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• Skier Front Flips Off One of Palisades Tahoe’s Most Feared Lines

  31-12-2025 15:19 via powder.com
  
  How do you shake off the cobwebs when the ski season starts? I tend to make a few groomer laps. Then, after getting my ski boots under me, I might start venturing into tougher terrain. That approach, I assume, will look similar to most skiers. Isaac Kaufman, however, prefers the equivalent of a quadruple shot espresso—mixed with a bit of Monster energy, for good measure.Only days after Palisades Tahoe, California, received enough snow to open its upper mountain, Kaufman ventured to Mc
  
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• POWDER Gear Editor Max Ritter's Predictions for 2026

  31-12-2025 14:17 via powder.com
  
  I can't predict the future, but I have opinions on what we're going to be seeing next year in the wide world of skiing. Here they are.Here's what ski boot innovation looked like back in 1978.Photo: Powder Magazine Volume 7, Issue 2Ski Boot InnovationSki boots are as good as they've ever been, but it's no secret that there's plenty of room for improvement. Looking into my witchy crystal ball, I'm going to make a prediction that we're going to see some pretty big changes and ma
  
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• The Best Ski Playlist, According to Me

  31-12-2025 13:19 via powder.com
  
  Editor's Note: This article is the second installment of Chairlift Chatter, a column written by Izzy Lidsky. Stay tuned for more columns right here at powder.com.Skiing with or without music is a somewhat polarizing topic, depending on who you ask.
  However, in most cases, I fall firmly in the camp of skiing with tunes. I grew up watching ski movies, and the imagery of watching my favorite skiers shred lines with an amazing song in the background is something that never left my psyche. It's no se
  
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• Meet Chris Owens, Alaska's Miracle Maker

  31-12-2025 12:21 via powder.com
  
  This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.Advance TeamOnly 18 percent of Alaska’s land mass is accessible by car. It’s that remoteness—along, of course, with the massive mountains and maritime snowpack—that has cemented AK’s place as skiing’s final frontier. It can also make the 49th state a risky and expensive place to do business.
  
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• Whistler Officials Discover "Fraudulent" QR Codes In Parking Lots

  30-12-2025 22:12 via powder.com
  
  Paid parking at ski areas has been a point of contention since resorts started implementing it.
  As if skiing wasn't expensive enough already, paying for parking has unfortunately become an expected part of the ski experience in many places. After all, there is something to be said for the convenience of many paid lots. While you may not like it, odds are at some point you've accepted paying Vail Resorts, or whomever, $18 a day for parking, but what if that money wasn't actually going to the reso
  
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• Telluride Resumes Snowmaking, Is Working To Reopen "As Soon as Possible"

  30-12-2025 20:51 via powder.com
  
  The popular Colorado ski resort, Telluride, announced that it has resumed snowmaking efforts and is working on a plan to safely reopen as soon as possible amid a unionized ski patrol strike that began on December 27, at the height of the busy holiday season.“Please stay tuned for further updates,” the resort wrote in the social media update, noting that colder temperatures have allowed for snowmaking. The mountain, like others in Colorado, has seen a warm and largely snowless start t
  
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• Is Tecnica’s Upcoming “Decoy” Boot the Best Touring Boot Yet? Spy Shots Say Maybe

  30-12-2025 17:45 via powder.com
  
  Backcountry touring boots have come a long way since the days of wearing leather boots and skiing on cable "Kandahar" bindings. Today, most manufacturers make some sort walkable/tourable boot that allows for more efficient and comfortable uphill travel–but there's a few boots that have really stood out in the crowd. Perhaps the most ubiquitous of modern touring boots, Tecnica's Zero G Tour Pro, has long been rumored to be getting a bigger, badder cousin, and we think that moment is finally
  
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• Learning How To Ski as an Adult Was Scary, but I'm Forever Grateful

  30-12-2025 14:45 via powder.com
  
  This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.Adult Onset SkiingI am not one of the lucky ones who skied from the time I could walk. Nope, I grew up on the edge of the Southern California desert, made from equal parts dusty ponderosa forest and saltwater. The rugged San Bernardino Mountains were my family’s regular playground, hiking and camping in our giant orange t
  
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• The Very Real Experience That is TELE COLO's Telemark Film 'worthless milk'

