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• New Zealand Ski Resort Sees First Snow of Season

  10-04-2025 21:05 via powder.com
  
  In North America, we’re talking about closing dates, but the first snowfall of the upcoming austral winter has just graced the slopes of Treble Cone Ski Area, New Zealand.
   The ski area shared the news earlier this week. Check out the photo below of the resort's first flakes gracing the slopes and roof of the resort's lodge.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates.With that, the hype train has l
  
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• Grand Targhee Wants to Build Three New Lifts and Expand Terrain

  10-04-2025 19:57 via powder.com
  
  The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding several improvements and expansions proposed by Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming, marking a significant milestone in the approvals process that invites public comment.The "Future Vision" page of Grand Targhee's website provides a streamlined description of the resort's proposed improvements.The new Crazy Horse Lift would enhance access south of Fred's. The new North Boundary Lift would improve ac
  
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• Why Ski Resorts Close With 100 Inches of Snow on the Ground

  10-04-2025 18:39 via powder.com
  
  It's April 10, 2025, and Alta Ski Area, Utah has just ten day of its season remaining.Known for its deep powder, Alta has recorded an impressive 522 inches of snow on the season, nearly besting every ski area in the country. Spring temps are settling in, but Alta is still reporting an impressive base of 134 inches of snow, so why is the ski area closing next weekend?POWDER writer Ian Greenwood explored the often-recited belief that many ski areas close due to permits and agreements made wit
  
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• Mt. Hood Meadows Bids Farewell to Original Chairlift

  10-04-2025 18:09 via powder.com
  
  Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon, has announced plans to retire and disassemble its Blue chairlift, an aging two-person fixed-grip Riblet ropeway that first began operating in 1968 during the ski area's inaugural season.That likely leaves one question on local skiers' minds—can you buy one of the historical chairs? Yep.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates.Mt. Hood Meadows Blue lift. Date unknown.Photo&am
  
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• 20-Year-Old Xtreme Verbier Champ WeiTien Ho Is Just Getting Started

  10-04-2025 17:18 via powder.com
  
  Whistler, British Columbia is a nexus of year-round action sports activity.
  In the winter, the slopes of the accompanying ski resort are coated in snow, facilitating access to some of the toughest terrain on the planet. In the summer, after the snow melts, the hills and mountains of coastal British Columbia transform into a mountain biking playground, with countless trails crisscrossing through densely packed conifers up and down the Sea to Sky Highway.Want to keep up with the best stories and p
  
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• The 7 Best Ski Resorts for Spotting Wildlife

  10-04-2025 17:02 via powder.com
  
  Skiing is one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the winter, and with that sometimes comes wildlife spotting. Many ski areas are located in areas with rich biodiversity and incredible wildlife. If you're lucky, you can see moose, deer, elk, bears, and many more species at ski resorts around the US and Canada.
  Just remember to adhere to any resort guidelines on sightings of these animals or closures because of them. You can snap a picture, but always give wildlife a wide berth and re
  
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• Winter Isn't Over in Alaska: 30+ Inches Forecasted

  10-04-2025 16:41 via powder.com
  
  A series of storms will continue to hammer parts of South Central Alaska through early next week, bringing moderate to heavy snowfall and occasionally gusty winds.
  Thompson Pass looks primed for the deepest totals early, while Alyeska and nearby Girdwood pick up steady accumulations into the weekend.
  Bottom line: several shots of fresh powder will keep the stoke alive, with Sunday and Monday shaping up to be prime chase days.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe t
  
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• Lofoten, Norway, a High-Latitude Version of Paradise

  10-04-2025 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  This remote archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes reached by boat, hiking trails that offer views for miles and deep fjords to sail.
  
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