Essential Ski Gear and Tech Terms: A Comprehensive Glossary
WEB1 day ago · Turn radius - The measurement, in meters, of how tight a ski’s sidecut is. This determines how responsive a ski feels when tilted on edge. A sub-15m radius is typical of carving skis, 15-20m is common in all-mountain and most touring skis, and above 20m is reserved for hard-charging freeride skis and many powder skis.
The 6 Best Ski Resorts for Beginners - powder.com
WEB1 day ago · 3. Sun Valley, Idaho. Multi-pass: Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective Percent of terrain for beginners: 36% With a bevy of green runs in its Dollar Mountain area, Sun Valley features an entire mountain zone that is entirely beginner-friendly, aside from a few runs. But if you’re interested in checking out the views from the upper mountain, a vast …
Alaskan Skiers Are Already Scoring Deep October Powder Turns
WEB7 hours ago · According to data collected by the National Weather Service, some areas near Girdwood are sporting snow base depths of more than 70 inches on October 8, 2024.Further proving that the video above is no fluke. The 'Alaska Railroad near Portage Snow Depth 30 Day Plot', which is geographically close to Girdwood, Alaska, is currently …
New Ski Movie Without Snow Is Exceptional - powder.com
WEB1 day ago · Oct 8, 2024. Skiing, in a conventional sense, relies on snow. The construction of skis funnels towards this basic fact—the slick bases, the sharp edges, and the snappy camber all exist to address different themes of one purpose, facilitating everything from racing to powder skiing. But for Buldozlife, a European crew of skiers who create ski ...
Colorado Ski Area Makes Snow for First Time This Season
WEB1 day ago · Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, an annual favorite to be the first ski area open on the continent, turned their snowmaking machines on for the first time in the early morning hours of October 8, 2024. See below. Fresh flakes accumulate at Arapahoe Basin's Black Mountain Lodge. Arapahoe Basin is no stranger to opening in mid-October thanks …
12 Tips for Planning the Perfect Ski Vacation - powder.com
WEB4 days ago · 8. Buy your lift tickets ahead of time. The ski industry has adopted a model to sell passes that favors the proactive. Most resorts offer substantial daily discounts for lift tickets purchased online and in-advance. Scope out the lift ticket prices months ahead of your trip to get the best prices. 9.
Keep Your Clips Up: Pro Skier Rides Rocks in New Video
WEB4 days ago · Jiberish Soaks Up the July Heat. This past summer, the Jiberish crew descended on Woodward Copper. Hot One is the result of their shenanigans, featuring riders like Liam Baxter, Pete Koukov, and Ryan Stevenson. The quick edit is classic feel-good park stuff, and if sliding rails and hitting jumps is your jam, should provide ample …
POWDER TV - Free Streaming Skiing Channel
WEB4 days ago · Powder TV Monthly Highlights. POWDER, The Skier's Magazine since 1972, has launched its Free Streaming Television Channel, offering an experience like never before. Skiers can now tune-in to POWDER's vast catalog of movies and content for free at their convenience. Buckle up, click in, and enjoy.
United Nations Teams Up With Snowsports' Governing Body
WEB6 days ago · The announcement marks the first time the WMO—part of the United Nations—has partnered with a sports governing party. The partnership will go into effect ahead of the 2024/2025 ski season and initially last five years with the possibility of a future renewal. Each year, the two partners will work together to produce initiatives, some of ...
What Project 2025 Could Mean for Snow Science and Avalanche …
WEB6 days ago · Climate Change, NOAA, and Project 2025: Project 2025 proposes to dismantle and commercialize the research arm of NOAA alongside an effort to “fully commercialize its forecasting operations.”. Project 2025 describes NOAA as “one of the main drivers of the climate change alarm industry and, as such, is harmful to future U.S. prosperity.