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• New Hampshire Ski Area Auctions Gondola Cabins

  04-09-2024 12:29 via powder.com
  
  Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire recently announced that people will have the opportunity to "own a piece of Wildcat Mountain history," as their summer scenic gondola cabins will be up for auction.Wildcat Mountain summer sightseeing gondola.Wildcat MountainThe auction opens Saturday, Sept. 21 and closes on Sunday, Sept. 22. The proceeds benefit the EpicPromise Employee Foundation and Northern Human Services. Originally from Banff, these cabins served Wildcat during the summer for scenic go
  
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• Review: Rossignol Sender Free 118

  15-09-2024 17:00 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.The Sender Free 118 replaces the long-standing favorite of many a big mountain charger, the Black Ops 118. They have the same shape as that legend of a ski, but borrow the slightly lighter construction of the endlessly popular and award-winning Sender Free 110. The result is a ski that still charges hard but isn’t as much of a tank to ski as the Black Ops 118.Rossi
  
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• 9 of the Most Challenging Ski Runs That'll Test Your Skills

  15-09-2024 12:19 via powder.com
  
  There’s more than one way to approach skiing. Some are in it for the lifestyle—apres, fur coats, that whole deal—others enjoy the sport itself. In that latter camp are individuals who don’t just ski for fun—they like to push themselves, potentially securing bragging rights in the process. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. As you’re reading, you might notice that you aren't seeing any serious big mountain zones like McConkey’s and Corb
  
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• Why Mad River Glen, Vermont Offers Free Season Passes to Scythe-Wielding Volunteers

  15-09-2024 12:12 via powder.com
  
  Uttering the words 'Mad River Glen' in a crowded ski bar will undoubtedly elicit profound reactions. The unique ski area located in northern Vermont is as polarizing as it is beloved due to its no snowboarding policy.A member of the Mad River Glen Mow Crew wields his scythe under the iconic Single Chair.Photo: Photos by Kintz/Mad River GlenThen there's the iconic Single Chair, a lift that Mad River Glen's (MRG) co-op elected to spend exorbitant amounts of money on to restore, r
  
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• Review: Dynastar M-Pro 100

  14-09-2024 18:00 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.The magic of the all-mountain ski category is that it encompasses such a wide variety of shapes, flex profiles, and constructions that all bring a unique style of the sensation of sliding around on snow. It can be overwhelming. When a ski like the Dynastar M-Pro 100 pops up, with a decidedly old-school looking directional freeride shape, it’s almost refreshing to s
  
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• Review: Blizzard Sheeva 10

  14-09-2024 17:20 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.Skiing heavy, cruddy snow isn’t all that fun usually. That is, unless you have the right pair of skis. Blizzard’s new women’s-specific Sheeva 10 is definitely one of those, optimized to provide a consistent and predictable ride in just about any conditions. Inside, the Sheeva features the same Freeride Trueblend woodcore as the men’s Rustler serie
  
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• Review: Dynastar M-Pro 98 W

  14-09-2024 17:00 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.For the skier who wants to rip groomers at a variety of speeds and still feel in control and supported in variable conditions, look no further than the Dynastar M-Pro 98 W. The widest of the women’s skis in Dynastar’s updated M-Pro line, the 98 W handles well in all different snow conditions. The directional, rockered build also helps make up for what they la
  
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• Keep Your Clips Up #21: Best Ski Videos of the Week

  14-09-2024 12:37 via powder.com
  
  It was a busy ski news week, which, given the time of year, came as a surprise. On the clips end, things were firing, too. I won’t spoil anything, but one of our selections could be one of the tricks of the year—it might even be the trick of the year, depending on who you ask. The rest rocks, too. A lot’s been said about the current state of skiing—it’s too busy, it’s too overcrowded, etc.—but at the elite level, I’d argue that things have never be
  
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• Nevada Ski Area Shares Encouraging Fire Update

  14-09-2024 12:12 via powder.com
  
  A few days ago, things weren’t looking great for Sky Tavern, Nevada, a ski area popular among Reno residents. It faced the Davis Fire, which has caused several evacuation orders and burned over 5,000 acres. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” warning for Wednesday and cautioned that the Davis Fire could experience rapid growth. The Davis Fire burns just a few hundred feet from the Sky Tavern boundary. Photo shared on Septemb
  
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• Best Crossover Resort/Ski Touring Boots of 2025

  13-09-2024 21:05 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.The Safe Bet: Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130For the Adventurous: Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zip FitHistorically, there’s been a deep divide between touring, or AT (Alpine Touring) boots, and pure inbounds, or Alpine boots. Sure, brands have tried for years to bridge that gap with the holy grail, a boot that skis as well as your favorite alpine boots but can still
  
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• Top 3 Epic Road Trips for Hardcore Skiers

  13-09-2024 18:07 via powder.com
  
  The ski road trip might be a dying breed. With the popularity and convenience of flying, loads of snowsports travelers get by with boarding passes and airport shuttles. That’s plenty good, but piling into the car with your best pals, while arguably less practical, will always hold a certain romantic allure.Maybe it’s that things inevitably get screwed up—while that flat tire during a blizzard might suck in the moment, it’ll make a great story to tell your kids one day. Wh
  
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• Can These Locals Buy an Oregon's Largest Ski Resort?

