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8 Tips for Making the Most Of a Powder Day

If it's dumping and tomorrow is going to be bluebird - here are a few things worth thinking about

Get to Know the Locals

If you get a chance to get to know locals as good as Travis, Nico or Scotty Lago, don’t blow it. Photo: Scott Serfas

Obviously, the people who live on a mountain will know exactly where the best pow stashes and tree runs are going to be, and chances are that they won’t give up that information easily.

If you’re new to a resort or on holiday, have a little respect for this local knowledge; no one’s going to give a cheeky tip to obnoxious ski dads or obvious ski-tards still wearing their head cams in the bar; be friendly and maybe even buy seasonaires a cheeky pint in return for what could be one of the runs of your trip.

And it should go without saying, but if you do ever learn of a super secret spot don’t blab about it on Facebook/Instagram or in the nearest après bar, you don’t want it to be crowded or tracked out when you go back tomorrow do you?

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