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• Snowmobiler Dies in Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche

  13-01-2026 18:52 via powder.com
  
  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. and involved two snowmobilers, according to a report published by the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center.The forecasters stated that one of the snowmobilers triggered the avalanche and was buried between two and three feet deep as the snow slid into a creek bed. His partner, noticing the lack of engine noises, returne
  
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• Mike Hattrup Still Isn't Tired of Talking About Skiing

  13-01-2026 18:46 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.Full CircleHigh in the Monashee Mountains of interior British Columbia, the snow is as smooth and silky as whipped cream. From a treeless shoulder of an immense peak, the mountain rolls over into a mature forest of stately spruce, fir and hemlock trees. Between the trees are perfectly spaced hallways, as if sculpted by a divine
  
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• Editor's Picks: Our Testers Found The Best Ski Packs of 2026

  13-01-2026 18:38 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.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. Last we checked, there’s about a billion different ski packs on the market, but not all of them are made the same. We’ve been testing dozens of different ski packs this season, from ultra-minimalist mountaineering packs, to freeride-orien
  
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• Cheap 'Old School' Lift Ticket Pricing Returns To Beloved Tahoe Ski Area

  13-01-2026 17:44 via powder.com
  
  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.
  While some of its neighbors jack up lift ticket prices, build fancy lodges, and cater to mega-passes, Donner Summit operates almost exactly as it did during the Old School days of skiing and snowboarding.
  Hence, the ski area's beloved cheap lift tickets on 'Old School Days' through
  
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• Telemark Skiing Is Back–But the Internet Can’t Agree on What It’s Becoming

  13-01-2026 14:53 via powder.com
  
  Some two summers past, delighting in the prospect of a post-mountain bike ride beverage, I took a seat at a high top, and thought about beer as I absent-mindedly surveyed the brewery. But something immediately caught my eye. Double-taking, I noticed a young gentleman the table over wearing something that in years prior could have subjected him to outright scorn and ridicule in any ski town.Loudly and brightly, the young fellow’s hat read the word “TELEMARK.”It was both refreshi
  
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• Is Salomon's Latest Ski Boot Really Missing A Cuff Pivot?

  13-01-2026 14:01 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.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. Ever the innovators, the team at Salomon wanted to find a way to improve upon power transmission and heel hold without straying too far away from a design already known for it's high performance. Their latest boot, the all-n
  
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• Veronica Paulsen Peels Back The Curtain On Her Corbet's Double Backflip Attempt

  13-01-2026 13:23 via powder.com
  
  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. Or, it could be checking “ski in Japan” off the bucket list. For professional skier Veronica Paulsen, her personal mountain was about as lofty as it gets: she wanted to land a double backflip into Jackson Hole's daunting Corbet’s Couloir. The terrain feature positioned below the Aerial Tram is one of the Mou
  
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• What You Need To Know Before the 2026 Freeride World Tour Drops In

  13-01-2026 12:58 via powder.com
  
  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.The snow is piling up with more in the forecast, and, as with every edition of the FWT, those tuning in should be treated to a top-notch show.
  Here’s what to know before the FWT gets underway.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or c
  
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• "That Kind of Airtime Is Insane": Skier's Huge Jump Goes Viral

  12-01-2026 22:25 via powder.com
  
  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.This skier, who goes by @tommy._.ski on Instagram, is among their ranks. In a recent, jaw-dropping clip, he estimated that he floated between 40 and 50 feet into the air, traveling over 100 feet.Sound absurd? It is. See the video below and remember, please don&rsquo
  
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• How Often Do You Use Ski Pole Straps? (Poll)

  12-01-2026 20:16 via powder.com
  
  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? No one, we’d venture.Yet, despite helping to keep your gear all in one place, pole straps can also be dangerous, according to the Utah Avalanche Center. In a blog post, the forecasters recommended, outright, that you shouldn’t we
  
