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As Widespread Cold Hits the U.S., the Virginias Brace for Feet of Snow

Well over a foot of snow is possible in Virginia and West Virginia this weekend, benefiting local skiers and making for tricky driving conditions, as frigid temperatures also hit other states across the U.S.

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This Challenge Lets Skiers Support Avalanche Safety and Win Free Gear

In the market for some new ski equipment, and wondering how to support your local avalanche forecasters? You might want to participate in a challenge

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Why Ski Helmets are "Cool" and 3 Rules To Live By

The High Fives Foundation, a non-profit that, in part, supports athletes after life-changing injuries, has a message for skiers and snowboarders: helmets

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

"Avalanche, Avalanche!": Skier Caught By Fast-Moving Slide Near Banff

On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, Parks Canada Visitor Safety responded to a skier-triggered avalanche in Banff National Park, Canada. A size D2 avalanche

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Sheriff's Office Investigating Snowboarder Death at Keystone Resort

The recent death of a snowboarder at Keystone Resort, Colorado, is under investigation by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Office, deputies responded to the mountain after receiving a report at about 2:00 p.m.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Does Skiing Matter When The World Is Burning?

Connor Ryan, a professional skier and Lakota activist, speaks to me in long, eloquent streams that move swiftly in myriad directions before coming together in strong, poignant conclusions.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Editor’s Picks: The Best Men’s Ski Jackets 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. When it comes to ski jackets, there's likely hundreds of options on the market at this point.

Skiing News / Powder / January 21

Near Miss: Freestyle Skier Loses Ski Mid-Air, but Somehow Sticks the Landing (Video)

Skis, as every skier knows, are usually supposed to stay attached to your feet. Ideally, when they do release, it’s at the right moment, saving you from a torn ligament or dislocated hip. For Austrian professional freeskier Matej Svancer, that equilibrium appeared to be disrupted when one of his skis departed right as he launched off a jump.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / January 21

Skier "Extremely Lucky" After Surviving 200-Yard Slide During Avalanche in Colorado

One skier in Colorado is “extremely lucky” after emerging unscathed from a large backcountry avalanche on Berthoud Pass on January 18, 2026, according to Grand County Search and Rescue. The slide, the organization said, took place on a run called “Postage Stamp” and carried the skier about 200 yards down the mountain.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

New Ski Film Scored by The Grateful Dead Stars Mickey Hart

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 / January 20

"No Warm Gear or Light to Continue": Skiers Rescued From Deep Snow in New Hampshire's White Mountains

Two skiers were lost and later rescued on New Hampshire’s Mount Moosilauke amid blizzard-like conditions on Saturday, January 17, 2026, local authorities said. New Hampshire Fish and Game said it heard of the two skiers at 4:55 p.m.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

Ski Season Paused Indefinitely Amid Strike at Quebec Resort

The ski season at Le Massif de Charlevoix, a Quebec ski resort, has ceased after the mountain and a group of striking workers couldn’t come to a contract agreement.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

How Skiers Find The 'Flow State' and Why It's Essential for Progression

Skiing has this rare ability to quiet the mind in a way that exists only in motion. For a fleeting moment, attention narrows, and the body takes over. “We live in a busy, complicated world, and skiing offers an opportunity to separate oneself from the noise, if only for a brief moment,” says professional skier Xander Guldman.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20

Which Ski Pass Offers The Best Value? (Poll)

Ski passes like the Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Indy Pass, and Mountain Collective have dramatically changed the ski industry over the last two decades. Now, the majority of skiers carry one or multiple of these pass products to stretch their wallet further.

Skiing News / Powder / January 20