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• Rockfall Closes Whistler's Peak Express Lift

  12-03-2026 22:48 via powder.com
  
  Rockfall occurred at Whistler Blackcomb early Thursday morning, before the mountain had opened, leaving a debris pile in a popular area of North America's largest ski resort.
  The slide took place on Whistler Peak, off the mountain's Peak Express chair, and spanned roughly 100 meters wide between the West Cirque and Monday's runs, the CBC reported.
  The resort said in statement that no one was in the area at the time of the rockfall and there were no reported injuries. Both Whistler Peak and the P
  
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• Maple Ski Ridge: Go Big and Go Home

  12-03-2026 22:20 via nyskiblog.com
  In the eight years I have been writing for NYSkiBlog my biggest takeaway is vertical drop doesn’t matter as much as you think. The joy of sliding on snow is more than a number. Maple Ski Ridge in Schenectady is a perfect example. Those newbies on the rope tow don’t care about vertical drop, they are just thrilled to be on the snow. On a recent trip back from parts east, Farah and I decided to shift our mind set » Read More »
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• Revelstoke Eyes Reopening of Key Chairlift After Mechanical Issue

  12-03-2026 22:08 via powder.com
  
  Following an unexpected closure of Revelstoke Mountain Resort's Stoke Chair earlier this week, teams are working to reopen the chair as soon as possible. Initial updates shared by the mountain hoped for a Thursday, March 12, reopening, which could still be possible, a representative for the resort said. However, if teams are unable to reopen the chair on Thursday, more updates will be available via web and social media. Just as a major storm moved into the area earlier this week, a mec
  
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• Need Kids Winter Wear? Used Gear Seller Announces New Trade-in Deal

  12-03-2026 20:52 via powder.com
  
  Kids' outdoor apparel company, Town Hall Outdoor Co., has a new partnership in the works that will help bring kids' outdoor gear for less. Town Hall Outdoor Co. has announced that they've teamed up with award-winning online gear resale site  Geartrade to launch a new resale program devoted to kids' winter sports gear. Geartrade, founded in 2019, is a leading online reseller of used outdoor gear.Through both consignment and self-listing options, Geartrade allows individuals, retail
  
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• Comp Confirmed: Freeride World Tour Names Start Date for Eagerly-Anticipated Haines Alaska Pro

  12-03-2026 20:19 via powder.com
  
  After a series of cancellations, the Freeride World Tour confirmed the planned start date of the eagerly anticipated Haines Alaska Pro. The event, set on the flanks of Alaska’s imposing mountains, begins the morning of Friday, March 13. As with its other events, the FWT will stream the show live and for free on its website at 10:30 a.m. local time.Skiers will test their mettle on a venue that, somewhat confusingly, is called The Venue. The slope appeared during the FWT’s la
  
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• High Winds and Rain Stall Washington Ski Area Operations

  12-03-2026 18:53 via powder.com
  
  The intense atmospheric river forecasted to hit much of Washington State has arrived, and it's even more chaotic than predicted. Over the last week, ski areas in Washington, such as Crystal Mountain, Alpental, and Stevens Pass, have been forecasting snow totals in the 40-50 inch range for this weekend. As the storm moved in over the last day or so, high winds and rain have come with it as far north as Stevens Pass, Washington, and as far south as Bend, Oregon. Just southeast of Se
  
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• Erik Mogensen Buys Black Mountain, Indy and Entabeni Will Move To New Hampshire

  12-03-2026 18:21 via powder.com
  
  In a reversal of a plan set to make Black Mountain, New Hampshire, a community co-op, Indy Pass director and Entabeni Systems CEO Erik Mogensen has announced that he bought and took full ownership of the ski area, reimagining it as an “Independent Mountain Laboratory.” The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.Erik Mogensen.Courtesy Black Mountain/Brent DoscherEnta
  
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• Steamboat Announces Paid Parking in Major Lots Next Season

  12-03-2026 11:45 via powder.com
  
  Starting in the 2026-27 ski season, Steamboat Resort, Colorado, is implementing a new parking program meant to reduce single occupancy vehicles and manage parking demand.
  However, this new program also means more paid parking at the ski resort, which has some locals upset.
  Steamboat will charge $15 per day on Fridays and weekends and during peak periods to park in the Meadows Lot, which is just down the road from the resort. Free shuttles will still transport skiers from Meadows to the resort.
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• New Drone Tech Triggers Avalanches From the Sky (Video)

  12-03-2026 11:00 via powder.com
  
  Avalanche mitigation has come a long way.Explosives, which are used to trigger avalanches before they can strike unsuspecting skiers or drivers, have long been a core part of the program. The delivery vehicle for those explosives, however, varies wildly. In Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, military howitzers famously trigger slides from afar. More recently, static towers that can be operated remotely trigger blasts without direct human involvement. Then, of course, there’s the c
  
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• 36 Hours in Grand Junction, Colo.: Things to Do and See

  12-03-2026 10:02 via nytimes.com
  This western Colorado city is drawing more than just outdoor enthusiasts with its small but growing destination-dining scene, new hotels and expanded arts programming.
  
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