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• How a Utah Ski Resort Uses Remote Control Explosives To Keep Skiers Safe

  12-01-2026 19:24 via powder.com
  
  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.Tap or click to watch the video below, and keep reading to learn more about Wyssen Towers.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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• Dog and Skier Swept Away by Large Avalanche

  12-01-2026 18:48 via powder.com
  
  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". She had skied it three times in the last five days, according to her written video description."All in all, a lot of factors have added up that made me think it was safe. And this is where it enters, what is known as a heuristic trap," writes Masip. She continues, "[A heuristic trap is] a mental bias that makes
  
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• "Too Old" Skier Sends Jackson Hole's Most Feared Line

  12-01-2026 17:25 via powder.com
  
  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.The Kilmains have left their mark on S&S (read my story from 2024 for the details), and Bob, the 40-plus-year-old patriarch of the family, is back this season with anothe
  
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• Avalanche Kills Two In Washington

  12-01-2026 16:24 via powder.com
  
  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."We are saddened to report that four backcountry tourers were caught and carried in an avalanche near Longs Pass in the upper Teanaway River drainage of the East Central zone. One tourer was not buried, one was partially buried and injured, one was fully buried and killed, and one was fully buried and is presumed dead."Survivors Ian La
  
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• Review: Peak Performance Women's Vertec HIPE 3L Shell Jacket & Pants

  12-01-2026 14:40 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.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. As they really broke into the North American market and I started to see more of their products in the wild, I found myself wondering what would set them apart from other high-end outerwear brands like Ar
  
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• Völkl Releases New 112mm-Underfoot Powder Ski

  12-01-2026 13:20 via powder.com
  
  After releasing the new Revolt 101 last winter, Völkl is adding yet another ski to the Revolt family: an all-new powder freestyle shape. Where the 101 and 114 fall into the hard-charging directional freeride category, the new Revolt 112 is a much more freestyle-focused shape that should split the difference between the 121 and the 104 in the Revolt line. This came as a bit of surprise given how much a certain Völkl athlete has been teasing a prototype shape of what look to be a large p
  
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• Avalanche in Washington State Kills 2

  12-01-2026 03:44 via nytimes.com
  The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.
  
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• Are Moguls Fun? What Almost 3,000 Skiers Really Think

  11-01-2026 17:28 via powder.com
  
  It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll!Let’s talk about moguls. They’re feared. They’re adored. They’re seen as a ski skill litmus test. As far as ski conditions go, they might be the most divisive, unlike the unanimously loved stars, including fresh powder and perfect corn snow.How varied are skiers’ opinions on moguls, though? We endeavored to find out, with some help from the hardworki
  
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• Greek Peak: Back for the First Time

  10-01-2026 20:50 via nyskiblog.com
  With all the excellent reports that have been posted here this season, my wife and I were hoping that our four-day trip to Syracuse might be a good opportunity to score some of the upstate powder we’d been seeing on TV. A sobering weekend forecast took that off the table and while driving north from New Jersey under gloomy skies, it looked like we were lined up for one of those “at least we’re skiing” kind of days. But almost » Read More »
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• Planning a January Ski Trip? These 7 Destinations Stand Out in 2026

  10-01-2026 16:02 via powder.com
  
  It’s January, the first month that, by our estimations, qualifies as the “mid-season.”
  The crazed holidays have passed, and ski resorts are settling into the routines that will guide them for the rest of the winter. And you, dear skier, probably want to know which ones you should consider visiting.That’s where this list comes in. Without a crystal ball, we can’t say for sure that all of these mountains will have stellar conditions all month—skiing is, after al
  
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• Review: Stellar Equipment Free Shell 2.5 Jacket & Bibs

