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• Jackson Hole’s Aerial Tram to Reopen May 18th for Sightseeing and Backcountry Skiing Access

  12-05-2024 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Aerial Tram—known colloquially as “Big Red”—will reopen on May 18th for summer sightseeing operations. The Tram’s summer operating season extends until October 6th.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (@jacksonhole)
  Constructed in 2008, the Tram transports sightseers to the top of the 10,450-foot Rendezvous Mountain, providing access to numerous hiking and biking trails alongside Corbet’s
  
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• Molly Armanino on the Challenges of the Freeride World Tour

  09-06-2024 14:00 via powder.com
  
  Tahoe local Molly Armanino competed in the Freeride World Tour 2023-24 season as a wildcard entry, but in her first season on the tour ('22/'23), she earned the title of Vice World Champion. She also competed in Kings & Queens of Corbet's at Jackson Hole, receiving 3rd place. She is not only a fierce competitor, but a vulnerable and raw personality in the ski industry, facing grief in stride and reassuring others they can overcome challenges life throws their way. Her latest c
  
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• Keep Your Clips Up #7: Best Ski Videos of the Week

  08-06-2024 13:00 via powder.com
  
  "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." While he was onto something in the '80s, I don't know if Ferris Bueller's advice applies to 2024. Thanks to the non-stop deluge that is social media, life's now moving at warp speed—blink, and you're out of luck. That's where Keep Your Clips Up—a weekly collection of the best videos in skiing—comes in.Big mountain fans, I was getting ready to show you the door. With the ski season in
  
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• Valle Nevado, Chile to Open for Daily Skiing Weeks Ahead of Schedule

  07-06-2024 19:11 via powder.com
  
  Valle Nevado, Chile, opened for daily operations two weeks ahead of schedule today, June 7th, due to an early-season storm that dumped four feet of snow in the Chilean Tres Valles region. The ski resort already hosted a three-day pre-season between May 31st and June 2nd.A skier lays some trenches during Valle Nevado's pre-opening.Courtesy: Valle NevadoDuring this wintry tease, Valle Nevado saw over 3,000 visitors, which, according to a press release from the resort, set "high expe
  
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• Tier Lists of The Best Ski Resorts are Taking Over the Internet

  07-06-2024 17:48 via powder.com
  
  Ranking things is something everyone loves to do, whether it's on Yelp, Google reviews, travel sites, or on polls shared to social media (like here at POWDER).Reddit user u/shuggieknight shared his Tier List to r/skiingEven hipsters enjoy arranging records in the corner of their house to put the best ones in view of their guests. This time, the hotly-debated internet debate stems from r/skiing, where Reddit users are ranking their favorite ski resorts and ski areas.The trend has evolved with som
  
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• Ski Resorts 'Tier Lists' are Taking Over the Internet

  07-06-2024 17:48 via powder.com
  
  Ranking things is something everyone loves to do, whether it's on Yelp, Google reviews, travel sites, or on polls shared to social media (like here at POWDER).Reddit user u/shuggieknight shared his Tier List to r/skiingEven hipsters enjoy arranging records in the corner of their house to put the best ones in view of their guests. This time, the hotly-debated internet debate stems from r/skiing, where Reddit users are ranking their favorite ski resorts and ski areas.The trend has evolved with som
  
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• Remembering Zuma: Colorado's Most Famous Avalanche Rescue Dog

  07-06-2024 17:07 via powder.com
  
  Zuma, a core member of Loveland Ski Patrol's (Colorado) team for many years, was a Nikita Husky wolf mix. He was half Akeita, quarter husky, quarter wolf. He joined Loveland's Ski Patrol team at a time when the program was still developing, and his influence on the next generation of patrol dogs has been undeniable. Zuma on scene. Photo courtesy of Tanner Franti.Tanner FrantiZuma was well known, both in and out of bounds. He made numerous national media appearances and Mary, Zuma's own
  
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• Bridger Bowl, MT, Doubles Down on Remaining Independent

