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How Mikaela Shiffrin Met Fiancé Aleksander Kilde

How Mikaela Shiffrin Met Fiancé Aleksander Kilde

In the first episode of her new podcast, What’s the Point, decorated ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin hosted a fitting inaugural guest: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, who happens also to be a racing champion and her fiancé.

Skiing News / Powder / November 1

Rookie Ski Patrollers Will Now Make $24.50/Hour at Eldora, Colorado

Earlier this month, Eldora's unionized ski patrollers celebrated reaching a tentative contract agreement with the mountain's parent company, POWDR Corp.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Want Olympian Abs? Winter Vinecki's '300 Abs' Circuit Will Do The Trick

As the ski season gets closer and closer, we've been keeping an eye out for fitness tips from professional skiers because, let's face it, we could all use a little extra gym time going into the winter.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Live Music Meets Skiing at 'Noise Ordinance!'—Six Tour Stops Announced

There’s no doubt that music is an important part of skiing. Some folks are religious about rocking one earbud and their favorite ski playlist while out on the hill.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Review: Dynastar M-Free 108

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Dynastar M-Free 108 is an absolute resort freeride monster, balancing power and agility, and once again comes in as a freeride tester favorite on the daily driver resort charging list.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Ski Season Is Officially Here: 4 Resorts Already Open for Halloween Turns

After an exciting kick-off, the 2025-26 ski season is officially underway. Three ski resorts (plus one indoor ski area) will be open this weekend, most of which are in Colorado.  This is where you can score some Halloweekend turns.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

What Happened To The Riblet Double Chairlift?Vintage Ad Surfaces for "America’s Most Popular Chairlift!”

Chairlift infrastructure at many ski resorts has rapidly evolved over the past few decades.  Luxe, six-person heated chairlifts are now on the market. Big Sky recently transformed its Lone Peak Tram into a modern marvel with a glass enclosure perched at 11,166 feet to match.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Chris Benchetler Releases Highly Anticipated 'Mountains of the Moon' Trailer

After months of behind-the-scene teases and special edition collabs (like those limited edition Bent 110s!), Chris Benchetler has finally released the trailer for his new film, Mountains of the Moon.

Colby Stevenson Appears On Kelly Clarkson Show 100 Days Before Winter Olympics

Colby Stevenson Appears On Kelly Clarkson Show 100 Days Before Winter Olympics

With less than 100 days till the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Milano Cortina, the world has turned it's focus to athletes that will be representing their countries.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30
Early Turns Await: Winter Park To Open on Halloween for 2025–26 Season

Early Turns Await: Winter Park To Open on Halloween for 2025–26 Season

Already have plans for Halloween? You might want to clear your schedule. Hot on the heels of Arapahoe Basin and Keystone Resort, Winter Park has announced its opening date: Halloween, or Friday, October 31, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Armada's ORNADA Just Changed The Ski Movie Game Forever

"If you need to use the freight elevator again, just let me know." The stagehand whisking me through the bowels of Salt Lake City's The Depot was overly kind, but she was confused about my purpose for being there.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Review: Nordica Enforcer 99

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. While redesigned from the inside out last year, the new Enforcer 99 still holds true to its traditional all-mountain values.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

8 Easy Ideas for Ski-Themed Halloween Costumes

Skiers love an excuse to dress up, whether its for Gaper Day or some other ridiculous reason. Halloween is no exception and while it may not lend itself quite as well to wearing ski gear, that doesn't mean you can't do it.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30
Japan's Ski Season Started Without Its Famous Powder

Japan's Ski Season Started Without Its Famous Powder

The race to begin the 2025/26 ski season had North American resorts like Keystone and Arapahoe Basin scrambling to open doors and spin lifts, but it seems an international player might have beat everyone to the punch.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Mammoth’s New Avy Pup Is Taking Instagram by Storm

Mammoth Mountain, California, is introducing Sancho, the latest furry addition to its ski patrol team.  Sancho, a puppy, has golden fur and a little red vest to match the gear worn by his human counterparts, Mammoth Mountain’s ski patrollers.

Kai Jones News / Powder / October 29

Kai Jones Does It All In New Film "ORIGIN" (Watch)

The once token grom of TGR films, Kai Jones is all grown up and dropping film segments to prove it. It's no secret that the Jackson Hole bred skier has always displayed incredible amounts of talent and discipline as an athlete.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Best Smart Glasses for Athletes? Oakley x Meta Vanguard Review

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When I’m testing gear,

Skiing News / Powder / October 29
Eileen Gu Reveals the Powerful Way She Silenced Her Haters

Eileen Gu Reveals the Powerful Way She Silenced Her Haters

What helped professional skier Eileen Gu silence her detractors? Becoming better at skiing than they are, she said in a recent episode of Red Bull's Winter Heroes.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29
How a Huge Affordable Housing Initiative Divided Steamboat And What Comes Next

How a Huge Affordable Housing Initiative Divided Steamboat And What Comes Next

West of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, beyond the famous ski town, where the sky opens and the Yampa Valley’s ranchland rolls out over scrub and sage, things

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Jossi Wells Suffers Broken Femur in New Zealand

Professional skier Jossi Wells is recovering after breaking his femur while filming at Cardrona, a New Zealand ski resort.  In a recent social media post,

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Review: How Do Völkl's New $1350 V-Werks Katana Skis Compare?

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Finding one ski for everyday use has always been tough, if not completely impossible.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Editor's Picks: Best Freeride Skis 25/26

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’s no clear answer

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