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Skiers Consider Boycotting Utah

As always, skiers on Reddit have all kinds of opinions, however wild they may or may not be. This week, r/skiing's keyboard warriors have decided to address

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These 10 Classic '80s POWDER Ski Ads Have Plenty of Flair

What were the 1980s all about? Big hair? New wave music? Yes, on both accounts. Skiing, too, was enjoying a moment in the sun. And to move all the products associated with the growing sport, outdoor companies needed ads.

Skiing News / Powder / June 20

First Day of Summer Snow—Up to 5 Inches for Whitefish, Mt. Bachelor

Nothing says 'happy summer' like five inches of snow on the summer solstice! At least, that's what folks in Whitefish, Montana and other parts of the Rockies

Skiing News / Powder / June 20

Beloved Lift To Be Replaced at New Mexico Ski Area

The historic and rare 47-year-old detachable surface lift at Sipapu Ski Area, New Mexico, will soon be replaced by a new fixed-grip two-person chairlift that the ski area says will make accessing the slopes quicker and easier, particularly for beginners.

Skiing News / Powder / June 20

Shaun White Unveils Largest Airbag in North America

Earlier this week, non-profit action sports focused boarding school & camp, Wy'East Academy (Oregon) unveiled the latest addition to their year-round training facility; a one-of-a-kind Olympic level ramp & landing airbag. The new airbag, which is the largest one in North America, is a key addition for athlete progression in the summer.

Skiing News / Powder / June 20

Why POWDER Magazine Used To Feature Whitewater Kayaking

For a long time, skiers have battled the question of how to spend their off-season. We can't all go running to Chile or Mt. Hood every summer to keep our turns going, so we find other ways to entertain ourselves in the warmer months.

Skiing News / Powder / June 19

Loveland Pass Reopens After Mountain Slide Closure

After a days-long closure, Loveland Pass, Colorado, reopened to motorists Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2025, following a mountain slide that covered U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / June 19

My First Pair of Skis Changed My Life Forever

"Matt! Stop looking at pairs of skis online. You're in the computer lab today to learn Excel, not to daydream about your next trip to Vermont." My middle school computer science teacher was one of my least favorite people on Earth.

Skiing News / Powder / June 19

Entrance Fees Waived at National Parks for Juneteenth

The National Park Service has waived entry fees at all National Parks around the country today, June 19, 2025. Free entry fees comes in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the oldest known abolition of slavery in the United States, on June 19, 1865.

Skiing News / Powder / June 18

How Do The CAST Freetour, Duke PT, Shift and Tyrolia Attack Hybrid Bindings Compare?

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Skiers have always been seeking to eke out every bit of performance they can in the backcountry, but there’s long been a schism on what that performance actually is.

Skiing News / Powder / June 18

Oregon's Ski Areas Are In Jeopardy After Major Insurer Pulls Out

A bill introduced to the Senate could have major implications for the operation of Oregon's ski areas. Amongst other things, Senate Bill 1196 has the potential to reduce liability requirements for recreation areas, which would make it cheaper for insurance companies to cover businesses like ski areas.

Skiing News / Powder / June 18

Earn a Free Ski Pass With a Custom License Plate Next Season

If you’re a staunch supporter of independent ski areas and don’t mind paying extra for a vanity license plate, we’ve got a deal for you. The Indy Pass—the

Skiing News / Powder / June 18

The 5 Best Ski Museums in the United States

Where did skiing come from? For one person, answering that question could take years and might involve a PhD or two in the process. Thankfully, dedicated historians have already done much of the legwork, storing their collective knowledge in carefully curated shrines to the mountains, skiing, and ski resorts.

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / June 18

I Tried Lindsey Vonn's Off-Season Workout and Paid The Price

Last week, ski racer and comeback queen Lindsey Vonn posted an Instagram video of her current favorite off-season workout. Whilst writing up a little news

Skiing News / Powder / June 18

"Best Year Yet": Copenhagen's Summer Ski Competition Draws a Crowd

Late last week, a crowd of freeskiers descended on Copenhagen, Denmark, for the fifth annual Scandinavian Team Battle, a competition that pits teams of freeski competitors against one another on the dry slopes of CopenHill.

How Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Could Impact Skiing

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee published a provision to the current reconciliation bill that was introduced by the House earlier this year.

Kai Jones News / Powder / June 18

Kai Jones & Friends' New Spring Park Skiing Edit Goes Hard

After a heavy-hitting spring of competing in NST Ski and shooting film segments in Alaska, Kai Jones certainly earned himself some chill days in the park.

Skiing News / Powder / June 17

Are We About To See Meta AI Integration Into Ski Goggles?

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you use any Meta product (Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp), you might have been seeing heavy advertisement for Meta glasses lately.

Skiing News / Powder / June 17

Electric Skis Tested on Challenging Colorado Spring Snow

Soft spring snow is lauded by skiers everywhere. It’s approachable, fun, and, when the conditions align, almost as good as powder. But for Frigid Dynamics,

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Outdoors on SI / June 17

Ivy League School Awards Skier Mikaela Shiffrin With Prestigious Honor

Alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin has become the face of skiing over the years and continues to add to her exhaustive list of accomplishments. The journey has not been a smooth ride for the 30-year-old Colorado native.