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Police Investigating Skier Death at Popular Colorado Ski Resort

Local authorities are investigating the death of a skier at Keystone Resort, Colorado, according to a news release shared by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Police said deputies responded after a report at about 12:20 p.m.

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Ahead of the Olympics, J.Crew Goes Vintage With U.S. Ski Team Collaboration

It’s a blast from the past. Via its three-year partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, J.Crew has launched a line of ski apparel featuring bold colors,

Skiing News / Powder / January 8

Review: Dynafit Blacklight 2.0 Ski Touring 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. At this point, Dynafit is probably the longest-running player in the backcountry touring game, consistently pumping out bindings, skis, and boots for human-powered ski adventures since the 1980s.

Skiing News / Powder / January 8

Is Strava Good or Bad for Skiers and Outdoor Athletes?

In high school, I got hooked on running by joining the cross-country team. The buzz I felt after surviving another race—and then 20 more—kept me coming back.

Skiing News / Powder / January 7

Power Outage Shuts Down Major Washington Ski Resort Amid Winter Storm

As a major snowstorm bears down on Washington, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Seattle area, Stevens Pass, is dealing with a power outage. In an update published Wednesday morning, the ski resort announced that it doesn’t expect to open today, January 7, 2026.

Skiing News / Powder / January 7

About Five Feet of Snow Since Christmas: Winter Returns to Utah's Ski Resorts

It’s been a dry, agonizing start for Utah’s ski resorts and skiers, but the New Year is showing promise with local mountains reporting feet of snow during the last days of 2025 and the opening of 2026.

Skiing News / Powder / January 7

Skiers Hit the Slopes in Paris Amid Wintry Weather of "Rare Intensity"

This week, Paris transformed into a winter wonderland as snow fell, prompting flight cancellations, causing travel quagmires, and encouraging an unexpected local activity: skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / January 7

Candide Thovex Says This Incredible Day of Skiing Is "Mellow"

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Skiing News / Powder / January 7

FPV Drones Have Changed Skiing—Meet The Best Pilot In The World

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 7

How To Win The Fingers Race at Palisades Tahoe, California

There are countless lines coveted by Palisades Tahoe skiers, but none is sexier than winning the Fingers Race on a classic KT-22 powder day. Professional skier Noah Gaffney is no stranger to winning the race.

Skiing News / Powder / January 7

The Legacy of Tunnel Creek and Skiing's Complicated History Grappling With Death

In December 2012, POWDER magazine released the fourth issue of its forty-first volume, marking the first full season of publication for the eminent title since the devastating, paradigm-shifting avalanche at Tunnel Creek, Washington, an event that fundamentally changed skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / January 6

Engagement Ring Drops 118 Feet, Ski Resort Employee Saves The Day

Boyne Mountain, known for being one of Michigan's most popular ski resorts, is celebrating one of its employees following a heroic effort that saved a newly-engaged couple's big day.

Skiing News / Powder / January 6

Surprise Powder Day Blankets Arapahoe Basin, Colorado With Needed Snow

It's no secret—the winter 25/26 season hasn't been ideal in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin), known for having one of the longest seasons in the country, was able to kick things off on Sunday, October 26, 2025, but Mother Nature didn't exactly cooperate throughout November and December.

Skiing News / Powder / January 6

Teton Gravity Research's Origin Story Is As "Core" As It Gets

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 6

1 Dead In Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is confirming that a male snowmobiler died yesterday, January 5, 2026, in an avalanche near Truckee, California. Truckee is 14 miles north of Lake Tahoe.

Skiing News / Powder / January 6

"Today Was All-Time"—Palisades Tahoe Skiers Had a Day To Remember

In case you've been living under a rock, the talk of the last two weeks has been the Lake Tahoe region's miraculous winter comeback. The first storm, which began with heavy rain on December 22, 2025, eventually deposited over 80 inches (more than 6.5 feet) across nearly all elevations of Palisades Tahoe over the course of seven days.

Skiing News / Powder / January 6

Telemark Gear Has Improved Dramatically Over Time. But Some Insiders Think It's Getting Too Stiff

For years, telemark skiing had a problem. As the also-ran of the snowsports world emerged from decades of retrograde, a small but impactful flourish of new, modern norms and innovative if niche bindings came to the fore, breathing life into the sport and its scene.

Skiing News / Powder / January 6

Veronica Paulsen Tackles One of Jackson's Gnarliest Lines

Central Couloir is one of the most formidable and recognizable lines in the Jackson Hole backcountry. Sitting smack in the middle of Cody Peak, Central Couloir's easily recognizable hourglass entrance, middle choke, and exit air stare at anyone who dares to dream of skiing it.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 5

Mikaela Shiffrin’s World Cup win streak broken right before 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Mikaela Shiffrin had been riding a hot streak that she’d hoped to take into next month’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, but she unfortunately fell short of another win during the World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.

Skiing News / Powder / January 5

Do You Enjoy Skiing Moguls? (Poll)

As much as we all wish every day was an endless, free refills, powder day, that's not a reality for most places, and even the snowiest spots go through dry spells.

Skiing News / Powder / January 5

Telluride Opens While Patrollers Enter Second Week of Strike

Telluride's unionized ski patrollers, known as Telluride Professional Ski Patrollers Association (TPSPA), officially went on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike on December 27, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / January 5

Winter Storm Warnings Issued for Pacific Northwest—Feet of Snow Expected at Ski Resorts

A short break fades quickly as a series of systems reloads the Pacific Northwest with the best snow from Tuesday night through Thursday (January 6-8, 2026), when multiple mountains stack up meaningful overnight totals and keep daytime snow going.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / January 4

Mikaela Shiffrin's streak in slalom ends

Mikaela Shiffrin finished in second place Sunday in the World Cup slalom event in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, snapping her streak of six consecutive wins in the discipline.

Lindsey Vonn News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Comeback: A Potential Ratings Lifeline for NBC’s 2026 Winter Games Coverage

As the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics approach in February, NBC executives have reason to celebrate: American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, at age 41, has officially qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, delivering a compelling superstar storyline that could significantly boost viewership for the network’s broadcast.