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Ski Season Paused Indefinitely Amid Strike at Quebec Resort

The ski season at Le Massif de Charlevoix, a Quebec ski resort, has ceased after the mountain and a group of striking workers couldn’t come to a contract agreement.

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New Ski Film Scored by The Grateful Dead Stars Mickey Hart

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Skiing News / Powder / January 20

"No Warm Gear or Light to Continue": Skiers Rescued From Deep Snow in New Hampshire's White Mountains

Two skiers were lost and later rescued on New Hampshire’s Mount Moosilauke amid blizzard-like conditions on Saturday, January 17, 2026, local authorities said. New Hampshire Fish and Game said it heard of the two skiers at 4:55 p.m.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

How Skiers Find The 'Flow State' and Why It's Essential for Progression

Skiing has this rare ability to quiet the mind in a way that exists only in motion. For a fleeting moment, attention narrows, and the body takes over. “We live in a busy, complicated world, and skiing offers an opportunity to separate oneself from the noise, if only for a brief moment,” says professional skier Xander Guldman.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

Which Ski Pass Offers The Best Value? (Poll)

Ski passes like the Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Indy Pass, and Mountain Collective have dramatically changed the ski industry over the last two decades. Now, the majority of skiers carry one or multiple of these pass products to stretch their wallet further.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

Why the Future of Telemark Skiing May Hinge on One Piece of Gear

As I make my way down a steep, corn snow-laden slope drenched in evening sun, using two skis to dance with gravity for just a moment in this short life, the ether seems to ask, What do you want out of all of this?

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

New and Creative Ski Race Announced at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho

Good morning, skiers! I come to you with one of the most exciting bits of news I've written about in quite some time: POWDER will be the presenting sponsor of a new ski race at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, dubbed 'The Sun Valley Stampede'.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

RIP Max Martin: Jackson Hole Community Mourns Beloved Skier

The Jackson Hole community is reeling following the tragic passing of Max Martin, a local pro skier and "pillar of the community". Martin was involved in a ski accident in Japan on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Skiing News / Powder / January 19

Review: Why Blizzard’s New Canvas 108 Feels Like a Brand Reset

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Skiing News / Powder / January 19

I Love Skiing With People. Here’s Why a Solo Day on the Mountain Surprised Me.

The storm had arrived. Wind whipped through the trees, which, under the weight of new snow, groaned and creaked. The visibility had fallen to a football field or so.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 18

Lindsey Vonn finishes second in super-G behind Emma Aicher

Lindsey Vonn placed second in a World Cup super-G event on Sunday in Tarvisio, Italy to earn a podium result for the seventh time in eight races. Vonn, 41, finished 0.27 seconds behind winner Emma Aicher, a 22-year-old from Germany.

Skiing News / Powder / January 18

3,398 Skiers Weighed In: Here’s How Often They Actually Use Pole Straps

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 17

Lindsey Vonn claims another downhill podium, taking third in Italy

It is now six podiums in seven races for Lindsey Vonn after she finished in third place Saturday in a World Cup downhill at Tarvisio, Italy. That also marked Vonn's fifth consecutive top-three finish overall.

Skiing News / Powder / January 17

How This Vermont Artist Is Using Her Ski Paintings To Give Back

In Snow Day, an oil painting by the artist Carrie Pill, snowflakes zip past, and skiers, bundled against the cold, seem prepped to take another run. The artwork was inspired by Brattleboro Ski Hill, a non-profit community hub in Brattleboro, Vermont, which asked for donations last summer to fund needed repairs and upgrades.

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Watch Sammy Carlson's New Mind-Boggling Ski Movie, "Harmony"

Sammy Carlson, the park skier turned big mountain charger, is back with another movie: Harmony. Set against towering Alaskan peaks, the film captures Carlson in his prime as he bounces down pillows, launches off cornices, and takes on steep, techy lines.

Lindsey Vonn News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Lindsey Vonn Taps Into the 2016 Trend With Shocking Throwback Photos

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is timeless. There’s a new trend going around on social media. The first two weeks of 2026 have launched a nostalgic trend across the internet.

Skiing News / NBC Sports / January 16

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Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Video Shows Avalanche Racing Toward People on Russia's Mount Elbrus (Watch)

A terrifying scene unfolded at Russia’s Mount Elbrus as a huge avalanche raced towards onlookers. The peak, which is Europe’s highest at more than 18,500 feet, is home to a varied collection of ski slopes and lifts.

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Another Ski Superstar Joins Winter Olympic Roster: Eileen Gu Confirms Italy Qualification

Not that anyone had any doubts, but the Chinese-American freeskiing superstar Eileen Gu is headed to the Olympics, she confirmed in a social media post.

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

A Young Skier Just Revived One of Freeride’s Scariest Lines, and Nailed It

Earlier this week, a cast of elite skiers gathered again for the first stop of the Freeride World Tour in 2026. The competition in Baqueira Beret, Spain, delivered more than a few memorable tricks, lines, and cliff drops as athletes showed off on the Tuc de Bacivèr face.

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / January 16

Lindsey Vonn Asks Internet for Help After "Special" Ski Pole Goes Missing

Even the greats aren’t immune to petty theft (or simple accidents). Just weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, American ski racing star Lindsey Vonn revealed to her thousands of followers on X that she needed help finding a piece of her equipment: her ski pole.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

Another Stellar Stop of the Freeride World Tour Just Went Down: Watch the Winning Ski Runs Here

The first stop of the Freeride World Tour in Baqueira Beret, Spain, has come and gone. The venue, known for its avid and vocal spectators, drew a crowd of 3,000.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

Low Snowfall Caused Vail Resorts’ Ski Visitation To Dip 20% Amid Slow Start to the Western Season

Visitation to Vail Resort’s collection of North American ski areas has dropped 20% compared to last season so far, the company said in an investor update. Vail Resort's decline in lift ticket revenue, including applicable season pass revenue, was smaller, at 1.8%.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

The Natural Selection Ski Super Session Roster Is Official, and It’s Stacked

Skiing fans already learned that this winter, the Natural Selection Ski Super Session was coming to Palisades Tahoe, California. Now, organizers have revealed which eight athletes will compete. The event serves as a qualifier for the Natural Selection finals, which debuted as a ski event last winter in Alaska.