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• New Owners of Los Angeles Ski Area Announce Plans for Elite Club

  18-10-2024 22:29 via powder.com
  
  Mt. Waterman, a small ski area just outside Los Angeles, California, has found a new home after going up for sale earlier this year.
   Angeles Mountain Partners LLC (AMP) has acquired the mountain, and the group plans to add an extremely limited country-club-style membership program—the Waterman100—to Mt. Waterman's repertoire. Mt. Waterman possesses true "hidden gem" status in an area of Southern California that already isn't known for its ski access.Photo: Mt&
  
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• Wintry Blast Kicks Off Snowmaking at Colorado Ski Resorts

  18-10-2024 20:10 via powder.com
  
  As a blast of wintry weather arrives in Colorado, ski resorts across the state are blowing snow in anticipation of the pending ski season.
   According to a social media post from Arapahoe Basin, “it’s showtime.” Just after 6 a.m. on October 18, 2024, the well-known Centennial State ski area turned on its snow guns, taking advantage of the colder temperatures. Video: Arapahoe Basin Snowmaking, October 18, 2024Arapahoe Basin Snowmaking, October 18, 2024 (0:46) ^Video credit:
  
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• How To Properly Adjust Your Ski Bindings

  18-10-2024 18:00 via powder.com
  
  Did you just buy that new pair of ski boots you’ve been drooling over on the internet, eagerly click into your favorite pair of skis in the garage, and then realize that your new boot doesn’t fit into your old bindings? Fret not! Adjusting your ski bindings is a quick process that you can do at home using simple tools. Follow this step-by-step guide to safely adjust your ski bindings, whether they’re alpine bindings or backcountry touring bindings.Can I Adjust My Own Ski Bindin
  
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• Utah Ski Resorts Buried by First Real Storm of the Season

  18-10-2024 17:10 via powder.com
  
  The first substantial snow storm of the season is currently making its way across the Intermountain West. As reported yesterday, southern Colorado is expected to received the bulk of the storm, but Utah is certainly getting in on the action.Check out the fresh snowfall captured in webcam photos at Alta Ski Area and Snowbird, Utah on October 18, 2024 below.Snowbird's snow stake webcam, October 18, 2024. Photo: SnowbirdAlta's Sugarloaf Peak webcam, October 18, 2024. Skiable? Ma
  
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• We Wore and Tested 5 Nuyarn Base Layers For Skiing

  18-10-2024 17:02 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.Remember a few years ago, when everyone seemed to be switching to merino wool base layers for skiing? Synthetic base layer materials promised great moisture wicking capability and durability, but merino was king for both warmth (especially when wet) and odor resistance, making it my go-to choice for skiing. Unfortunately, most pure merino garments turned out to be quite
  
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