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Ski Season Back on Track: After Strike, Quebec Ski Resort Announces Plans To Reopen

The closure of a Quebec ski resort that was negotiating with unionized employees who went on strike is coming to an end. “We are very pleased to announce

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Skier Recreates Iconic Shane McConkey BASE Jump

A skier paid perhaps the ultimate tribute to the late and legendary Shane McConkey earlier this month. Professional wingsuit pilot and BASE jumper Kasey English ski BASE jumped Lover's Leap, the iconic cliff in Strawberry, California, just outside of Lake Tahoe.

Skiing News / Powder / January 23

We Tested The Best Ski Pants and Bibs For Men–These 7 Outperformed The Rest

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ski pants and bibs aren't all made the same.

Skiing News / Powder / January 23

Colorado Skiers Swarm Trail in Seconds After Rope Drop Amid Wild Powder Frenzy (Video)

How fast can a run get skied out after new snow falls? In a minute or so, at least according to this video shared by Ryan Gaterman documenting a hectic rope drop at Eldora Mountain, Colorado.

Skiing News / Powder / January 23

Eileen Gu Lands TIME Magazine Cover Ahead of Olympics

Eileen Gu can add TIME to the list of publications she's graced the cover of, along with Vogue, Harper's Baazar, and others. The 22-year-old landed the cover of the prestigious publication just ahead of the quickly approaching Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

Skiing News / Powder / January 22

Snow Finally Returns To Colorado Ski Resorts This Weekend

Friday night (January 23, 2026) into Saturday brings the main reload across Colorado, with cold temperatures and low snow levels keeping snow quality high.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / January 22

Female veterans anchor U.S. Olympic ski and snowboard team

The United States Ski and Snowboard roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is set.

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Skiing News / Powder / January 22

This is Your Last Chance to See ORNADA Live

Unless you've been living under a rock, odds are you've heard the buzz about the all-team film made by Armada Skis this year. ORNADA was one of our favorite ski films of the year, and through an insane production process, takes the brand's entire athlete team on a cosmic ski journey to a mythical planet, created by artist MadSteeze.

Skiing News / Powder / January 22

This Brand Just Dropped Not One, But TWO Fresh 106mm Freeride Skis

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Don't let anyone tell you that freeride is dead.

Skiing News / Powder / January 22

Winter Storm Watch Sparks Hope for a Massive Powder Day at PA Ski Resorts

It's still dry out West, but ski resorts in Pennsylvania like Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain are preparing for what could be a memorable storm. Earlier

Skiing News / Powder / January 22

Skiers Tackle the Best of Alaska's Backcountry Ski Lines In New Film

Whether you know professional skier Caite Zeliff as the Queen of Corbet's Couloir or from her massive hucks on the big screen with MSP, you know she's no stranger to big mountains.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 22

This Challenge Lets Skiers Support Avalanche Safety and Win Free Gear

In the market for some new ski equipment, and wondering how to support your local avalanche forecasters? You might want to participate in a challenge

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

As Widespread Cold Hits the U.S., the Virginias Brace for Feet of Snow

Well over a foot of snow is possible in Virginia and West Virginia this weekend, benefiting local skiers and making for tricky driving conditions, as frigid temperatures also hit other states across the U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Why Ski Helmets are "Cool" and 3 Rules To Live By

The High Fives Foundation, a non-profit that, in part, supports athletes after life-changing injuries, has a message for skiers and snowboarders: helmets

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

"Avalanche, Avalanche!": Skier Caught By Fast-Moving Slide Near Banff

On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, Parks Canada Visitor Safety responded to a skier-triggered avalanche in Banff National Park, Canada. A size D2 avalanche

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Sheriff's Office Investigating Snowboarder Death at Keystone Resort

The recent death of a snowboarder at Keystone Resort, Colorado, is under investigation by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Office, deputies responded to the mountain after receiving a report at about 2:00 p.m.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Does Skiing Matter When The World Is Burning?

Connor Ryan, a professional skier and Lakota activist, speaks to me in long, eloquent streams that move swiftly in myriad directions before coming together in strong, poignant conclusions.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Editor’s Picks: The Best Men’s Ski Jackets 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. When it comes to ski jackets, there's likely hundreds of options on the market at this point.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Near Miss: Freestyle Skier Loses Ski Mid-Air, but Somehow Sticks the Landing (Video)

Skis, as every skier knows, are usually supposed to stay attached to your feet. Ideally, when they do release, it’s at the right moment, saving you from a torn ligament or dislocated hip. For Austrian professional freeskier Matej Svancer, that equilibrium appeared to be disrupted when one of his skis departed right as he launched off a jump.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 21

Skier "Extremely Lucky" After Surviving 200-Yard Slide During Avalanche in Colorado

One skier in Colorado is “extremely lucky” after emerging unscathed from a large backcountry avalanche on Berthoud Pass on January 18, 2026, according to Grand County Search and Rescue. The slide, the organization said, took place on a run called “Postage Stamp” and carried the skier about 200 yards down the mountain.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

New Ski Film Scored by The Grateful Dead Stars Mickey Hart

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 / Field Level Media / January 18

Lindsey Vonn finishes second in super-G behind Emma Aicher

Lindsey Vonn placed second in a World Cup super-G event on Sunday in Tarvisio, Italy to earn a podium result for the seventh time in eight races. Vonn, 41, finished 0.27 seconds behind winner Emma Aicher, a 22-year-old from Germany.