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New Zealand Has a New Largest Ski Resort

A significant expansion and new chairlift is set to open at Cardrona, a New Zealand ski resort. Called Soho Basin, the lift improvement and expansion includes a new, high-speed six-person chairlift that will service runs catered to intermediate and advanced skiers and riders.

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Valle Nevado Is Already 100% Open

The North American ski season may have finally concluded, but in South America, the fun is just getting started. One of the continent’s largest ski resorts, Valle Nevado, Chile, is now 100% open with a season snowfall total already greater than six feet.

Skiing News / Powder / June 30

Mike Lee Gives Up on Public Land Sale, for Now

Following several weeks of polarizing back and forth between Utah Senator Mike Lee and the American public, Sen. Lee has removed a mandated sale of public lands from President Trump's reconciliation bill.

Skiing News / Powder / June 30

Fall 2025 Will Be "Steamy"—Old Farmer's Almanac Makes Bold Predictions

Everybody's favorite long-range weather forecaster/mysterious predictor of the future, The Old Farmer's Almanac, has released its Long-Range Fall 2025 Forecast to the public.

Skiing News / Powder / June 29

The 11 Best Fixed-Grip Double Chairlifts Still Spinning

They might be less efficient and feel more sketchy than a high-speed quad, and those bone-chillingly long ride times might have you wishing for a bubble chair, but the nostalgia and romance of an old fixed-grip double chairlift is truly undeniable.

Skiing News / Powder / June 28

Crystal Mountain: Where To Ski and What To Do

The biggest ski area in Washington, Crystal Mountain, has changed a lot over the years. It’s no longer quiet. Like other mountains near Seattle, it's had to implement a parking reservation system to manage crowds.

Skiing News / Powder / June 28

Top 5 Ski Towns for Celebrating the Fourth of July

Beers, brats, grilling—July 4th is a time-honored American tradition that’s only made better by fresh, crisp mountain air. At ski towns across the nation, revelers can take in the sights and, in many cases, finish the day with a booming fireworks show.

Skiing News / Powder / June 27

Mt. Bachelor's Bike Park Is Open Despite Walls of Snow—Conditions Report

Mt. Bachelor's downhill bike park opened for the season on Thursday, June 26, 2025, and if you're familiar with how big of a bike town Bend, Oregon is, you know this is huge for the program. A couple buds and I headed up to ride opening day on Thursday afternoon.

Skiing News / Powder / June 27

Mt. Ashland Shares Sneak Peek of New Ski Trail

Progress is being made on a new ski trail, called Bumblebee, at Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Oregon. The ski area announced earlier this week that phase one of

Skiing News / Powder / June 27

Big Bear Caught Scratching Against Idle Ski Chairlift

It's summer in Lake Tahoe, which means the following are in season: bikes, boats, and bears. Many of Lake Tahoe's bears have become nearly domesticated due to the large influx of tourism and residents that flock to the region during the warmer months, but there are still plenty of big bears lurking high up in the Sierra.

Skiing News / Powder / June 26

Just One Skier Was Nominated for the 2025 ESPYs

ESPYs season is upon us, and this year, only one skier made the nomination cut: Lindsey Vonn. She is, however, joined by one other snowsports athlete, Paralympic snowboarder Noah Elliott.

Skiing News / Powder / June 26

Flying to Sun Valley, Idaho Just Got Easier

American Airlines has announced a new flights to one of Idaho's best ski towns. Starting December 18, 2025, the airline will offer a new direct flight service to Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN) from both Chicago (ORD) and Phoenix (PHX).

Skiing News / Powder / June 26

Sun Valley Wrongful Death Lawsuit Decided by Idaho Supreme Court

The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Sun Valley Resort, dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit against the ski resort by Laura Milus, whose husband died in a collision with a snow gun in 2019.

Skiing News / Powder / June 26

Sen. Mike Lee Gives Entire Country Whiplash With New Public Land Sale Bill Revision

Just days after Utah Sen. Mike Lee announced revisions to the public land disposal section of the Republican tax and spending bill, he has further adjusted the bill. Sen.

Skiing News / Powder / June 26

Cough Syrup To Blame for Positive Drug Test, According to Ski Association

German cross-country skier and Olympic medalist Victoria Carl, 29, tested positive during a drug test, but the German Ski Association said Wednesday, June 25, 2025 that Carl’s result wasn’t from intentional doping—instead, she’d consumed cough syrup with the wrong ingredient.

Skiing News / Powder / June 26

First Therapy Dog Introduced at Australian Ski Resort

Australian ski area Mt. Buller is welcoming a new team member for the 2025 winter season. Chilli, the 5-month old Novia Scotia duck-hauling retriever is the latest addition to the mountain's ski patrol unit.

Skiing News / Powder / June 25

New Zealand Bracing for Deep Snowstorm This Weekend

A compact south-to-southwest low rolls up the South Island late Thursday, June 26, 2025, and peaks Friday night, then fades by Saturday night. Central Canterbury sits squarely under the coldest, moist south-west flow and scores the deepest snow.

Skiing News / Powder / June 25

The Wackiest Vintage Ski Gear From POWDER Magazine's Archives

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Yet again, the POWDER archives never cease to deliver as a source of historical wisdom.

Skiing News / Powder / June 25

Sugarbush, VT Remembers Cringey Social Posts From 2012

With how much social media has changed in the last 15 or so years, it's hard not to look back on the good old days of crappy filters and long for simpler times.

Skiing News / Powder / June 25

A Foot of Snow Overnight—Australia's Ski Season Starting Strong

The season has barely started, but Australian skiers and snowboarders are already enjoying heaps of fresh snow. Ski resorts throughout the country are reporting that more than a foot of snow has fallen in 24 hours, a boon to the conditions on the slopes.