  13-09-2024 17:55 via powder.com
  
  It’s a dream often posed by starry-eyed skiers: what if everyone you knew pooled their money together and bought a ski resort?Bend, Oregon, area locals Chris Porter and Dan Cochrane want to make a version of that dream a reality. POWDR Corp., Mt. Bachelor’s current owner, announced plans to sell the resort last month. Porter and Cochrane are leading a local group in an effort to buy it.Just a 25 minute drive away, Bend is where many Mt. Bachelor skiers call home.Photo: ianm
  
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• Review: Rab Men's Khroma Diffuse Kit

  13-09-2024 17:40 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.Rab has been on the forefront of making high end mountaineering and skiing apparel for the past few years, but it's taken a while for the UK-based brand to truly gain popularity on this side of the pond. Their new men's Khroma Diffuse GTX jacket and pants might well change that, with an excellent combination of features and fit that will make most any resort and backcoun
  
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• Review: Women's Rab Khroma Converge Kit

  13-09-2024 17:00 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.The UK-based manufacturer Rab has been on the forefront of making high-end  mountaineering and skiing apparel for the past few years, but it's surprisingly taken a while for these products to get recognition in North America. Their new women's Khroma Converge GTX jacket and pants might well change that, with an excellent combination of features and fit that will mak
  
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• Utah's First Snowstorm of the Season Is Inbound

  13-09-2024 14:41 via powder.com
  
  Utah skiers enjoy more snowfall than nearly every location on the planet, but the Beehive State's peaks have been surprisingly spared from early season snow thus far.Like the Bat-Signal illuminated over Gotham, popular snow forecasting outlet The Powder Buoy posted an exciting announcement on September 12, 2024. The season's first storm is coming, and it could be more than a dusting. See below.The Atmospheric Sciences Department at the University of Utah combines three primary modeling systems t
  
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• European Ski Resorts See September Snow

  12-09-2024 18:20 via powder.com
  
  We already had our first taste of winter—now it's Europe’s turn.Reports of fresh snow are emerging across the continent. The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series shared footage this morning of a snow covered trail: “Okay it’s happening, it’s REALLY happening.”View this post on InstagramA post shared by WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series (@uci_mtbworldseries)
  Webcam images from Zugspitze, Germany, painted a similarly snowy picture.Winter's arrived in Zugspitz
  
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• 6 Lesser-Known Destinations for Adventurous Skiers

  12-09-2024 18:19 via powder.com
  
  The known and established North American ski resort roster can feel a bit rote at times. While the heavy-hitting destinations with bubble lifts and massive vert deserve credit and attention, they don’t encompass the totality of the on-piste skiing experience. In fact, they barely scratch the surface. Skiing’s much bigger—and, in many ways, smaller—than the resort industry titans.Sure, it’s not always luxurious outside of the limelight, but spinning a few laps on a c
  
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• 4FRNT Announces New Cambered Touring Ski - The Nevar

  12-09-2024 18:14 via powder.com
  
  For years, 4FRNT athlete and ski design mastermind Eric "Hoji' Hjorleifson has been extolling the virtues of reverse-camber ski construction. Take a look at any of the skis he's designed in the last decade or so, and you'll notice a distinct lack of camber underfoot. Today, Hoji and 4FRNT are releasing the newest ski in the touring lineup, called the Nevar, and guess what? There's camber underfoot!View this post on InstagramA post shared by 4FRNT_SKIS (@4frnt_skis)
  Hoji talks about his inspirati
  
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• The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing Guide

  12-09-2024 18:13 via powder.com
  
  We get it, packing and prepping for a big ski trip can be overwhelming. Before you get to the fun part of shredding bell-to-bell with your friends, there are always those dreaded few days right before leaving when you’re frantically looking for that favorite pair of ski socks you got for your birthday last year or remembering where on earth you left your helmet and goggles after the last trip. We can’t help you find those long-lost items, but we can help you with this packing li
  
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• Review: Nordica Santa Ana 102

  12-09-2024 17:30 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.There’s a reason the Santa Ana is one of Nordica’s most popular ski lines. The widest in the line but not wide enough to be considered a true powder ski, the Santa Ana 102 moves between conditions as easily as it does across the mountain. Combining a wood and elastomer core with a sheet of titanal in a 102mm waist, the Santa Ana 102 makes a strong case as the
  
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• Review: Line Chronic 94

  12-09-2024 17:00 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.Last year saw the introduction of two new Chronics: the 101 and the 94. Both skis have Line’s new Thin Tip 2.0 construction, which bonds the topsheet in the tip and tail directly to the base, resulting in a stronger bond to reduce de-laminations. Park skis take a beating, so Line listened to athlete and customer feedback on this one. The two skis are virtually iden
  
