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• Gondola Cabin Plummets to Snow at Canadian Ski Resort

  10-03-2025 20:43 via powder.com
  
  A cabin from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort's Golden Eagle Express gondola fell to the snow near the ski area's base Monday morning, March 10, 2025.An eyewitness who spoke with the CBC estimated that the gondola fell about ten feet. Images shared on social media appear to show the gondola resting in the snow near the Golden Eagle Express' base terminal.In a statement, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort did not confirm how many people were aboard the gondola or if there were any injuries but said, "Our
  
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• Alleged Cheating Scandal Rocks Norwegian Ski Jumping Team

  10-03-2025 20:24 via powder.com
  
  According to several news reports, two staff members of the Norwegian Ski Federation—Magnus Brevik, a coach, and Adrian Livelten, an equipment manager—have been suspended because of their alleged involvement in a ski jumping cheating scheme.Brevik and Livelten are suspected of adding an extra stitch to the suits of ski jumping athletes in the hopes of improving in-air performance.The scandal led to the disqualification of Norwegian skiers Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfan
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Sets New World Cup Record in Sweden

  10-03-2025 18:57 via powder.com
  
  Mikaela Shiffrin set a new record on Sunday, March 9, 2025 when she claimed the 156th top-three result of her career in Åre, Sweden, where she placed third.
   Previously, Shiffrin was tied with legendary racer Ingemar Stenmark for podium finishes.
  In 2023, Shiffrin cleared another of Stenmark’s records when she notched her 87th first-place finish, becoming the winningest alpine racer of all time.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powd
  
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• Parking Is Still Free at These 8 Great Ski Resorts

  10-03-2025 18:53 via powder.com
  
  In some version of the not-so-distant past, all you needed to do if you planned to visit a ski resort on the weekend was check the forecast and wake up early.
  Now, at many major ski resorts—particularly in the West—parking reservations and paid parking are becoming the norm. Planning in advance has become a more regular part of the ski experience.
   These changes are realistically a necessity at many resorts choked by skiers and cars. They also aren't present at every ski area in
  
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• Skier Dies in Accident at Popular Canadian Ski Area

  10-03-2025 18:45 via powder.com
  
  A man passed away while skiing in Rossland, BC on Friday, March 7, 2025.According to a social media post a 'tragic incident' occurred in bounds at RED Mountain Resort that resulted in the death of a young man.Out of privacy and respect for the man's family, the resort has not released further information on the skier. They are working directly with the Royal Canadian Mountain Police office and will release additional information as its available. RED Mountain Resort extended their gratitude
  
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• Review: Men's and Women's Rab Khroma Converge Gore-Tex Kit

  10-03-2025 18:21 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 UK-based manufacturer Rab has been on the forefront of making high-end  mountaineering and skiing apparel for the past few years, but it's surprisingly taken a while for these products to get recognition in North America. It's hard to compete against North American brands like Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and The North Face, but Rab's stuff is absolutely worth looking
  
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• Powder Alert Issued: Feet of Snow Inbound From California to Colorado

  10-03-2025 17:58 via powder.com
  
  A powerhouse midweek storm will unload in the Sierra, cranking out 1–2+ feet of quality snow by Thursday, March 13, 2025, with a second wave firing up again into the weekend.
  Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest, the Intermountain West (Utah/Idaho/Wyoming), and Colorado all score new storms that roll through Friday and into Saturday. Bottom line: The Sierra hits hardest Thursday and again Sunday, but plenty of tasty powder pops up across the West all week.Want to keep up with the best stories
  
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• Unlocking the Alpine at Sun Peaks— Canada’s Second Largest Ski Area

  10-03-2025 16:44 via powder.com
  
  A nice woman and her husband were chatting me up as we prepared to board our short flight from Vancouver to Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
  “Do you travel often?,” she asked after I had explained my profession through gritted teeth. I get embarrassed when I tell people how good I have it. “Not as much as I used to,” I replied with a smile on my face. “As an editor, I travel only when I want to. The location has to be fairly alluring to convince me to hop on a pl
  
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• 19th Avalanche Fatality of Season Confirmed in Utah

  10-03-2025 15:34 via powder.com
  
  The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has confirmed the death of 51-year-old Michael Janulaitis from Marion, Utah.
  Janulaitis was killed by an avalanche on a steep Northeast facing bowl on Hoyt Peak on Friday, March 7, 2025. He is the 19th confirmed avalanche fatality in The United States this winter season. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), an average of 27 people die in avalanches each season across the United States.The Summit County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) received a r
  
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• The 5 Best Places To Get Off-Season Gear for Cheap

  10-03-2025 15:27 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.Spring is right around the corner, and if you're anything like us here at POWDER, your ski gear has probably taken a beating this season. Whether it's finally time to replace those all-mountain skis you've had for years, your fancy Gore-Tex pants are now more duct tape than anything else, or you just want to finally splurge on a new backcountry touring setup, late s
  
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