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Checking Your Ski Bag? Here are Baggage Policies on 5 Major Airlines

Skiing in new places is one of the coolest ways to travel, but it doesn't come without its own hassles. For one, traveling with skis means checking a bag basically 100% of the time.

Skiing News / Powder / November 8

From Alabama Slopes to Billionaire Resorts: 8 Surprising Skiing Facts

You’ve met up with a friend for a drink or a nice walk, and the conversation, regrettably, begins to wane. You could ask another question about their work, their spouse, or, instead, turn to option C: deliver a fun, random-seeming fact without context.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Video of Andrzej Bargiel Skiing Down Everest Goes Live on YouTube

On September 22, 2025, the Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel accomplished an astounding feat when he climbed and skied from the top of Mt. Everest via the South Col Route without supplemental oxygen, becoming the first to do so.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Summit at Snoqualmie Tweaks Paid Parking Ahead of 2025-26 Season

In a change of course from last winter, the Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington, has announced that its paid parking program will only be in effect on weekends, not every day of the week.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

The Story of 4FRNT Skis as Told By The Iconic Brand's Founder

In case you missed it, 4FRNT founder and professional skier Matt Sterbenz is back at the brand after a multiple-year hiatus. POWDER print editor Derek Taylor (DT) wrote a story earlier this week celebrating Sterbenz's return.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Snowmaking Continues as East Coast Ski Resorts Work Towards Opening Day

Northeast ski resorts are continuing to push for opening day as snow guns turn on across the region. At Sugarloaf, Maine, snowmaking began earlier this week with 178 snow guns firing at peak output.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Editor's Picks: Best Backcountry Touring Skis of 2026

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Backcountry touring, AT, earning your turns–whatever you want to call it–gear for human-powered skiing just keeps improving.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

After More Than 200 Years, the Farmers’ Almanac Is Shutting Down

The Farmers’ Almanac, a centuries-old publication best known by skiers for its long-range winter weather forecasts, is shutting down. In a news release

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

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

Skiers Have a New Place to Gather—POWDER Magazine Launches Comments and Polls on Website

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.

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.