  07-06-2024 16:29 via powder.com
  
  This month, Bridger Bowl, Montana, wrote on social media that it has "chosen to remain independent," eliminating a reciprocal partner program that offered deals to other mountains with the purchase of a season pass and vice versa.Bridger Bowl Ski Area, MontanaPhoto: Morseofphoto/ShutterstockThese benefits varied, offering anything from half-off tickets to free tickets, ski area dependent. During the 2023-2024 season, Bridger partnered with Alta, Bogus Basin, Grand Targhee, and
  
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• Skier Joe Collinson on The Challenges of 'The Mallory Route' of the Aiguille du Midi

  06-06-2024 19:59 via powder.com
  
  There's a reason some of the gutsiest steep skiers in the world call Chamonix, France, home. In the center of town stands the bottom terminal of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The engineering marvel is often billed as a sightseeing tool—it deposits tourists and their ilk atop the 12,600-foot Aiguille du Midi, providing killer views—but it's also deeply popular amongst those who like their skiing with a side of mountaineering.The Aiguille du MidiGregory_DUBUS/
  
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• Sun Valley Named Host of 2025 FIS World Cup Finals

  06-06-2024 17:03 via powder.com
  
  Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, has been named the host of the FIS Ski World Cup Final. The event, which won’t be officially ratified until September, is currently scheduled from March 22nd through 27th, 2025. It will be the first FIS Ski World Cup Final on U.S. soil since 2017 and the first Sun Valley World Cup competition in 48 years (Sun Valley hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships this past winter).River Radamus carves a turn at the 2024 Toyota US Alpine Championships at Sun Valley Resor
  
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• Review: Dynafit Ridge Pro Boot

  06-06-2024 16:00 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.Straight from the mind of Hoji himself, Dynafit’s new Ridge Pro Boot brings freetouring boot design back to the drawing board with an ultra-high performance package that excels both uphill and downhill.Size skied: 28.0Stated Weight: 1,350 g per boot (27.5)Stated Flex: 120Binding Compatibility: Pin Bindings, Hybrid bindingsStated ROM: 70°Forward Lean: 12°, 1
  
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• Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding Recognized by FIS As Official Discipline

  05-06-2024 19:09 via powder.com
  
  Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding was recognized as an official discipline by The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) today at the FIS General Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland. The decision increases the likelihood of freeride becoming an Olympic sport.In other skiing disciplines like alpine racing, FIS recognition and its associated framework allows nations and athletes to qualify for winter Olympic events based on the points earned at FIS-sanctioned competitions.However, the recogn
  
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• Pro Skier and Partner Fall to Their Deaths in the Italian Alps

  05-06-2024 17:40 via nytimes.com
  
  Jean Daniel Pession, a speed skier on the World Cup circuit, and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fell more than 2,000 feet.
  
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• A Case for Skinny Skis: Killington Closing Day 2024

  05-06-2024 17:28 via powder.com
  
  Skiers are used to dodging bare spots on closing day, but nothing is quite like the rough and rugged mogul-bashing festival that takes place on Killington's Superstar Glacier each late-May/June. Need proof? Watch Ski The East Director of Sales and Marketing Jake Whitlock at Killington's closing day on June 1st, 2024. Video directly below.Jake Whitlock Killington Closing Day 2024 (1:17) Where else can you see a 20-something-year-old skier rip a pair of skinny skis on slush, dirt, and corn sn
  
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• June Snowfall Recorded at Washington Ski Resort

  04-06-2024 20:20 via powder.com
  
  Tired of summer yet? Longing for the cold, snowy grip of winter to return? Look no further than to our friends in Washington state.49 Degrees North, a ski resort located in northeast Washington, recorded fresh snowfall on Monday, June 3, 2024. Check out the photo below of snow dusting the ski area's Chewelah Peak.Fresh snow accumulates on Chewelah Peak, 49 Degrees North Ski Resort, Washington (6/3/24)Photo: John B./49 Degrees NorthChewelah is the tallest of 49 Degree
  
