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• Seattle Area Ski Resort Ends Ikon Pass Reservations

  10-08-2026 19:52 via powder.com
  Next winter, one of the Seattle area’s best-known ski resorts, the Summit at Snoqualmie, won’t require Ikon Pass reservations.The resort, like a few others, used to require that Ikon Pass holders make a reservation before showing up in a bid to cut down on overcrowding.Those rules won’t apply next season.“Passholders can ride any day we're operating, open to close for the 26-27 season,” the Summit wrote in a social media post. “Blackout dates still apply for I
  
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• Jackson Hole Slashes Daily Lift Ticket Prices To Under $100, but You Have To Buy Now

  10-08-2026 19:47 via powder.com
  Planning on skiing or snowboarding at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, this winter? It's time to buy your lift tickets.Like many major ski resorts, Jackson Hole offers steep discounts to guests who purchase their lift tickets online and in advance, and today, August 10, 2026, marks the official start of the resort's Early Bird Lift Ticket Sale.Single-day lift tickets start at just $81, and multi-day lift tickets start at just $57 per day on select dates. With walk-up lift tickets costing m
  
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• Mt. Hood Meadows Remains Closed as 60,000 Acre Grasshopper Fire Burns Nearby

  10-08-2026 16:56 via powder.com
  The Grasshopper Fire has been burning near Mt. Hood, Oregon, since a lightning strike ignited the blaze on July 23, 2026.The fire has grown to more than 60,000 acres as of Monday, August 10, and Level 3 evacuation orders remain in place at Mt. Hood Meadows, a popular ski resort, and surrounding areas.Mt. Hood Meadows paused its summer operations on August 3 due to smoke, and has yet to reopen with the Level 3 evacuation order still in place.Despite the doom and gloom of the massive fire burning
  
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• Five Trail Running Essentials, According to a Total Beginner

  09-08-2026 12:26 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.In the last year, I've been indoctrinated with the propaganda that running is actually a fun activity that people would choose to do. Somehow, like the rest of the world, I've found myself completely and totally brainwashed by this propaganda and dare I say, actually enjoying trail running—but I've spent more time trail running than doing almost any other activity
  
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• Blackbird Mountain Guides Report on Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 9 Skiers Assigns No Blame

  09-08-2026 00:17 via nytimes.com
  The report was commissioned by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was in charge of the trip near Lake Tahoe in February.
  
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• Blackbird Mountain Guides Report on Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 9 Skiers Assigns No Blame.

  08-08-2026 22:12 via nytimes.com
  The report was commissioned by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was in charge of the trip near Lake Tahoe in February.
  
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• Hot Weather Forces Another Swiss Resort To Suspend Summer Skiing

  08-08-2026 12:50 via powder.com
  Another Swiss ski resort known for spinning its lifts during the summer, Saas-Fee, will suspend operations, as the mercury climbs and the sun beats down, melting snow.“Due to the persistently high temperatures and the resulting changes in snow and glacier conditions, the summer ski area will be temporarily closed from Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, until further notice,” officials said in a statement shared by Ski Racing Media.The company noted that it’s no longer possible to operate i
  
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• "Serious Skiing for Serious Skiers": Atlantic Coast Ski Resort Teases Terrain Expansion

  07-08-2026 19:09 via powder.com
  In Nova Scotia, an off-the-beaten-path ski area is teasing an eagerly anticipated expansion.Cape Smokey, perched on the edge of the Atlantic coastline, shared additional details on social media about new terrain previously teased earlier this summer.In the post, the ski resort showed a video with a brief graphic highlighting the expanded slopes, along with the message, “4.5 years = 600+ acres = 400M vert = 3 lifts.”A thin slice through the trees was the only visible part of the proje
  
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• The Farmers' Almanac Forecasts Mixed Winter 26/27 for Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana

  07-08-2026 17:59 via powder.com
  The Rockies, the Intermountain West, whatever you call this region of snowy peaks and arid deserts made up of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana, it's where Americans think of when somebody says they went skiing "out West".Snowfall can vary drastically across this region in a given winter, and that seems to be the case in the Farmers' Almanac's Winter 26/27 forecast.While the Farmers' Almanac's map is vague by design, a keen eye should notice a stark difference. Utah is included in the Almanac
  
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• The Farmers' Almanac Predicts "Less Dependable Snow" for the Pacific Northwest This Winter