  30-12-2025 14:34 via powder.com
  
  In a small co-working and event space, projected on a grubby screen, I’m watching a ski film. And my head snaps to attention with every mention therein of the word telemark. It’s an involuntary reaction, and perhaps a stereotype incarnate. Who hasn’t heard the trope, how do you know someone telemarks? They’ll tell you. With the mere mention of the word, free-heelers everywhere clamor.But as with all things misunderstood about telemark, there’s much more than meets t
  
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• Why Eileen Gu Won't Compete at the Next World Cup Stop

  30-12-2025 14:18 via powder.com
  
  On December 28, 2025, freeskier Eileen Gu announced via Instagram Story that she would not be competing in the upcoming FIS World Cup competition in Calgary, which is slated to take place January 1-3, 2026.
  While Gu hasn't said much more, she did cite that her brief hiatus from the World Cup was in order to "be smart" and to "schedule her contests around the big one in February," referring to the upcoming 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.Gu had a great start to the season, with a first-place f
  
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• Lindsey Vonn Qualifies for Olympics—Why Her Comeback Is Such a Big Deal

  30-12-2025 14:08 via powder.com
  
  Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to dazzling the world with her talent on skis.
  However, since her return to competitive ski racing last year, following a partial knee replacement, it seems Vonn's wow factor has increased even more. The 2024/25 winter season was only the beginning of Vonn's legendary comeback. When the public told her that returning to competition was dangerous or misguided, Vonn silenced them by taking a podium spot in super-G in Sun Valley, Idaho.Now, Vonn has proved that her parti
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Claims Sixth Straight Slalom Win, Calls Out "Not Safe" Course

  29-12-2025 23:18 via powder.com
  
  In Semmering, Austria, American ski racing star Mikaela Shiffrin added to her slalom streak on Sunday, with her fifth consecutive win in the discipline since the World Cup season started. Across two runs, Shiffrin tallied a quicker time than Switzerland’s Camille Rast and Albania’s Lara Colturi. They placed second and third, respectively.  It was, of course, another triumphant moment for Shiffrin, who, last season, seriously injured her oblique muscles and spent part o
  
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• Do You Wear a Ski Helmet? (Poll)

  29-12-2025 21:19 via powder.com
  
  The ski helmet is a bundle of padding, plastic, straps, and buckles. At first glance, you might guess that it’s an unassuming, uncontroversial object. Guess again.On ski helmet use, skiers often have strong opinions. While the majority of skiers wear helmets, a smaller contingent prefers the natural approach, sometimes or always ditching head protection. That can cause potent reactions, at least online. This is their sentiment: why in the world would you eschew something that can protect a
  
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• Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Continues, Resort Closed Indefinitely

  29-12-2025 20:26 via powder.com
  
  The famed Colorado resort Telluride remains closed after its unionized ski patrollers went on strike in pursuit of a new contract with improved wages, marking another dramatic chapter in the wave of union efforts at ski resorts across North America over the past year.The closure began on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the height of the busy holiday season, as announced by Telluride’s owner, Chuck Horning.“Telluride didn’t make this decision—the strike nor the timing of i
  
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• Christmas Holiday at Titus

  29-12-2025 19:50 via nyskiblog.com
  We left home in Western New York around noon on Friday after a few consecutive days of holiday festivities. With sleet in the forecast locally, we planned to hit the road and make the best of our time off of work. When holiday crowds swell and conditions feel uncertain, Evan and I often find ourselves heading north to Titus Mountain. A place we trust for consistently great snow, zero lift lines, and a refreshingly stress-free ski experience, even during the » Read More »
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• Over 3,000 Skiers Told Us How Much They're Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket

  29-12-2025 15:17 via powder.com
  
  Lift tickets cost too much, at least that's what over 3,000 skiers told POWDER in last week's Weekly Poll.We asked: How Much Are You Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket?Check out the results below. Keep reading for more.Poll Results: How Much Are You Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket?Poll HighlightsTotal Votes: 3,605Number of Votes on Instagram: 1,748votesNumber of Votes on Website: 1,857 votesMost Popular Option: $51-$100 (1,967 votes, 55% of voters)Least Popular Option: $1
  
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• Mammoth Ski Patroller Dies From Injuries

