Skiing: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ski Trails Are Finally Back on Google Maps After a Hiatus. Here's Why.

After a hiatus, ski resorts have returned to Google Maps. The feature, which first disappeared in October 2024, includes trails, lodges, and ski lifts, pairing Google’s vast mapping data with the kinds of things skiers look for when scoping trips.

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AI Is Terrible. These 8 Generated Skiing Images and Videos Prove It

One of the scariest parts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for creatives like writers, photographers, and designers is the worry that AI will replace the need for actual human creatives.

Skiing News / Powder / December 10

Washington's Ski Season Is Delayed Until Further Notice

For the most part, the ski season remains on ice across Washington as resorts hold off on confirming opening days. While Mission Ridge, a mountain near Wenatchee, has plans to reopen on Friday, December 12, 2025, after previously kicking off the season, many of Washington's major ski resorts are waiting for better weather before welcoming skiers.

Skiing News / Powder / December 10

Ikon Pass Changes Access to Arapahoe Basin—Here's What Skiers Need To Know

The IKON Pass has made a few key changes that pass holders, especially those in Colorado, might want to pay attention to. A low-snow year across the American West has folks who purchased ski passes grumbling, with some completely unable to use them, and others souring over their $1200 entry fee to the white strip of death.

Skiing News / Powder / December 10

Heading to Lake Tahoe This Winter? Officials Ask Skiers To Use “Anything but One Person per Car”

As the ski season gets underway around Lake Tahoe, local officials have a simple request: Use “anything but one person per car.” In a release, the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council, which includes groups such as Palisades Tahoe and the California Tahoe Conservancy, noted that the roads around Lake Tahoe are primarily two-lane.

Skiing News / Powder / December 10

Authorities Say Woman Used Stolen Bank Info in "Multi-Year, Multimillion-Dollar" Ski Pass Scheme

A South Carolina woman pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after participating in a multimillion-dollar scam that fraudulently sold “discounted” Epic, Ikon, and other ski passes, according to the District of Utah U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / December 10

Why Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, Decided To Add a Real Snow Stake

Out with the old, in with the new. Next time you venture onto the website of Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, to look at the webcams, you’ll encounter a reimagined snow stake. The fresh model includes Arapahoe Basin’s iconic “Flaming A” logo, positioned alongside a pair of little skis that double as measuring sticks.

Skiing News / Powder / December 10

"Skiing Is Supposed To Be Fun"—A Lesson Every Sports Dad Could Learn From

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 / December 10

GorpCore or Not? Peak Performance Hosts Urban Rail Jam

While some ski outerwear brands are working to broaden their consumer bases by blurring the line between technical apparel and high fashion, Peak Performance is taking a different approach.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

AI-Powered PEAKS Model Improves OpenSnow Predictions for Skiers Seeking Powder

OpenSnow, a weather service that caters to skiers searching for deep powder, has debuted PEAKS, a new weather model that delivers better accuracy in mountain terrain with help from machine learning AI.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

Viewers Stunned by Ski Mishap That Turned a Chairlift Into "Final Destination"

Another beautiful day starts on the mountain. You’re cresting the top of the chairlift, chatting with your buddies about where you think the snow is best.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

Vail Resorts Is Switching Up How It Sells Lift Tickets—Here's How It Benefits Skiers

As the ski season arrives at mountains across the continent, Vail Resorts is unveiling a new discount aimed at more spontaneous skiers. The deal, which

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

Top 4 Alternatives to Skiing During Low-Snow Seasons

Winter has arrived—kind of. While some mountains and skiers are dancing through the snow globe, others are wondering when the mercury will finally plummet.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

Chris Benchetler’s Latest Arc’teryx Drop Honors the Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary

Skier and artist Chris Benchetler is back with another collaboration with his creative muse, the Grateful Dead. In partnership with the band and his outerwear sponsor Arc’teryx, he’s released a limited edition jacket.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

“I 100% Should Have Died”: Skier Reveals the Wild Story Behind His New Short Film

Since he was a kid, Parkin Costain had dreamed of being a professional skier. In school, his textbooks were filled with doodles, and his mind was often elsewhere when it should have been focused on his studies.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

Jackson Hole Athlete Qualifies for Olympics in Skimo Debut

Jackson Hole-bred athlete Anna Gibson and her teammate Cameron Smith, of Crested Butte, Colorado, are going to Milano-Cortina 2026. 2026 marks the first time that ski mountaineering, or Skimo, will be included in the Winter Olympic Games.

Skiing News / Powder / December 9

Deer Valley Caps Off Kids Ski Free Week With New Mascot and Children's Book Signing

Deer Valley Resort, Utah, is introducing a new mascot, Eddie the moose, and an accompanying children’s book to celebrate the arrival of the 2025-26 season. The book, called Meeting of the Mascots: An Adventure Story & Coloring Book, features Eddie alongside the resort’s other mascots, like Bucky, a deer, and Silver, an eagle.

Skiing News / Powder / December 8

Eileen Gu Is Back and Better Than Ever

Freeskiing made its debut in Shaun White's Snow League competition series over this past weekend at Yunding Snow Park in China. The halfpipe event featured a head-to-head battle style bracket format, with some of the most talented skiers going up against one another.

Skiing News / Powder / December 8

Atmospheric River Snow Forecast—Whistler Is Expecting Deep Snowfall Totals

A potent Atmospheric River is slamming into the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies, delivering impressive moisture totals, but bringing a "Pineapple Express" flavor with rising snow levels.

Skiing News / Powder / December 8

"Immersive" Red Bull Ski Movie Drops on Apple Vision Pro

Never a company to shy away from a shinier, more high-tech way to experience the world, Apple has thrown its hat in the ski film ring. That's right, the company that brought you the iPod is now bringing you ski films via their new VR technology, Apple Vision Pro.