  07-08-2026 17:21 via powder.com
  "El Niño is Spanish for... the Niño!" Chris Farley's iconic Saturday Night Live sketch has been playing on a constant loop in my head ever since the "super El Niño" was first forecasted earlier this year.The strong El Niño could benefit my ski season down here in the Lake Tahoe area, but skiers and lovers of snow in the Pacific Northwest are probably dreading it. Why? As The Farmers' Almanac predicts in its long-range Winter 26/27 forecast, El Niño typically br
  
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• Celebrity Ski Guest To Attend Denver Summit FC Game

  07-08-2026 12:28 via powder.com
  An upcoming soccer game for the Denver Summit FC will have a celebrity guest—one who knows her way around a pair of skis and recently came home with an Olympic gold medal.We’re talking about Mikaela Shiffrin, of course, the most decorated ski racer of all time.According to a post from Summit FC, Shiffrin is attending Saturday’s match against the Utah Royals. Her appearance includes a coin toss, an on-field interview, and a medal celebration.Denver Summit FCDenver Summit FCShiff
  
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• The Farmers' Almanac Reveals California's Winter Forecast: "Rain" and "Mixed" Precipitation

  07-08-2026 00:07 via powder.com
  Skiers, weather fanatics, snow fans—gather round; the Farmers’ Almanac forecast for the 2026-27 winter season has arrived, and with it comes a long-range look at what the coming months could bring.As for California, it’s looking to involve “rain or mixed precipitation” with “mild” temperatures, according to the Almanac. The latest forecast added that the southern tier of the Golden State is in for “wet and stormy” weather.“An activ
  
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• The Farmers' Almanac Predicts "Tricky" Winter 26/27 for New England and The East Coast

  06-08-2026 22:55 via powder.com
  The Farmers' Almanac's Winter 26/27 forecast is officially here.As per tradition, the Almanac has released a colorful map depicting forecasted weather trends across the continental United States. The trends are broad by design, but can offer some insight into how the upcoming winter could shake out.For our friends in New England and the Mid-Atlantic, start preparing for what the Farmers' Almanac is calling "one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns."This complicated pattern will
  
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• Pennsylvania Ski Resort To Sell Historic, Decades-Old Lift Chairs

  06-08-2026 20:39 via powder.com
  A gaggle of lift chairs will soon be up for sale at a popular Pennsylvania ski resort. Camelback, located in the Poconos, announced that the Cleopatra, Sunbowl I & II, and Marc Anthony lifts, which were all previously retired, could become part of your home decor.The resort shared a form for interested buyers so that they can join the waitlist.View this post on Instagram
  All the lifts served Camelback for decades.The Cleopatra, a Riblet triple that began operating in 1964, climbed from
  
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• Massive Rockfall Captured on Matterhorn Illustrates Increased Climbing Risk

  06-08-2026 19:54 via powder.com
  A major rockfall occurred on an iconic Swiss peak, the Matterhorn, on August 5, 2026.Clouds of dust could be seen rising from the massif as debris tumbled down the Italian side of the mountain, known as the Cervino. No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the event.
  Although the Matterhorn has historically been a popular summer mountaineering destination, the heat wave that has impacted much of Europe this summer has changed that, too. Guides and mountain rescue teams in Zermatt h
  
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• As El Niño Winter Looms, YouTube Forecaster Makes His Long-Range Predictions

  06-08-2026 19:46 via powder.com
  It begins.As the 2026-27 season approaches and the buzz behind the so-called “Super” El Niño builds, forecasters are beginning to take a crack at seeing the future.Up next is Direct Weather, a popular YouTube channel that, each year, shares long-range forecasts aimed at determining where temperature, precipitation, and snowfall will land.If you’re already familiar with El Niño’s typical pattern, you’ll recognize this forecast. The climate phenomen
  
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• The Farmers' Almanac Winter 26/27 Forecast Calls for Snow, Sleet, and Surprises Due To El Niño

  06-08-2026 19:16 via powder.com
  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, skiers and snowboarders... the time has come.The Farmers' Almanac has just released its Winter 26/27 long-range weather forecast, and the predictions should bode well for skiers. In summary, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting "Snow, Sleet, and Surprises" from coast to coast."Winter 2026–2027 is shaping up to be a season of sharp contrasts, with an active southern storm track, quick bursts of snow and bitter cold across the North, and a tricky mix of ra
  
