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• Powder-Filled BC Ski Area Unveils New 60 Acre Terrain Expansion

  18-09-2024 23:53 via powder.com
  
  While ski industry heavyweights may be attracting much of the terrain expansion news—Deer Valley, who?—smaller, lesser-known destinations, like Whitewater Ski Resort outside Nelson, British Columbia, are also pushing their boundaries.
  Next winter, Whitewater will unveil a new expansion featuring expert-focused south-facing terrain. Ymir Bowl at Whitewater Ski Resort.Photo: Stephan MaletteClocking in at 60 acres, the expansion includes four runs in the iconic Ymir Bowl&mdash
  
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• Southern California Ski Area Offering Half-Off Season Passes Following Wildfire

  18-09-2024 21:49 via powder.com
  
  Mt. Baldy Resort needs our help. For the next week, the small ski area near Los Angeles, California, is selling steeply discounted season passes amidst a summer rife with fire-related closures.Adult passes currently cost $399. Normally, they cost $799. Mt. Baldy GM Robby Ellingson describes the situation in the video below.Mt. Baldy, CA Bridge Fire Update (0:58) Merch and gift cards are also available as a means to support Mt. Baldy. The ski area’s website includes a link to the Mt. Baldy
  
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• Forest Service Seeks Comment on Colorado Ski Area Lift Project

  18-09-2024 19:18 via powder.com
  
  The US Forest Service is seeking public comment on the planned replacement of Sunlight Mountain Resort, Colorado’s Primo lift. The lift, a 1960s-era double, is slated to be replaced by a modern quad that, according to Sunlight, will increase uphill capacity and ensure lift lines remain short. Views from the top of the Primo Lift. The lift is a classic Riblet center-pole, one of just a few remaining in North America.Sunlight Mountain ResortPrimo’s current capacity is 1,200 skiers
  
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• La Niña Odds Increased in NOAA's Latest Update

  18-09-2024 17:15 via powder.com
  
  The talk of Summer 2024 has been the impending La Niña and how it will affect weather over the course of Winter '24/'25.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated their La Niña guidance on September 16, 2024. The report states that La Niña has a 71% chance of emerging in September-November and is, "expected to persist through January-March 2025."The model above represents how La Niña affects the variable Polar Jet Stream. The phenomenon sends w
  
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• Review: Rossignol Super Black Ops 98

  18-09-2024 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.Rossignol’s Super Black Ops 98 is a precisely-tuned sports car that bridges the gap between all-mountain jibbing and on-piste carving performance. The ridiculous 80s-inspired topsheet (ignore it or embrace it!) hints at the ski’s intentions–embracing your inner hotdogger and having fun all over the mountain. But this isn’t your average dad ski. Mi
  
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• Local Mt. Bachelor, Oregon Buyer Group Launches New Website

  18-09-2024 12:18 via powder.com
  
  Mount Bachelor Community Inc.—the local group seeking to purchase Mount Bachelor after the resort was put up for sale by its current owners POWDR Corporation—has launched a website.Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is up for sale—a local group wants to buy it.Danita Delimont/Getty ImagesThe site is divided into three main groups, each detailing aspects of Mount Bachelor Community Inc.The 'Contribute' tab provides several channels for those interested in getting involved with the pr
  
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