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• Trump's Potential Tariffs Leaves American Ski Companies in Limbo

  14-03-2025 19:43 via powder.com
  
  In early February, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on the import of almost all Canadian and Mexican goods into the U.S., Jason Levinthal and the Canadian factory that produces skis for his company, J Skis, were suddenly on either side of an arbitrary-yet-impactful divide.
  The factory and ski company have worked together for over a decade. In 2013, when Levinthal left LINE and founded J Skis, he needed someone to build his products. He settled on the Que
  
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• Trump's Potential Tariffs Leave American Ski Companies in Limbo

  14-03-2025 19:43 via powder.com
  
  In early February, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on the import of almost all Canadian and Mexican goods into the U.S., Jason Levinthal and the Canadian factory that produces skis for his company, J Skis, were suddenly on either side of an arbitrary-yet-impactful divide.
  The factory and ski company have worked together for over a decade. In 2013, when Levinthal left LINE and founded J Skis, he needed someone to build his products. He settled on the Que
  
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• Norwegian Ski Jumpers Suspended for Illegal Alterations to Their Suits

  14-03-2025 17:43 via nytimes.com
  
  The skiers tried to find an extra edge to fly farther by adjusting the crotch of their suits. “We regret it like dogs,” the team’s coach said.
  
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• It Won't Stop Snowing in California: Impressive 48-Hour Storm Totals

  14-03-2025 16:41 via powder.com
  
  After what seemed to be a disappointing start and middle of the season, March has come in with a BANG across the state of California. POWDER reported on snowfall totals yesterday, March 13, and an additional foot or more of snow has fallen since.
  Powder skiers and snowboarders are reveling in Miracle March, and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. Ski resorts such as Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Mammoth Mountain could record an additional two feet of snowfall between now and
  
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• Crashed Gondola To Remain Closed for Weeks at Canadian Ski Resort

  14-03-2025 16:17 via powder.com
  
  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR) is one of Canada's best ski resorts.
  With thousands of acres of steep, big mountain terrain, KHMR's reputation as an alpine haven is well-known. It's why the Freeride World Tour makes an annual stop to sample the goods on Ozone or T1 when conditions allow.KHMR made international headlines when a cabin of its Golden Eagle Express gondola came crashing to the ground on March 10, 2025. The cabin was loaded with eight people, but only fell a short dista
  
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• Rab’s Khroma 38L No-Nonsense Ski Pack is Dialed in For Big Backcountry Missions

  14-03-2025 16:00 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.UK-based brand Rab has long been a leader in producing excellent mountaineering and skiing apparel and equipment, showcasing unique styles and top-end materials at prices that are often noticeably lower than what we might be used to in North America. That’s by no means a dig, and I would certainly not call Rab’s products “cheap,” it’s more a
  
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• How Southwest's New Baggage Policy Will Negatively Affect Skiers

  14-03-2025 15:32 via powder.com
  
  Southwest Airlines has announced a new baggage policy that unfortunately means more charges for everyone. Southwest Airlines has been a favorite of skiers, and well, everyone who frequently travels with checked baggage, due to their policy that allowed passengers to check two bags for free, including a ski bag. This meant you could check your ski bag and another for FREE and not worry about cramming all your gear into your ski bag or your carry-on to lower costs. The airline's new bagg
  
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• New Highest Chairlift In America? Colorado Resort Makes Bold Proposal

  14-03-2025 15:24 via powder.com
  
  A new master development plan (MDP) submitted by Copper Mountain Resort, Colorado, proposes constructing North America’s highest lift.
   As proposed, the Jacque East lift boasts an upper terminal soaring above 13,000 feet. North America’s current highest lift is the Imperial Superchair at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado. It tops out at 12,840 feet.The new lift would serve an expanded area of Copper Mountain Resort’s operational boundary that aims to open the eastern face
  
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• Are These 8 Useful Ski Accessories Essential?

  14-03-2025 11:32 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.Certain things are essential to skiing. Obviously, you need skis, boots, and poles to just go skiing.
  Then, there are things like waterproof outerwear, a good helmet and goggles that you could technically ski without, but if you ask anyone who skis regularly, they'd say you need them.
  Beyond the obvious items, there are a lot of accessories that feel essential to sk
  
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• The 5 Best Ski Spa Destinations in the U.S.

  14-03-2025 11:02 via powder.com
  
  Let's face it: Skiing is bougie these days. There's a certain amount of ski culture that's been built on roughing it and toughing it out. Tired? Drink more coffee and buck up; there's powder to ski! Sore legs? Have an Advil and stretch your quads; you don't want to miss the big storm!There are still plenty of ski bums out there and ski bum practices, but if the sport is going to submit to over-priced food and fancy resorts, we skiers might as well take advantage of all the luxury. I'm talki
  
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