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Colby Stevenson Appears On Kelly Clarkson Show 100 Days Before Winter Olympics

With less than 100 days till the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Milano Cortina, the world has turned it's focus to athletes that will be representing their countries.

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What Happened To The Riblet Double Chairlift?Vintage Ad Surfaces for "America’s Most Popular Chairlift!”

Chairlift infrastructure at many ski resorts has rapidly evolved over the past few decades. Luxe, six-person heated chairlifts are now on the market. Big Sky recently transformed its Lone Peak Tram into a modern marvel with a glass enclosure perched at 11,166 feet to match.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Chris Benchetler Releases Highly Anticipated 'Mountains of the Moon' Trailer

After months of behind-the-scene teases and special edition collabs (like those limited edition Bent 110s!), Chris Benchetler has finally released the trailer for his new film, Mountains of the Moon.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Early Turns Await: Winter Park To Open on Halloween for 2025–26 Season

Already have plans for Halloween? You might want to clear your schedule. Hot on the heels of Arapahoe Basin and Keystone Resort, Winter Park has announced its opening date: Halloween, or Friday, October 31, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Armada's ORNADA Just Changed The Ski Movie Game Forever

"If you need to use the freight elevator again, just let me know." The stagehand whisking me through the bowels of Salt Lake City's The Depot was overly kind, but she was confused about my purpose for being there.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Review: Nordica Enforcer 99

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. While redesigned from the inside out last year, the new Enforcer 99 still holds true to its traditional all-mountain values.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

8 Easy Ideas for Ski-Themed Halloween Costumes

Skiers love an excuse to dress up, whether its for Gaper Day or some other ridiculous reason. Halloween is no exception and while it may not lend itself quite as well to wearing ski gear, that doesn't mean you can't do it.

Skiing News / Powder / October 30

Japan's Ski Season Started Without Its Famous Powder

The race to begin the 2025/26 ski season had North American resorts like Keystone and Arapahoe Basin scrambling to open doors and spin lifts, but it seems an international player might have beat everyone to the punch.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Mammoth’s New Avy Pup Is Taking Instagram by Storm

Mammoth Mountain, California, is introducing Sancho, the latest furry addition to its ski patrol team. Sancho, a puppy, has golden fur and a little red vest to match the gear worn by his human counterparts, Mammoth Mountain’s ski patrollers.

Kai Jones News / Powder / October 29

Kai Jones Does It All In New Film "ORIGIN" (Watch)

The once token grom of TGR films, Kai Jones is all grown up and dropping film segments to prove it. It's no secret that the Jackson Hole bred skier has always displayed incredible amounts of talent and discipline as an athlete.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Best Smart Glasses for Athletes? Oakley x Meta Vanguard Review

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 I’m testing gear,

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Eileen Gu Reveals the Powerful Way She Silenced Her Haters

What helped professional skier Eileen Gu silence her detractors? Becoming better at skiing than they are, she said in a recent episode of Red Bull's Winter Heroes.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

How a Huge Affordable Housing Initiative Divided Steamboat And What Comes Next

West of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, beyond the famous ski town, where the sky opens and the Yampa Valley’s ranchland rolls out over scrub and sage, things

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Jossi Wells Suffers Broken Femur in New Zealand

Professional skier Jossi Wells is recovering after breaking his femur while filming at Cardrona, a New Zealand ski resort. In a recent social media post,

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Review: How Do Völkl's New $1350 V-Werks Katana Skis Compare?

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Finding one ski for everyday use has always been tough, if not completely impossible.

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Editor's Picks: Best Freeride Skis 25/26

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s no clear answer

Skiing News / Powder / October 29

Two Tahoe Resorts Kick Off Snowmaking—Opening Day Quickly Approaching

Temperatures have finally dropped enough for two Tahoe ski areas to fire up the snow guns. Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort kicked off their snowmaking efforts on Monday, October 27, 2025, ahead of the 2025/26 ski season.

Skiing News / Powder / October 28

Search and Rescue Team Saves Injured Snowboarder at Mt. Bachelor

A snowboarder was injured and rescued at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, after falling and hitting a rock, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

Skiing News / Powder / October 28

8 Professional Skiers and Snowboarders We're Excited To Meet at Snowbound Expo 2025

Snowbound Expo 2025 is poised to be one of the most significant live ski events of the season. A host of brands, speakers, resorts, and athletes will take over Boston's Menino Convention & Exhibition Center from November 14-16, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / October 28

Lindsey Vonn Tells Jimmy Fallon "I Proved Everyone Wrong" on The Tonight Show

Skiing's comeback queen, Lindsey Vonn, has made a return not just to the slopes, but to NBC Studios for an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Skiing News / Powder / October 28

Champion Max Hitzig Returns to 2026 Freeride World Tour After Lost Season

After a season away, the big mountain wunderkind Max Hitzig is back on the Freeride World Tour, having claimed a 2026 season wildcard. The 23-year-old German skier last appeared on the FWT in 2024 when he won the overall title with numerous podium finishes.