  29-12-2025 14:33 via powder.com
  
  Mammoth Mountain, California, confirmed on Sunday, December 28, 2025, that ski patroller Cole Murphy, 30, had passed away from injuries sustained in an avalanche.The avalanche occurred on Friday, December 26, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to the ski area. A second ski patroller sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the slide."With profound sorrow, Mammoth Mountain confirms that the Ski Patroller who was critically injured and hospitalized Friday has died from his injuries," wr
  
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• Why the Moment Countach 104 Is My Go-To Ski for Less-Than-Perfect Days

  29-12-2025 12:05 via powder.com
  
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Moment has built a cult-like reputation over their twenty-plus year history. As one of the largest domestic manufacturers of skis, they’ve gained a loyal following among core skiers because they simply make the kind of skis rippers want. Unapologetically anti-corporate, some of their models are pure niche, and they like it that way. While the Countach 104 doesn&rsq
  
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• How to Enter the 4FRNT X POWDER Devastator Giveaway

  29-12-2025 10:02 via powder.com
  
  POWDER Magazine and 4FRNT Skis have partnered to give away a pair of 4FRNT Devastator Skis and a copy of the 2026 POWDER Photo Annual.The contest will be open from today, December 29, 2025, through January 5, 2026. A random winner will be selected at that time.Keep reading below for details and how to enter.One Winner Will Take Home: One pair of 4FRNT Devastators ($829)One copy of the 2025 POWDER Photo Annual ($19.99)Enter to Win Here View the original article to see embedded media.4FR
  
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• Want to Ring in 2026 With Pow Turns? Here's Where to Be

  28-12-2025 13:08 via powder.com
  
  Maybe it's just us, but we can't think of a better way to end the year than a few pow turns and a fun night.
  Luckily, quite a few resorts have a good bit of snow in the forecast for New Year's, even after a slow start to the season. Much of the US West Coast has seen enough snow for resorts to start spinning lifts just before Christmas, with much more on the way.
  Here are a few resorts with excellent forecasts in the near future and a fun event or two in the works for a top-tier New Year's celeb
  
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• Ski Slopes Are Empty as a Labor Dispute Shuts Down Telluride, Colo.

  28-12-2025 01:58 via nytimes.com
  Now, vacationers looking to ski are wondering what to do and merchants are hoping it doesn’t last.
  
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• How a No-Budget Ski Movie Turned Two Friends Into Freeski Icons

  26-12-2025 12:12 via powder.com
  
  Somewhere on the side of Mt. Hood, Oregon, Hunter Hess needed some courage, so he started screaming at himself. Then, a hiker wandered by. “You gonna try something scary?” he asked. Hess said yes, that was the plan, which was an understatement. The hiker offered some words of encouragement before ambling off. Hess dropped into the quarterpipe and went for the triple.He blacked out in the air, flipped three times, and landed on his feet. The next thing he remembered was regaining
  
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• These Indigenous Ski Films are Changing the Narrative

  26-12-2025 12:03 via powder.com
  
  Every fall, beanie-clad skiers pack themselves into small theaters to watch the latest ski films premiere.
  But what rolls on screen hasn’t changed much over the years: Lots of pow slashes and heli bumps, paired with upbeat music and an often manufactured storyline. The skiers in front of the lens? Mostly male, and mostly white. And the stories most often told are ones of conquering big lines or harvesting deep powder…and not much else.
  However, things are starting to change, with tw
  
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• Happy Holidays From POWDER Magazine

  25-12-2025 11:02 via powder.com
  
  Happy Holidays from the POWDER staff.We hope you're reading this article in between laps, but if not, know that the majority of the POWDER staff isn't skiing either.
  Mother Nature has cursed our locales with a wet and warm start to the season, but the tides appear to be turning. Here's hoping we're skiing by New Year's...In the meantime, I've asked each member of the POWDER staff to write a short story or recall a fond memory related to the Holiday season. I gave them carte blanche, and they del
  
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• 36 Hours in Park City, Utah: Things to Do and See

  25-12-2025 11:00 via nytimes.com
  More than 2,000 acres of new ski area add to the allure of this sporty mecca with a thriving cultural scene.
  
