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• Glacier Wakes Up from Hibernation at Swiss Ski Resort

  06-09-2024 19:52 via powder.com
  
  In Switzerland, it’s time for the big reveal. A crew at Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis is removing an enormous snow cover from a glacier. The practice protects snow from the sun’s glare during the warmer months.The covered glacier as seen from the gondola at Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis.Instagram/@andermatt_sedrun_disentisThe resort is able to typically open in late October or early November thanks to the preserved base of snow. Several reso
  
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• Here’s How We Tested Next Year’s Best Gear

  06-09-2024 18:46 via powder.com
  
  Starting this week, Powder is releasing an exhaustive list of next season’s best skis, boots, apparel, and accessories–all tested and reviewed by our network of gear testers across North America. For 2024/2025, that included 53 pairs of skis, 10 models of boots, 15 apparel kits, and a handful of bindings, backpacks, and other accessories we loved. Those will be rolling out on Powder’s Gear Locker every single day for the rest of the month, with deep dive reviews on all these pr
  
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• Review: Blizzard Black Pearl 94

  06-09-2024 17:30 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.Blizzard’s Black Pearl 94 was the skinniest all-mountain ski we tested all year, but it stood out in a sea of contenders not just because of its narrow waist width. Completely redesigned for this season, the 94-underfoot hardpack ripper blew away testers with its unique combination of high-speed stability and a friendly, approachable demeanor. It shares a similar c
  
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• Review: Dynastar M-Free 108

  06-09-2024 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.The Dynastar M-Free 108 is an absolute monster. The list of plaudits for these just keeps growing because they do it all well and they're a lot of fun while they do it. For 24/25 Dynastar has brought their Hybrid Core 2.0 (polyurethane/poplar) to the M-Free 108, which is a more environmentally friendly version of the core that has always been in the ski. It doesn’t
  
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• Review: Atomic Maven 103 CTi

  06-09-2024 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.Versatility is a word that gets thrown a lot in ski reviews, but it means different things to different people depending on what your definition of “everyday skiing is.” Atomic’s new women’s all-mountain freeride ski, the Maven 103 CTi not only bridges the gap between the on- and off-piste categories, it truly excels in each. With a unique directi
  
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• World's Largest Indoor Ski Resort Opens

  06-09-2024 16:07 via powder.com
  
  China has seen an explosion of interest in snow sports since Beijing was selected as the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, and the country is now home to the world's largest indoor skiing facility.The Shanghai L*SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort opened today, September 6, 2024, and has been certified by The Guinness World Records as the largest in the world.The Shanghai L*SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort on opening day.Photo: HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty ImagesLi Bingrui (left), g
  
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• What's New at California's Largest Ski Resort

  06-09-2024 14:04 via powder.com
  
  Palisades Tahoe, CA, is celebrating its 75th anniversary season, and many changes are on the horizon including sustainability initiatives, improvements to snowmaking and grooming, and ski tuning improvements at the rental shop. Palisades Tahoe now has many chairlifts, including iconic KT-22, pictured here. Photo: raclro/Getty ImagesOn November 1st, Palisades Tahoe is partnering with Warren Miller Entertainment for a film segment featuring Palisades Tahoe skiers includ
  
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• WNDR Alpine's Archive Sale Has Some Insane Discounts on Skis

  06-09-2024 01:05 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.We get it, skiing is an expensive endeavor–there's really no way around it these days. That’s why I’m always a sucker for a good deal on gear, especially when it’s from a brand I’m a big fan of. Running from now until September 15th, Utah-based WNDR Alpine is having a serious sale on their existing inventory including their innovative skis,
  
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