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CHILE’S SUPER C COULOIR: Two different accounts of a South American giant
CHILE’S SUPER C COULOIR: Two different accounts of a South American giant

Skiing the Super C Couloir in Chile in 2005 and 2007. Click here to see the SUPER C COULOIR PHOTO GALLERY.
OSTERLANDET: A Photographic Journey 100 Years Later
OSTERLANDET: A Photographic Journey 100 Years Later

Photographer Mark Smith teamed up with Mattias Satterstrom to create the photo essay Osterlandet. Read on to see the interview with Mark Smith. Click Here for the Photo Gallery.
THE PEP REPORT: Fear and Powder in Argentina and Chile
THE PEP REPORT: Fear and Powder in Argentina and Chile

The latest update from Pep Fujas finds him scared, sweaty, lost, scared again, and pure bliss in South America.
THE PEP REPORT: Vintner Pep Fujas talks Argentinean wine and skiing
THE PEP REPORT: Vintner Pep Fujas talks Argentinean wine and skiing

Pep to Powder, Pep to Powder, come in. Over. I'm in Bariloche, skiing Cerro Cathedral with SASS (South America Snow Sessions). There is overwhelming amounts of powder down here. I need help mashing it up. Over. Scratch that, more for me!
FAMILY TIME: The parents of Sammy Carlson, Rich and Judy, chat about their son's eating habits and social life
FAMILY TIME: The parents of Sammy Carlson, Rich and Judy, chat about their son's eating habits and social life

In order to learn more about an 18-year-old who travels the world seven months out of the year, sometimes it's best to speak to the people who know him best and keep him grounded-his parents. Rich and Judy Carlson spoke with POWDER associate editor John Stifter about their son's off the hill ways and tendencies.
REDEMPTION: Jamie Pierre talks about his first descent of an Alaska giant
REDEMPTION: Jamie Pierre talks about his first descent of an Alaska giant

POWDER senior editor Matt Hansen caught up with Jamie Pierre earlier this summer to ask about his first descent at Cathedral Peak. This is what he had to say.
CODY TOWNSEND: Dropping in for an audio interview
CODY TOWNSEND: Dropping in for an audio interview

Santa Cruz, California, local and Tahoe ripper Cody Townsend stopped by the POWDER office this week. After posing for a few photos for Salomon, he came down this way to check out the waves (non-existent) and to sit down for an interview.
THE MAYOR INITIATIVE: Andy chats with two Olympic Medalists
THE MAYOR INITIATIVE: Andy chats with two Olympic Medalists

Phil and Steve Mahre: Twin brothers whose most memorable moment of fame would be taking one and two in the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. The sport? Skiing. Not enough info? Here's what they are doing today:
THE MAYOR INITIATIVE: This week's guest is filmmaker Eric Iberg
THE MAYOR INITIATIVE: This week's guest is filmmaker Eric Iberg

I was introduced to Eric about six summers ago. Aspiring to become a professional skier, I was intrigued with his movies. He always had the riders I wanted to watch, and the raw film-producing talent that only the most determined had.
ADIOS TICKET WICKETS: Alta makes technological upgrade
ADIOS TICKET WICKETS: Alta makes technological upgrade

This week Alta announced that for the 2007-08 season they'll be doing away with the traditional metal wicket and adhesive day passes and instead utilize hands-free radiofrequency identification technology (RFID) for both day and season passes.
PROJECT HUDAK: Powder Interviews Jen Hudak and Elana Chase
PROJECT HUDAK: Powder Interviews Jen Hudak and Elana Chase

The athlete/coach duo of Jen Hudak and Elana Chase has been together for seven years, and the team is on a mission casually called "Project Hudak." Check out their Q&A sesssion here.
THE MAYOR INITIATIVE: Mahre chats with Bracher
THE MAYOR INITIATIVE: Mahre chats with Bracher

Our budding correspondent, Andy Mahre, sat down for his weekly Q&A interview "The Mayor Initiative" with K2's Product Manager, Todd Bracher.
WINDELLS: A Mohawk-less Glen Plake stops by
WINDELLS: A Mohawk-less Glen Plake stops by

There's always something at Windells keeping it fresh. Campers got a surprise visit this session from skiing legend Glen Plake.
THE MAYOR DISPATCH: Lobsters and Ski Tests
THE MAYOR DISPATCH: Lobsters and Ski Tests

K2 conducted a three-day ski test with 20 people and over 20 different pairs of skis. Read Andy Mahre's latest update from Hood to hear all the behind the scenes shenanigans.
PEP FUJAS Q&A: The Mayor sits down with his good friend
PEP FUJAS Q&A: The Mayor sits down with his good friend

Andy Mahre sits down with his good friend Pep Fujas and chats about living in cars, fastfood, IDEA, filming and skydiving.
CABALLERIAL: Steve Caballero sounds off on skiers goin'
CABALLERIAL: Steve Caballero sounds off on skiers goin' "Cab"

In our December issue, Derek Taylor wrote a humor piece called "Tricked Out," in which he calls out skiers for stealing names from skateboarding. This made us a little curious. How does Steve Caballero himself feel about skiers using his trick name?
WINDELLS: Groms, Fog, and Pretzels Steal Show at Session 3
WINDELLS: Groms, Fog, and Pretzels Steal Show at Session 3

Another session at Windells has come to an end and it's starting to feel like summer skiing at Timberline Ski Area. Gone are the June days of unpredictable Mount Hood weather.
The Mayor Dispatch #2
The Mayor Dispatch #2

Recently christened POWDER.com correspondent Andy Mahre will be providing insightful, witty updates from North America's most exciting volcano for the summer. Check out his second installment.
SWEET SORENESS: Roxy Ramp Camp
SWEET SORENESS: Roxy Ramp Camp

We were so sore. Jess McMillan felt like her jaw was busted; Meg Frenzen had bruises on her butt; and I felt like someone had whacked my arm with a stick.
CHEESE: The Best Kind of Cheese is Swiss
CHEESE: The Best Kind of Cheese is Swiss

The Swiss have done it again: It's time to replace your quiver of Stockli's with the next best invention for all you hardcore snow-sports enthusiasts-the Bikeboard Snow.