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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.

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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.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

Sun Valley Confirms Return of One of the World's Biggest Ski Racing Events in 2027

Once wasn’t enough. In March 2027, the alpine racing World Cup Finals will return to Sun Valley, Idaho, drawing a crowd of elite racers and excited onlookers for one of the biggest events of the year. The show last appeared at the ski resort in 2025, hosting multiple standout moments.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

6-12 Inches of Snow Forecasted for New England Ski Resorts

A warm-start system rolls through the East Coast Wednesday night into Thursday, January 15, with snow levels mostly above the bases, so the best early accumulations stay on upper terrain.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

I Took a First Look at Nordica’s Promachine 3 Boots—Here’s What Stands Out

Despite some seriously performance-boosting advances made in ski boot design over the last few years, there's been a pretty resounding refrain from hardcore skiers about their ski boots: quit the BOAs, and bring back traditional four-buckle overlap designs that mimic the performance of a race boot.

Bode Miller News / Powder / January 15

Bode Miller's Ski Brand Is Back, but Questions and Unpaid Debts Remain

Peak Skis, the brand founded in part by American alpine racing legend Bode Miller, seemed to have an unceremonious downfall. At least two athletes who formerly worked with Peak, Chris Davenport and Michelle Parker, said that their contracts haven't been paid in full.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

Amazon’s Best-Selling Ski Mask Still on Sale for Only $9

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 holiday season might be behind us, but don’t fret if you didn’t find a ski mask in your stocking.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

Jackson Hole Pro Skiers Race for Strava Records In New Video

Informal ski races have probably existed as long as snow sports have. What can we say? Skiers like to go fast. They also like to challenge their friends. The rise of tracking technology, namely Strava, has added an official sheen to these casual competitions between buddies.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

"Swimming in Powder": Jay Peak Smashes Past Big Snowfall Benchmark

As many skiers know, much of the West has had an inconsistent start to the season. Some mountains have finally notched a few powder days. Others are still waiting for a consistent storm cycle, or two, as a high-pressure system settles in across the West this month.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

How The 1956 Winter Olympics Changed "Everything" In Cortina, Italy

With more than 100 years of Winter Olympics history, no city or ski resort has ever hosted the grand international sporting event more than 70 years apart.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

Ore-Ida Announces Limited 'French Fry Skis' for Just $250

The phrase “French fry” is seared into the minds of skiers the world over. Most of us heard it during ski school, or from a parent who taught us how to ski informally.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / January 13

Mikaela Shiffrin claims 70th World Cup slalom title in night race

Mikaela Shiffrin edged fellow American Paula Moltzan to claim her sixth World Cup slalom title of the season and her 70th all-time during a night race in Flachau, Austria on Tuesday.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Colorado Is Hurting for Snow, but Arapahoe Basin Is Getting Creative

It’s no secret that the Colorado ski season is off to a slow start. In river basins across the state, the snowpack is well below the median, according

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Guests Involved in Two Avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb In Same Day

POWDER has confirmed that two separate inbounds avalanches happened at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Both slides took place on the Blackcomb side of Whistler Blackcomb’s pistes, according to a statement shared by a resort spokesperson.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Snowmobiler Dies in Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche

A snowmobiler was killed by an avalanche in the Wyoming backcountry on Sunday, January 11, 2026, local authorities said. The accident happened in the LaBarge Creek area at around 2 p.m.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Mike Hattrup Still Isn't Tired of Talking About Skiing

This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Editor's Picks: Our Testers Found The Best Ski Packs 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. Figuring out what to carry skiing is already hard enough, so let us take some of the work out of deciding how to carry it.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Cheap 'Old School' Lift Ticket Pricing Returns To Beloved Tahoe Ski Area

The more things change in the Lake Tahoe area, the more Donner Ski Ranch (DSR) sticks to its roots. The small but charming ski area located on Donner Summit has been a bastion for independently-owned hills for decades.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Is Salomon's Latest Ski Boot Really Missing A Cuff Pivot?

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Four-buckle overlap boots haven't seen much of a design update in decades, relying on a basic but tried-and-true design to connect you to your skis.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 10

Lindsey Vonn captures second downhill title ahead of Olympics

Lindsey Vonn surprised even herself with her World Cup victory in the downhill at Zauchensee, Austria, on Saturday. The 41-year-old Vonn, who came out of retirement last season with a trip to the upcoming Winter Olympics her goal, clocked a time of 1:06.24 -- a number she didn't think was possible.