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• Cranmore Mountain Resort Joins Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Season Pass

  04-09-2024 20:54 via powder.com
  
  Cranmore Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, has announced a new partnership with Uphill New England, a non-profit organization providing resources and information to backcountry skiers excited about resort terrain, for their multi-mountain uphill season pass. Uphill New England's pass provides uphill access to over 17 ski resorts across New England, including Cranmore's sister resorts Jiminy Peak Resort in Massachusetts and Bromley Mountain in Vermont. Skinning provides a necessary a
  
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• Inside the National Ski Patrol’s Decision To Change Membership Requirements

  04-09-2024 20:46 via powder.com
  
  The National Ski Patrol (NSP) continues to look ahead. Earlier this summer, the organization announced that it was expanding its membership prerequisites to welcome those with certifications like Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Wilderness First Responders (WFRs). Ski patrollers. Where would we be without them? Photo: National Ski PatrolThe decision marked the first time in contemporary history that patrollers meeting certification standards other than the NSP’s Outd
  
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• Blackcrows Unveils 24/25 Ski Lineup

  04-09-2024 20:12 via powder.com
  
  French freeskiing brand blackcrows released their new 2025 ski, apparel, and accessory lineup today, including a few new ski models. Those include a new Corvus, and the brand-new Octo and Octo Birdie. Alongside these new models, blackcrows is updating the graphics on their existing ski line, introducing a bold new art concept they are calling "Steps." It's very French, and we like it.We already reviewed the 2025 blackcrows Corvus a few months ago, and absolutely loved it as a hard-charging
  
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• Review: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

  04-09-2024 19:51 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 NutshellSize Skied: 27.5Weight: 1290 gStated Flex: 130Binding Compatibility: Tech BindingsStated ROM: 60°Forward Lean: 14-16°IntroThe Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro has been around for awhile, and throughout its various generations has proven itself as one of the best-performing backcountry skiing boots on the market. It’s light enough for huge days, exp
  
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• Skier Sets New Uphill World Record; Climbs Millions of Vertical Feet

  04-09-2024 17:26 via powder.com
  
  Over two and a half million feet. That’s the record-breaking metric Noah Dines surpassed this week during his pursuit to ski three million vertical feet in a single year—without the help of a chairlift.The record breaking crew. Noah Dines pictured in a red jacket and with Fischer Skis.Photo: Noah DinesHe’s earned every foot with his skis and skins by schussing uphill and, to date, climbed the equivalent vertical feet of Mt. Everest over 80 times. Dines established the
  
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• Review: Nordica Enforcer 104

  04-09-2024 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.Nordica has long been known for their powerful skis made for powerful skiers. The new Enforcer 104 continues that trend with an updated shape to allow for less of a locked-in feel, without sacrificing any of the power. It’s a 104mm-waisted all-mountain freeride monster that makes for the perfect daily driver for aggressive skiers no matter where you live.In a nutsh
  
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• Review: Line Bacon 122

  04-09-2024 16:00 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.The Bacon 122 is new for 24/25 and it’s the widest twin tip Line has made since the Magnum Opus. A product of Tom Wallisch’s need for a super-fat twin for landing switch in blower Utah pow, as one might expect, this is quite a specialized kind of ski. It shares a lot of DNA with the rest of the Bacon line, but it’s even softer.View the 3 images of this
  
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• 1970s Lift Ticket Illustrates Inflation Within Ski Industry

  04-09-2024 14:54 via powder.com
  
  A skier, who goes by the name u/AmbientAltitude on Reddit, shared with the r/skiing group that he found his parents' ski brochure to Killington, Vermont from back the 1978/79 season. He reported that the lift ticket prices are "so affordable he wants to cry." Prices these days, by themselves, are enough to make most of us cry. However, this skier had other reasons for feeling nostalgic. See below.Killington Ski Vacation Planner (1978-1979). Shared by u/AmbientAltitude to r/skiing.u&
  
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• Utah's Largest Night Skiing Resort Just Expanded

  04-09-2024 14:31 via powder.com
  
  Brighton Resort, located in Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon, has made an announcement that will excite the after-work skiing crowd — the resort is expanding its night skiing terrain. New for the Winter '24/'25 season, Brighton will add night skiing on Mount Millicent (known simply as 'Milly'). Milly looming over Brighton Resort's base area. The peak is a freerider's paradise, but it will serve as a night skiing sanctuary this season (between the hours of 4 and 9pm).Photo:
  
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• New Hampshire Ski Area Auctions Gondola Cabins

  04-09-2024 12:29 via powder.com
  
  Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire recently announced that people will have the opportunity to "own a piece of Wildcat Mountain history," as their summer scenic gondola cabins will be up for auction.Wildcat Mountain summer sightseeing gondola.Wildcat MountainThe auction opens Saturday, Sept. 21 and closes on Sunday, Sept. 22. The proceeds benefit the EpicPromise Employee Foundation and Northern Human Services. Originally from Banff, these cabins served Wildcat during the summer for scenic go
  
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• Aspen Sells 'The Couch' Chairlift to Montana Ski Area

  04-09-2024 12:14 via powder.com
  
  Aspen Skiing Company announced its plans to part ways with Aspen Mountain’s Gent’s Ridge lift, aka  “The Couch”, before the beginning of this season's ski season. Gent’s Ridge was deemed "The Couch” due to its cushiony seats and long, 13-minute ride up the top third of the mountain.Glade skiing on Aspen Mountain off the Gent's Ridge lift.Photo: Aspen Skiing CompanyAfter almost four decades spinning its wheels at Aspen, SkiCo has sold t
  
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