  10-01-2026 13:56 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.Stellar Equipment has flown relatively under the radar as far as outerwear brands go, but the Scandinavian brand is not to be overlooked. Founded in 2015, Stellar EQ is fairly new to the scene and takes a direct-to-consumer approach. Their gear, however, is not to be overlooked and comes in at an almost sneaky good quality. The Stellar Free 2.5 kit sits in their lineup a
  
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• "It's Not Possible at the Moment": Ski Racing Legend Calls Off Comeback Just Weeks Before Olympics

  09-01-2026 22:50 via powder.com
  
  The ski racing legend Marcel Hirscher, who was mounting a comeback bid at 36 after his retirement of five years, is no longer shooting for this winter's Olympics.Hirscher has competed in three Winter Games, amassing three medals across multiple disciplines, two of which were gold.But now, he said in a video update, “The truth is it's not possible at the moment,” referring to his return to ski racing.“The pace which I can go right now is not on a World Cup level,” he conti
  
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• "The Center of the Universe": Iconic Colorado Ski Lift Finally Opens for the Season

  09-01-2026 21:52 via powder.com
  
  Arapahoe Basin’s famed Pallavicini Chair (Pali Chair) will open on Saturday, January 10, 2026, a welcome sign for Colorado skiers that the ski season, which got off to a slow start, is building some momentum in the New Year with fresh snow.The chairlift, dubbed “The Center of the Universe,” departs from Arapahoe Basin’s base area, depositing riders atop a collection of advanced trails. The resort, in an email, noted that it's “our most beloved lift and terrain.&rdqu
  
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• The Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Is Over

  09-01-2026 20:05 via powder.com
  
  A new contract has been accepted, and the ski patrol strike at Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado, is over, as reported by The Colorado Sun,TheDenver Post, and other local news outlets.With the strike settled, Telluride Ski Resort announced plans to open Lift 4 on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The resort plans to add more terrain and chairlifts in the future. “We are delighted that the two parties came to an agreement,” said resort spokesman Steven Swenson in a statement, according to
  
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• I Left Tahoe for My Old Home Mountain in Pennsylvania, It Was Lovely

  09-01-2026 18:47 via powder.com
  
  Pulling my buff down, I shouted over the wind and chatter of fellow skiers at the top of Camelback Resort's Stevenson Express lift, "Want to ski 'Nile Mile' like the good ol' days?"My brother and mom shook their heads with approval. I think I heard one of them shout back, "Yeah! Sounds like fun," but I had already begun to ski away in excitement.Nile Mile is, just as its name implies, a mile-long trail at Camelback, my once-home resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. It's on this trail that
  
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• Review: Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD BOA 115 W

  09-01-2026 16:03 via powder.com
  
  When Atomic made the Hawx XTD boot series, they set out to make a true do-it-all boot for hard charging skiers who didn’t want to worry about multiple pairs of ski boots. The Ultra XTD line is the narrower of the Hawx XTD boots at a 98mm last as opposed to the Prime XTD series coming in at 100mm last. The Ultra XTD BOA boot comes in a range of flexes, with the softest being a 95 flex and the stiffest being a 130. However, the 130 and 120 flexes only go down to a size 24.5, taking them out
  
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• Alyeska To Host Affordable Avalanche Clinics Led by Three of the Best Female Skiers Ever

  09-01-2026 16:02 via powder.com
  
  There are hundreds of opportunities to practice avalanche safety and learn about snow science, but if three of the best female skiers ever are hosting a clinic in Alyeska, Alaska, why not take advantage of it?SAFE AS Clinics was founded over 13 years ago by a stacked roster of female skiers that includes Elyse Saugstad, Ingrid Backstrom, Jackie Passo, Michelle Parker, Lel Tone, and Sherry McConkey (ever heard of them?!).The "open, welcoming and enthusiastic" clinics are returning to Alyeska Reso
  
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• Colorado Avalanche Forecasters Expand Free Backcountry Information Tools

