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• The Best Skier You've Never Heard Of

  02-02-2025 21:18 via powder.com
  
  Skiing has flirted with going mainstream for years.In 2025, we have a handful of athletes that have transcended the sport's undeniable niche interest. Ski racing has Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Bode Miller. Freeskiing has Henrik Harlaut, Candide Thovex, and Eileen Gu.
  Gu is arguably the world's best freeskier, and was the second-highest paid female athlete in the world in 2024, according to Sportico. She made north of $20 million in endorsements, by some estimations.Despite skiing's
  
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• Night Skiing 101: 7 Tips Every Skier Should Know

  02-02-2025 13:31 via powder.com
  
  Night laps are the working skier’s salvation. Picture this—after an onerous eight-hour workday, you throw on your ski gear, hop in the car, and hit the hill. After your first run, it dawns on you: I’m having fun, and it’s the middle of the work week. Thinner crowds and stellar views of darkened mountainscapes add to the allure. While everyone else is worrying about what to cook for dinner, you’re at your favorite ski area, laying tracks under the halogen lights.But
  
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• Try These 10 Must-Visit Ski Resorts on the Ikon Pass

  02-02-2025 13:02 via powder.com
  
  No matter how you feel about the present-day multi-pass duopoly, this much remains undeniable—the Ikon Pass (and its Vail Resorts counterpart, the Epic Pass) is a wickedly good deal. With one of these golden and somewhat affordable tickets in your ski pants pocket, you can visit a roster of top-tier mountains in a single season.
   Where, you ask, should I take my Ikon Pass during the winter, though? Look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of the finest Ikon Pass resorts. F
  
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