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Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With Vail Resorts

Following a November 13 bargaining session with Vail Resorts that went late into the evening, the Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union has reached a tentative contract agreement that will run through November 15, 2028, the Summit Daily reported.

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3,000 Acre Wildfire Burns Miles South of Mammoth Mountain, California

About 15 miles from Mammoth Mountain, California, a 3,000-acre wildfire that prompted evacuation orders and damaged structures has struck. The blaze, known

Skiing News / Powder / November 14

Las Vegas Ski Area Announces Opening Day and $14 Lift Tickets

Lee Canyon, a ski area just outside Las Vegas, has officially announced its opening day. On Friday, November 21, 2025, Lee Canyon will start spinning lifts for the season and debut pieces of their million-dollar upgrades.

Skiing News / Powder / November 14

New Hampshire's Black Mountain Aims for Earliest Opening Ever

Black Mountain, New Hampshire, is hoping to open earlier than ever before. In a recent letter to its guests, the ski area’s president and general manager, Erik Mogensen, described how the mountain has been preparing for winter.

Skiing News / Powder / November 14

5 Essential Tips for Safely Skiing in the Backcountry

Disclaimer: This is a beginner’s guide that aims, first and foremost, at awareness. It is not a substitute for training from an accredited guide. To make your first real step towards understanding backcountry safety, we highly recommend taking an AIARE 1 or AAI Level 1 course.

Skiing News / Powder / November 14

7 Ski Town Dos and Don’ts for a Better Trip

The ski town. It's a place of magic, contradictions, and complexities that simmer just below the surface. For you, the prospective vacationer, Jackson or Telluride might seem like a skiing-flavored version of Disneyland, with beautiful vistas and top-notch skiing to match.

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

Inside the High-Tech Wintersteiger Ski Tuning Machine Pros Use

We all need to tune our skis more, but it's understandably easy to put off, or simply ignore completely. But, while we're all waiting for snow to pile up and chairlifts to start spinning this pre-season, it's worth thinking about.

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

With New Uber Update for Skiers, You Can Buy an Epic Pass in the App

The app that revolutionized the ride-share concept has officially entered the ski space. Uber is now offering Uber Ski, a set of services designed to make getting to and from the mountain with your group that much easier this winter.

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

Mammoth Mountain's Ski Season Postponed Again, Won't Start Saturday

Opening day at Mammoth Mountain, California, is officially delayed and no longer scheduled for Saturday, November 15. The ski resort first planned to

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

Skier Leaps From Hot Air Balloon in Absurd Stunt, Narrowly Avoiding Cliff Below

When it comes to commutes, skiers have one of a few options. Hitting the road in a car decked out with snow tires might be the most popular choice, but depending on where you live, you might turn to public transportation.

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

Whiteface Resort Opening Day Set After 18 Inches of Snow

More and more ski areas are reaping the benefits of the snowy cycle that's moved through New England and the East Coast over the last week. Following

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

Warm Weather and Rain Push Back Another Western Ski Resort Opening

Bad news, skiers—another western ski resort, Schweitzer, Idaho, has been forced to delay its opening date because of warm weather and rain. Originally, the ski resort planned to open on November 21.

Skiing News / Powder / November 13

The National Weather Service Just Updated Its La Niña Forecast: Here’s What To Know

The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center expects that the ongoing La Niña will remain weak and phase out by mid or late winter, according to the agency's latest El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) discussion.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

Is Your Local Ski Hill in for a Big Snow Year? This Is What AccuWeather Says

At a growing collection of ski resorts across North America, the 2025-26 winter season has arrived. New England joined the party this week when Killington and Sunday River opened.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

The Northern Lights Just Lit Up Ski Resorts as Far South as New Mexico

On Tuesday night, ski resorts at least as far south as New Mexico enjoyed a rare treat, the northern lights, with mountains throughout ski country sharing photos from the atmospheric performance.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

After Almost a Foot of Snow, Jay Peak Announces Soft Opening

One of the United States' snowiest resorts has decided on its opening day for the 2025/26 ski season. Following a storm that dropped 6-10" of fresh snow, Jay Peak announced that they would soft open for the season on November 22 and 23.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

Northeast Ski Resorts Have Opened: Here’s Where You Can Ski Now

The chilly weather that has arrived on the East Coast and New England over the past week has brought on quite a good start to winter. So good, in fact, that several major Northeast ski areas are already opening for the season.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

Best BOA Ski Boots of 2026

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In case you live under a rock BOA is still kind of a hot topic in the snowsports industry this year, especially when it comes to ski boots.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

How Gear Determinism Became the Defining Cultural Marker in Skiing

In October of 1998, the venerable backcountry skiing publication Couloir came to press with their yearly gear guide, but while that fall’s edition of the magazine appeared like the typical equipment fare, it was more than a simple overview.

Skiing News / Powder / November 12

Mammoth Mountain Delays Opening as Storm Approaches California

Mammoth Mountain, California, has adjusted its upcoming opening day as a winter storm approaches the Golden State. In an update published on its website, the ski resort noted that it’ll now open on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to take “full advantage” of the new snow (up to 16 inches according to Powderchasers).

Skiing News / Powder / November 11

Jackson Hole Just Dropped Limited-Edition Skis To Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary season. In preparation for the milestone season, Wyoming's biggest ski area has been offering special promotions like discounted lift tickets and special pass deals ahead of its scheduled opening day.

Skiing News / Powder / November 11

Skiers Build Terrain Park in London With Real Snow

Big Ben. The Tower Bridge. London is many things. A ski destination, however, it is not. That changed last weekend, when Peak Performance and its athlete, Max Palm, hosted an in-person event to launch a new outerwear line.