season but really turned it on during the Fieberbrunn Pro, lacing a high-speed, pure freeride line. His skiing at Fieberbrunn netted a first-place finish, which, with the rest of his solid results, was enough to rank third overall by the end of t
  
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• Night Skiing And Riding Extended At Utah Resort

  05-04-2024 22:19 via powder.com
  
  At Brighton Resort in Utah, night riding has now been extended for the last leg of the season.The resort announced this news to Instagram yesterday, writing, "we will now be open for nights until Saturday, April 13th. Make sure to get in as much night riding as possible until then and we hope you all have had a great season."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brighton Resort (@brightonresort)
  "Please note that we will be open for day riding until April 28th and then switch to more limit
  
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• Night Skiing And Riding Extended At Colorado Resort

  05-04-2024 22:19 via powder.com
  
  At Brighton Resort in Utah, night riding has now been extended for the last leg of the season.The resort announced this news to Instagram yesterday, writing, "we will now be open for nights until Saturday, April 13th. Make sure to get in as much night riding as possible until then and we hope you all have had a great season."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brighton Resort (@brightonresort)
  "Please note that we will be open for day riding until April 28th and then switch to more limit
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin And Aleksander Kilde Make It Official

  05-04-2024 21:44 via powder.com
  
  Ski race power couple Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde have announced they’re engaged to be married via a post to Instagram yesterday.The post had no words (were words needed?), just emojis, indicating a ring, hearts, and smiley faces, along with a picture of the now-engaged couple. See below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mikaela Shiffrin ⛷💨 (@mikaelashiffrin)
  Mikaela and Aleks are probably one of the best-matched couples ever, in the sports world or
  
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• Jay Peak Issues Serious Warning To Uphill Travelers

  05-04-2024 20:52 via powder.com
  
  Uphill travel in-bounds is always a tricky subject. People hoping to ascend trails without using the lifts must remember to check with Ski Patrol or make sure they are in designated areas--or risk putting themselves and the grooming staff at risk. Jay Peak reminded everyone to stay on the designated uphill routes and that use of the trails is not recommended outside of operating hours. See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jay Peak Resort (@jaypeakresort)
  Jet and Hayne
  
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• Throngs Of Skiers Clog Ski Trail At European Resort

  05-04-2024 20:28 via powder.com
  
  You think your local ski hill gets crowded during the holidays?News flash—it could get much, much worse.A video captured by @bettercallglauer and shared on @jerryoftheday depicts one of the worst skier traffic jams we've ever seen.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jerry of the Day™ (@jerryoftheday)
  Several commenters below @jerryoftheday's post noted that this was filmed at St. Anton, Austria, when parts of the mountain was closed, funneling skiers onto a single run. It see
  
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• Wisconsin Ski Resort Returns For 'At Least The Next Three Days'

  05-04-2024 20:19 via powder.com
  
  This morning, Granite Peak Ski Area in Wisconsin announced to Instagram that they are back, "at least for the next three days." This marks their last weekend of the season, but they're "not going to get all sappy - they're going to celebrate!" See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Granite Peak Ski Resort (@granitepeakskiarea)
  There hasn't been a GM blog from Greg since March 17th, but groomers reported in that the snow is still holding strong. Currently, the tempe
  
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• Camp Reveals How Much Snow It Takes To Ski In The Summer

  05-04-2024 19:57 via powder.com
  
  Windells Camp, a summer ski camp based on Mt. Hood's Palmer Snowfield, has shared a handy infographic detailing how much snow summer skiing requires.Tap through to check out how many school buses, skis, and French bulldogs worth of snow Windells is working with under its park lanes.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Windells Skiing (@windellscamp)
  Infographics like these—even if they're a bit silly—are always eye-opening. Yes, 55 feet of snow sounds like a lot, but that's ju
  
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• June Mountain, California, Sees 13 Inches Of Snow After Storm "Over-Produced"

