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Lindsey Vonn claims another downhill podium, taking third in Italy

It is now six podiums in seven races for Lindsey Vonn after she finished in third place Saturday in a World Cup downhill at Tarvisio, Italy. That also marked Vonn's fifth consecutive top-three finish overall.

Skiing News / Powder / January 17

How This Vermont Artist Is Using Her Ski Paintings To Give Back

In Snow Day, an oil painting by the artist Carrie Pill, snowflakes zip past, and skiers, bundled against the cold, seem prepped to take another run. The artwork was inspired by Brattleboro Ski Hill, a non-profit community hub in Brattleboro, Vermont, which asked for donations last summer to fund needed repairs and upgrades.

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Watch Sammy Carlson's New Mind-Boggling Ski Movie, "Harmony"

Sammy Carlson, the park skier turned big mountain charger, is back with another movie: Harmony. Set against towering Alaskan peaks, the film captures Carlson in his prime as he bounces down pillows, launches off cornices, and takes on steep, techy lines.

Lindsey Vonn News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Lindsey Vonn Taps Into the 2016 Trend With Shocking Throwback Photos

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is timeless. There’s a new trend going around on social media. The first two weeks of 2026 have launched a nostalgic trend across the internet.

Skiing News / NBC Sports / January 16

Watch: Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Jessie Diggins stay red hot heading into Milan | STIFEL SNOW SHOW

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Video Shows Avalanche Racing Toward People on Russia's Mount Elbrus (Watch)

A terrifying scene unfolded at Russia’s Mount Elbrus as a huge avalanche raced towards onlookers. The peak, which is Europe’s highest at more than 18,500 feet, is home to a varied collection of ski slopes and lifts.

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Another Ski Superstar Joins Winter Olympic Roster: Eileen Gu Confirms Italy Qualification

Not that anyone had any doubts, but the Chinese-American freeskiing superstar Eileen Gu is headed to the Olympics, she confirmed in a social media post.

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

A Young Skier Just Revived One of Freeride’s Scariest Lines, and Nailed It

Earlier this week, a cast of elite skiers gathered again for the first stop of the Freeride World Tour in 2026. The competition in Baqueira Beret, Spain, delivered more than a few memorable tricks, lines, and cliff drops as athletes showed off on the Tuc de Bacivèr face.

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / January 16

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.

Skiing News / Powder / January 15

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