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3 Russians Have Died on Europe's Tallest Peak After Chairlift Accident

Beneath the peak of Europe’s tallest mountain, the 18,510-foot-tall Mount Elbrus in Russia, three deaths have been reported after an accident involving a single-seat chairlift.

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Cue the FOMO: Pro Skiers Score Bottomless Powder at Jackson Hole

In the depths of last winter, pro skiers Madison Rose Ostergren and Jim Ryan went on a mission. Their objective? Ski the five feet of snow that fell at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming over the course of five days.

Skiing News / Powder / September 17

This IFMGA Mountain Guide Reveals the Ski Mountaineering Secrets You Won’t Learn in an AIARE Course

Who do you call as a professional athlete when you're looking to push the limits of skiing so far past your comfort zone that nobody has been there before?

Skiing News / Powder / September 16

Porsche Announces Partnerships with Major Ski Brands

Skiing and sports cars are as different as two things can be, but in some ways, they go well together. As the line between luxury, fashion, and the outdoor space seems to become blurrier and blurrier for many, it's no shocker that sports car brands are sponsoring athletes, events, and making their way into the ski space day by day.

Former Sundance Resort Owner, Robert Redford Dies at 89

Actor and founder of Sundance Film Festival and Sundance Mountain Resort, Robert Redford, passed away in his home near Provo, Utah, on Tuesday September 16, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / September 16

East Coast Placed on "Blizzard Watch" for Upcoming Winter

The 2025-26 ski season snowfall predictions are rolling out, and one YouTube forecaster, Direct Weather, thinks the Northeast should anticipate frigid and stormy weather, placing the region under a “Blizzard Watch.” Each year, Direct Weather releases long-range winter forecasts that break down the U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / September 16

Season's First Snow Lands on Big Sky Resort

At Big Sky Resort, Montana, the season’s first dusting of snow fell at high elevations yesterday, September 15, 2025. Images shared by the ski resort show snow surrounding Kircliff, the under-construction summit station atop the 11,166-foot Lone Peak. Construction crews captured a photo.

Skiing News / Powder / September 16

Looking To Buy One of the Best Pass Deals in Skiing? You Only Have a Few Days

The Indy Pass has announced the addition of five new ski resorts as its sale deadline approaches. The popular multi-pass that features independent ski resorts became available to buy again on August 28, 2025 after adding 43 mountains.

Skiing News / Powder / September 16

Op-Ed: How Fatherhood Changed My Relationship To Skiing

The only way the sun could be described on this spring day was brilliant. Puddles emerged from megalithic snowbanks as the star’s warmth imbued all at the terminus of its 93-million-mile path.

Skiing News / Powder / September 15

Armada Drops Exciting Trailer for Seminal Film Project, 'Ornada'

Today, September 15, 2025, Armada skis has finally released the trailer for their long-awaited team project, ORNADA. The iconic brand has cemented their

Skiing News / Powder / September 15

Italian Ski Racer Matteo Franzoso Dies at 25 After Training Crash in Chile

Italian ski racer Matteo Franzoso, 25, died in a training accident in Chile, according to an announcement published on Monday by FISI, the Italian Winter Sports Federation. FISI said Franzoso went over a small jump and crashed on Saturday.

Skiing News / Powder / September 15

New Snow Forecast Could Be Bad News for California Skiers

The latest winter and snowfall forecast from Direct Weather, a popular meteorology channel on YouTube, doesn’t look great for skiers in California. The forecast, which breaks anticipated snowfall chances into colored swatches, placed all of California in a region covered in various shades of brown.

Skiing News / Powder / September 15