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Eileen Gu's New Pro Model Ski Graphic Is Here—First Look

Faction Skis has released a limited-edition graphic celebrating one of their most successful and loved skiers—Eileen Gu. Gu, who has been with the brand since she was just 16 years old, is no stranger to incorporating style into her skiing in every sense.

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The Joke-Cracking, Powder-Slaying Cops of Truckee, California

It’s a spring day, and I’m waiting for a snowboarder with a cop mustache at the base of the Funitel at Palisades Tahoe. When Pete Mann rolls up in a nondescript black hoodie, he’s easy to spot.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

New 'Apple Cable Car' Is Inspired by Ski Lifts

Ski lift manufacturer Leitner has expanded its lift-making expertise to carry more than just people up and down mountains. The company partnered up with renowned Italian apple growers, Melinda Val Di Non, to install a cable car dedicated to transporting apples in Val Di Non, Italy.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

This New Game Lets You Build Your Own Ski Resort From Scratch

If you’re anything like me, you have, at some point, looked up at an unmanicured mountainscape and thought, “How cool would it be if there were a chairlift up there?” The risk of disturbing wilderness areas and the enormous cost of chairlifts put an obvious damper on those dreams.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

Sweet Protection Marks 25 Years With Hydro-Dipped "Block Party” Helmets and Goggles

Some brand origin stories are cool, and some brand stories revolve around a crew of misfits who built illegal skateboard ramps and kayaks together in the woods of Trysil, Norway while listening to hard rock.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

Why Ski Season Hits Harder the Older You Get

The alarm dutifully sounds as the dark, cold, and quiet hour of 5:00am comes to pass. Going to bed last night, the sky could not have been more full of snow.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

This Breckenridge Ski Patroller Built a Haven for Local Ski Culture

Ski shops mean different things to different people. They might, for example, be the place where you stumbled across a copy of your new favorite magazine, glanced at the glossy photos, and decided to dedicate the rest of your life to skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / November 4

The Best Ski Width According To POWDER Readers

There's no use dancing around it—I've got a hot take that's been stewing for quite some time now, and the more I think about it, the more I realize it's a hill I will die on.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

Deep October Powder In Wyoming—Skier Brooks Curran Scores In New YouTube Video

Winter hit the Tetons last week and the first big storm of the season was a fruitful one for both sides of the range. Between Jackson Hole, Teton Pass, and Grand Targhee, some of the best early-season ski spots racked up 10-11" of snow, which is just enough for some very careful, cruiser laps.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

Buy a Lake Tahoe License Plate, Get Free Skiing This Winter

Need a new license plate? No? You should probably get a new one, anyway. The “Plates for Powder” program is back and, with it, comes the opportunity to score free skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

Canadian Ski Resort Claims Earliest Opening In at Least 40 Years

The ski season has officially arrived in Canada! Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, officially claimed the title of first ski area open over the weekend thanks to a fruitful storm that hit British Columbia and Alberta.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

This Historic Ski Area Is Bringing Back Free Skiing for a Second Year Straight

For the second year in a row, Storrs Hill, a small mountain in New Hampshire, will offer free skiing. To ski for free, visitors can simply stop by Storrs Hill’s ticket booth and claim a ticket.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

Consistent Snowfall To Stack Up Across The West This Week, Whistler In Bullseye

A parade of Pacific waves builds base across the Cascades this week, peaking Thursday night into Friday (November 6-7, 2025) from Mt. Baker to Whistler and down through Crystal and Stevens Pass.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

4FRNT Skis Founder Matt Sterbenz Returns To The Iconic Brand

When Matt Sterbenz was forced to sell the ski brand he founded in 2002, he had one overarching desire for 4FRNT skis: He wanted the brand he created to live on.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

Ski Legend Pep Fujas Talks Gear, Design, and Simplicity

Pep Fujas, as I learned during a recent interview, deeply enjoys creating ski gear that works. The professional skier made a name for himself in classic movies like Session 1242 and IDEA.

Skiing News / Powder / November 3

How Keystone Resort Claimed the First Chair of 2025

On the morning of Saturday, October 25, 2025, the leadership team at Keystone Resort in Colorado had a big decision to make: were they ready to open? That question was on the minds of local skiers, too.

Skiing News / Powder / November 1

Rookie Ski Patrollers Will Now Make $24.50/Hour at Eldora, Colorado

Earlier this month, Eldora's unionized ski patrollers celebrated reaching a tentative contract agreement with the mountain's parent company, POWDR Corp.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Want Olympian Abs? Winter Vinecki's '300 Abs' Circuit Will Do The Trick

As the ski season gets closer and closer, we've been keeping an eye out for fitness tips from professional skiers because, let's face it, we could all use a little extra gym time going into the winter.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Powder / October 31

How Mikaela Shiffrin Met Fiancé Aleksander Kilde

In the first episode of her new podcast, What’s the Point, decorated ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin hosted a fitting inaugural guest: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, who happens also to be a racing champion and her fiancé.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Live Music Meets Skiing at 'Noise Ordinance!'—Six Tour Stops Announced

There’s no doubt that music is an important part of skiing. Some folks are religious about rocking one earbud and their favorite ski playlist while out on the hill.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Review: Dynastar M-Free 108

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Dynastar M-Free 108 is an absolute resort freeride monster, balancing power and agility, and once again comes in as a freeride tester favorite on the daily driver resort charging list.

Skiing News / Powder / October 31

Ski Season Is Officially Here: 4 Resorts Already Open for Halloween Turns

After an exciting kick-off, the 2025-26 ski season is officially underway. Three ski resorts (plus one indoor ski area) will be open this weekend, most of which are in Colorado. This is where you can score some Halloweekend turns.