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• Australia's Largest Ski Resort Opening Despite "Slow" Start

  04-06-2024 20:09 via powder.com
  
  Perisher, Australia's largest ski resort, released a video to Instagram assessing conditions, and the snow looks sparse. However, their audience appreciated their "honest" self-criticism and transparency. The caption explained that their Opening Day is this Saturday, June 8th. Perisher Mountain Manager Andrew Kennedy shared the operations update below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Perisher (@perisher_resort)
  Kennedy stated that due to the low snowfall and slow start to t
  
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• African Ski Resort Celebrates First Snowfall of the Season

  04-06-2024 18:17 via powder.com
  
  While South America, Australia, and New Zealand tend to draw the most attention regarding Southern Hemisphere skiing, another less-obvious locale is gearing up for the 2024 season: Afriski, Lesotho—one of a few ski areas on the African continent.On June 2nd, Afriski welcomed its first major winter snowfall.It's snowing @SkiAfriski, welcoming our first major snowfall for the winter season.Book your ski activities: https://t.co/x7j13QC4uXTo book accommodation: https://t.co/hDLMyIr2ZeView our
  
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• Review: Phaenom FS 01 120

  04-06-2024 00:24 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.Size skied: 27.5Stated Weight: 2100 gStated Flex: 120Binding Compatibility: ISO 23223 GripWalkForward Lean: 13, 15, 17 degStated last width (27): 102 mmThe Phaenom FS 01 120 is available now.IntroSki boots tend to all look the same, so when a new boot (from a brand-new company, nonetheless!) appears in the wild, it got my attention. Phaenom Footwear is a new-ish outfit p
  
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• New Mammoth Mountain President Says Resort Will Invest in "Employee Experience"

  03-06-2024 22:31 via powder.com
  
  Mammoth Mountain, CA recently made a big change in their leadership. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Erick Clark has been promoted to President and COO of the resort as of May 2024.Keep reading for our short Q&A with Clark about the future of the resort.Eric Clark, President and COO of Mammoth Mountain, CaliforniaCourtesy Mammoth MountainClark grew up in Colorado, and received an MBA in Economics from the University of Denver. He has over 30 years of experience in the ski industry, a
  
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• Colorado's Arapahoe Basin Extends Ski Season Again

  03-06-2024 19:41 via powder.com
  
  Don’t stow those skis away quite yet—Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, will remain open until June 16th, 2024 for a total of 222 lift-served days this winter, marking the state’s longest ski and ride season. The ski area made the announcement today, June 3rd, 2024.A skier catches airtime at Arapahoe Basin on June 1st, 2024.Photo: Lucas Herbert/Arapahoe Basin Ski AreaPreviously, Arapahoe Basin hoped to continue running the lifts for skiers and snowboarders through June
  
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• Previewing Ski Portillo's 75th Anniversary Season With GM Miguel Purcell

  03-06-2024 17:53 via powder.com
  
  Ski Portillo is Chile's oldest and most well-known ski resort. The iconic yellow hotel, stunning views, and wacky lifts have been etched into the minds of skiers over the last three quarters of a century.Winter 2024 is Ski Portillo's 75th Anniversary season. To kick things off, the resort opened weeks ahead of schedule after Fall storms dumped upwards of 4 feet of snow. Saturday, June 1st, 2024 was the first day of the season (see below).View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ski Portillo (
  
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• Sage Cattabriga-Alosa's Popular YouTube Series is Making Waves

  03-06-2024 16:27 via powder.com
  
  Sage Cattabriga-Alosa has starred in major ski movies for nearly two decades, but an engaging YouTube series has thrust him back into skiing's limelight, particularly amongst the youth.Dubbed 'Let's Take a Lap', Cattabriga-Alosa invites his professional skier friends to session freeride terrain with him at places like Mt. Bachelor, Alta Ski Area, and Jackson Hole.Check out the newest episode below in which Cattabriga-Alosa skis Mt. Bachelor on closing weekend. Keep reading for our Q&A about
  