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• 5ive Sports Teases New Alpine Touring Binding Design

  24-12-2025 13:51 via powder.com
  
  This year, a new binding company out of Austria called 5ive Sports is planning to go to market with a really unique hybrid touring binding called the First Era that combines elements of both traditional alpine bindings and totally new take on a touring mode.If there's one sector of the ski industry that's seen technological advances occur in leaps and bounds in recent years, it's backcountry skiing. What long ago was the domain of a hearty few mountaineers who wanted to bring skis for easier bac
  
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• Why Your Favorite Outdoor Brand is Probably Struggling Right Now

  24-12-2025 13:21 via powder.com
  
  You wouldn’t believe it surfing Instagram, where brand after brand in the outdoor space projects the cool, stylish confidence endemic of a modern and mature industry.
  And it might not be apparent on the retail floor of your favorite outdoor store, where technologically ascendant wares are merchandised in myriad forms for any endeavor. But from outerwear to ski boots, and all points in between, your favorite outdoor brand has probably just had one of their most challenging years yet.As
  
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• We Tested Over A Dozen Skiing Base Layers—These 10 Were the Coziest for Men and Women

  24-12-2025 12:18 via powder.com
  
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Staying cozy on the ski hill is of the utmost priority, no matter the conditions outside. Some days, however, that's easier said than done. We'll let you in on a little secret though–the key to proper temperature regulation while skiing is starting with the right base layers. It's kind of like building a house. Without a proper foundation, it's impossible to build
  
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• How To Ski The World's Largest Ski Resort as an American

  24-12-2025 10:30 via powder.com
  
  Despite living just 20 minutes away from four world-class ski resorts in Utah, I still get excited to see what the slopes are like in other places.
  There’s hardly a ski destination on Earth that’s not on my radar. Oukaïmeden, Morocco? Yes. Solbakken, Greenland? Absolutely. Tehran, Iran? If only.And then there are the places like Les Trois Vallées (The Three Valleys), which seem to be on everyone’s list, and for good reason. Located toward France’s eastern bord
  
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• Winter Storm Alert: Five Feet of Snow Inbound for California Ski Resorts

  23-12-2025 21:09 via powder.com
  
  A multi-day storm cycle reloads the Sierra from late Tuesday night through Saturday (December 23-27, 2025), with the heaviest accumulation and best stormchasing windows centered on Wednesday through Friday.
  Early snowfall will come in dense with higher snow levels, then trends colder with improving snow quality and lowering snow levels by Thursday into Friday. Mammoth and Kirkwood are the clear depth leaders for the full stretch, while Tahoe resorts rack up strong totals, but contend with strong
  
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• Hey Santa! Here’s What POWDER’s Editors Want for Christmas

  23-12-2025 15:35 via powder.com
  
  Here at POWDER we spend a lot of time chatting about skiing, gear, places we want to ski, and luckily, actually going skiing. These days, we all live spread around the country, from California, to the Tetons, the Cascades, or whatever swell or base area Beny's van is currently parked at. It's 2025, so we're pretty much constantly connected via the internet, so it's fun to drop questions into our team Slack thread to stir the pot a little. This past week, in commemoration of the holidays, I figur
  
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• Has The World - Including Skiing - Gone Too Far With Grateful Dead Branding?

  23-12-2025 14:50 via powder.com
  
  When I heard the news that Arc’teryx and the Grateful Dead had collaborated on a $900 co-branded ski jacket, I was shocked. As both a lifelong skier and jamband fan, the blending of skiing’s conspicuous side with a mutated modern Deadhead ethos left me reeling. Both in the sticker shock sense, and of the soul.But in a world often bound by the ever quantifiable measurements of social media metrics and SEO, where a bloated conformity in page views, likes, and reshares marks the moment
  
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• For the Love of Après—Tales of a Monday Spent Skiing and Beyond

  23-12-2025 13:29 via powder.com
  
  This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.HammerschlagenJust as the snowbound roof above drips ever faster from the rising heat of the day, the din of the bar ascends in a slow but sure fashion as the hours roll on, overtaking the reggae that blares from the old speakers now struggling to be heard. My friend and I are sitting in a grimy pub at the base, one of the last
  
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• How a Sleepier Tahoe Resort Is Becoming a Hub for World-Class Park Skiing

