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Why Mikaela Shiffrin Is Taking a "Realistic" Approach Ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026

SÖLDEN, AUSTRIA: Mikaela Shiffrin and the world’s elite ski racers throttled down the Rettenbach Glacier in Sölden, Austria, launching the 2025-26 season this past weekend, and while three months still remain, the chatter, hype, and anticipation of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has taken center stage.

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How a Missouri Kid Became the Owner of Sun Valley’s Historic Heli-Ski Company

Somewhere ahead of Alex Kittrell, a client went down. Kittrell—then working alongside Erik Leidecker of Sawtooth Mountain Guides—was worried about the fallen skier.

Skiing News / Powder / October 27

Fire Helps Tamarack Resort Create New Ski Terrain

Fire season poses a unique challenge for ski resorts, in some cases, burning terrain and damaging lift infrastructure. This summer, one of those blazes—the Rock Fire—threatened Tamarack Resort, Idaho, edging up against and into the ski resort's property.

Skiing News / Powder / October 27

Keystone Swoops In To Claim the First Chair of 2025–26 Season (Photos)

In a last-minute twist, Keystone Resort, Colorado, became the first North American ski resort to officially open for the 2025-26 season on Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025.

Skiing News / Powder / October 27

Review: K2 Reckoner 102 and 102W

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Last year, the K2 Reckoner 102/102W (same construction, different topsheet) got a total overhaul along with the rest of K2’s freestyle-focused Reckoner line.

Skiing News / Powder / October 25

Arapahoe Basin Just Announced Its Opening Day for Ski Season 2025

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is scheduled to open for skiing on Sunday, October 26, 2025. According to a recent blog post from Arapahoe Basin's president and COO, Alan Henceroth, the season will kick off at 8:30 a.m.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / October 25

Watch: Paula Moltzan STEAMS to 2nd in Sölden season-opening giant slalom; Mikaela Shiffrin 4th

Skiing News / Powder / October 25

Top Pick for Smaller Skiers: RMU Valhalla 107

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. What started as another dirtbag garage ski making operation has grown into a full-blown ski, mountain bike accessory, and travel bag brand complete with several ski town outposts that serve as staple après spots.

Skiing News / Powder / October 25

The Secret Behind the Head Oblivion 102’s Unreal Pop and Stability

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Skis in the all mountain freestyle category are often described as buttery and playful, nimble and quick.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / October 24

Watch: How Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson turned friendship into World Championship gold

Skiing News / Powder / October 24

Winter Park’s Ski Ballet Competition Revives a Forgotten Sport

Ballet is back! On November 15, Winter Park, Colorado, is hosting a ski ballet competition with a $1,000 winner’s cash prize. Registration costs $15 for

Skiing News / Powder / October 24

Would You Spend $18,600 on Skis? Hermès Thinks You Might

Snow is falling, the season is approaching, and you, like many other skiers, might be thinking about upgrading your equipment. How about an $18,600 pair of skis?

Skiing News / Powder / October 24

Review: Rossignol Sender Free 110

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. True quiver-of-one skis

Skiing News / Powder / October 23

Vermont's Highest Peak Sees First Snow of the Season

What’s that? Snow on Vermont’s Mount Mansfield? Sure is. Stowe Mountain Resort, near Mount Mansfield, broke the news in an excited social media post, sharing footage captured on the peak, which, at 4,395 feet, is Vermont’s highest. The webcam video showed flakes flying through the air, but no obvious accumulation.

Skiing News / Powder / October 23

Freeride World Tour Reveals 2026 Athlete Roster: Here's Who To Watch

The Freeride World Tour has announced which athletes will join its ranks for the 2026 competitive season, starting this coming January in Baqueira Beret, Spain.

Skiing News / Powder / October 23

Like Ski Movies? Salt Lake City Is Hosting 5 World-Class Premieres This Weekend

It's no secret that Salt Lake City is a mecca for skiers, with world class resorts like Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Park City, and more just up the road.

Skiing News / Powder / October 23

K2 Quietly Drops Sean Pettit’s Limited K2000 Ski and Snowboard Line

Sean Pettit is a man of many talents. As one of the most prolific skiers of the mid 2000s, he went a bit dark over the last decade, quietly dropping a handful of video parts and keeping his hands in all sorts of projects with iconic brands like Oakley, K2, Mountain Hardwear and more.

Skiing News / Powder / October 23

Ski Area Needs $200k In Donations To Operate This Season

New Hampshire's little non-profit ski area, Whaleback Mountain, continues to persevere despite some significant challenges over the last year. The mountain's only lift shut down last February following the failure of a critical gearbox bearing.

Skiing News / Powder / October 23

An Under-the-Radar Montana Ski Resort Was Just Named the Best Value in the U.S.

The vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has revealed a list of what it says are the ski resorts with the best value throughout the U.S., and a lesser-known