Skiers who call Anchorage, Alaska home have a handful of options when it comes to local ski areas and resorts. Those looking for big mountain adventures can travel south to Alyeska, but family-friendly turns can be found at smaller areas like Hilltop, Hillberg, and Arctic Valley.
Marcel Hirscher dominated the Slalom and Giant Slalom World Cup circuit for the majority of his career. With 67 wins to his name, he sits only behind Lindsey Vonn (82 wins), Ingemar Stenmark (86 wins) and Mikaela Shiffrin (97 wins) for most all-time.
While the ski season may have just ended, Trollhaugen Ski Area, Wisconsin, is already thinking about next Fall. Taking after European resorts that use a similar technique, the small ski area has spent the past several years covering and storing large piles of snow summer-long.
The bottom line: During a mediocre snow year, the ski resort operator’s business strategy worked exactly as planned.
Words and Photos by Mattias Fredriksson Following any local on their home mountain is usually fun, but following Leoni Zopp down the steps surrounding Andermatt is a fantastic experience.
Beartooth Highway in Montana is closed all winter due to heavy snowfall (it provides access to Beartooth Basin Ski Area, after all), but MDOT crews have just begun clearing the road for summer. A video posted to YouTube from a Montana Department of Transportation plow driver states, "April 16th, 2024...
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, will replace its four-seater fixed-grip Sublette lift with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer.
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Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. As the days lengthen, basking the world anew in renewed sunlight, the valleys return to a verdant green, and a fresh energy imbues the mountains.
Towering over the looker's left side of the KT-22 lift—a Palisades Tahoe classic—stands McConkey's (previously known as Eagle's Nest—Palisades changed the name in honor of the late, great Shane McConkey), an imposing, near-vertical face that's functioned as a big mountain test piece for years and years.
It is that time of year when you can ski, bike, chase a bit of powder, and repeat. Last weekend Eldora near Boulder grabbed 10 inches of powder for a grand finale weekend of sun and pond skimming on Sunday.
Your winters are getting warmer, and skiing is changing. This is what Snowbird and Alta are doing to help future generations of skiers.
The Liberty Radian 92 is more versatile and refined than any Liberty I've skied in the past.
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Closing days at ski resorts makes you think of ponds (because of pond skims), slushies (because of the snow texture) and maybe corn (also because of the snow). But is there any other food closing days make you think of?
It's true—Los Angeles, California, isn't usually thought of as a ski destination. Instead, when the city is named, images of crowded highways, sunny beaches, and tanned celebrities come to mind.
Some serious Powder Mag lore right here! Press play to watch their speeches. Class of 2023 - Jake & Dave Moe Tribute Video & Acceptance Speech (22:32)
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, posted a video of skiers "wiggling" now that Spring is in full swing. What is wiggling, you may ask? Watch below. I, too, used to be ignorant to the infectious spring tradition of wiggling.
Red Bull and Jesper Tjäder's Unrailistic, which is headed to Åre, Sweden, on April 25th and April 26th, is set to once again push the boundaries of competitive freeskiing.
Grand Targhee in Wyoming issued a strange request along with its closing weekend announcement in a caption posted to Instagram yesterday. Officials wrote, "it’s closing weekend and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Alta Ski Area, Utah's closing day is rapidly approaching, which means the time for Frank—a legendary spring celebration—has almost come. To get everyone ready for the final turns of the year and the ensuing excitement, Alta Ski Area dropped a "ten tips" video to ensure all in attendance don't get too squirrelly.
Mt. Bachelor, OR, is joining the masses of resorts switching operations due to the changing season. In other words, spring operations go into effect Monday, April 22nd. However, the end is not near.
Loon Mountain Resort, in partnership with RiverWalk Resort and South Peak Resort, just announced their plan to build a new pulse-movement gondola lift.
In an April 14th investor release, Vail Resorts—the conglomerate purveyors of the Epic pass—reported a 7.8% decrease in skier visits at its ski areas this season compared to the prior year.
Meadowlark Ski Area and Lodge is located in the Big Horn Mountains between Buffalo and Tensleep, Wyoming just off highway 16. This resort boasts over 1,100 ft vertical drop, with lakeside and majestic Big Horn Mountain views. In other words, it is good year-round as a four-seasons resort.
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