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Please see our copyright and disclaimer notice page. Standing at the top of a run you've always considered a favorite, you suddenly wish you were someplace else. Because in the two days since the storm, the snow has been skied and chopped up by a hundred different skiers, leaving piles and hard lumps in place of the smooth powder. The first requirement is the same as for all skiing. Staying centered over your skis is important for skiing any condition but is critical when skiing difficult snow.