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Lindsey Vonn Graces Yet Another Magazine Cover Ahead of the Olympics

Lindsey Vonn Graces Yet Another Magazine Cover Ahead of the Olympics

With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, all eyes are on not just the athletes most likely to perform well, but those with the most captivating stories.

Skiing News / Powder / January 23

One of Skiing's Steepest Ticket Discounts Is Back, but It May Not Last for Long

One of skiing’s steepest lift ticket discounts is back, but it may not last for long. The New Hampshire ski area King Pine is, after hosting a sold-out

Skiing News / Powder / January 23
Midwest Ski Areas Close Amid Extreme Cold Warnings and Plunging Temps

Midwest Ski Areas Close Amid Extreme Cold Warnings and Plunging Temps

A colder-than-usual snap is hitting the Midwest this week. Temperatures are plummeting to lows that even hearty Midwest skiers won't dare braving. The National Weather Service has issued several cold-weather alerts for the Great Lakes area, including an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Skiing News / Powder / January 23
Olympic Snowboarder Turned Accused Drug Kingpin Arrested

Olympic Snowboarder Turned Accused Drug Kingpin Arrested

One of the strangest stories in snowsports has, for now, come to an end.  Friday morning, NBC News reported that, according to law enforcement officials, Ryan Wedding, a snowboarder and one-time Canadian Olympian accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation that imported drugs from Mexico, had been arrested.

Snowboarding News / Athlon Sports / January 23
How to Watch X Games Aspen 2026 — TV Channels, Streaming, and Schedule

How to Watch X Games Aspen 2026 — TV Channels, Streaming, and Schedule

With two weeks to go until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, snow sports enthusiasts are being treated to a three-day appetizer with the return of the Winter X Games this weekend.

Skiing News / Powder / January 23
Ski Season Back on Track: After Strike, Quebec Ski Resort Announces Plans To Reopen

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

Skiing News / Powder / January 23

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 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

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. 

The 'Olympics all-time gold medal leaders' quiz
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

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

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?

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.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 18
Lindsey Vonn finishes second in super-G behind Emma Aicher

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.

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