  23-12-2025 13:21 via powder.com
  
  Growing up, pro skier Xander Guldman didn’t spend much time in the terrain parks at his home resort of Sugar Bowl, California.
  The Lake Tahoe area mountain offered hand-built jumps, but when it came to learning tricks, he mostly relied on natural features like wind lips. Occasionally, he would venture to Boreal Mountain, where the freestyle setups were more consistent. That approach worked out for Guldman, who became an elite freeride skier. The Sugar Bowl native, now 27, pairs techni
  
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• The 6 Best Ski Resorts To Visit for Christmas 2025

  23-12-2025 11:15 via powder.com
  
  The prayers of thousands of skiers across the West may have finally been answered. It’s been a dreary ski season in places like California, Oregon, and Washington, but just in time for Christmas, the weather is expected to make a sharp turn.That’s already prompted the opening of some ski resorts that were closed, like Crystal Mountain, Washington, and could lead to several more as the holidays get underway. To help you make the most of the December snow, we’ve detailed a few bi
  
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• In Norway, Skiing Through a Winter Wonderland

  23-12-2025 11:00 via nytimes.com
  A 100-mile journey along the country’s Troll Trail includes stunning vistas, snowbound mountain hotels and waffles.
  
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• Want To Ski For Free on Christmas? Dress as Santa at This Utah Resort

  22-12-2025 22:01 via powder.com
  
  Utah's Brighton Resort is ringing in the Christmas spirit the best way they know how— with free lift tickets!
  On Christmas Day, the first 200 folks dressed up as Santa or Mrs. Claus at the ticket window will receive a free lift ticket for the day. Brighton also knows that the whole 'holly jolly' thing isn't everyone's vibe, so they'll also issue free tickets if you're dressed as the Grinch.
  Brighton's annual Santa Run will also take place in one big showing of Christmas cheer. Those in cos
  
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• How Much Are You Willing To Pay for a Lift Ticket? (Poll)

  22-12-2025 21:00 via powder.com
  
  Skiing is expensive, and it doesn't help that the daily lift ticket is all but dead at many major ski resorts scattered across the United States.While passes such as Epic and Ikon offer cheaper per-day rates, depending on how often you utilize the pass, purchasing a walk-up lift ticket at ski resorts like Breckenridge, Deer Valley, and Steamboat will cost more than $200 and can spike to over $300 on Holidays and peak periods.The shift to these mega-passes has expanded the frequency with which so
  
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• Christmas Lift Tickets Are Surging To More Than $300 In Colorado

  22-12-2025 20:27 via powder.com
  
  Christmas break is no doubt one of the most popular and busiest times of year for ski areas.
  As a result, many ski resorts inflate lift ticket prices during the peak season and limit lower-tiered pass options to quell lift lines and general skier traffic.This Holiday season, daily lift ticket prices at more than a few Colorado ski areas are reaching an all-time high. For the week following Christmas and into New Year's, at least five Colorado ski resorts will charge more than $300 for lift ticke
  
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• Powder Editors Get Honest About the Gear They Actually Ski Daily

  22-12-2025 20:17 via powder.com
  
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Full disclosure, we get to try a lot of new gear here at POWDER–it's how we put together all of our reviews and our annual Gear Guide. It's undoubtedly extremely fun to try new things, but there's also something about coming back to our personal favorites. Here's a deep dive into the gear that each of us likes to use on our days off, what's in our personal quivers,
  
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• Big Sky's 10-Year Transformation Is Complete

  22-12-2025 20:17 via powder.com
  
  A multi-year transformation at Big Sky Resort, Montana, came to a close late last week when the ski area opened two final improvements, the Explorer Gondola and the Kircliff Alpine Observatory, perched at 11,166 feet.Both part of Big Sky’s “Big Sky 2025” plan, the additions augment a sprawling list of upgrades that also included a replacement of the famous Lone Peak tram and the installation of an eight-person, high-speed chairlift. "In ten years, Big Sky has welcomed 20 n
  
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• Road To Jackson Hole Buried Under 35 Feet of Snow After Large Avalanche

  22-12-2025 19:46 via powder.com
  
  Teton Pass Highway, also known as Idaho 33 and Wyoming 22, that connects Jackson, Wyoming, to the wider world, is buried beneath avalanche debris after road workers set off a large controlled slide early Monday morning.The Jackson Hole News & Guide, a local news outlet, reported that the debris is as deep as 35 feet, containing dense, wet snow. The avalanche, part of planned mitigation efforts, was released in a slide path called Glory Bowl, which ends at Highway 22.“This is the bigges
  
