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Vail Resorts Gets New Corporate Leader From Lululemon

Vail Resorts has announced that Celeste Burgoyne, a corporate leader at the active wear brand lululemon, will join the ski resort company as the executive vice president and chief revenue officer.

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The 8 Best Jobs You Can Have at a Ski Resort

Every young skier has dreamed of moving to a ski town for a season or two before or after college, and one of the easiest ways to make this work is by working at the ski resort.

Skiing News / Powder / November 22

Stowe Opens Early Thanks To Incredibly Snowy Start To The Season

This winter just keeps getting better and better for Vermont skiers. Early season storms have delivered all time conditions to most parts of the northeastern US, while the west stays dry.

Skiing News / Powder / November 21

Mt. Rose Starts Tahoe Season, but Other Resorts Face Delays

And just like that, the Lake Tahoe ski season is underway. Often credited as the first ski resort to kick off winter in the area, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, opened for skiing and riding this morning, Friday, November 21, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / November 21

First Look at Monarch Mountain's New 'No Name Basin' Terrain

Colorado's Monarch Mountain has completed their largest terrain expansion in decades ahead of the 2025/26 ski season. The project, which concludes with a new zone dubbed 'No Name Basin,' started back in 2011 with the mountain's last Master Development Plan.

Skiing News / Powder / November 21

Freeride Junior World Championships Roster Released

The Freeride Junior World Championships is scheduled to take place in Kappl, Austria, this coming January, and the organizers of the event are now sharing which skiers will compete.

Skiing News / Powder / November 20

After More Than Three Feet of Snow, Arizona Snowbowl Hosts Surprise Afternoon Opening

Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona, is hosting a surprise opening today after tallying 37 inches of new snow over the past few days. “The mountain is looking too good to wait—so we’re kicking off the 25/26 winter season TODAY,” the ski resort wrote in its snow report.

Skiing News / Powder / November 20

Want to Learn Backcountry Skills From Pro Skiers? Arc'teryx Backcountry Clinic is Returning to Mammoth

Arc'teryx's backcountry clinic series is returning to the Sierra this winter. From February 20-22, 2026, Mammoth Mountain, California will once again host the Arc'teryx Backcountry Academy.

Skiing News / Powder / November 20

Mammoth Mountain Opens With Top-to-Bottom Skiing and More Than 50 Runs

Good things come to those who wait, apparently. After a short delay spurred by low snowfall, Mammoth Mountain, California, opened today, November 20, 2025 with top-to-bottom skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / November 20

Frustrated by Crowds? Try These 7 Tips Before Your Next Ski Day

You’ve certainly heard it or experienced it firsthand: skiing’s blown out. Skiing’s too busy. Skiing’s been loved to death. All those statements, in one way or another, are true.

Skiing News / Powder / November 20

Ski Films Aren't Cheap. This Creative Studio Is Using a Kickstarter To Fund Theirs.

Have you ever watched a ski film and wondered who pays for all those cool trips, all that fancy camera gear, and the seemingly endless helicopter rides?

Skiing News / Powder / November 20

This Stunning Film Shows Exactly What a 48-Hour Heli-Ski Trip Feels Like

Nailing good ski conditions for a film or a ski trip can be a fickle beast, so when it is good, you've gotta move quickly. While this is something most

Skiing News / Powder / November 19

Exciting New Freeride Competition Coming to Palisades Tahoe: "Super Sessions"

The Natural Selection Tour is coming to Palisades Tahoe, California, this winter. The event, which is separate from the upcoming finals showdown in Alaska, is a new addition called Super Sessions.

Skiing News / Powder / November 19

Steamboat Announces Opening Day With Perks for Early Skiers

Despite the unfortunate dry spell much of the western U.S. has been facing this fall and early winter, a few resorts have gotten enough snow to start spinning

Skiing News / Powder / November 19

The Best Accessories For Off-Season E-MTB Riding

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Most everything you’ll want for regular mountain biking will work for riding your E-MTB (or regular mountain bike) this off-season.

Skiing News / Powder / November 19