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• Arapahoe Basin Is Testing the Future of Ski Resort Sustainability: Electric Snowcats

  13-05-2024 23:04 via powder.com
  
  Skiing and sustainability aren't always the first words you associate, but Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is looking to shift that narrative. The Colorado resort initially set a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2025, but this season, the ski area achieved the massive feat months ahead of schedule. While the resort has reached one goal, that does not mean they are at their final destination. According to their "Looking Towards The Future" description of their sustainability goals, "A-Basi
  
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• Northern Lights Spotted From Ski Resorts Across the Globe

  13-05-2024 21:13 via powder.com
  
  While March is often considered the best time to see the aurora borealis—or the northern lights—this weekend, the cosmic phenomenon was visible over many ski areas in May thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm.Breckenridge Ski Resort, for one, reported that late Friday night, the northern lights were on full display at their ski area. Officials at the resort commented that this was the first time ever that their team has seen the northern lights in Breck. The northern lights glo
  
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• Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, Will Remain Open Into June

  13-05-2024 19:43 via powder.com
  
  The Coloradan ski season lives on. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area—known affectionately by locals as “A-Basin”—confirmed this morning that it will remain open into June. “We do not have a closing date to announce quite yet,” A-Basin wrote on Facebook. “Once we reach the end of May, operations will be assessed on a week-by-week basis based on conditions.”A representative of A-Basin told POWDER via email that "it's too early" to predict an exact closing date
  
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• Review: K2 Mindbender 115 BOA

  13-05-2024 17:00 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.In a nutshellThe K2 Mindbender 115 BOA is a freeride-oriented women’s boot that also has the ability to go uphill. It performs well for long days at the resort while providing a decent walk function, as well. StatsSize skied: 24.5Weight: 1860 gStated Flex: 115 Binding compatibility: GripWalk, pin bindings Stated ROM: 50°The K2 Mindbender 115 BOA women’s b
  
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