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• Arapahoe Basin to Host Mountain Clean Up of 'The Beavers' for First Time

  12-08-2024 23:01 via powder.com
  
  Arapahoe Basin is hosting their first-ever "Mountain Clean Up in The Beavers" this Saturday, August 17th. Officials at Arapahoe Basin said, "we are committed to being thoughtful stewards of our mountain and the White River National Forest and encourage all our guests to join us in this endeavor."A group of volunteers observes their haul during a trash clean up day in Arapahoe Basin's Zuma Bowl in August of 2023.Photo: Matt Young, Arapahoe Basin Ski AreaThe Mountain
  
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• How To Properly Fit Your Ski Boots At Home

  12-08-2024 21:58 via powder.com
  
  When the weather starts cooling down and skiers start thinking about gearing up for winter, many of us start checking out that sexy new pair of rockered skis that will transform those upcoming powder days into something truly epic. Unfortunately, many skiers think about their ski boots last—the process is pricey, it takes time to get right, and the myriad of choices available now can be overwhelming.In a perfect world, we’d all be thinking about our boots first and foremost. They are
  
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• Eileen Gu Bolsters Accomplishments With Paris Marathon Performance

  12-08-2024 21:44 via powder.com
  
  As people, we tend to dream of future accomplishments: buying that first house, getting the job, finding a lifetime partner, summiting a distant peak, winning whatever it is we pursue competitively, or writing a book. On average—if we’re lucky—we might only add a few of these milestones to the metaphorical trophy case. Two or three grand successes are plenty for a lifetime—unless you’re Eileen Gu.Eileen Gu poses in front of the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremo
  
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• Editor's Picks #7: Top Ski Stories From Last Week

  12-08-2024 20:10 via powder.com
  
  A wildfire sprung up just six miles from my house yesterday. The blaze ended up being tamed rather quickly by a flurry of firefighting resources, but the somewhat-traumatic event has me yearning even more for winter.We have a ways to go, but some of our stories from last week have helped me scratch my itch, so to say. Without further ado, here are the top ski stories from last week (August 5th-August 11th, 2024).5. Ski Resort Official Confident Jasper, Canada Will be Ready for Tourists This
  
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• What Is the Ikon Pass?

  12-08-2024 17:29 via powder.com
  
  It’s a mega-pass world—we’re just living in it. The Ikon Pass is one of the largest ski pass offerings on the market. Learn more about how it differs from the Epic Pass, and the other passes out there.Here's everything you need to know about the 2024-2025 Ikon Pass.Ikon Pass Destinations Winter '24/'25Ikon PassWho Sells the Ikon Pass?The Ikon Pass is sold by Alterra Mountain Company, a conglomerate that began forming in 2017 (the name Alterra debuted in 2018) and quickly b
  
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• Farmers' Almanac Releases Winter '24/'25 Forecast

  12-08-2024 17:09 via powder.com
  
  It's only mid-August, and while many of us are still sweating through the warmest days of the year, the Farmers' Almanac has their eyes set on Winter '24/'25.The publication's predictions might be considered controversial, but they provide a glimpse into colder and snowier days to come. As skiers, that's more than enough to scratch our itch. See below.Farmers' Almanac Winter '24/'25.Farmers' AlmanacThe Farmers' Almanac has labeled Winter '24/'25 as a "wet whirlwind". In other words, they're expe
  
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• Mammoth Releases New Photos of Broadway Express Construction Progress

  12-08-2024 12:08 via powder.com
  
  The replacement of Broadway Express (Chair 1) at Mammoth Mountain is underway with completion anticipated for the 2024/2025 Season. A recent update from Mammoth Mountain ensures that the install is going smoothly so far, and the all-new Doppelmayer D-Line 6-pack detachable chairlift "will be spinning this 24/25 winter season." Photo gallery below.Mammoth MountainView the 7 images of this gallery on theoriginal article This new lift is promised to provide 25% more uphill capacity, reduce wai
  
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