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Mikaela Shiffrin wins sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race

Mikaela Shiffrin put together a sparkling second run on Sunday to win her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race. Shiffrin conquered the choppy course in Semmering, Austria, in 53.58 seconds for a total time of 1:48.82.

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Want to Ring in 2026 With Pow Turns? Here's Where to Be

Maybe it's just us, but we can't think of a better way to end the year than a few pow turns and a fun night. Luckily, quite a few resorts have a good bit of snow in the forecast for New Year's, even after a slow start to the season.

Skiing News / Powder / December 26

These Indigenous Ski Films are Changing the Narrative

Every fall, beanie-clad skiers pack themselves into small theaters to watch the latest ski films premiere. But what rolls on screen hasn’t changed much over the years: Lots of pow slashes and heli bumps, paired with upbeat music and an often manufactured storyline.

Skiing News / Powder / December 25

Happy Holidays From POWDER Magazine

Happy Holidays from the POWDER staff. We hope you're reading this article in between laps, but if not, know that the majority of the POWDER staff isn't skiing either.

Skiing News / Powder / December 24

5ive Sports Teases New Alpine Touring Binding Design

This year, a new binding company out of Austria called 5ive Sports is planning to go to market with a really unique hybrid touring binding called the First Era that combines elements of both traditional alpine bindings and totally new take on a touring mode.

Skiing News / Powder / December 24

We Tested Over A Dozen Skiing Base Layers—These 10 Were the Coziest for Men and Women

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Staying cozy on the ski hill is of the utmost priority, no matter the conditions outside.

Skiing News / Powder / December 24

How To Ski The World's Largest Ski Resort as an American

Despite living just 20 minutes away from four world-class ski resorts in Utah, I still get excited to see what the slopes are like in other places. There’s hardly a ski destination on Earth that’s not on my radar.

Lindsey Vonn News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Comeback: A Potential Ratings Lifeline for NBC’s 2026 Winter Games Coverage

As the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics approach in February, NBC executives have reason to celebrate: American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, at age 41, has officially qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, delivering a compelling superstar storyline that could significantly boost viewership for the network’s broadcast.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

Winter Storm Alert: Five Feet of Snow Inbound for California Ski Resorts

A multi-day storm cycle reloads the Sierra from late Tuesday night through Saturday (December 23-27, 2025), with the heaviest accumulation and best stormchasing windows centered on Wednesday through Friday.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

Hey Santa! Here’s What POWDER’s Editors Want for Christmas

Here at POWDER we spend a lot of time chatting about skiing, gear, places we want to ski, and luckily, actually going skiing. These days, we all live spread around the country, from California, to the Tetons, the Cascades, or whatever swell or base area Beny's van is currently parked at.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

Has The World - Including Skiing - Gone Too Far With Grateful Dead Branding?

When I heard the news that Arc’teryx and the Grateful Dead had collaborated on a $900 co-branded ski jacket, I was shocked. As both a lifelong skier and jamband fan, the blending of skiing’s conspicuous side with a mutated modern Deadhead ethos left me reeling.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

For the Love of Après—Tales of a Monday Spent Skiing and Beyond

This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

How a Sleepier Tahoe Resort Is Becoming a Hub for World-Class Park Skiing

Growing up, pro skier Xander Guldman didn’t spend much time in the terrain parks at his home resort of Sugar Bowl, California. The Lake Tahoe area mountain offered hand-built jumps, but when it came to learning tricks, he mostly relied on natural features like wind lips.

Skiing News / Powder / December 23

The 6 Best Ski Resorts To Visit for Christmas 2025

The prayers of thousands of skiers across the West may have finally been answered. It’s been a dreary ski season in places like California, Oregon, and Washington, but just in time for Christmas, the weather is expected to make a sharp turn.

Skiing News / Powder / December 22

Want To Ski For Free on Christmas? Dress as Santa at This Utah Resort

Utah's Brighton Resort is ringing in the Christmas spirit the best way they know how— with free lift tickets! On Christmas Day, the first 200 folks dressed up as Santa or Mrs.

Skiing News / Powder / December 22

How Much Are You Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket? (Poll)

Skiing is expensive, and it doesn't help that the daily lift ticket is all but dead at many major ski resorts scattered across the United States. While

Skiing News / Powder / December 22

Christmas Lift Tickets Are Surging To More Than $300 In Colorado

Christmas break is no doubt one of the most popular and busiest times of year for ski areas. As a result, many ski resorts inflate lift ticket prices during the peak season and limit lower-tiered pass options to quell lift lines and general skier traffic.

Skiing News / Powder / December 22