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Skier Deploys Airbag in Backcountry Avalanche Caught on POV Video

The western ski season may be off to a slow start, but in the backcountry, avalanches are beginning to make their presence known. According to an observation

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'It's Got To Get A Lot Cheaper.' Leading Telemark DIYer Jason Quintana Has A Few Thoughts On The Future Of Free-Heel

In a matter-of-fact but almost philosophical manner, Jason Quintana, perhaps telemark skiing’s most talented home innovator, is making sweeping points; not just about the state of telemark equipment, something he has shaped greatly over decades.

Skiing News / Powder / December 2

Meet the Colorado Sisters Making the Backcountry More Welcoming

The backcountry is for everybody. Well, it should be for everybody, but a slew of obstacles—both personal and societal—make it easier for some groups to hit the skin-track than others. That’s where VNTRbirds (pronounced "venture birds"), a Colorado-based adventure company, comes in.

Skiing News / Powder / December 2

21-Year-Old Olympic Hopeful Snags First World Cup Win With Triple Cork 2160

21-year-old Troy "T-Pod" Podmilsak has taken a major step towards a spot on Team USA by securing his first win on the World Cup circuit. Podmilsak competed in big air at Secret Garden Resort in China over the past weekend, which was the first big air competition of the season and a selection event for the U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / December 2

After Weather Delay, Sun Valley Ski Resort Confirms New Opening Day

The ski season at Sun Valley, Idaho, is set to kick off this week on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The Upper College, Lower College, Sunset Strip, and Lower River Run trails will be open, with top-to-bottom skiing served by the Lookout Express and River Run Express chairlifts.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / December 1

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Skiing News / Powder / December 1

Winter Is Finally Here—3 Feet of Snow Forecasted at Ski Resorts Across The West

A shift in the pattern is bringing winter back in force across the West. We are looking at a two-part storm cycle this week. The first wave is a colder, fast-moving system impacting the Northern Rockies, Utah, and Colorado from Monday night through Wednesday (December 1-3, 2025).

Skiing News / Powder / December 1

30 Inches of Snow Buries Michigan Ski Area

A lucky Michigan ski area got a pre-opening day storm for the books. Last week, Snowriver Mountain Resort, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, got a whopping 30" of snow over 48 hours, just one day before they opened for the 2025/26 ski season.

Skiing News / Powder / December 1

How Much New Snow Counts As a Powder Day? (Poll)

As skiers, we pretty much live for powder days. There's truly nothing like the sensation of skiing powder, and few things in the world are as magical. In fact, we love it so much that Dave and Jake Moe named our publication after it and have been writing about it since 1972.

Skiing News / Powder / December 1

Gold Medal Hopeful Lauren Macuga's Season Is Over After a Devastating Injury

The rising U.S. Ski Team star Lauren Macuga has been sidelined just as the ski racing season ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was heating up. On Friday, while she was training before the World Cup giant slalom competition the next day at Copper Mountain, Colorado, she crashed, tearing her ACL in her right knee, USA Today reported.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / November 30

Watch: Mikaela Shiffrin cruises to Alpine Skiing World Cup Slalom win at Copper Mountain

Skiing News / Powder / November 30

8 Essential Tips: The Beginner Skier's Safety Guide

Thinking about taking skiing more seriously? Great call! We’re obviously biased, but we’re yet to find a better sport. Skiing combines adrenaline, community, and unrivaled views into one neat package.

Skiing News / Powder / November 30

Nearly 9,000 Skiers Answer a Big Question—Do You Use The Safety Bar?

"Chair #43. Lower your safety bar, or I will stop the lift." The lift attendant, who was abiding by the Vermont state law, was not messing around. When the teenagers riding the slow-moving double didn't lower the bar by the second tower, the liftie slowed the lift to a halt.

Skiing News / Powder / November 29

The Best Ways to Dry Ski Gear Fast, According to Real Skiers

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There comes a time during any ski season when the snow just keeps piling up and you just can’t get enough of it.

Skiing News / Powder / November 29

How to Avoid Ski Injuries

As inherently fun as skiing is, it's risky, and unfortunately, injuries can be part of that game. Most lifelong skiers have experienced at least one ski injury, even if it's minor.

Skiing News / Powder / November 28

Buying Your First Pair of Ski Poles? Here's What To Know

Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and navigating flat areas—much easier. Like any part of the mountainous kit needed to go skiing, choosing the right sized poles can, at first, seem daunting.

Skiing News / Powder / November 28

The POWDER Staff's 40 Hottest Skiing Takes

Everyone loves a hot take (for those out of the loop, a 'take' is synonymous with an opinion). After all, there's a multitude of opinions, as wrong as they may be, that differ from our own.

Skiing News / Powder / November 27

How To Plan a Backcountry Ski Trip

Planning a ski trip can be an involved process, depending on how far you're hoping to go and what kind of skiing you're looking to do. Adding backcountry skiing into that equation adds a whole other layer of logistics, knowledge, and planning you'll need to do—but can be an amazing way to see a new place and ski somewhere really cool.

Skiing News / Powder / November 27

Happy Thanksgiving From the POWDER Magazine Staff

Happy Thanksgiving, skiers. We hope you're taking time today to relax, enjoy copious amounts of food, and share time with loves ones. If not, then hopefully you're skiing.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / November 26

Watch: Mikaela Shiffrin's scorching slalom start, Jessie Diggins announces retirement | STIFEL SNOW SHOW

Skiing News / Powder / November 26

Blizzard Warning Issued for Michigan, Heaps of Snow Expected

Parts of Michigan could see a particularly white Thanksgiving as a storm set to deliver inches of snow blasts the region, alongside high winds. Local snow totals on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may be much higher, making travel very difficult or impossible, according to the National Weather Service.

Skiing News / Powder / November 26

Dry Start to the Ski Season? Not in Alberta, Where Feet of Snow Have Fallen

As one of the more uneven ski season debuts in recent memory gets underway, some mountains are enjoying a feast while others are dealing with a famine.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / November 23

Mikaela Shiffrin wins second consecutive World Cup slalom event

Mikaela Shiffrin is staking her claim as the one to beat in the upcoming Winter Olympics, winning her second consecutive slalom race to start the 2025 World Cup season.