  09-01-2026 14:00 via powder.com
  
  The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has expanded its trove of free avalanche information tools, aiming to make it easier for the public to understand current snow conditionsThe updates, now available on CAIC’s website, include a new map-based Weather Station Map display, expanded Avalanche Accident Data Display, improved Media Gallery, and upgrades to public Field Reports. “We want people traveling in the backcountry to have the best information possible,” sai
  
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• This Is It: Armada’s Standout Ski Movie 'Ornada' Gets One Last Surprise Premiere

  08-01-2026 22:05 via powder.com
  
  Heard whispers of Armada’s new ski movie, Ornada, but missed your chance to see it with the live band? Thanks to a surprise announcement from Armada, skiers now have another shot.To kick off the upcoming winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado, Armada is hosting a final, live-scored Ornada premiere on January 22, 2026, at the Harris Concert Hall. Former and current X Games athletes will be in attendance. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for poster signings. Ornada starts at 6 p.m.Tickets cost $35. Yo
  
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• Ahead of the Olympics, J.Crew Goes Vintage With U.S. Ski Team Collaboration

  08-01-2026 19:53 via powder.com
  
  It’s a blast from the past. Via its three-year partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, J.Crew has launched a line of ski apparel featuring bold colors, pointed beanies, and a distinct throwback sheen. Brendon Babenzien, a creative director at J.Crew, called it “a fresh take on classic American winter style.” “This collection honors our shared histories while celebrating the elite athletes shaping the future of the sport,” Babenzien added.The 2026 P
  
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• Beloved BC Heli Ski Operation Purchased By American Company 'Heli'

  08-01-2026 19:30 via powder.com
  
  Stellar Heliskiing, based in Kaslo, British Columbia, announced today, January 8, 2026, that it has been acquired by adventure travel company Heli, which has acquired several backcountry outfits in recent years.The Kaslo operation was started in 2005 by Jason Remple and Kerry Luckey, a couple. Its tenure spans 125,000 acres of terrain across the famed Selkirk and Purcell Mountains, where, each season, 60 feet of snow falls on average. Four years ago, Stellar Heliskiing bought the Kaslo Hotel, wh
  
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• Getting To Whitefish, Montana, Is Easier Than You Think

  08-01-2026 18:48 via powder.com
  
  Sponsored StoryWhether you’re an East Coaster looking for bigger descents and snowier slopes, or a city-slicker that wants to reach the biggest ski resort as quickly as possible, there are a handful of usual suspects that fit the bill.These mega-resorts pay for billboards thousands of miles away and cash in on generations of word-of-mouth marketing. Getting there is easy, or so you’ve been told, so you book the trip and off you go.What’s often overlooked, as is the case with Wh
  
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• Police Investigating Skier Death at Popular Colorado Ski Resort

  08-01-2026 18:39 via powder.com
  
  Local authorities are investigating the death of a skier at Keystone Resort, Colorado, according to a news release shared by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Police said deputies responded after a report at about 12:20 p.m. of an unresponsive skier on The Grizz, an advanced trail near Keystone’s Outback Express chairlift. The skier was a man visiting from Colorado’s Front Range, the police added, and was found by other guests who immediately started CPR and called
  
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• Review: Dynafit Blacklight 2.0 Ski Touring Boots

  08-01-2026 17:49 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.At this point, Dynafit is probably the longest-running player in the backcountry touring game, consistently pumping out bindings, skis, and boots for human-powered ski adventures since the 1980s. In fact, the brand has been around since 1950, when they started making boots for alpine racers. Heck, we even ran ads for them in the 70s. Throughout those years, the brand has
  
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• Is Strava Good or Bad for Skiers and Outdoor Athletes?

