Skiing: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lindsey Vonn Heartbroken After Friend's Tragic Death

This week was supposed to be a celebration for Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. Instead, she was dealt heartbreaking news. Vonn, 40, returned to competitive skiing last winter after undergoing a partial knee replacement.

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The Best Part of Ski Movies Isn't the Skiing, It's the Music

A few years ago, my partner and I went out to a concert in downtown Missoula. We saw Future Islands. We were quickly blown away by the frontman, Sam Herring.

Skiing News / Powder / July 18

Long-Shuttered Michigan Ski Area Could Reopen, With a Twist

A Michigan nonprofit has announced plans to reimagine and revive Sugar Loaf (not to be confused with Sugarloaf, Maine) a long-shuttered and beloved ski area that, more than two decades ago, served skiers with a small collection of lifts.

Skiing News / Powder / July 18

The Fascinating History of Corbet’s Couloir—and the Man Behind the Name

If you've ever skied Jackson Hole—scratch that, if you've ever even heard of Jackson Hole, Wyoming the odds are remarkably high that you've also heard of Corbet's Couloir.

Skiing News / Powder / July 17

From Leather Straps to Modern Tech: The Evolution of Ski Bindings

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Humans have been skiing for just about as long as we've lived in snowy places.

Skiing News / Powder / July 17

Medals Revealed for 2026 Winter Olympics Ahead of Upcoming Games

An Olympic winter is upon us, and snow sports athletes around the world are preparing so they can hopefully win a medal on the world stage. It wasn’t clear what those medals would look like, but thanks to an announcement earlier this week, we know what kind of Olympic and Paralympic hardware our favorite skiers are gunning for.

Skiing News / Powder / July 17

10 of the Oldest Ski Lifts Still Operating in North America

Many of North America's first chairlifts have long been forgotten. Relegated to trash heaps and repurposed as benches and swings, North America's first chairlifts are relics.

Skiing News / Powder / July 17

Lindsey Vonn Was Hungover at the ESPYs

The 2025 ESPYs, ESPN's annual award show and arguably the biggest in sports, were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / July 17

The 8 Best Off-Season Activities for Skiers

Some sports are year-long affairs. Most residents of California, for instance, can walk outside and play tennis whenever they want. Skiing, of course, isn’t this way.

Skiing News / Powder / July 17

Solitude Ski Patrol Union Secures Unprecedented Contract

After eight months of negotiations over two seasons, the Solitude Ski Patrol Union (SSPU) ratified its first contract with Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, on July 10, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / July 16

Jasper Rogers Is Here—15-Year-Old Skier Shines In Video Debut

Last winter, 15-year-old Jasper Rogers got a golden opportunity to ski and film with his mentor Ben Richards at Eagle Pass Heli, a backcountry skiing operation near Revelstoke, British Columbia.

Skiing News / Powder / July 16

Norwegian Olympic Medalist Audun Grønvold Killed by Lightning Strike

Ski cross athlete and Olympic bronze medalist Audun Grønvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian Ski Federation said Wednesday. Grønvold, 49, was on a cabin trip when the lightning struck.

Skiing News / Powder / July 16

Ski Patrollers Release Neck-High Avalanche In New Zealand

North Americans are thinking about how to stay cool in the summer heat, but over at the Ōhau Snow Fields in New Zealand, something else is at the front of mind: avalanches.

Skiing News / Powder / July 16

More Than a Dozen New Lifts Proposed at Utah's Highest Ski Resort

Brian Head Resort in Utah hopes to undergo an extensive expansion that would add numerous chairlifts and broaden its ski run offerings to include more varied terrain.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Snow in July? Unseasonal Weather Hits Canadian Ski Resort Twice

July who? Overnight, Sunshine Village, Alberta, was dusted with snow during a summertime snowstorm. The flakes appeared atop the ski resort’s Goat’s Eye Express.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

6 Rites of Passage Every Skier Will Recognize

The mountains are, among other things, a place to test yourself. Big, scary peaks loom in the distance. A challenging ski tour in the backcountry awaits.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Eileen Gu Has a New Mindset on Recovery

Eileen Gu is one of the most impressive people on the planet. At just 21 years old, Gu is arguably the best competition freeskier in the world. She has multiple X Games and Olympic medals to her name, and is amongst the world's highest-paid female athletes due to lucrative endorsement deals.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Telemark Isn't Merely Worth a Try. Lose Yourself In It!

In ways small and large (well, maybe mostly small), telemark skiing is back. A modest but fully realized complement of modern gear has finally come to retail fruition in the form of new boots and bindings.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

NBA Legend Says He Wants To Ski More Once He Becomes an Empty Nester

A confusing sign greeted me as I walked to the baggage claim area at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Monday, July 7, 2025. "Autograph Seekers Please Stand Behind Rope, Celebrities Will Pass Through", it read.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Sun Valley Wants To Upgrade Two More Chairlifts

Sun Valley, Idaho, announced Friday that, pending required U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approvals, it will move forward with the replacement of a popular chairlift on Bald Mountain after the upcoming ski season, among other projects.

Skiing News / Powder / July 14

Bode Miller Inducted Into Hall of Fame Amidst Peak Skis Fallout

Already recognized as one of the greatest American alpine racers of all time, Bode Miller received further acknowledgement of his talents on Saturday when he was inducted into the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2025.