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48 Most Influential Skiers of All Time | POWDER Magazine
WEBAug 31, 2017 — McKinney, brother to three-time Olympian Tamara McKinney, held the World Speed Skiing record in ’74, ’77, ’78, and ’82, and was tearing up Squaw Valley and the surrounding Sierras before Scot Schmidt even rolled into town. But, Schmidt says, “I never saw McKinney jump a cliff—he was all about speed.”.
Best BOA Ski Boots of 2024 - Powder
WEBWeight (size 26.5): 1941 g. Best for: A range of foot shapes, all trying to ski hard inbounds with the ability to walk uphill too. Read Powder's Full Review of the K2 Mindbender BOA 130. The K2 Mindbender BOA 130 and the Hawx XTD BOA exist in a very similar space. They’re both inbounds-first boots, with walk modes and tech fittings.
Whistler Blackcomb Provides Update on New Six-Person Lift
WEBAug 18, 2024 — The upgraded Jersey Cream will spin in the opposite direction than it once did. Whistler Blackcomb opted to replace the lift because it’s the backbone of the Blackcomb alpine skiing experience. The upgrade will improve Jersey Cream’s uphill capacity by 29%. Construction is now fully underway, but Jersey Cream Express project once faced a delay.
What to Look for When Buying Used Ski Gear - Powder
WEBJul 13, 2017 — Helmets: NEVER buy a used helmet. No matter how much the previous owner swears they only crashed once, the risk is just too high. A general rule is that you should replace your helmet every five years. Hardgoods. Skis: Three things to check—base, edge, and topsheet. Check for deep gouges and core shots in the bases.
California Ski Area Cautions Skiers To Prepare For "Up To 12
WEBIan Greenwood. Feb 28, 2024. Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California, is preparing for an incoming storm that could deposit as much as 12 feet of snow over the coming days. Yesterday, the resort issued a social media update explaining what their clientele should expect this weekend. While Kirkwood plans to get as many lifts spinning as possible ...
The Old Farmer's Almanac Makes Bold Predictions for Winter 2025 …
WEBAug 22, 2024. We covered the release of The Farmers' Almanac Winter '24/'25 forecast last week, and today, August 22, 2024, we're covering the bold predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac. The publication is available to purchase, but has released a special report on Winter 2025 that's focused on a “Calmer, Gentler” Winter for the United ...
Gear to Tune Your Skis at Home - Powder
WEBOct 30, 2018 — I personally use a diamond stone and gummy stone (see below) most of the time. The diamond cutting surfaces come in a variety of coarseness and should be used with a water/alcohol mixture to help lubricate the stone finish. If you’re maintaining your ski’s edge throughout the season, 400 grit works well for most situations, and avoids ...
Ski Touring Artist's Point in the Mount Baker Backcountry - Powder
WEBFeb 11, 2019 — Situated between “The Magnificent Pair”—Mount Shuksan, at 9,131 feet, and Mount Baker at 10,781—Artist’s Point offers unrivaled touring access. This region is infamous for wet, dark weather, but when it breaks bluebird, an air of celebration buzzes along the skin track. PHOTO: Joe Erfle. While the surrounding terrain looks daunting ...
The Best Men's Pants of the Year - Powder
WEBSep 26, 2018 — Made with a stretchy woven upper panel for maximum breathability, a relaxed fit, and Kevlar-blended cut-resistant kick panels, the AK Tusk Hi-Top Pant (actually a bib) is a top-shelf shell for storm days. With three-layer Gore-Tex in a solution-dyed 70-denier pro shell plain weave, the Tusk is waterproof, breathable, and durable.
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