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• "Game-Changer" Canadian Heli Skiing Outfit Announces New Partnership

  29-08-2024 23:48 via powder.com
  
  Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing (STHS) has partnered with Kelowna, British Columbia-based Wildcat Helicopters. The strategic partnership gives STHS exclusive access to Wildcat Helicopters' state-of-the-art fleet, including their twin-engine Bell 212 and Airbus H125 helicopters.The Airbus H125 is equipped with a powerful Safran Arriel 2D engine and has a cruise speed of 136 knots and a range of 340 nautical miles. It can carry four passengers with one pilot and one guide.The Bell 212 is a larger hel
  
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• North Carolina Ski Area Instagram Account Hacked

  29-08-2024 21:22 via powder.com
  
  Deborah and David Hatley purchased North Carolina's decaying Wolf Ridge Ski Area in March of 2023. The move was "unexpected", according to Deborah, but the Hatleys are all-in to resurrect the resort which now bares their name.Hatley Pointe Boutique Mountain Resort.Hatley PointeHatley Pointe, which has been positioned as a 'boutique mountain resort', did not open last season due to on-going snowmaking upgrades, lift maintenance, and a complete renovation of the base lodge. The process has been sl
  
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• National Ski Patrol Welcomes More First Responders With Policy Change

  29-08-2024 18:56 via powder.com
  
  National Ski Patrol (NSP) has expanded its membership requirements to include more first responder certifications—such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Wilderness First Responders (WFRs)—broadening the organization’s potential ranks beyond those certified by its Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course.The decision marks the first time in contemporary history that patrols meeting other certification standards are eligible for NSP membership.Photo: National Ski P
  
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• Utah's 8th Annual World Record Shot-Ski Attempt Date Announced

  29-08-2024 18:03 via powder.com
  
  Alcohol and Utah aren't usually mentioned in the same sentence (unless somebody is poking fun at the Beehive State's odd liquor laws), but when it comes to the world's largest shot-ski, Park City, Utah is a force to be reckoned with.A volunteer pours shots for 2023 Shot-Ski patrons.Park City Sunrise Rotary ClubThis will be the 8th annual Shot-Ski event hosted by the Park City Sunrise Rotary Club and High West Distillery. It will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. in
  
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• The Snowiest Ski Resorts in The United States

  29-08-2024 16:35 via powder.com
  
  Snow. Whether it's man-made, hot and heavy, or light and dry, it's the catalyst for the skiing and snowboarding thrills we yearn for. Snow is great in any form, but if you're going to travel to ski, might as well give yourself the best odds at skiing powder, right?*All average snowfall totals are published by each individual resort. Ski resorts without a declared average snowfall have been excluded from this list*The East Coast's Snowiest Ski ResortsSkiers float through deep powder at Jay Peak,
  
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• The Best New Ski Movies of 2024

  29-08-2024 16:31 via powder.com
  
  The pre-season is almost here. Chilly walks in the rain, the crunch of dead leaves underfoot, pumpkin spice lattes (I don’t know, I think they're pretty good)—fall’s got a lot going for it. POWDER is joining Teton Gravity Research as a media partner for 'Beyond The Fantasy'Teton Gravity ResearchPOWDER will also join Matchstick Productions as a media partner for 'Calm Beneath Castles'Matchstick ProductionsFor skiers, though, one part of the equation trumps the rest. As the mercu
  
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• Holiday Mountain Jeep Tour 2024

  29-08-2024 16:00 via nyskiblog.com
  It occurred to me recently that we were overdue for an update on what’s happening at Holiday Mountain. The ongoing resurrection marches on. Watching the steady progress made by staff and community is almost as much fun as skiing. I resolved to get myself up to Holiday and catch up with its owner, Mike Taylor. Then I completely forgot about it for three weeks. Late summer is a busy time, with beach vacations, family events and college drop-offs. On my » Read More »
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