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Killington, Vermont, just announced its opening day, and it's set to be a big one. The East Coast ski resort will fire up its chairlifts on Wednesday,

Skiing News / Powder / November 10

Vuori Expands Into Ski Gear With New Outerwear Line

As POWDER's Gear Editor, I get a lot of brand pitches into my inbox, and this morning one really caught my eye. Vuori–yes, that Vuori–just dropped a full line of men's and women's ski apparel including outerwear, mid- and baselayers.

Skiing News / Powder / November 10

How Many Days Do Skiers Actually Ski Each Season? (Poll)

Amongst skiers, no accomplishment compares to tallied days on the mountain. Here, friendly duels around sticky bar tables are only settled when one participant can exclaim—and prove—that they've spent more time skiing than their compatriots. That brings us to our question, dear readers.

Skiing News / Powder / November 10

Start of Tahoe's Ski Season Delayed, But Mt. Rose Hopes To Open Soon

Reno's local ski hill has delayed its season opening due to some unfavorable early winter conditions. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe was originally scheduled to open for the 2025/26 winter season on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / November 10

The Midwest’s First Ski Resorts Are About To Open, and Winter Is Officially On

The Midwest ski season has arrived, with ski areas including Wild Mountain, Trollhaugen, and Andes Tower Hills kicking winter off. At 1 p.m. today, November 10, 2025, Wild Mountain, Minnesota, will open with top-to-bottom skiing on Expressway, an intermediate trail.

Skiing News / Powder / November 10

Winter Is Here—18 Inches of Snow Forecasted for the Northeast This Week

Cold northwest flow will produce a steady run of snow showers across northern Vermont and the White Mountains through Friday, November 14, 2025, with the spine of the Greens stacking the most.

Skiing News / Powder / November 10

New Ski Film 'Subtle' Captures The Magic of Skiing With Friends

Last winter, skiers Celeste Pomerantz and Delilah Cupp ventured throughout British Columbia and the North Cascades in search of snow, preferably of the powder and slushy varieties, chronicling their exploits in the new movie Subtle.

Skiing News / Powder / November 9

The Best Ski Width for All Conditions According to 5,800 Skiers

In case you missed it, POWDER is all in on polls. We recently added the ability to add polls across our site, and Instagram adopted the feature for posts.

Skiing News / Powder / November 9

Checking Your Ski Bag? Here are Baggage Policies on 5 Major Airlines

Skiing in new places is one of the coolest ways to travel, but it doesn't come without its own hassles. For one, traveling with skis means checking a bag basically 100% of the time.

Skiing News / Powder / November 8

5 Tips for Budget-Friendly Ski Vacations

Skiing has earned a well-deserved reputation for being a luxury sport. The full suite of gear can cost thousands, as can a week-long trip in the mountains.

Skiing News / Powder / November 8

From Alabama Slopes to Billionaire Resorts: 8 Surprising Skiing Facts

You’ve met up with a friend for a drink or a nice walk, and the conversation, regrettably, begins to wane. You could ask another question about their work, their spouse, or, instead, turn to option C: deliver a fun, random-seeming fact without context.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Video of Andrzej Bargiel Skiing Down Everest Goes Live on YouTube

On September 22, 2025, the Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel accomplished an astounding feat when he climbed and skied from the top of Mt. Everest via the South Col Route without supplemental oxygen, becoming the first to do so.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Summit at Snoqualmie Tweaks Paid Parking Ahead of 2025-26 Season

In a change of course from last winter, the Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington, has announced that its paid parking program will only be in effect on weekends, not every day of the week.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

The Story of 4FRNT Skis as Told By The Iconic Brand's Founder

In case you missed it, 4FRNT founder and professional skier Matt Sterbenz is back at the brand after a multiple-year hiatus. POWDER print editor Derek Taylor (DT) wrote a story earlier this week celebrating Sterbenz's return.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Snowmaking Continues as East Coast Ski Resorts Work Towards Opening Day

Northeast ski resorts are continuing to push for opening day as snow guns turn on across the region. At Sugarloaf, Maine, snowmaking began earlier this week with 178 snow guns firing at peak output.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

Editor's Picks: Best Backcountry Touring Skis 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. Backcountry touring, AT, earning your turns–whatever you want to call it–gear for human-powered skiing just keeps improving.

Skiing News / Powder / November 7

After More Than 200 Years, the Farmers’ Almanac Is Shutting Down

The Farmers’ Almanac, a centuries-old publication best known by skiers for its long-range winter weather forecasts, is shutting down. In a news release

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

First Look: Raide Research 2026 TourTech Ski Touring Apparel

For all the Raide fanboys and fangirls out there, you might have seen this one coming. For the last few days, Raide has been teasing a new line of ski-touring

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

Colorado’s Ski Season Expands With Three More Resort Openings This Weekend

With the exciting back-to-back opening duel between Keystone and Arapahoe Basin a week or so ago, a new group of Colorado resorts is joining the ski season fun this weekend, Copper Mountain, Loveland, and Breckenridge among them.

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

The Shohei Otani of Snow, Ester Ledecka, Is Poised To Claim Olympic Gold Medals In Two Sports

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games schedule is not favorable to Ester Ledecka, but the ultra-talented ski racer and snowboarder has defied the odds before.

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

Skiers Have a New Place to Gather—POWDER Magazine Launches Comments and Polls on Website

If there's one thing the staff at POWDER knows about skiers, it's that they love to share their opinions, for better or worse. The passion we carry for this silly sport spills over into our everyday thoughts, conversations, and arguments.

Skiing News / Powder / November 6

How Mallory Duncan’s Artistic Vision Crystalized Into a New Kind of Ski Film

It's been almost three years since Mallory Duncan captivated the ski world with his award-winning film, The Blackcountry Journal. Those who had heard Duncan's name before were quickly shown what folks who have the pleasure of meeting him in person already knew: that Duncan is so much more than just an athlete.