Paid parking at ski areas has been a point of contention since resorts started implementing it. As if skiing wasn't expensive enough already, paying for parking has unfortunately become an expected part of the ski experience in many places.
The popular Colorado ski resort, Telluride, announced that it has resumed snowmaking efforts and is working on a plan to safely reopen as soon as possible amid a unionized ski patrol strike that began on December 27, at the height of the busy holiday season.
Backcountry touring boots have come a long way since the days of wearing leather boots and skiing on cable "Kandahar" bindings. Today, most manufacturers make some sort walkable/tourable boot that allows for more efficient and comfortable uphill travel–but there's a few boots that have really stood out in the crowd.
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In a small co-working and event space, projected on a grubby screen, I’m watching a ski film. And my head snaps to attention with every mention therein of the word telemark.
On December 28, 2025, freeskier Eileen Gu announced via Instagram Story that she would not be competing in the upcoming FIS World Cup competition in Calgary, which is slated to take place January 1-3, 2026.
Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to dazzling the world with her talent on skis. However, since her return to competitive ski racing last year, following a partial knee replacement, it seems Vonn's wow factor has increased even more.
In Semmering, Austria, American ski racing star Mikaela Shiffrin added to her slalom streak on Sunday, with her fifth consecutive win in the discipline since the World Cup season started. Across two runs, Shiffrin tallied a quicker time than Switzerland’s Camille Rast and Albania’s Lara Colturi.
The ski helmet is a bundle of padding, plastic, straps, and buckles. At first glance, you might guess that it’s an unassuming, uncontroversial object. Guess again.
The famed Colorado resort Telluride remains closed after its unionized ski patrollers went on strike amid contract negotiations in pursuit of improved wages, marking another dramatic chapter in the wave of union efforts at ski resorts across North America over the past year.
Mikaela Shiffrin is making a dominant statement ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, coming from behind to win her sixth straight World Cup slalom race. The Alpine skiing legend finished her second run in 53.58 seconds, which gave her a total time of 1:48.82 and put her ahead of Switzerland’s Camille Rast by just 0.09 seconds.
Lift tickets cost too much, at least that's what over 3,000 skiers told POWDER in last week's Weekly Poll. We asked: How Much Are You Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket?
Mammoth Mountain, California, confirmed on Sunday, December 28, 2025, that ski patroller Cole Murphy, 30, had passed away from injuries sustained in an avalanche.
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Even when the mountain fights back, Mikaela Shiffrin finds a way to conquer it. This past weekend, when nearly half the field failed to finish due to deteriorating snow conditions, the American superstar dug deep into her reservoir of talent to claim a gritty, come-from-behind victory in the night slalom.
Mikaela Shiffrin put together a sparkling second run on Sunday to win her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race. Shiffrin conquered the choppy course in Semmering, Austria, in 53.58 seconds for a total time of 1:48.82.
Maybe it's just us, but we can't think of a better way to end the year than a few pow turns and a fun night. Luckily, quite a few resorts have a good bit of snow in the forecast for New Year's, even after a slow start to the season.
Every fall, beanie-clad skiers pack themselves into small theaters to watch the latest ski films premiere. But what rolls on screen hasn’t changed much over the years: Lots of pow slashes and heli bumps, paired with upbeat music and an often manufactured storyline.
Happy Holidays from the POWDER staff. We hope you're reading this article in between laps, but if not, know that the majority of the POWDER staff isn't skiing either.
This year, a new binding company out of Austria called 5ive Sports is planning to go to market with a really unique hybrid touring binding called the First Era that combines elements of both traditional alpine bindings and totally new take on a touring mode.
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As the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics approach in February, NBC executives have reason to celebrate: American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, at age 41, has officially qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, delivering a compelling superstar storyline that could significantly boost viewership for the network’s broadcast.