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9 Tips for Finding the Best Ski Deals on Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is the wild west. Need a Yankee hat with no brim? You’re probably covered. What about a Ziploc bag filled with air from 2019? Someone out there is selling that, too. Strange finds aren’t necessarily the platform's bread and butter, though.

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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.

Skiing News / Powder / December 8

Young Skier Dodges Deer at Aptly-Named Ski Resort

It’s in the name, after all. During opening weekend at Deer Valley, Utah, a young skier wasn’t buzzed by other people on the slopes. Instead, it was a

Skiing News / Powder / December 7

What Counts as a Powder Day? We Asked More Than 1,000 Skiers

Welcome to another weekly result from POWDER’s Department of Polls and Skier Opinion. The subject this week? Powder days. Or, more accurately, what counts as a powder day. Depending on where you live and ski, the amount of snow that is cause for celebration—and powder panic—might vary.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / December 6

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Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / December 5

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Skiing News / Powder / December 5

9 Major Ski Resorts Are Opening This Weekend, Here's Where to Be

Although it's later than anyone wanted, and there might not be much terrain open, a chunk of ski resorts, particularly in the Western US, are finally opening for the season this coming weekend.

Skiing News / Powder / December 5

Ryan Cochran-Siegle Lands First American Beaver Creek Downhill Podium Since 2014

For the first time since 2014, an American stood on the World Cup downhill podium in Beaver Creek, Colorado, this week. That honor went to Vermont's Ryan Cochran-Siegle.

Skiing News / Powder / December 5

20+" of Snow Allows Snowmass To Open Top-to-Bottom Terrain

While other ski areas are hurting for snow, Aspen Mountain and Aspen Snowmass are celebrating a storm that allowed them to open terrain. The Colorado ski resorts have received 21" of snow this week, adding a healthy amount to their 13" base depth.

Kim Kardashian Expands SKIMS x The North Face Line With New Outerwear and Kids Gear

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label SKIMS is returning to the snow sports world with a The North Face collaboration that includes outerwear and base layers.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

After A Late Start to Season, Alta Finally Announces Opening Day

After a bit of a delay to start of winter in the Wasatch, Alta Ski Area has announced their new opening date. The beloved Utah ski area will officially open for the 2025/26 ski season on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

6? 7? New Hampshire Ski Resort Hops on Viral Trend With Discounted Lift Tickets

For technically being part of Gen Z, I am painfully behind the times on most social media trends and trends generally. Luckily, my coworkers are far more with it than I am and have informed me of a social media trend based on a Skrilla song called 'Doot Doot (6 7)' that originated on TikTok.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

Maine’s Hilarious Holiday Event With Hundreds of Skiing Santas Is Back

Sunday River is bringing back one of their most beloved—and strange—holiday traditions. For one day, more than 250 fully fledged Santas, beard and all, will descend on Sunday River for a day of Christmas cheer and skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

A Powerful Northwest Flow Is Set To Bury Western Ski Resorts in Feet of Snow

A potent storm cycle driven by a classic northwest flow pattern is set to deliver significant snowfall across the Western US through the weekend. The energy kicks off in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies Thursday night, delivering heavy totals to the Tetons by Friday morning.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

UDOT's Plan for Big Cottonwood Canyon Ski Traffic? More Buses and Tolls

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has unveiled a new plan to address traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon on SR-190 just outside Salt Lake City.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

These Montana Ski Resorts Are Opening Now, and Fans Are Thrilled

Despite a slow start to the season, winter is finally creeping its way into the Rockies, and a few ski areas in Montana have announced opening dates this week.

Skiing News / Powder / December 4

Why Is Utah's New Olympic Logo Drawing Mixed Feedback?

Scheduled for 2034, North American many skiing fans are eagerly anticipating the Utah Winter Olympics, but the event’s newly revealed logo has proven somewhat controversial online. Why?

Skiing News / Powder / December 3

Alta’s Terrain Pushes Two Freeride Skiers to the Limit in Exciting SLVSH Match

If you ever needed a reminder to visit Alta Ski Area, Utah, let this be it. Last April, freeride skiers Ross Tester and Tristen Lilly faced off in an all-mountain game of SLVSH at Alta, fighting for the win as they made ample use of the resort’s natural jumps and cliffs.

Skiing News / Powder / December 3

This Unique Ski Movie Blends Skiing, Rapping, and Spoken Word

Snow streaks across a dark screen. Wind whistles in the background and is joined by the rhythm of jazz drumming. Despite the separation provided by the screen, the viewer feels the chill of a cold, stormy winter night.

Skiing News / Powder / December 3

Deer Valley Ski Resort Sets New Opening Date as Major Utah Storm Approaches

After a warm and slow start, ski season is finally starting to get underway in Utah. Deer Valley will kick off the 2025-26 season on Friday, December 5, for a passholder appreciation day.

Skiing News / Powder / December 3

Eileen Gu, Gus Kenworthy, and More: Who To Watch at Snow League's First Event

Shaun White's game-changing Snow League is about to kick off its second-ever event at Yunding Snow Park in China. From December 4-6, 2025, the best athletes in freeskiing and snowboarding will compete at the Snow League at the site of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.