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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims Sixth Straight Slalom Win, Calls Out "Not Safe" Course

In Semmering, Austria, American ski racing star Mikaela Shiffrin added to her slalom streak on Sunday, with her fifth consecutive win in the discipline since the World Cup season started. Across two runs, Shiffrin tallied a quicker time than Switzerland’s Camille Rast and Albania’s Lara Colturi.

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Do You Wear a Ski Helmet? (Poll)

The ski helmet is a bundle of padding, plastic, straps, and buckles. At first glance, you might guess that it’s an unassuming, uncontroversial object. Guess again.

Skiing News / Powder / December 29

Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Continues, Resort Closed Indefinitely

The famed Colorado resort Telluride remains closed after its unionized ski patrollers went on strike amid contract negotiations in pursuit of improved wages, marking another dramatic chapter in the wave of union efforts at ski resorts across North America over the past year.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / December 29

Mikaela Shiffrin wins 6th-straight World Cup slalom before 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Mikaela Shiffrin is making a dominant statement ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, coming from behind to win her sixth straight World Cup slalom race. The Alpine skiing legend finished her second run in 53.58 seconds, which gave her a total time of 1:48.82 and put her ahead of Switzerland’s Camille Rast by just 0.09 seconds.

Skiing News / Powder / December 29

Over 3,000 Skiers Told Us How Much They're Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket

Lift tickets cost too much, at least that's what over 3,000 skiers told POWDER in last week's Weekly Poll. We asked: How Much Are You Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket?

Skiing News / Powder / December 29

Mammoth Ski Patroller Dies From Injuries

Mammoth Mountain, California, confirmed on Sunday, December 28, 2025, that ski patroller Cole Murphy, 30, had passed away from injuries sustained in an avalanche.

Skiing News / Powder / December 29

Why the Moment Countach 104 Is My Go-To Ski for Less-Than-Perfect Days

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Moment has built a cult-like reputation over their twenty-plus year history.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Total Apex Sports / December 29

39 Days Until The Winter Olympics: Mikaela Shiffrin Overcomes Brutal Course Conditions for Win 106

Even when the mountain fights back, Mikaela Shiffrin finds a way to conquer it. This past weekend, when nearly half the field failed to finish due to deteriorating snow conditions, the American superstar dug deep into her reservoir of talent to claim a gritty, come-from-behind victory in the night slalom.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / December 28

Mikaela Shiffrin wins sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race

Mikaela Shiffrin put together a sparkling second run on Sunday to win her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race. Shiffrin conquered the choppy course in Semmering, Austria, in 53.58 seconds for a total time of 1:48.82.

Skiing News / Powder / December 28

Want to Ring in 2026 With Pow Turns? Here's Where to Be

Maybe it's just us, but we can't think of a better way to end the year than a few pow turns and a fun night. Luckily, quite a few resorts have a good bit of snow in the forecast for New Year's, even after a slow start to the season.

Skiing News / Powder / December 26

These Indigenous Ski Films are Changing the Narrative

Every fall, beanie-clad skiers pack themselves into small theaters to watch the latest ski films premiere. But what rolls on screen hasn’t changed much over the years: Lots of pow slashes and heli bumps, paired with upbeat music and an often manufactured storyline.

Skiing News / Powder / December 25

Happy Holidays From POWDER Magazine

Happy Holidays from the POWDER staff. We hope you're reading this article in between laps, but if not, know that the majority of the POWDER staff isn't skiing either.

Skiing News / Powder / December 24

5ive Sports Teases New Alpine Touring Binding Design

This year, a new binding company out of Austria called 5ive Sports is planning to go to market with a really unique hybrid touring binding called the First Era that combines elements of both traditional alpine bindings and totally new take on a touring mode.

Skiing News / Powder / December 24

We Tested Over A Dozen Skiing Base Layers—These 10 Were the Coziest for Men and Women

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Staying cozy on the ski hill is of the utmost priority, no matter the conditions outside.

Skiing News / Powder / December 24

How To Ski The World's Largest Ski Resort as an American

Despite living just 20 minutes away from four world-class ski resorts in Utah, I still get excited to see what the slopes are like in other places. There’s hardly a ski destination on Earth that’s not on my radar.

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.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

Winter Storm Alert: Five Feet of Snow Inbound for California Ski Resorts

A multi-day storm cycle reloads the Sierra from late Tuesday night through Saturday (December 23-27, 2025), with the heaviest accumulation and best stormchasing windows centered on Wednesday through Friday.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

Hey Santa! Here’s What POWDER’s Editors Want for Christmas

Here at POWDER we spend a lot of time chatting about skiing, gear, places we want to ski, and luckily, actually going skiing. These days, we all live spread around the country, from California, to the Tetons, the Cascades, or whatever swell or base area Beny's van is currently parked at.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

Has The World - Including Skiing - Gone Too Far With Grateful Dead Branding?

When I heard the news that Arc’teryx and the Grateful Dead had collaborated on a $900 co-branded ski jacket, I was shocked. As both a lifelong skier and jamband fan, the blending of skiing’s conspicuous side with a mutated modern Deadhead ethos left me reeling.