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• The Farmer's Almanac Winter 26/27 Forecast Calls for Snow, Sleet, and Surprises Due To El Niño

  06-08-2026 19:16 via powder.com
  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, skiers and snowboarders... the time has come.The Farmer's Almanac has just released its Winter 26/27 long-range weather forecast, and the predictions should bode well for skiers. In summary, the Farmer's Almanac is predicting "Snow, Sleet, and Surprises" from coast to coast."Winter 2026–2027 is shaping up to be a season of sharp contrasts, with an active southern storm track, quick bursts of snow and bitter cold across the North, and a tricky mix of ra
  
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• Star Ski Racer and Olympic Champion Confirms Retirement

  06-08-2026 17:00 via powder.com
  Lara Gut-Behrami, the star Swiss ski racer and Olympic champion, is sticking to her retirement plan after an ACL injury kept her out of the latest Winter Games and the 2025-26 competition season, which she previously said would be her last.“I had the luck and the honor to be able to experience a very long career, to express my dreams and wishes through my skiing and to experience this journey alongside extraordinary people,” Gut-Behrami told the TV channel RSI, according to a press r
  
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• 4FRNT Drops 2026/27 Ski Lineup, Featuring a Redesigned MSP

  06-08-2026 12:06 via powder.com
  The start of August marks the transition between "grateful to take my feet out of ski boots" and "how much longer until ski season."It's also, believe it or not, the time when some of us start to think about purchasing new ski gear for the upcoming season. Luckily, if you're one of those people, 4FRNT Skis just released its 2026/27 ski collection.Sterbenz pro-model graphic4FRNTHarrison Johnson/ 4FRNT SkisMSP 99Lengths Available: 171cm, 176cm, 181cm, 187cmSidecut: 133mm- 99mm- 1
  
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• Smooth is Fast on the 2026 Specialized Diverge 4 Gravel Bike

  05-08-2026 20:53 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.I'll be the first to admit that I was a very late adopter to gravel biking. Despite being a diehard mountain biker, I was actually a roadie first for many years. Perhaps it was a product of where I lived at the time: New York City and Boulder, Colorado—but cranking out miles flying across perfectly smooth pavement was actually pretty damn fun. I also worked at a hi
  
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• Mammut Acquired by Chinese Investment Firm, HQ and Leadership to Remain

  05-08-2026 20:36 via powder.com
  Swiss outdoor brand Mammut Sports Group AG announced that the company will change ownership following an acquisition agreement signed last week. Chinese investment firm CPE will take over ownership from Jacobs Capital. Although financial details of the deal were not released, Jacobs Capital was reportedly exploring the sale of the company earlier this year and seeking more than €500M.
  Jacobs Capital has owned Mammut since 2021, and has worked to invest in expanding the product portfolio acr
  
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• Skier Blazes Down World's Steepest Street After Rare Snow

  05-08-2026 20:29 via powder.com
  As an Antarctic blast brought snow to New Zealand’s Dunedin, a skier ventured to Baldwin Street—certified as the world’s steepest street by Guinness—and dropped in.One video, shared by The Guardian, shows him sliding downhill as he gathers speed. Mind you, this wasn’t a bottomless powder day. There’s only a skiff of snow between the brave skier and the asphalt. View this post on Instagram
  You can also see the video here.Turns out, this wasn’t all th
  
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• Flooding Causes Major Damage at New York's Thunder Ridge Ski Area

  05-08-2026 19:44 via powder.com
  Earlier this week, a ski area near the New York/Connecticut border was hit hard by a storm that left massive amounts of damage in just a few minutes. Thunder Ridge Ski Area had sections of the parking lot, base area, and lower slopes washed out by flash flooding after a torrential downpour. The ski school building had part of its foundation washed out, and mud found its way into the lift ticket office. Ski area equipment, signs, and other debris were washed across the road.
  The owner of Thunder
  
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• Another Mt. Hood Ski Area Pauses Operations as Wildfire Burns Nearby

  05-08-2026 19:13 via powder.com
  Another ski area on Mt. Hood, Oregon, has suspended operations as the Grasshopper Fire continues to burn tens of thousands of acres nearby.Perched at the base of Mt. Hood, Timberline Lodge announced that its bike park and sky ride—a scenic chairlift ride—would be closed on Wednesday, August 5, citing wildfire smoke. The ski area is known for its summer skiing, but ended those operations earlier than usual last month after a winter that brought little snow.Timberline’s lodge, a
  
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• The Bay Area Gets New Sports Team. Instead of an Arena, They’ll Compete in the Mountains.

