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With Big Air Silver, Eileen Gu's Olympic Medal Streak Remains Unbroken

Two events so far at these Olympics. Two medals, too. China’s Eileen Gu is well on her way to repeating an Olympic medal hat trick after placing second in the women's big air competition on Monday.

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These Are The Winners Of Kings And Queens Of Corbet's 2026

The most anticipated freeride event of the year in Jackson Hole went down this past weekend, with a strong showing of freeride skiers and snowboarders hucking their meat into the infamous Corbet's Couloir.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

What's Your DIN Setting? (Poll)

POWDER's very serious Department of Polls and Skier Opinion is back with another polling question to get your week started off on the right foot. Today's question, which may spark a few spicy takes in the comments, centers on preferred DIN settings for ski bindings.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

44 Inches of Snow Forecasted for Alta Ski Area, Utah This Week

A powerful storm cycle targets Utah, Colorado, and the Northern Rockies from Monday night through Thursday afternoon (February 16-19, 2026). Strong south to southwest winds arrive first, then two main snow pushes follow with the best coverage on Tuesday and the coldest, highest-quality snow on Wednesday into early Thursday.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

These Are The Best Insulated Layers For Skiers, According To Our Testers

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Outerwear might get all the glory, but it’s what’s on the inside that really matters.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 15

Three things you should know about record-setting Olympic cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has become one of the biggest stars of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Jordan Stolz's incredible 2026 Winter Olympics continues with second gold

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Yardbarker / February 15

Mikaela Shiffrin running out of time to end Olympic drought after another underwhelming performance in giant slalom

The ghosts of the 2022 Beijing Olympics may still be haunting American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who's continuing to struggle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Femke Kok increases the Netherlands' count with record performance

Three things to know about record-setting skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo

Perfect Swiss beat Britain, US tops Norway in men's curling

German duo seizes lead in Olympic pairs on error-filled night

Ilia Malinin attends pairs event, will compete at world championships

Skiing News / Powder / February 15

Which Type of Olympic Ski Event Is the Most Fun To Watch? Here's What Skiers Say

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll! This week, we asked, Which type of Olympic ski event is the most fun to watch?

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / February 14

Ski Star Lindsey Vonn To Undergo More Surgeries

After a serious crash in the Olympics that led to a complex tibia fracture, Lindsey Vonn, the ski racing superstar, is sharing another update with her fans. More surgeries are on the way, Vonn explained in a video posted on Friday.

Lindsey Vonn News / The Spun / February 13

Orthopedic Specialist Shares Horrifying Update On Lindsey Vonn's Injury

It sounds like Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn's road to recovery will feature more obstacles than anyone could've imagined. Vonn, who was competing on a ruptured ACL, crashed just 13 seconds into her downhill run at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games this past Sunday.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Powder / February 13

What Happened to Mikaela Shiffrin's Eyebrow? In Candid Video, Ski Star Explains

If you see Mikaela Shiffrin missing part of her eyebrow at the Winter Olympics, no, you didn’t. Known for being candid, the American ski racing superstar explained the situation on social media.

Skiing News / Powder / February 13

A Major Winter Storm Is Coming to California. What Ski Resorts Could Get the Most Snow?

A major Sierra storm arrives late Sunday and runs through Thursday. The heaviest snow falls from Monday through Wednesday, and totals build into the multi-foot range along the crest.

Skiing News / Powder / February 13

Live Now: Watch the 2026 Kings & Queens of Corbet's Competition

Ladies and gents, the moment’s here. The Kings & Queens of Corbet’s, the ultimate huckfest and showdown at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, started the morning of Friday, February 13.

Skiing News / Powder / February 13

How Hard Is Olympic Halfpipe Skiing, Really? Sports Journalist Finds Out

The Olympics are strange in that, watching from the comfort of your couch, it’s possible to naively assume that whatever the athletes are doing isn’t hard. The curling looks like no big deal.

Skiing News / Powder / February 13

La Niña Wanes, Neutral Conditions Expected To Follow

The reign of La Niña should soon end, according to the Climate Prediction Center, which estimated that there’s a 60% chance the climate phenomenon’s current

Skiing News / Powder / February 13

Looking for Love This Valentine's Day? Try Chairlift Speed Dating at These 8 Resorts

Notoriously, mountain towns are home to quick flings, missed connections, and fleeting crushes. Something about the alpine air makes people crazy, and we’re not just talking about the powder.

Skiing News / Powder / February 12

What To Look Out For At Tomorrow's Kings & Queens Of Corbet's Competition

The wait is almost over! Teton Village, Wyoming (home of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort) has been electric for the last four days with athletes and media crews anticipating the 8th running of the now infamous Kings and Queens of Corbet's event.

Skiing News / Powder / February 12

Oregon Ski Area's Indefinite Closure Continues for Presidents Day Weekend

The powder taps are turning back on across the West, but for Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon, the return of winter hasn’t proven fruitful enough quite yet. “We did get a good amount of snow in the last storm and we're very thankful for it,” the ski resort wrote in a recent social media post, noting that the lifts won’t spin over Presidents Day weekend.

Skiing News / Powder / February 12

From a Gold Medal to a Ring: Ski Star Gets Engaged at the Olympics

First an Olympic gold medal, now an engagement ring. Following her performance in Thursday’s Olympic super-G race, Breezy Johnson’s boyfriend of more than

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 10

'Didn't quite nail it': Shiffrin faces her Olympic curse in Milan Cortina

'Didn't quite nail it': Mikaela Shiffrin faces her Olympic curse in Milan Cortina

After a brilliant teenage debut in 2014 that saw Shiffrin win gold in the slalom, she's struggled to translate her brilliant international form to the Olympic stage.

Jake Paul's fiancée Jutta Leerdam flies in record-setting performance at Winter Olympics

The '2024 Paris Olympics medal leaders' quiz

Olympics News / Field Level Media / February 8

Lindsey Vonn situation sparks debate in Olympic skiing community

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The question of whether Lindsey Vonn should have started the Olympic downhill race on Sunday has expanded beyond a single athlete or race, exposing a deeper tension at the core of elite sport: who decides when an injured competitor is fit to compete and what message that choice sends.