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• What Gear Makes It Clear You Can't Ski? The Internet Decides

  06-01-2025 22:14 via powder.com
  
  Hate it or love it, skiing is, at least in part, a fashion show. Those fancy Gore-Tex kits skiers obsess over aren't just about providing protection from the elements—they can make you look like a bad*ss who knows their way around the mountain's most challenging terrain.But what gear has the opposite effect?In a recent post on r/Skigear, the internet addressed that exact question. "What piece of gear makes it obvious that you can't ski?" the Reddit thread's title reads.Commenters provided
  
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• Washington Ski Resort Disputes "Rampant" Ski Theft Claims

  06-01-2025 20:50 via powder.com
  
  At Stevens Pass, Washington, over 300 people have signed a petition requesting that the resort implement a ski check service in response to alleged incidents of widespread gear theft.
   “We call on Vail Resorts to acknowledge the concerns of their clientele by immediately investing in solutions,” the petition, which was started by Stephen Schneider and calls ski theft at Stevens Pass "rampant," reads. Stevens Pass is owned by Vail Resorts, the multi-mountain conglomerate that sel
  
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• Wyoming Skier Killed in Avalanche

  06-01-2025 19:51 via powder.com
  
  A skier passed away in an avalanche while skiing on Togwotee Pass near Jackson, Wyoming on Saturday, January 4th. A party of four was touring in the Breccia Cliffs area on Togwotee Pass on a northeast facing slope when the face above them avalanched. The skier leading the party was fully buried about 12 feet deep and did not survive. A second skier was partially buried and sustained a lower leg injury. 911 was alerted and Teton County Search and Rescue (TSCAR) was dispatched just befor
  
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• Tecnica Releases New Mach1 LV Boots

  06-01-2025 18:49 via powder.com
  
  Getting a boot to fit right isn't exactly rocket science, but it's important to start with the right shell. If you've got narrow, skinny feet, you'll want to get into a low-volume boot. Tecnica's Mach 1 LV has been a longtime favorite of skiers (and many Powder testers) for its unbelievably precise fit. The 98mm-lasted boot finally got an update with the release of the new Mach1 LV 130 and women's Mach1 LV 115 W.What's New With the Tecnica Mach1 LVAfter gathering feedback from athletes, bootfitt
  
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• My First Woods Valley Powder Day

  06-01-2025 17:40 via nyskiblog.com
  I’ve wanted to ski every ski area in New York for a long time. It’s a big job, and now I have the flexibility to do it. Based in NJ since I started skiing in 1990 until now, logistics have focused my attention on eastern New York and Vermont. I have more time now, and I’ve set my sights on filling the holes in my resume in Central and Western NY. I’ve got 30 lift-served areas to ski, over the » Read More »
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• Review: Mammut Haldigrat Air HS Jacket & Pants

  06-01-2025 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.For the vast majority of human history, breathability and waterproofing in apparel were two sides to the same coin. You had one or the other, but not both. When technical fabrics first started appearing after WW2, you no longer had to compromise between the two, but most of these modern fabrics tended to skew in one direction or the other. Let’s be honest, for most
  
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• Skiers Chant "Pay Your Employees" as Patrol Strike Continues

  06-01-2025 16:25 via powder.com
  
  The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association's (PCPSPA) unfair labor practice strike is entering its tenth day, and the public outcry has reached a fever pitch.Vacationers and Park City locals have shared countless videos of long lift lines that have allegedly formed due to the limited open terrain. One video in particular, however, is making waves amongst the skiing community.The video allegedly shows skiers in a long line for the King Con lift at Park City Mountain Resort on Saturday, Jan
  
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• Snow therapy: ski tourism at the crossroads – in pictures

  06-01-2025 08:00
  
  Exploring the aberration, absurdity, madness and ingenuity of skiing, an activity that raises both questions and concerns despite its global success. It continues to fascinate and intrigue in the face of social and environmental upheavals. There are more than 2,000 resorts scattered across the world, attracting hundreds of millions of skiers, but there are also profound questions about its future amid climate challenges and societal changes Continue reading...
  
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