  08-01-2026 16:36 via powder.com
  
  In high school, I got hooked on running by joining the cross-country team.
  The buzz I felt after surviving another race—and then 20 more—kept me coming back. A new motivator propelled me back into the streets years after I graduated and stopped running competitively, though. I bought a smart watch, downloaded the social media and fitness app Strava, and suddenly, I could visualize my progress, including splits, pace, and distance over time. I planned to cap off a few months of t
  
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• Power Outage Shuts Down Major Washington Ski Resort Amid Winter Storm

  07-01-2026 23:42 via powder.com
  
  As a major snowstorm bears down on Washington, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Seattle area, Stevens Pass, is dealing with a power outage. In an update published Wednesday morning, the ski resort announced that it doesn’t expect to open today, January 7, 2026. Stevens Pass added that power restoration is estimated to arrive at 6 p.m., but didn’t share the cause of the outage.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click he
  
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• Jackson Hole Reveals Incredible Roster for Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026

  07-01-2026 22:09 via powder.com
  
  Another season, another opportunity for the best skiers in the world to huck themselves off Corbet’s Couloir, the famed line at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. They’ll do so during the aptly named Kings and Queens of Corbet’s, an event that, after the snow settles, crowns a new pair of champions each year. Whoever can put on the best show as they fly and flip down Corbet's Couloir wins. This year, the event is set to be held between February 7 and February 14,
  
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• About Five Feet of Snow Since Christmas: Winter Returns to Utah's Ski Resorts

  07-01-2026 20:33 via powder.com
  
  It’s been a dry, agonizing start for Utah’s ski resorts and skiers, but the New Year is showing promise with local mountains reporting feet of snow during the last days of 2025 and the opening of 2026.In November, a slew of ski resorts across the state delayed their opening dates, including Deer Valley, Alta Ski Area, and Solitude Mountain Resort. The next month, Alta Ski Area saw about 45 inches of snow, roughly two feet lower than the December total during the 2024-25 season.
  
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• Skiers Hit the Slopes in Paris Amid Wintry Weather of "Rare Intensity"

  07-01-2026 19:15 via powder.com
  
  This week, Paris transformed into a winter wonderland as snow fell, prompting flight cancellations, causing travel quagmires, and encouraging an unexpected local activity: skiing.Photos captured on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, show snow blanketing the City of Light. In one memorable scene, a skier was spotted ski touring in front of the Eiffel Tower. See 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 to
  
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• Candide Thovex Says This Incredible Day of Skiing Is "Mellow"

  07-01-2026 18:58 via powder.com
  
  Professional sports fans have notifications turned on for breaking news about their favorite teams. Stock investors set alerts to be notified when prices change dramatically.Skiers turn on notifications for each time Candide Thovex decides to drop down from the Heavens above and post a new ski clip.
  We never know when one is coming, as the Frenchman is notorious for being mysterious online, but today, January 7, 2026, is 'One of Those Days'.Arguably the greatest freeride skier of his generation,
  
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• FPV Drones Have Changed Skiing—Meet The Best Pilot In The World

  07-01-2026 18:05 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.Flying the LineA lone skier drops into the razor-sharp ridgeline of Priority I, a 1,800-foot spine in Alaska’s Tordrillo Mountains. The pitch averages 40 to 55 degrees, but he’s not hesitating. He flashes a double cliff drop up top, floats a massive corked 360, stomps it clean, and caps it off with a backflip. Unsee
  
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• Washington Ski Area Set To Open Historic New Lift Amid Intense Storm

  07-01-2026 17:38 via powder.com
  
  After a slow start to the season, Alpental, a hidden gem frequented by Seattle, Washington, skiers, is scheduled to open today, January 7, 2026, with a historic new chairlift, the Edelweiss triple. The timing of Edelweiss’ grand opening aligns with the arrival of much-needed snow in Washington. The state’s mountains were drenched with rain in December. Now the temperatures have dropped.Alpental is reporting a foot of new snow at its base, with a bit more up top, and around two f
  
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• How To Win The Fingers Race at Palisades Tahoe, California

