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Two California Ski Areas Close as Intense Heatwave Arrives

16-03-2026 21:26 via powder.com

At least two Californian ski resorts have closed early for the season as a heat wave that’s already brought record-breaking daily temperatures hits the state.Mt. Shasta Ski Park, a small mountain in northern California, broke the news that it would close last week without plans to reopen until next winter. The ski area had already temporarily closed and reopened in February as it dealt with uncooperative weather.“Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us this year, we hope

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See the Stunning Runs That Won the Freeride World Tour in Alaska

16-03-2026 16:52 via powder.com

After a string of Freeride World Tour cancellations, fans were jonesing for some good old-fashioned big mountain action. You know, the kind with deep snow, big cliffs, and bigger tricks.Thankfully, during an eagerly anticipated return to Alaska for the competition circuit, the skiers didn’t disappoint. The event, on Friday, March 13, had all the makings for a memorable showdown. About eight inches of snow blanketed the competition venue, a towering face that last appeared on the FWT i

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"This Guy Okay?": Video Captures Scary Deep Snow Rescue at Ski Resort

16-03-2026 15:31 via powder.com

It never hurts to have your wits about you when the snow starts piling up.That’s exactly what professional skier Ian Deans did last week as a storm pummelled the Washington ski resort Summit at Snoqualmie.During a recent day there, Deans spotted a skier headfirst in the snow. While one person was waiting near the buried skier, other strangers passed him by, on their way to score some fresh turns. But Deans stopped.“This guy okay?” he can be heard asking in a POV video of the in

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“Mad Scientist” Mike Schultz Has Created Prosthetics for Para Snowboarders That Often Beat Him

16-03-2026 12:01 via powder.com

Mike Schultz concluded his illustrious Paralympic snowboard career in style, swiftly navigating the 600-meter Cortina banked slalom course with a best time of one-minute and five-hundredths of a second, good enough for a bronze medal.
He was equally ecstatic to witness his U.S. teammate Noah Elliott flawlessly ride to gold in their SB-LL1 classification, earning the victory on a prosthetic leg that he created for him. The 44-year-old Schultz, an above-the-knee amputee snowboarder from St. C

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The Best Skiers of the West Have Been Crowned: Sun Valley Stampede Recap

16-03-2026 11:12 via powder.com

The inaugural Sun Valley Stampede presented by POWDERMagazine is officially over, and two skiers, who both happen to be from Sun Valley, have been crowned "The Best Skier of the West."Harlan Collins, a local pro and bona fide internet legend, won the men's field, and Ruby Smith, a 17-year-old ski racer, won the women's field.A March Madness-style bracket was created for yesterday's Finals competition to determine a winner. 32 men and 16 women competed in head-to-head competitions, with the winne

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