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Early Snow and a Solstice Storm Gets Tahoe's Backcountry Going image

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Early Snow and a Solstice Storm Gets Tahoe's Backcountry Going

UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA | 01/02/2010 | BrennanLagasse

December 23rd, 2009"Oh man, Christmas is Friday !?!" That was my final thought last night as I drifted to bed after 6 hours of continuous powder skiing knowing I was scheduled to w...view
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Goggles: You Get What You Pay For

UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA | 12/31/2009 | Freedom Rider

The ChallengeIs it possible that, as advertised, a pair of $40 Uvex Downhill II goggles will perform on par with the latest high-end Smiths and Natives? Well, the answer is both Ye...view
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Santa Given Citation for Sled in Wilderness Area

UNITED STATES, MONTANA | 12/25/2009 | awesomepatrol

Details are still sketchy, but reliable sources have leaked that late last night Santa was given a fine of over $500 dollars for having his sled parked in a designated wilderness a...view
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Secret Powder Silences the skiing doubters

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 12/15/2009 | powderjunky

Another week, another video, and yes despite the lack of storms we still found some great snow. The good news is, it is starting to snow all over the country, so everyone can join ...view
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2009 Christmas Gift Guide for Skiers

UNITED STATES, WYOMING | 12/14/2009 | Editors

Christmas is all about love, and once again we are here to help you choose gifts that your favorite backcountry skier is guaranteed to LOVE! Our gift suggestions aren't based on in...view
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A Backcountry Ski Day with Glen Plake

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 12/07/2009 | powderjunky

Here is the second installment of our weekly videos. This time we have a special appearance from Glen Plake and his wife, Kimberly, who just happened to be in the area. We headed o...view
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"Oh yeah, I remember this!"- Early Season Turns...

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 12/03/2009 | McKerrow

On November 22nd, 2009, the town of Government Camp, on the south slope of Mt Hood, sat quietly in a light rain. The trees still held last night's snow but dripped profusely alread...view
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Ski Season is Underway in Pacific Northwest

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 12/01/2009 | powderjunky

Oregon and Washington have been getting hammered with snow all November long and the skiing has been great! Here is our first weekly video of the season. To get your video featured...view
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What Your Ski Bindings Say About You

UNITED STATES, WYOMING | 11/25/2009 | powderjunky

Every one of us has his or her own style. Whether you are a pro shredder or a no talent ass clown, everything from the way we dress to the gear we use tells a story about who you a...view
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Warren Miller in Lawsuit Against Warren Miller UPDATE

UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON | 11/19/2009 | First Trax Max

UPDATE November 20, 2009:Here is what was sent to us last night by Warren Miller Company. This statement is the official statement from the Warren Miller Company, not Warren Miller...view
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Powder Hound Welcome to Winter Party and After Party

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 11/07/2009 | awesomepatrol

Come celebrate the Powderhound Preview / Welcome to Winter Party, November 18 at the Tower Theater in Bend, Oregon. The Powderhound will showcase home grown local ski films and sli...view
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5.92 Years (over 71 months of skiing every month)

UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA | 11/04/2009 | BrennanLagasse

Note from the Editor:  The article below was written in mid-September and got lost in transit... More importantly, I am pleased to announce that as we speak, DarkStar is in tr...view
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Trekking Across Idaho's Wilderness

UNITED STATES, IDAHO | 10/28/2009 | snowNinjas

Ever wonder what it would be like to walk out into the wilderness...and just keep walking?  After months of planning, the SnowNinjas set out into the Frank Church/River of No Retur...view
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Summer Skiing, Glacier Swimming, and Hail Hurts like Mr. T image

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Summer Skiing, Glacier Swimming, and Hail Hurts like Mr. T

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 10/08/2009 | powderjunky

Skiing in August on the Hayden Glacier on the Middle Sister, hmm, if it wasn't for the hail, it might have been a real boring trip. C'mon winter, we need you like California needs ...view
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A Surf Break From Skiing

UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA | 08/07/2009 | BrennanLagasse

As skiers, something very special happens when we check the forecast. Whether we know it's supposed to be "good" or "bad", we still check, and when the proper elements come togethe...view
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Summer Skiing on the 4th of July

UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA | 07/24/2009 | BrennanLagasse

While many Americans reveled in the traditional corn on the cob to accompany holiday bbq's this past weekend, a couple of friends and I were on the hunt for a different kind of hol...view
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Beat Summer Heat by Skiing with Deet

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 07/21/2009 | powderjunky

The mosquitoes are out like Elton John, but more blood sucking. Linking snow patches for the most vert possible has become more contrived than Jennifer Lopez's acting career. But a...view
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Advice on Planning an Extended Backpacking Trip

UNITED STATES, IDAHO | 06/18/2009 | snowNinjas

Way back in December, the SnowNinjas were sitting in a snow-covered tent in the Sawtooths, drinking Old Crow and talking about Great Trips We've Done.  Ken had done a month-long ba...view
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Still Getting Up For Summer Skiing

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 06/15/2009 | powderjunky

Wow, what a rainy week, luckily some of us got out before the rain decide to take a permanent vacation all over the west coast. Usually when you think of summer skiing, long tediou...view
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Freedom in Liberty Chute on Mt Dana

UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA | 06/08/2009 | BrennanLagasse

One of the most classic areas for steep, exposed, spring skiing on California's Eastside is the Dana Plateau. Every year riders wait patiently for the road up to Tioga Pass to open...view
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Mount Adams Southwest Chute, The Endless Descent

UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON | 06/02/2009 | powderjunky

Another beautiful weekend led to more skiing. This time on Mount Adams' Southwest Chutes. This ski has gotten a lot of attention and has been listed as one of Lou Dawson's Classic ...view
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Kicking off Summer with Skiing Crater Lake and Mt Thielsen

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 05/29/2009 | powderjunky

Nothing says summer like skiing. At least that's what I am learning in the Pacific Northwest. I am just amazed how late in the day you can ski here and still have great conditions....view
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The Pursuit of Happiness

UNITED STATES, IDAHO | 05/27/2009 | freeheelgirl

What is your level of acceptable risk?  This is a question that we answer with every backcountry decision.  When Shane McConkey died earlier this year, many commenters on this site...view
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Southeast Ridge of Middle Sister

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 05/21/2009 | powderjunky

Warm temps in Oregon have created some great spring skiing. A couple of us were able to get out and ski the Southeast Ridge of Middle Sister. We did it as an over nighter and learn...view
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Skiing Stimulus Package Winners

UNITED STATES, OREGON | 05/18/2009 | Editors

Congratulations to the winners of our skiing stimulus package. We have had some great contributions to our ski community section and everyone who participated has helped create a u...view
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