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• Colorado Ski Resort Shares First Glimpse of New Terrain Expansion

  12-09-2024 13:41 via powder.com
  
  Monarch Mountain, Colorado skiers were elated when the resort announced that ground had finally been broken on the highly-anticipated No Name Basin expansion in July of 2024.The resort took to social media on September 10, 2024 to share the first glimpse of the freshly-cut trails. See below.No Name Basin expansion at Monarch Mountain. Photo shared on September 10, 2024.Photo: Monarch MountainLike many ski resorts across the country, Monarch Mountain is located in National Forest l
  
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• California Ski Resort Reimagining Terrain Park Offerings

  11-09-2024 22:38 via powder.com
  
  As the ski season approaches, Mammoth Mountain, California, is unveiling several updates to its vast network of terrain parks.Taking center stage is the Main Park, which, after the impending departure of the Grand Prix—an elite freeskiing and snowboarding competition event that Mammoth Mountain hosted for over a decade—is getting a significant facelift. See below.Mammoth Mountain Announcement (0:59) Video Courtesy: Samantha Deleo, Mammoth MountainGabe Taylor, a former professional sn
  
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• Idaho Ski Resort Suspends Operations Due to Wildfire Risk

  11-09-2024 21:13 via powder.com
  
  Tamarack Resort, Idaho, has suspended operations in response to the nearby Lava and Boulder fires. As of September 11th, the Lava and Boulder fires were burning at 78,457 acres and 8,799 acres, respectively, per InciWeb.An orange haze could be seen on Tamarack's Mountain Summit Webcam on September 10, 2024.Tamarack Resort Summit WebcamIn the Tamarack Resort area, Valley County upgraded the wildfire readiness status from “Ready” to “Set,” prompting Tamarack Resort to pause
  
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• Review: K2 Reckoner 102 and 102W

  11-09-2024 17:00 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.The K2 Reckoner 102/102W (same ski, different topsheet) gets a total overhaul for 24/25 along with the rest of K2’s Reckoner line. As one of K2s most popular ski models, this reboot comes with a lot of attention. The new ski has a very similar footprint and profile to the previous model, with a smidge more camber underfoot and a slightly stiffer midsection, but wit
  
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• Review: Dynastar M-Free 99

  11-09-2024 17:00 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.The M-Free 99 returns for 24/25 with an unchanged footprint but a new core layup, the Hybrid Core 2.0, which is essentially a more environmentally friendly version of the Hybrid Core from the previous ski. So, does it change how the ski behaves? Not really, as far as we can tell. The M-Free 99 is still an absolute banger of a ski, a versatile all-mountain jib ski that al
  
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• Review: Blizzard Rustler 11

  11-09-2024 17:00 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.I saw a bumper sticker in a ski town once that read “thick thighs save lives,” and Blizzard’s Rustler series has been the epitome of that statement for the last few seasons. Updated for 2024, the new Rustler 11 takes that same performance and brings it into a slightly more accessible package. It’s become a fantastic option for advanced skiers that
  
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• World Premiere of New Ski Film 'Beyond the Fantasy' Announced

  11-09-2024 16:27 via powder.com
  
  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, skiers and snowboarders— the time has come! Teton Gravity Research's new film Beyond The Fantasy is set to make its world premiere on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Teton Village, Wyoming.Check out the trailer for Beyond The Fantasy below, keep reading for more details about the world premiere.The world premiere of Beyond The Fantasy will include two showings at Walk Festival Hall as the marquee event of FarOutFest, an all-day festival with free
  
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• California Ski Resort Engulfed by 40,000+ Acre Wildfire

  11-09-2024 14:53 via powder.com
  
  The Bridge Fire began on Sunday, September 8th, 2024 in Los Angeles County, California, and exploded in size yesterday, September 10, 2024.Mountain High Ski Resort, located near Wrightwood, California, was affected by the massive blaze in the evening hours of September 10th, as captured by the resort's various webcams. Watch below as flames engulf one of the resort's chairlifts.VIDEO: Mountain High, Bridge Fire, 9/10/24Mountain High Wildfire, September 10, 2024 (1:07) Mountain High has yet to re
  
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• Rare Wildfire Warning Issued Near Nevada Ski Areas

  10-09-2024 23:14 via powder.com
  
  The Davis Fire is burning near the boundaries of Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe and Sky Tavern, two ski areas outside Reno, Nevada, as a rare National Weather Service warning looms.The fire, reported in the afternoon on Saturday, September 7th, has burned over 5,000 acres. A red flag warning—indicating increased fire risk due to warm temperatures, low humidity, and stronger winds—is in place for the Western Nevada Sierra Front until 8 p.m. Wednesday. “It’s going to be an active day,&
  
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