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• Utah Ski Resorts Joining Forces for Pride Parade

  02-06-2024 20:06 via powder.com
  
  Officials at Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, shared with their following that Brighton brought out the big guns (or, in this case, big cat) for Solitude's recent Pride Parade on April 28th."Look for our float at the Utah Pride Parade this Sunday! We're teaming up with our Big Cottonwood Canyon neighbors, Brighton Resort, to celebrate with Utah's LGBTQ+ community." Watch below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Solitude Mountain Resort (@solitudemountain)
  We reached out to Jeff
  
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• Keep Your Clips Up #6: Best Ski Videos of the Week

  01-06-2024 13:00 via powder.com
  
  "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." While he was onto something in the '80s, I don't know if Ferris Bueller's advice applies to 2024. Thanks to the non-stop deluge that is social media, life's now moving at warp speed—blink, and you're out of luck. That’s where Keep Your Clips Up—a weekly collection of the best videos in skiing—comes in.May is behind us. The month saw a lot. Seasonal closures for most of the fina
  
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• The US Ski Resorts Open on the First Weekend of June

  31-05-2024 23:03 via powder.com
  
  The North American ski season is winding down, much to the dismay of skiers in the U.S. and Canada. Luckily, there are three resorts remaining: Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona; Killington Resort, Vermont; and Timberline Lodge, Oregon. Timberline may not come as a surprise, but Arizona having some of the latest skiing in the U.S. may be more of a shocker. Arizona Snowbowl posted a video detailing their closing day; see below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Arizona Snowbowl (@azsn
  
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• 'Powder Alarm' Issued at Year-Round Austrian Ski Resort

  31-05-2024 22:00 via powder.com
  
  Fresh snow is still on tap across the pond. Hintertux Glacier, an Austrian ski resort open for lift-accessed skiing 365 days a year, has issued a powder alert. Nearly eight inches of new snow fell at Hintertux.The resort shared several images on Instagram that looked more like mid-November than late-May.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hintertuxer Gletscher (@hintertuxergletscher)
  Ten of Hinterux’s 12 lifts were open today. At Gefrorene Wand, a 10,000-foot-plus peak on Hintertux
  
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• Chow Time: US Ski Team Athletes Discuss Diet and Nutrition

  31-05-2024 16:57 via powder.com
  
  When it comes to physical performance, nutrition is one of the most important aspects of being able to give a course your all. So, how does nutrition differ across disciplines within the professional skiing arena?We spoke to members of the US Ski Team to see how their eating habits vary across three disciplines. In the interest of consistency, we asked each athlete the same series of questions. Keep reading for a quick introduction to our athletes followed by a Q&A-style interview with each.
  
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• Killington, VT to Open for One Final Day of Skiing

  30-05-2024 21:10 via powder.com
  
  Officials at Killington Resort in Vermont had teased a potential final weekend, conditions permitting. This morning, May 30th, 2024, they made things official with a post explaining that the resort will be open on June 1st for the final day of the 2023/24 winter season. See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Killington Resort (@killingtonmtn)
  The caption read, "The Superstar Express Quad will spin from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (conditions permitting) on Saturday only." Lift
  
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• Piermont to Irvington by Kayak: Back in the Zone

  30-05-2024 18:20 via nyskiblog.com
  
  Last week, I had an idea of driving up to Vermont for a day or two of spring at Killington. As I got to the actual planning stage though, I had second thoughts. Taking off would leave important chores undone and after a ton of windshield time for work and traveling up to Plattsburgh for graduation last week, I was not looking forward to hours of driving. I made the decision to skip Superstar this year. I spent Saturday mowing » Read More »
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• Shop Talk: Sensation-Driven Innovation

  30-05-2024 16:00 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.It’s no anomaly in the ski industry for a brand to produce more than one ski in a category–in fact, take a look at any big brand’s portfolio and you’re likely to see way too many options. However, Salomon’s current freeski lineup contains exactly two powder-specific skis, with very similar waist widths (112 and 116) and seemingly similar int
  
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