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• Man Who Ran Marathon In Ski Boots Getting New Pair From Blizzard

  08-05-2025 22:20 via powder.com
  
  Last month, a man ran an actual 26.2 mile marathon in ski boots. Videos of Mike Humphreys hobbling his way through the Paris marathon have been circulating the internet for the last few weeks. Amongst the many questions that folks have had such as 'why on earth would you do this?' and 'how long did it take?' there's been at least one burning question in my mind that's now been answered. What state were those poor boots in after pounding pavement for 26 miles?? We don't know beat u
  
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• Mammoth Mountain Breaks Silence on Closing Day Decision

  08-05-2025 21:22 via powder.com
  
  When Mammoth Mountain, California, said “at least,” they weren’t joking.Up until today, May 8, 2025, the ski resort planned to remain open through “at least” Memorial Day weekend, according to its website. Now, Mammoth Mountain has revealed that its lift-accessed skiing and riding season will continue even longer, lasting into June.The ski resort doesn’t yet have an official closing date and will continue evaluating conditions next week. Tickets to Mammoth Mou
  
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• Portillo Records First "Little Dusting" of Snow This Season

  08-05-2025 21:02 via powder.com
  
  Mother Nature heard Ski Portillo's opening day announcement and said 'oh boy better get to work!' May 7, 2025 saw the first little dusting of snow over the famous Chilean ski area.OpenSnow is reporting that the ski area received 1" of snow over the last 24 hours. There's another 4" forecasted for Thursday, May 8 and another inch the following day. Further out, it's looking like Ski Portillo could receive another few inches May 17, but as always, weather is subject to change that far ou
  
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• 30 Inches of Snow Just Fell on Pikes Peak, Colorado

  08-05-2025 20:18 via powder.com
  
  As a spring snowstorm passed through Colorado this week, Pikes Peak, a mountain in the state that rises above 14,000 feet, saw just over 30 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.Initially, the forecast called for a larger snowfall total on Pikes Peak—perhaps as much as 52 inches—but on the flanks of Pikes Peak, it still looks like mid-winter.Check out a webcam image of deep snow drifts flanking the rail line that ascends Pikes Peak below. Want to keep up with
  
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• Colorado Forecasters Issue Special May Avalanche Warning

  08-05-2025 19:03 via powder.com
  
  A round of late-season snowfall has blanketed Colorado’s mountains, creating powder skiing conditions at ski resorts like Arapahoe Basin, and prompting the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) to issue a Special Avalanche Advisory that warns of storm slab and and loose wet avalanches through the end of Thursday afternoon in the Pikes Peak, the Sangre de Cristo Range, and southeastern San Juan Mountains forecast area.“This Mayuary weather will transition back to more ‘no
  
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• How To Use Your Multi-Resort Ski Pass This Summer

  08-05-2025 18:53 via powder.com
  
  What good is a ski pass in the summer? Pretty good, actually. Many of the major multi-pass programs, like the Ikon Pass and Epic Pass, include perks that apply to the warmer months.
  These perks, which range from comped bike park tickets to free days at participating golf courses, may sway your decision-making process as you think about which multi-pass is right for you. Several passes also include access to ski resorts in the southern hemisphere, surely satisfying skiers in pursuit of keeping th
  
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• The 10 Best 'Trick of the Winter' Ski Clips So Far

  08-05-2025 14:47 via powder.com
  
  Only a few days remain for POWDER’s Trick of the Winter contest held alongside our friends at 5-Hour Energy, and the submissions are stacking up. The level of skiing these days is absolutely absurd, and, first and foremost, we wanted to say thanks to everyone who’s participated so far. You never know how a competition might go, but you guys delivered.While POWDER’s staff doesn’t have a say in who wins the Trick of the Winter designation—the competition is judged bas
  
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• The "Original" Ski Pond Skim Is Back for Its 33rd Year

  08-05-2025 14:30 via powder.com
  
  Palisades Tahoe, California is bringing back it's legendary pond-skim for it's 33rd year! The Cushing Crossing pond skim is known as the 'original' pond skimming event and for being one of Palisades' best spring events. Unlike other pond-skim events, Cushing Crossing takes place on a naturally occurring pond with a panel of celebrity judges. Weather permitting, the event will take place on May 10, 2025 at 1 p.m. Participants have the chance to win great prizes in multiple categories fr
  
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