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• Valle Nevado, Chile to Open for Daily Skiing Weeks Ahead of Schedule

  07-06-2024 19:11 via powder.com
  
  Valle Nevado, Chile, opened for daily operations two weeks ahead of schedule today, June 7th, due to an early-season storm that dumped four feet of snow in the Chilean Tres Valles region. The ski resort already hosted a three-day pre-season between May 31st and June 2nd.A skier lays some trenches during Valle Nevado's pre-opening.Courtesy: Valle NevadoDuring this wintry tease, Valle Nevado saw over 3,000 visitors, which, according to a press release from the resort, set "high expe
  
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• Tier Lists of The Best Ski Resorts are Taking Over the Internet

  07-06-2024 17:48 via powder.com
  
  Ranking things is something everyone loves to do, whether it's on Yelp, Google reviews, travel sites, or on polls shared to social media (like here at POWDER).Reddit user u/shuggieknight shared his Tier List to r/skiingEven hipsters enjoy arranging records in the corner of their house to put the best ones in view of their guests. This time, the hotly-debated internet debate stems from r/skiing, where Reddit users are ranking their favorite ski resorts and ski areas.The trend has evolved with som
  
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• Ski Resorts 'Tier Lists' are Taking Over the Internet

  07-06-2024 17:48 via powder.com
  
  Ranking things is something everyone loves to do, whether it's on Yelp, Google reviews, travel sites, or on polls shared to social media (like here at POWDER).Reddit user u/shuggieknight shared his Tier List to r/skiingEven hipsters enjoy arranging records in the corner of their house to put the best ones in view of their guests. This time, the hotly-debated internet debate stems from r/skiing, where Reddit users are ranking their favorite ski resorts and ski areas.The trend has evolved with som
  
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• Remembering Zuma: Colorado's Most Famous Avalanche Rescue Dog

  07-06-2024 17:07 via powder.com
  
  Zuma, a core member of Loveland Ski Patrol's (Colorado) team for many years, was a Nikita Husky wolf mix. He was half Akeita, quarter husky, quarter wolf. He joined Loveland's Ski Patrol team at a time when the program was still developing, and his influence on the next generation of patrol dogs has been undeniable. Zuma on scene. Photo courtesy of Tanner Franti.Tanner FrantiZuma was well known, both in and out of bounds. He made numerous national media appearances and Mary, Zuma's own
  
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• Bridger Bowl, MT, Doubles Down on Remaining Independent

  07-06-2024 16:29 via powder.com
  
  This month, Bridger Bowl, Montana, wrote on social media that it has "chosen to remain independent," eliminating a reciprocal partner program that offered deals to other mountains with the purchase of a season pass and vice versa.Bridger Bowl Ski Area, MontanaPhoto: Morseofphoto/ShutterstockThese benefits varied, offering anything from half-off tickets to free tickets, ski area dependent. During the 2023-2024 season, Bridger partnered with Alta, Bogus Basin, Grand Targhee, and
  
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