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• How Often Do You Buy New Skis? Here's What 1,500 Skiers Say

  21-12-2025 18:00 via powder.com
  
  It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll!This week, we asked: How often do you buy new skis?Here’s what 1,509 skiers had to say.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.POWDER Weekly Poll ResultsPoll HighlightsTotal Votes: 1,509Number of Votes on Instagram: 429Number of Votes on Website: 1,080Most
  
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• Looking for Snow Tubing? These 7 Ski Resorts Stand Out This Winter

  21-12-2025 12:29 via powder.com
  
  We’ll be frank—this is POWDER and, for the most part, we cover skiing.But we aren’t stupid. Many families have the lone member who, unlike their relatives, can’t stand the fact that every vacation has to involve skiing. Sound familiar? This article, which covers some of the best ski resort tube parks, could be for you. You send the wife or husband into the mountains, and while they’re scoring powder turns, you can rip the tube park with the kids.Or, alternatively, m
  
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• Utah Skier Mali Noyes Is Joining a New Brand This Winter

  20-12-2025 13:12 via powder.com
  
  Salt Lake City-based skier, Mali Noyes, has decided to keep things close to home with her new ski sponsor.
  Noyes, who recently skied every line in the Wasatch's Chuting Gallery in record time, has officially joined the DPS Skis athlete team.
  In the spring of 2025, Noyes completed descents of 93 of the Wasatch's most technical and difficult ski descents in just 47 days. Since then, Noyes has received significant acclaim for her feat in the mountains as well as praise for sharing the ins and outs
  
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• Yosemite Ski Area Opening Delayed, but 50+ Inches of Snow Is In the Forecast

  19-12-2025 20:53 via powder.com
  
  Yosemite National Park's ski area, Badger Pass, is in for a heck of a week!
  Like many other parts of northern California, Badger Pass has seen a slow start to the 2025/26 winter season. Originally, the ski area planned to open fon December 13, however that opening day was pushed back to the 19th, and subsequently the 26th, due to lack of snow. On December 10, the date was pushed back again to January 2, 2026, but with the update that ski patrol training was underway in anticipation of opening da
  
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• UDOT Is Finally Doing Something About Little Cottonwood Canyon's Ski Traffic

  19-12-2025 20:42 via powder.com
  
  It's no secret that ski traffic in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon has gotten a bit out of hand in the last few years.
  The never-ending line of cars winding up the canyon has earned the nickname the 'Red Snake' and has become a pain point for Wasatch skiers. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a number of solutions to the Red Snake, with varying degrees of support from the community.
  On December 17, 2025, UDOT announced a new plan to improve travel and reduce traffic in Lit
  
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• Black Mountain, an Affordable Hidden Gem, Shows Off New Ski Trail Map

  19-12-2025 20:22 via powder.com
  
  New year, new me. Black Mountain, a small ski area in Maine, is showing off a new trail map created by volunteers who poured “countless hours” into the project. In a social media post, the ski area thanked Nicole Carey for her mapping skills, alongside fellow contributors Keith Killian, Jeff Marcoux, and Lee McKay. See the updated map below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copy shipped directly
  
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• Is the Ski Season Saved? Massive Snowfall Inbound for California and More

  19-12-2025 20:13 via powder.com
  
  A wet, active pattern is expected to continue through December 27, 2025, but snow is eventually expected to fall at ski resorts across California, Utah, the Northern Rockies, and the peaks of the Pacific Northwest.
  The weekend, December 20-21, 2025, starts with relatively warm storms in California and Utah, producing deep but denser snow at times, while Whistler in British Columbia stays cold enough for consistently higher-quality turns.
  By Wednesday into Friday of next week, the Sierra will fli
  
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• Crystal Mountain Is Finally Opening, but Parking Reservations Are Going Fast

  19-12-2025 17:42 via powder.com
  
  After a memorably messy introduction to winter—featuring pouring rain and damaged highways—Crystal Mountain, Washington, is making a comeback, perhaps faster than anyone expected.Thanks to colder temperatures and new snow, the ski resort popular among Seattle area skiers has confirmed a new opening date, with a caveat: Crystal Mountain has capped the number of parking reservations available, and they’re required seven days a week. Given the pent-up demand, the allotted par
  
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