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Snow in July? Unseasonal Weather Hits Canadian Ski Resort Twice

July who? Overnight, Sunshine Village, Alberta, was dusted with snow during a summertime snowstorm. The flakes appeared atop the ski resort’s Goat’s Eye Express.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Eileen Gu Has a New Mindset on Recovery

Eileen Gu is one of the most impressive people on the planet. At just 21 years old, Gu is arguably the best competition freeskier in the world. She has multiple X Games and Olympic medals to her name, and is amongst the world's highest-paid female athletes due to lucrative endorsement deals.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Telemark Isn't Merely Worth a Try. Lose Yourself In It!

In ways small and large (well, maybe mostly small), telemark skiing is back. A modest but fully realized complement of modern gear has finally come to retail fruition in the form of new boots and bindings.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

NBA Legend Says He Wants To Ski More Once He Becomes an Empty Nester

A confusing sign greeted me as I walked to the baggage claim area at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Monday, July 7, 2025. "Autograph Seekers Please Stand Behind Rope, Celebrities Will Pass Through", it read.

Skiing News / Powder / July 15

Sun Valley Wants To Upgrade Two More Chairlifts

Sun Valley, Idaho, announced Friday that, pending required U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approvals, it will move forward with the replacement of a popular chairlift on Bald Mountain after the upcoming ski season, among other projects.

Skiing News / Powder / July 14

Bode Miller Inducted Into Hall of Fame Amidst Peak Skis Fallout

Already recognized as one of the greatest American alpine racers of all time, Bode Miller received further acknowledgement of his talents on Saturday when he was inducted into the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2025.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Powder / July 14

Mikaela Shiffrin Shares First Look of Oakley's New Meta Sunglasses

Just a few weeks ago, Oakley teased a new collab with Meta (love it or hate it), and we were really hoping to hear some news about Meta-enabled ski goggles.

Skiing News / Powder / July 14

Cannon Mountain's Iconic Aerial Tram Faces Retirement

With millions of dollars in funding secured through state legislation, the groundwork is being laid for a renovation of the soon-to-be-retired Aerial Tram at Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire.

Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner Says Skiing Made Him a Better Tennis Player

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner is on top of the world after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships yesterday, July 13, 2025. Sinner, who grew up in the South Tyrolean village of Innichenm, is just 23 years old.

Skiing News / Powder / July 14

5 Places Where You Can Ski and Surf in the Same Day

Skiers love silly challenges that pair snow sports with other outdoor activities in a single day. That might involve a grueling bike ride followed by an equally grueling ski tour, or an extended trail run that somehow involves skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / July 13

Vintage Backcountry Skiing Gear From the Pages of POWDER Magazine

They might not admit it, but there's no denying that skiers were way gnarlier back in the '70s and '80s, especially when it came to pioneering lines far beyond the reaches of ski resorts.

Skiing News / Powder / July 13

You Can Watch Chairlift Construction Live at Deer Valley This Month

The vast construction projects that take place in the mountains over the summer often go unseen by most skiers. But later this month, Deer Valley, Utah,

Skiing News / Powder / July 13

Never Tried Ski Touring? Here’s What You Need To Know

Ski touring is skiing uphill and then—here’s the best part—skiing back downhill. Thanks to specialized equipment, participants can use their skis to “walk” up the mountain, even on surprisingly steep slopes.

Skiing News / Powder / July 12

The 7 Most Exotic Ski Destinations Featured in POWDER

There's no better way to adventure travel than with skis in tow. There, I said it—and I firmly stand by that statement. It's the best way to get to know a new mountain range, a new culture, and make new friends along the way.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Parts for Kicking Horse Gondola Delayed Until August

In a brief announcement published on its website this month, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia stated that, due to supply chain delays, replacement parts for the gondola that had one of its cabins fall a short distance to the ground last winter, are now expected to ship in early August.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

New Gondola or Spaceship? Italy Building High-Tech Ski Lift

Construction on a new, futuristic-looking Doppelmayr gondola that connects the town of Campitello to the ski slopes in the resort-dense Val di Fassa, Italy, is underway.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Why Alta's Original 'Collins Lift' Was Built From a Mining Tram

We here at POWDER aren't the only skiers embracing a little nostalgia this summer. Alta Ski Area, Utah turned back the clock and shared photos of the original Collins lift to their Instagram on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and included a little Alta history lesson.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Ownership of Ski Resorts Is Shifting, But Are Corporations Still Needed To Survive?

Earlier this week, the town of Nederland, Colorado announced that it had signed a letter of intent to purchase the nearby ski area, Eldora Mountain Resort, from POWDR Corp., who currently owns the mountain.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

New Mexico Mountain Town Rocked by Historic Floods

The mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, was struck by a historic flash flood that left three dead this week. "Our hearts are broken for the families who have lost their loved ones in this terrible tragedy," said Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford in a statement.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10