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It's hard to say (or admit) when our last turns of the season will be, but for those of us who don't plan on making any ...
I mean hey, who doesn’t love skiing in a t-shirt? Skiing in the spring does take a toll on your gear, however. Here’s a few ...
Complete your on-mountain kit with this selection of ski accessories, including protection, eyewear, poles, boot warmers and tuning equipment. Powder aims to feature only the best products and ...
Vice versa, if you’re looking for a bag to do a long ski traverse like the Haute Route or a multiday hut trip in Canada, you’ll want a bag large enough to fit all your gear. Most general-use ski ...
Ski lingo is no joke. Here’s the definitive guide to understanding all the technical jargon in our Gear Locker reviews. Airbag - An avalanche airbag is a safety tool used by backcountry skiers to ...
The following article first appeared in POWDER's Fall 2024 print issue, 'Not Another Gear Guide'. Get a copy shipped directly to your home, or look for it on a newsstand near you. It’s insane ...
Olympic alpine skis are designed for maximum speed and carve turning. They very in size depending on the discipline. Downhill skis are the largest with minimum lengths of 218 centimeters (86 inches) ...
At many resorts, you can book private or group lessons and rent gear like boots, bindings, poles, skis and more. (Prices for lessons and rentals vary greatly by resort, but expect to pay around $ ...
A local non-profit working to bring outdoor activities to adaptive athletes, was recently given a large grant to help fulfill its mission of supporting those with disabilities. Valley Adaptive Sports, ...
In one corner, there’s a jumbo-sized caged closet containing dozens of pieces of equipment: skis that can be driven by someone from behind; some like a combination of a snowmobile and a tricycle ...