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How Do Pro Skiers Make Money? Olympian Lindsey Vonn Debunks "Ski Myths"

In a wide-ranging interview with SELF, the Olympian Lindsey Vonn dispelled—or confirmed—what the outlet called “ski myths.” The topics ranged from wearing makeup on the race course (skiers can, Vonn explained) to how professional skiers get paid.

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Freezing Temps Prompt Multiple Rescue Missions for Colorado Backcountry Skiers

Multiple rescues were made for a group of Colorado backcountry skiers on a hut trip suffering from frostbite on Sunday night and Monday morning. The Pitkin

Skiing News / Powder / January 27

Governor Asks Utahns To “Seek Help From a Higher Power” Amid Lackluster Winter

Amid an often snowless season that’s stifled ski conditions in Utah, the state’s Governor, Spencer Cox, has a recommendation for locals: look upwards. “I invite all Utahns to seek help from a higher power and do our part to conserve water,” he announced on social media on Monday.

Skiing News / Powder / January 27

Meet Mallory Duncan, One of Skiing's Foremost Creatives

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 27

Is Telemark Skiing Dying? Veteran Skiers Share Their Honest Take

They say a lot of things about time. Time loves a hero; tragedy plus time makes comedy. But no matter the trope, one thing remains true: time waits for no one.

Skiing News / Powder / January 27

How To Take The "Quintessential" Swiss Ski Vacation

Because I travel for a living, people often ask me to share my favorite destinations, and Switzerland is always at the top of my list. It’s one of the most unbelievably stunning and accessible places on Earth.

Skiing News / Powder / January 27

Teal Harle on Skiing, Fishing, and Flying High in TGR's 'Pressure Drop'

Professional skier Teal Harle catches big air at Great Bear Heli Skiing for his debut in Teton Gravity Research's 30th annual film, Pressure Drop—a real

Skiing News / Powder / January 27

A Season To Remember: Vermont Ski Resort Hits 300 Inches of Seasonal Snow

Amid the winter storm that slammed into states from Texas to New York, a Vermont ski resort, Jay Peak, slid past a significant milestone on Monday: according to the mountain, 300 inches of snow have fallen since the season started.

Skiing News / Powder / January 27

Watch the Wild Ski Runs That Crowned Freeride World Tour Winners in France

In Val Thorens, France, the Freeride World Tour convened again for the second time this season as skiers faced off on the Pointe de Thorens face. It isn’t unusual for these events to deal with tricky weather conditions—the organizers can’t, after all, make the atmosphere do what they want it to.

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

Editor’s Picks: The Best Ski Jackets for Women 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 26

Corbet's Couloir Champion Joins Blizzard Tecnica Ski Team

Blizzard Tecnica has scooped up another one of skiing's most talented freeriders for their athlete team. Wasatch-based skier and 2025 King of Corbet's Couloir, Tim McChesney, is the newest addition.

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

Ski Boots Are Vital Pieces of Ski Equipment. What Stiffness Do You Choose? (Poll)

You’ve heard it before, but we’ll repeat it: boots are one of the most essential pieces of ski equipment you can buy. If they fit poorly, they’ll hold you back.

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

A Maine Ski Resort’s Snowstorm "Apology" Perfectly Captures Skiers’ FOMO

When you’re a ski resort, what do you do before a storm that’s forecasted to deliver more than a foot of snow? According to Saddleback Mountain, Maine, you apologize.

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

A Massive Storm Just Delivered Feet of Snow to East Coast Ski Areas

The northeastern United States continues to have an incredible ski season, while many mountains out west are still hurting for snow. After a bit of a dry

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 26

Lindsey Vonn, 41, headlines 232-member Team USA

At age 41, alpine skier Lindsey Vonn leads the United States team headed to the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of seven athletes competing at the Games for the fifth time.

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

Olympian Delights Crowd by Snowboarding and Throwing Tricks in Central Park Amid Blizzard

The monstrous winter storm that passed through the U.S. this weekend buried towns, left millions without power, snarled roadways, and grounded flights.

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

It's a Race Against the Clock for Italy's Winter Olympics

It is a race to the finish for the start of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Venue infrastructure, snowmaking and grooming of courses, roads

Skiing News / Powder / January 26

The Making of ORNADA, Armada's Bold, Two-Year Film Project

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

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Powder / January 26

Mikaela Shiffrin Clinches Record-Setting Win at the Same Ski Area Where Her Career Began

Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it any better. Mikaela Shiffrin stormed to her 108th World Cup victory, while clinching a record ninth slalom title on a slope and at a ski area where it all began for her.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / January 25

Mikaela Shiffrin dominant in final pre-Olympics slalom race

Mikaela Shiffrin continued her nearly unbeatable World Cup season, winning the slalom at the Spindleruv Mlyn ski resort in Czechia on Sunday. In the final slalom before the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy, Shiffrin finished in 1:37.59 for her seventh victory in eight slalom races this season.

Skiing News / Powder / January 25

We Polled Skiers on Ski Pass Value: Here’s the Pass They Chose

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll! This week, we asked, what ski pass offers the best value?

Skiing News / Powder / January 24

Colorado Skiers Get a Break as a Powerful Storm Dumps Fresh Powder

It’s been a largely snowless, dry season for ski resorts across Colorado, spoiling many skiers’ hopes for powder turns and faceshots. But this weekend, at least, it’s feeling like winter in the Centennial State again, as a powerful storm moves across the U.S., depositing snow in cities from Texas to New York.

Skiing News / Powder / January 24