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Skier Death Confirmed at Northstar, Second In Two Weeks

The Placer County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that 53-year-old Stuart McLaughlin of Hillsborough, California, died in a ski accident at Northstar Ski Resort on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

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Eight Skiers Confirmed Dead In California Avalanche

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that at least eight skiers died in a backcountry avalanche near Castle Peak, located near Truckee and Lake Tahoe, California, yesterday, February 17, 2026.

Skiing News / Powder / February 18

Snowless California Ski Area To Reopen for First Time In Two Years After Huge Snowfall

Alta Sierra Ski Resort, a small ski area located near Bakersfield in Southern California, has announced it will welcome guests to its slopes and lifts for the first time in two years.

Skiing News / Powder / February 18

More Than Six Feet of Snow: California Ski Resorts Are Buried Amid Intense Storm

It has, as all you Sierra skiers know, been a memorable 24 hours. Throughout California’s mountains, an intense winter storm has resulted in temporary

Gavin Newsom News / Powder / February 18

CA Governor Newsom Briefed on Avalanche and Missing Skiers Near Lake Tahoe

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirmed yesterday, February 17, 2026, that 15 skiers were involved in a serious avalanche incident in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Yardbarker / February 18

Mikaela Shiffrin storms to slalom gold to rewrite her Olympic history

It took two long weeks, but on the final day of the 2026 Olympic alpine skiing program, Mikaela Shiffrin finally showed the world her best.

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

Skiing News / Powder / February 18

Ellis Skis Launches 26/27 Pre-Sale Skis

We're halfway through this current season, but Colorado's Ellis Skis is already looking forward. This week, they are launching pre-sale for their 2026/27 product, including updates to their POWDER Editor's Pick-winning Meraki 112 freeride ski.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / February 18

Mikaela Shiffrin ends medal drought, takes gold in slalom

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's slalom at the Milano Cortina Games on Wednesday, claiming her first Olympic medal since 2018.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 18

American freestyle skier Mac Forehand defends judges after controversial Olympic Big Air final

Freestyle skier Mac Forehand seems much nicer than many American fans.

Canada prepares for Olympic quarterfinals with clean bill of health

There's been a clear face of Team USA these Winter Olympics

Olympic women's figure skating: Five takeaways from a competitive short program

The 'Olympics all-time gold medal leaders' quiz

Lindsey Vonn News / Bleacher Report / February 17

Watch: Lindsey Vonn is back home after severe crash at Winter Olympics

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

10 Skiers Missing After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California

Rescue efforts are underway to rescue a group of 16 skiers near Truckee, California, who reportedly encountered an avalanche in the Castle Peak area on Tuesday morning, according to local law enforcement. At least six of the skiers survived the avalanche and are awaiting rescue, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Team USA Skier Mac Forehand Barely Misses Olympic Gold in Big Air

The Men's Ski Big Air Finals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics went down today, February 17, 2026, and an American skier left with a medal dangling around his neck.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

California Ski Resorts Close as Winter Storm Hammers Sierra Nevada

It wasn’t so long ago that ski resorts, from California to Oregon, were temporarily shutting down because of a lack of snow amid a dry season that’s seen few powder days.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

I-80 Is Closed In Both Directions, Police Warn California Skiers To Stay Home

The talk of the ski world is the blizzard that's currently dumping feet of snow across the Lake Tahoe region in California and Nevada. Interstate 80 (I-80) is the main thoroughfare for skiers and tourists to access Lake Tahoe from Sacramento and San Francisco to the west, and from Reno to the East.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Bleacher Report / February 17

Watch: Can Mikaela Shiffrin add to her already undeniable resume? @Spectrum

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Up To 40 Inches of Snow Has Already Fallen on California's Ski Resorts as Huge Storm Slams the State

You’ve likely heard the news by now: across the Sierra Nevada, ski resorts are getting absolutely hammered with snow. Just how much, you ask? A lot. There's already close to 40 inches at Mammoth Mountain, and this is just the beginning.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Michigan Ski Patroller Roasts Littering Skiers: "It's Pretty Disgusting"

A ski patroller at Boyne Mountain, Michigan, is pleading with guests to stop littering. In a short video shared to @patrollers_perspective, the patroller stands next to a heaping pile of trash in the snow.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Avalanche Deposits "15 Feet" of Snow on Lake Tahoe Highway

As a major winter storm hits the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews are hard at work keeping roadways safe and clear. On Tuesday morning, February 17, that involved using an avalanche control system to bring down 15 feet of snow across the Mt.

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / February 17

"My Leg Is Still In Pieces": Lindsey Vonn Returns To The U.S.

Lindsey Vonn's horrific crash in the Women's Downhill at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one of the top stories of the Games. Charging back from retirement, Vonn won multiple times on the World Cup stage leading up to the Games, but suffered a torn ACL in a crash just a week prior to the Games starting.

Skiing News / The Spun / February 13

Orthopedic Specialist Shares Horrifying Update On Lindsey Vonn's Injury

It sounds like Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn's road to recovery will feature more obstacles than anyone could've imagined. Vonn, who was competing on a ruptured ACL, crashed just 13 seconds into her downhill run at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games this past Sunday.