  07-01-2026 17:27 via powder.com
  
  There are countless lines coveted by Palisades Tahoe skiers, but none is sexier than winning the Fingers Race on a classic KT-22 powder day.Professional skier Noah Gaffney is no stranger to winning the race. His POV videos on The Fingers launched his career as a teenager. A few years later, and he's still winning the race with big lines at breakneck speed.Gaffney, in the YouTube video embedded below, shows what it takes to win the race following a 40+ inch storm that blanketed Palisades Tahoe th
  
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• The Legacy of Tunnel Creek and Skiing's Complicated History Grappling With Death

  07-01-2026 12:44 via powder.com
  
  In December 2012, POWDER magazine released the fourth issue of its forty-first volume, marking the first full season of publication for the eminent title since the devastating, paradigm-shifting avalanche at Tunnel Creek, Washington, an event that fundamentally changed skiing.
  The accident just outside the boundary of Steven’s Pass ski area was sweeping in its scope. Sixteen individuals from disparate backgrounds—professional skiers, ski media luminaries, freeride comp pioneers, and
  
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• 5 Places to Channel the Olympic Spirit Without Attending the Games in Italy

  07-01-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  Can’t make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? No worries, these spots in North America offer a taste of the Games (and let you try everything from speedskating to ski jumping, if you dare).
  
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• Engagement Ring Drops 118 Feet, Ski Resort Employee Saves The Day

  06-01-2026 19:20 via powder.com
  
  Boyne Mountain, known for being one of Michigan's most popular ski resorts, is celebrating one of its employees following a heroic effort that saved a newly-engaged couple's big day.Trevor Van Camp planned a surprise weekend getaway to Boyne Mountain with his girlfriend Danielle Jenkins. Jenkins had shown Van Camp a TikTok of Boyne Mountain's SkyBridge Michigan, a suspension bridge that spans the ski area's two peaks, and Van Camp figured it would be the perfect place to drop a knee and pop the
  
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• Surprise Powder Day Blankets Arapahoe Basin, Colorado With Needed Snow

  06-01-2026 18:46 via powder.com
  
  It's no secret—the winter 25/26 season hasn't been ideal in Colorado.Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin), known for having one of the longest seasons in the country, was able to kick things off on Sunday, October 26, 2025, but Mother Nature didn't exactly cooperate throughout November and December.Consistent warm temps and clear skies plagued powder-hungry skiers during the early season, but could today's surprise storm be a sign of better things to come?Arapahoe Basin is reporting nine inch
  
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• Teton Gravity Research's Origin Story Is As "Core" As It Gets

  06-01-2026 17:57 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.Rigging the GameThere’s a few different versions of the story depending on who you ask, but deep in the annals of TGR lore, the tale starts in a smelly snow cave occupied by four ski bums outside Valdez, Alaska in the spring of 1995.
  Heli guiding season had just wrapped up, and young brothers Todd and Steve Jones squeezed
  
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• 1 Dead In Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California

  06-01-2026 17:23 via powder.com
  
  The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is confirming that a male snowmobiler died yesterday, January 5, 2026, in an avalanche near Truckee, California. Truckee is 14 miles north of Lake Tahoe.According to a media release, the initial 911 call was received at 2:19 p.m. Approximately 45 emergency responders were dispatched to the scene from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Truckee Fire, and North Truckee Fire. Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue also responded to the call.A total of three SnoCats,
  
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• "Today Was All-Time"—Palisades Tahoe Skiers Had a Day To Remember

  06-01-2026 16:47 via powder.com
  
  In case you've been living under a rock, the talk of the last two weeks has been the Lake Tahoe region's miraculous winter comeback.The first storm, which began with heavy rain on December 22, 2025, eventually deposited over 80 inches (more than 6.5 feet) across nearly all elevations of Palisades Tahoe over the course of seven days.The second storm just dumped another 44 inches (nearly four feet) since last Friday, January 2, 2025. With combined storm totals eclipsing 100 inches, Palisades Tahoe
  
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