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Jackson Hole Pro Skiers Race for Strava Records In New Video

Informal ski races have probably existed as long as snow sports have. What can we say? Skiers like to go fast. They also like to challenge their friends. The rise of tracking technology, namely Strava, has added an official sheen to these casual competitions between buddies.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

"Swimming in Powder": Jay Peak Smashes Past Big Snowfall Benchmark

As many skiers know, much of the West has had an inconsistent start to the season. Some mountains have finally notched a few powder days. Others are still waiting for a consistent storm cycle, or two, as a high-pressure system settles in across the West this month.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

How The 1956 Winter Olympics Changed "Everything" In Cortina, Italy

With more than 100 years of Winter Olympics history, no city or ski resort has ever hosted the grand international sporting event more than 70 years apart.

Skiing News / Powder / January 14

Ore-Ida Announces Limited 'French Fry Skis' for Just $250

The phrase “French fry” is seared into the minds of skiers the world over. Most of us heard it during ski school, or from a parent who taught us how to ski informally.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / January 13

Mikaela Shiffrin claims 70th World Cup slalom title in night race

Mikaela Shiffrin edged fellow American Paula Moltzan to claim her sixth World Cup slalom title of the season and her 70th all-time during a night race in Flachau, Austria on Tuesday.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Colorado Is Hurting for Snow, but Arapahoe Basin Is Getting Creative

It’s no secret that the Colorado ski season is off to a slow start. In river basins across the state, the snowpack is well below the median, according

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Guests Involved in Two Avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb In Same Day

POWDER has confirmed that two separate inbounds avalanches happened at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Both slides took place on the Blackcomb side of Whistler Blackcomb’s pistes, according to a statement shared by a resort spokesperson.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Snowmobiler Dies in Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche

A snowmobiler was killed by an avalanche in the Wyoming backcountry on Sunday, January 11, 2026, local authorities said. The accident happened in the LaBarge Creek area at around 2 p.m.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Mike Hattrup Still Isn't Tired of Talking About Skiing

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 13

Editor's Picks: Our Testers Found The Best Ski Packs 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. Figuring out what to carry skiing is already hard enough, so let us take some of the work out of deciding how to carry it.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Cheap 'Old School' Lift Ticket Pricing Returns To Beloved Tahoe Ski Area

The more things change in the Lake Tahoe area, the more Donner Ski Ranch (DSR) sticks to its roots. The small but charming ski area located on Donner Summit has been a bastion for independently-owned hills for decades.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Is Salomon's Latest Ski Boot Really Missing A Cuff Pivot?

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Four-buckle overlap boots haven't seen much of a design update in decades, relying on a basic but tried-and-true design to connect you to your skis.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

Veronica Paulsen Peels Back The Curtain On Her Corbet's Double Backflip Attempt

Skiing, whether you’re a first-timer or lifelong diehard, is all about chasing the next peak. That could be finally tackling that one Double Black Diamond trail.

Skiing News / Powder / January 13

What You Need To Know Before the 2026 Freeride World Tour Drops In

The first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour (FWT) season is almost upon us. At the inaugural outing, rookies and long-running stars will face off in Baqueira Beret, a Spanish ski resort nestled in the Pyrenees.

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

"That Kind of Airtime Is Insane": Skier's Huge Jump Goes Viral

I’d venture that your average skier prefers to stay on the snow. Yes, a mogul here or a small jump there can produce some welcome air time, but entering orbit is, by and large, reserved for professionals and true thrill seekers.

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

How Often Do You Use Ski Pole Straps? (Poll)

Just about every ski pole on the market comes equipped with a seemingly innocuous feature: straps. At face value, their inclusion makes sense. Who wants to ski a narrow, icy chute after losing their grip and watching one of their poles skitter away downhill?

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

How a Utah Ski Resort Uses Remote Control Explosives To Keep Skiers Safe

Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is showing off one of the newer techniques it’s using to control avalanches: Wyssen Towers. Set to a fitting techno soundtrack, the video, shared to social media over the weekend, shows the towers firing and setting off cascades of snow.

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

Dog and Skier Swept Away by Large Avalanche

Skier Ares Masip suffered a close call during a backcountry ski outing in the country of Andorra on January 8, 2026. Masip was skiing with her dog Cim, on a slope that was "very familiar".

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

"Too Old" Skier Sends Jackson Hole's Most Feared Line

I wrote a story for POWDER back in May of 2024 called 'The First Family of Jackson Hole's S&S Couloir'. The focus of the story was Bob Kilmain, an East Coast transplant turned local legend, and his children, Morgan and Jack, and their impressive accomplishments on Jackson Hole's most feared inbounds line, S&S Couloir.

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

Avalanche Kills Two In Washington

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) confirmed that four backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche on Friday, January 9, 2026. Two of the skiers were killed.

Skiing News / Powder / January 12

Review: Peak Performance Women's Vertec HIPE 3L Shell Jacket & Pants

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Founded in 1986, the Swedish outerwear brand Peak Performance started to gain significant popularity in North America a few years back, particularly in parts of Canada.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 10

Lindsey Vonn captures second downhill title ahead of Olympics

Lindsey Vonn surprised even herself with her World Cup victory in the downhill at Zauchensee, Austria, on Saturday. The 41-year-old Vonn, who came out of retirement last season with a trip to the upcoming Winter Olympics her goal, clocked a time of 1:06.24 -- a number she didn't think was possible.