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If there's one thing the staff at POWDER knows about skiers, it's that they love to share their opinions, for better or worse. The passion we carry for this silly sport spills over into our everyday thoughts, conversations, and arguments.

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First Look: Raide Research 2026 TourTech Ski Touring Apparel

For all the Raide fanboys and fangirls out there, you might have seen this one coming. For the last few days, Raide has been teasing a new line of ski-touring

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

Colorado’s Ski Season Expands With Three More Resort Openings This Weekend

With the exciting back-to-back opening duel between Keystone and Arapahoe Basin a week or so ago, a new group of Colorado resorts is joining the ski season fun this weekend, Copper Mountain, Loveland, and Breckenridge among them.

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

The Shohei Otani of Snow, Ester Ledecka, Is Poised To Claim Olympic Gold Medals In Two Sports

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games schedule is not favorable to Ester Ledecka, but the ultra-talented ski racer and snowboarder has defied the odds before.

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

How Mallory Duncan’s Artistic Vision Crystalized Into a New Kind of Ski Film

It's been almost three years since Mallory Duncan captivated the ski world with his award-winning film, The Blackcountry Journal. Those who had heard Duncan's name before were quickly shown what folks who have the pleasure of meeting him in person already knew: that Duncan is so much more than just an athlete.

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

Balance Holding You Back? Here’s How To Level Up Your Skiing

While we may not think of having good balance as an essential skill to skiing in the way it is to walking on a tightrope or doing ballet, it's a skill that can make a huge difference.

Skiing News / Powder / November 5

Candide Thovex's New Favorite Ski Is Available for Purchase

Since his departure from Faction a few years ago, Candide Thovex has made waves in ski design with his own brand, Candide Skis. The brand stands on a line of simple yet expertly designed freeride skis in a variety of widths and shapes for different intended uses.

Skiing News / Powder / November 5

This Four-Story Snowtunnel Promises Endless Ski Runs

You've likely heard of indoor ski areas powered by giant refrigerators. What about a rotating tunnel that simulates the experience of skiing, though? That's

Skiing News / Powder / November 5

New Yorker Claims First Ski of Season on Icy Road—Does It Count?

There's no greater satisfaction than being the first of your friends to post a ski clip with 'FDOH' (First Day on Hill) splashed across it. Who cares if your first turns are a little lackluster or questionable?

Skiing News / Powder / November 5

Gear Guide: Women's 2025/26 Ski Boots

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Over the last few seasons, I came to the unfortunate realization that a 23.5 is too big for me and that 115 isn’t quite stiff enough for me, and sized my boots down to a 22.5.

Skiing News / Powder / November 5

The Secret to More Ski Time? 6 Resorts Just Minutes From the Airport

We love a good road trip, but sometimes you only have a few days of vacation and want to get to the mountains as soon as possible—that's where air travel comes in.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

Eileen Gu's New Pro Model Ski Graphic Is Here—First Look

Faction Skis has released a limited-edition graphic celebrating one of their most successful and loved skiers—Eileen Gu. Gu, who has been with the brand since she was just 16 years old, is no stranger to incorporating style into her skiing in every sense.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

The Joke-Cracking, Powder-Slaying Cops of Truckee, California

It’s a spring day, and I’m waiting for a snowboarder with a cop mustache at the base of the Funitel at Palisades Tahoe. When Pete Mann rolls up in a nondescript black hoodie, he’s easy to spot.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

New 'Apple Cable Car' Is Inspired by Ski Lifts

Ski lift manufacturer Leitner has expanded its lift-making expertise to carry more than just people up and down mountains. The company partnered up with renowned Italian apple growers, Melinda Val Di Non, to install a cable car dedicated to transporting apples in Val Di Non, Italy.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

This New Game Lets You Build Your Own Ski Resort From Scratch

If you’re anything like me, you have, at some point, looked up at an unmanicured mountainscape and thought, “How cool would it be if there were a chairlift up there?” The risk of disturbing wilderness areas and the enormous cost of chairlifts put an obvious damper on those dreams.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4