  05-04-2024 18:52 via powder.com
  
  June Mountain, California, is currently serving mid-season skiing conditions after an over-producing storm dumped 13 inches of snow in 24 hours.View this post on InstagramA post shared by June Mountain (@junemountain)
  "What was once thought of as a nuisance of a storm has over-produced and dropped 13" of snow at the top of J2," June Mountain wrote on Instagram, noting that it didn't expect to receive over a foot of fresh. The resort, unsurprisingly, doesn't seem particularly bothered about
  
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• Snowbird, Utah, Announces 2024 Spring Operating Schedule, Will Remain Open Through Memorial Day

  05-04-2024 17:50 via powder.com
  
  Spring is here, and ski resorts like Snowbird, Utah, are announcing how their operating schedules will change as the end of the season approaches.Alongside upcoming reductions in terrain and operating dates, Snowbird stated that it plans to remain open through "at least" Memorial Day.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird)
  The first date to know at Snowbird is April 14th, when Mid-Gad, Wilbere, Gadzoom, Gad 2, Chickadee (chairlift and conveyor), Baby Thunder, and the Thu
  
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• Vermont Resort Reports 'Beast' Of Storm; Possibly Last One Of Season

  05-04-2024 15:30 via powder.com
  
  The end of ski season is weird. Storms are still celebrated, but every powder day comes with the question, "could these turns be my last?" Killington Resort in Vermont put this idea into action, writing, "this storm is a beast! Over 13" have fallen so far the snow is coming down even harder. This could be the last storm of the season, so come on up and shred with your friends!" See below.This storm is a beast! Over 13" have fallen so far the snow is coming down even harder. This could be th
  
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• One Of The 'Coldest April Storms' Brings Late Season Snow To California

  05-04-2024 15:15 via powder.com
  
  Colin McCarthy, or US Stormwatch on X/Twitter, has forecast 3-6 inches of snow across the highest peaks of the Bay Area.McCarthy also predicts that snow totals have increased across the Sierra with 6-12+ inches possible above 3,000 feet and up to 2-3 feet possible above 6,000 feet in the Central Sierra. See below. One of the coldest April storms in recent memory is moving across NorCal today with up to 3-6 inches of snow possible across the highest peaks of the Bay Area.
  Snow totals have be
  
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• Ikon Pass Adds St. Moritz, Switzerland For Next Season

  05-04-2024 15:00 via powder.com
  
  Ikon Pass is known for its wide variety of heavy-hitting resorts. Palisades Tahoe, CA, Mammoth Mountain, CA, Alyeska Resort, Alaska, Arapahoe Basin, CO, Sugarbush, VT, and Sugarloaf, ME, are already all included on the pass. Now, the Ikon pass boasts 6 European destinations. See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ikon Pass (@ikonpass)
  The most recent is St. Moritz in the Upper Engadin Valley of the Swiss Alps, where "glamour, lifestyle, sports, and untamed nature b
  
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• Bear Valley, CA, Reverses Scheduling Decision, Will Remain Completely Open Until April 21st

  05-04-2024 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Yesterday, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, California, shared plans to reduce spring skiing operations in a now-deleted social media post, removing several weekdays from its operating schedule ahead of closing day.Then, in a rapid change of course, the resort decided to reverse that decision and continue offering lift-accessed skiing seven days a week until April 21st.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bear Valley Mountain Resort (@bearvalleyresort)
  The decision to continue offering skiing
  
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• Eight To 12 Inches Of Snow Hit Vermont Ski Area During "Jaypril" With More On The Way

  05-04-2024 00:47 via powder.com
  
  Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, has wrapped up a day that's proved nothing short of epic, with around a foot of snow falling.In a recent Instagram post, the resort provided an update on snowfall totals, teasing the prospect of even more powder by Saturday.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jay Peak Resort (@jaypeakresort)
  "8-12 [inches] has landed so far with constant free refills," Jay Peak wrote. "We were able to start up 6/9 lifts with all Lower Mountain lifts plus The Jet."And the clinche
  
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