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February 07, 2017

How to Snowboard in Alaska on a Dirtbag Budget

A couple thousand feet to the glacier below allows me to remind myself whether it’s frontside or backside turns that I love most. Turns out, sometimes it’s hard to pick favorites…

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February 04, 2017

The Outdoor Industry Loves Utah; Does Utah Love the Outdoor Industry?

Every year, millions of people visit public lands in Utah to climb, hike, ski, hunt and a heck of a lot more. I’ve skied, climbed and fished the wild streams of wild Utah for years. The American people own these lands—and Utah reaps the rewards. Every year, outdoor recreation in...

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January 31, 2017

HIDDEN GEMS: 8 SMALL SKI RESORTS WORTH CHECKING OUT

If the idea of spending hours of your hard-won rec time wading through swarms of people sounds like your own private version of hell, I get it. My inability to deal with crowds is the main reason I’ve sought out (and found) some of the best smaller ski resorts in...

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January 26, 2017

How to Plan Your Dream Trip to Niseko Japan on a Budget

 Mt. Yotei. Photo: Jeff Brockmeyer Things like lack of funds, not enough vacation time, and unwillingness to travel alone usually top the list of reasons why you haven’t booked a life-changing trip to ride the best powder of your life. In order to make this happen, here’s what you’re going...

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January 23, 2017

Caring for the environment at Whistler Blackcomb

  Photograph By Blake Jorgenson When people think of Whistler Blackcomb, they tend to think of the many activities that the mountains host – like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, shopping, and eating and drinking. What gets less attention is how much effort the Resort puts into considering the effect of all...

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January 19, 2017

WHISTLER PRIDE 25: A QUARTER CENTURY OF INCLUSIVITY (AND POWDER)

Snow, rainbow flags, skiing with friends – welcome to Whistler, Canada. M. MURRAY PHOTO In Whistler, the mountains are the great equalizer. No matter who you are and where you come from, your first few moments at the top will be very similar to everyone else’s–awe, inspiration, respect.

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January 15, 2017

The Deepest Video of the Season

All Time, presented by Abom, is a series produced by Powder Productions that captures the winter’s best storms.

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January 12, 2017

A SKI BUM’S GUIDE TO APRÈS

Most ski resorts tend to load their first chair for the public around 9:00am and stop spinning their lifts around 4:00pm. That leaves a big chunk of time to enjoy the post-skiing vibe after a day on the hill. While it’s great to get out there and mingle with fellow...

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January 09, 2017

Snowskating in Vancouver

It's been a very snowy winter this year in Vancouver but we're making the most of it thanks to our LY Snowskates! Source: Land Yachtz Longboards Youtube Channel

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January 04, 2017

SHREDDING THE SELKIRKS: A RECORD-SETTING SKI TRAVERSE

Sam making his way down Mobbs Creek. Photo by Douglas Noblet. A sick feeling of terror threatens to overwhelm my concentration as I painstakingly inch my way forward. A rushing sound fills my head and I can no longer tell if it is the white water just inches below my...

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December 30, 2016

Safety First: What You Need To Know About Tree Wells

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December 27, 2016

The Activist Skier in Valdez

From the digital feature, Wonderland, about a skier’s quest to ski her dream line in the greatest skiing state—Alaska. Helicopters not included. Video by Hennie van Jaarsveld for Powder Productions. Watch the full short here. Source: Powder Magazine

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December 23, 2016

Light And Fast In The Cordillera Sarmiento: Jacob Slot’s First Ascent Of Cerro Tigreli In Patagonia

On October 23 and 24 of this year, we had a 36 hour weather window and managed to make an ascent of one of the unclimbed ice-covered mushroom peaks in the Cordillera Sarmiento in the West fjords of Chilean Patagonia. It was not possible to ski from the mushroom summit...

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