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Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner Says Skiing Made Him a Better Tennis Player

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner is on top of the world after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships yesterday, July 13, 2025. Sinner, who grew up in the South Tyrolean village of Innichenm, is just 23 years old.

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Cannon Mountain's Iconic Aerial Tram Faces Retirement

With millions of dollars in funding secured through state legislation, the groundwork is being laid for a renovation of the soon-to-be-retired Aerial Tram at Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire.

Skiing News / Powder / July 14

5 Places Where You Can Ski and Surf in the Same Day

Skiers love silly challenges that pair snow sports with other outdoor activities in a single day. That might involve a grueling bike ride followed by an equally grueling ski tour, or an extended trail run that somehow involves skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / July 13

Vintage Backcountry Skiing Gear From the Pages of POWDER Magazine

They might not admit it, but there's no denying that skiers were way gnarlier back in the '70s and '80s, especially when it came to pioneering lines far beyond the reaches of ski resorts.

Skiing News / Powder / July 13

You Can Watch Chairlift Construction Live at Deer Valley This Month

The vast construction projects that take place in the mountains over the summer often go unseen by most skiers. But later this month, Deer Valley, Utah,

Skiing News / Powder / July 13

Never Tried Ski Touring? Here’s What You Need To Know

Ski touring is skiing uphill and then—here’s the best part—skiing back downhill. Thanks to specialized equipment, participants can use their skis to “walk” up the mountain, even on surprisingly steep slopes.

Skiing News / Powder / July 12

The 7 Most Exotic Ski Destinations Featured in POWDER

There's no better way to adventure travel than with skis in tow. There, I said it—and I firmly stand by that statement. It's the best way to get to know a new mountain range, a new culture, and make new friends along the way.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Parts for Kicking Horse Gondola Delayed Until August

In a brief announcement published on its website this month, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia stated that, due to supply chain delays, replacement parts for the gondola that had one of its cabins fall a short distance to the ground last winter, are now expected to ship in early August.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

New Gondola or Spaceship? Italy Building High-Tech Ski Lift

Construction on a new, futuristic-looking Doppelmayr gondola that connects the town of Campitello to the ski slopes in the resort-dense Val di Fassa, Italy, is underway.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Why Alta's Original 'Collins Lift' Was Built From a Mining Tram

We here at POWDER aren't the only skiers embracing a little nostalgia this summer. Alta Ski Area, Utah turned back the clock and shared photos of the original Collins lift to their Instagram on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and included a little Alta history lesson.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Ownership of Ski Resorts Is Shifting, But Are Corporations Still Needed To Survive?

Earlier this week, the town of Nederland, Colorado announced that it had signed a letter of intent to purchase the nearby ski area, Eldora Mountain Resort, from POWDR Corp., who currently owns the mountain.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

New Mexico Mountain Town Rocked by Historic Floods

The mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, was struck by a historic flash flood that left three dead this week. "Our hearts are broken for the families who have lost their loved ones in this terrible tragedy," said Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford in a statement.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

$200k Fundraising Event To Boost U.S. Ski Team Ahead of Olympics

Earlier this month, the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team held its annual fundraiser, raising more than $200,000. Hosted by longtime Alpine Ski Team supporters Karen and John Arnold, the event was attended by more than 40 guests, including U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

The Best Après-Ski Meals According to POWDER Staff

Summer is rolling, and seasonal depression is setting in. Well, it is for me anyway. In order to soothe my longing for winter, I selfishly asked the POWDER staff to write about their favorite après-ski meal.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

Why Skiing Is So Important in the Age of AI

In the 1990s, a supercomputer called Deep Blue played against chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov and won, marking a significant leap forward in the advancement of artificial intelligence.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

Will La Niña Come Back for Winter 2025‑26?

Summer just started in earnest, but if you tour the lift lines of the internet, you can already hear the familiar preseason question: “Are we heading into a La Niña or an El Niño?” The latest research says...

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

The 8 Weirdest Ski Resort Events Worth Seeing

Odd events hosted by ski resorts give the winter and summer added zing, gathering skiers for concerts, races, and other forms of revelry. They can be an excuse to party or simply rub elbows with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

Are Sammy Carlson and Travis Rice Making a Film Together?

Skiing's king of the annual solo film, has started to tease a new film that's apparently dropping this fall. That's right, the one and only Sammy Carlson has shared the first screenshots from his upcoming film with the world.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

Palisades Tahoe Skier Tackles Nearly Every Iconic Line In One Video

Palisades Tahoe, California, towers in the imagination of skiers everywhere. Lifts like KT-22 and lines like McConkey’s are cultural snowsports fixtures, promising famously strict tests of skill and mettle.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

How Tristen Lilly's Iconic Kings & Queens of Corbet's Moment Happened

The sun is shining, the weather is warm, but every so often its nice to look back on the chilly days of winter and reminisce on unforgettable moments like the first big storm of the season, ripping around on pow days with your homies, oh, and how could we forget Tristen Lilly's 2025 Kings and Queens of Corbet's run??

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

California Alpine Lake Rescue Sparks Heated Debate

Facebook was started in 2004 for Harvard University students to rate the attractiveness of their classmates. In 2025, the application has evolved into society's town square.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

70% of Teton County's Search & Rescue Missions Are for Men

For folks who crave steep and challenging terrain, and lots of snow, the Tetons are a playground. These factors attract the most adventurous and curious people, but can also create an unforgiving environment for even the smallest mistakes.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

$600M Loan Secured for a Massive Hotel at Deer Valley

Something big is coming to Deer Valley, Utah, and we’re not just talking about the new skiable terrain and lifts. Earlier this month, New York-based developer Extell Development Company announced that it had secured a $600 million loan for a Four Seasons Resort and Residences in the new Deer Valley East Village area.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

Nederland, Colorado, Announces Plans To Buy Eldora

The town of Nederland, Colorado, announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 that it had signed a letter of intent to purchase the nearby Eldora Mountain from its current owners, POWDR Corp., marking a significant step towards local ownership of the ski resort.