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• Lasers and Robot Arms: How Raw Materials Become Fresh Skis

  14-07-2026 21:01 via powder.com
  Ever wondered what it takes to make a pair of skis? Jason Levinthal, the visionary behind early twin-tip models and owner of J Skis, has the answer. In a recent video, he ventured to Utopie, the Quebec-based manufacturer he uses for J, to provide a look at the behind-the-scenes process that transforms raw materials into planks that are fun to ride. Turns out, it’s a bit like making a sandwich. The process starts with edges, fiberglass, wood cores, tips, and top sheet graphic
  
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• OnX Backcountry Now Offers $50/year Rescue Insurance

  14-07-2026 20:47 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.Accidents happen. Spend enough time in the mountains, whether skiing, mountain biking, running, climbing, boating, or just walking your dog, and you'll likely have to pay the piper. The good news, the piper's hitherto exorbitant fees have gotten a whole lot more affordable thanks to a new rescue insurance plan and in-app satellite communication capability from OnX Backco
  
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• A Farewell From The Tele Dribble

  14-07-2026 20:09 via powder.com
  Thirteen months ago, sitting at my computer on a warm Wednesday evening in June, in a quiet moment hours after my children were asleep and all our chores were finished, I wrote the first draft of this article. Even then, I knew this little project I lucked into wasn’t long for this world. And that day has come. This will be the final installment of my column here at POWDER that has been known as The Tele Dribble.While I long had vague dreams of being a writer, I only began writing in earne
  
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• I Can't Live Without the Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet

  14-07-2026 19:46 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.I crashed my bike, hard, the other week.
  I brushed myself off and assessed the damage as I watched blood pour down my leg.I was relatively unscathed, except for a nasty gash under my right eye, but my beloved helmet had taken a serious beating. Scratched, dented, and looking worse for wear, the Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi MIPS that I had owned for three seasons had
  
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• Vail Resorts Attempts Its Largest Rebrand Yet

  14-07-2026 19:41 via powder.com
  What’s Vail Resorts’ biggest goal going forward? Selling more Epic Passes? Not quite. Instead, according to a recent announcement, the company plans to focus on the “guest experience,” improving amenities like on-mountain food and ski lessons, apparently banking on future growth tied to visitors having a better time at Vail Resorts’ ski areas than at other mountains.“For years, Vail Resorts focused on building the Epic Pass model and expanding its resort
  
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• Resort Group Announces New Luxury Property in Georgia's Caucasus Mountains

  14-07-2026 19:22 via powder.com
  A hotel group has officially staked its claim in the ski industry with the signing of a ski resort in the Republic of Georgia. United Arab Emirates-based group, Rotana Hotels, has properties across the Middle East, Africa, and now, Eastern Europe.
  In May, Rotana Hotels formalized an official agreement between the hotel group's senior leadership team, a development partner, and NOA, the Italian architecture firm known for its work in mountain hospitality. The agreement was signed in a ceremony in
  
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• A "True Test of Resilience": After Tough Winters, Wisconsin Ski Area Exits Bankruptcy

  14-07-2026 12:47 via powder.com
  After a bumpy few ski seasons, Wisconsin’s Whitecap Mountains Resort has exited bankruptcy and has a court-approved debt repayment plan.The ski area’s owner, David Dziuban, shared the news in a Facebook post last week, writing, “The journey here was a true test of resilience.”Both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons didn’t treat Whitecap well, with historically low snowfall and a significant drop in revenue. During the 2023-24 season, the resort generated around $197,00
  
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