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[ January 10, 2012 - 7:35pm ]

Dek:

X Games medalist airlifted to Utah hospital.

Canadian freestyler skier and X Games gold medalist Sarah Burke has been seriously injured in a ski accident in Utah. Few details are available about the nature of her injuries, but she was given a breathing tube before being airlifted to a Salt Lake City Hospital.

Read more at the Vancouver Sun.

[ December 15, 2011 - 1:47pm ]

Dean Cummings heads East

Dek:

Plans to show film and demo skis at Stratton, Stowe

A few weeks back, steep-skiing pioneer Dean Cummings, owner of H20 Guides, stopped by the Skiing office to show off his new line of skis and talk about his film, which documents two of Cumming's recent first decents in Alaska's Chugach Range. He's been touring the west with his film and skis, and has just announced a couple of Vermont stops. Read the press release below for more info. —SB

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[ December 14, 2011 - 10:35am ]

Nova Scotia Mandates Ski Helmets 1

Dek:

Nova Scotia Mandates Ski Helmets

Nova Scotia recently passed legislation requiring skiers and boarders to wear helmets, despite the fact that a only a tiny fraction of the the Canadian province's citizens have suffered severe head injuries. Read more in the Toronto Standard.

[ February 8, 2011 - 5:09pm ]

Enter to Win a 5-Day BC Ski Trip 1

BC Tourism

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Dek:

5 days, 7 friends, and your choice of one of 13 award-winning winter resorts in British Columbia.

Just think of it: 5 days, 7 friends, and your choice of one of 13 award-winning winter resorts in British Columbia. You’ll be trained by Olympic Gold Medalists and compete in your very own 1 day BC Ski Games – by games we mean the Amazing Wine Race and the Ski & Fondue Combined among others. Your friends will owe you big! Click here to enter. Offer ends February 27th, 2011 See more Games and enter to win at: bcskigames.com *Terms and conditions apply.

[ January 14, 2011 - 3:08pm ]

Gear of the Week: Twenty-Two Designs AXL

by Kevin Luby

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Dek:

Twenty-Two designs has been a long time pinhead favorite thanks to their popular Hammerhead binding. The release of the AXL, a binding with a free pivot mode, has answered prayers of telemarkers everywhere.

When my touring buddies shoot condescending remarks about my inefficient freeheel tendencies, I pretend to acquiesce. I stroke their fragile alpine egos with my agreeance. I might be slower on the skin track and not as aggressive on the descent, but I’m in no hurry to convert to their Dynafited or Fritschied ways. I love tele in all its quasi-soulful, hippy glory. Then Twenty-Two Designs released the AXL, a rugged tele binding with a free pivot mode for touring, and while I failed to silence my friends, I could hang.

[ January 12, 2011 - 5:46pm ]

It Snowed in Hawaii

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Dek:

Yes, you read correctly. It snowed in 49 states this week— Hawaii included.

Ever think it only snows in cold places, like Alaska, Colorado, and Montana? Nope. It snows on tropical islands too.

According to HawaiiNewsNow, Florida is now the only state without snow. The Big Island received a dusting of snow on Mauna Kea, a nearly 14,000 foot dormant volcano. If you measure from the mountain's oceanic base, it's taller than Everest. Makes sense it gets cold every now and then.

[ December 22, 2010 - 11:51am ]

Monster Dump Blankets the West.

by Powderchaser

mammoth pre-christmas storm

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Dek:

It’s a Christmas miracle.

La Nina is in full swing for the Northern tier of the West early this season providing epic early snowfalls. A Monster Dump has blessed the southern and central Rockies and Sierra in a pre-Christmas miracle: over 150 inches in the past four days at some resorts.

[ December 17, 2010 - 11:53am ]

Gear of the Week: Mountain Hardwear Dry.Q Elite Jacket

by Deborah Williams

Mountain Hardwear DryQ

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Dek:

Mountain Hardwear’s new Dry.Q collection is highly breathable, even if you're a heavy sweater.

Mountain Hardwear’s new Dry.Q collection, which includes the Dry.Q Elite jacket, takes aim at what the company calls outmoded waterproof-breathable membranes that don’t start breathing until you get hot—and maybe even clammy—leaving you susceptible to the uncomfortable sweat-chill cycle. The Dry.Q membrane, which boasts an impressive 40,000-mm waterproof rating and “always-on” breathability transports your body’s heat before it becomes moisture vapor. That means you stay dry and comfy, whatever the weather.

[ December 15, 2010 - 5:24pm ]

Dendrite Studios Offers 'Pay What You Want' Rate

by Ari Cohen

Out of the Shadows

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Photo by: Nicolas Teichrob

Dek:

Warren Miller Entertainment, Matchstick Productions, Poor Boyz are some of the biggest names in the ski film industry. This season, Dendrite Studios represents a new name in skiing cinematography. In their very first HD production, “Out of the Shadows,” Dendrite brings some of the best under-the-radar skiers into the limelight.

[ December 14, 2010 - 1:43pm ]

Black Diamond Issues Avalung Recall

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Dek:

Black Diamond has announced a voluntary recall for a limited run of Avalung packs.

The Salt Lake City-based equipment company has issued a voluntary recall of a limited portion of Avalung packs. According to a Black Diamond press relase, the intake tubing may crack under cold temperatures.

“While we have not experienced a single safety issue related to this recall, we are aggressively pursuing the return of all potentially affected units," explains Peter Metcalf, Black Diamond Equipment CEO. "The AvaLung has saved multiple lives over the years and we cannot accept a hint of doubt in its ability to perform when needed."

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