  05-08-2026 12:29 via powder.com
  There’s a new sports team in the Bay Area, but they won’t tackle or shoot hoops. Instead, once the squad’s assembled, they’ll be flipping, spinning, and sliding rails in massive terrain parks built from snow.This is X Games Club Golden State, a new group formed as part of the X Games’ Formula One-inspired team-based reimagination of its action sports circuit. This winter, rather than only throwing down as individuals, X Games skiers and snowboarders will compet
  
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• Ski Filmmaker Shares Stunning Look Back at "Snowmaggedon" (Video)

  04-08-2026 20:03 via powder.com
  It was the winter no one can forget.From the Sierra Nevada to Utah’s Cottonwoods, ski resorts got slammed, over and over again, until the snow piled so high that it obscured chairlifts, houses, and the natural features that, usually, help separate one trail from the next.We’re talking about the 2022-23 ski season. It answered a question that skiers often bandy about on chairlifts and in dark, crowded bars: is there such a thing as too much snow?The answer, it turns out, might be yes.
  
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• 35,000-Acre Wildfire Burns Near Mt. Hood Meadows, Evacuation Order Issued

  04-08-2026 19:34 via powder.com
  Parts of Waco and Hood River Counties in Oregon, including Mt. Hood Meadows, are being evacuated as a result of the Grasshopper Fire. The Elk Mountain zones, where the ski area is located, were upgraded to Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation status earlier this morning, August 4, 2026. The mountain was also closed on Monday, August 3, as smoke from both the Grasshopper fire and northwest winds blowing smoke down from fires in Washington State clouded the area.
  The Grasshopper fire, which broke out on Ju
  
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• Vail Resorts Names MGM CEO To Board of Directors

  04-08-2026 19:11 via powder.com
  Vail Resorts has named Bill Hornbuckle, the CEO and president of MGM Resorts, to its board of directors.With MGM, which is known for its Las Vegas, Nevada, luxury hotels and casinos like the Bellagio and MGM Grand, Hornbuckle oversees “strategy, operations, hospitality and gaming development projects,” according to a Vail release. Before Hornbuckle became the CEO of MGM in 2020, he held several senior roles at the company and has played a “key role” in domestic and i
  
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• Molly Armanino Contemplates Freeride's Olympic Inclusion and Whether She'll Try To Qualify

  04-08-2026 13:32 via powder.com
  It was a season of highs and lows for elite freerider Molly Armanino. Inspiring execution at times, and unexpected misfortune at others.The 33-year-old Kirkwood, California, skier seized the moment, unleashing a near-flawless run that blended style and precision to capture a bronze medal at the World Championships in Andorra in early February.However, her season success took a dramatic turn later that month at a relocated event in Kühtai, Austria. Armanino crashed after snagging a buried ro
  
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• Purgatory, Colorado Teases Steep Glades and Cliff Lines Coming With New Lift

  04-08-2026 12:42 via powder.com
  As work continues this summer on its new ColoradoCouloir chairlift, Purgatory Resort, Colorado, is offering a pre-season look at the kind of terrain skiers can expect to enjoy next winter.The ski area, in a social media video, showed off the “steep glades,” “new gullies,” and “cliff lines” below the Colorado Couloir.They also shared an update on the progress of the Colorado Couloir. At the time of the post late last month, tower footers were almost complete, w
  
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• What a Skier Leaves Behind

  04-08-2026 12:06 via powder.com
  Walking through old town, under an unrelenting sun, past well-kempt yards and those forsaken to another summer of Colorado drought,something out of season caught my eye. In front of an old home lined with hollyhocks were two pairs of skis, set roadside for the taking. One of the sets was an immaculately cared-for older model, a pair of Tua’s with the name Montes MX printed on them in a vintage typeface. Melting wax, perhaps last applied decades ago, beaded down their narrow, 200cm len
  
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• Skier Finds 14 Year Old Camera at Mammoth, Launches Search for Original Owner

  03-08-2026 20:53 via powder.com
  The search is on for a decade-plus-old time capsule found on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, California.In a post on the Mammoth subreddit, one user said that while hiking the Hemlocks trail at the ski resort this summer, their friend came across a Contour Roam—a long-discontinued POV camera that used to be an alternative to GoPros.Their friend gave them the camera, and they popped the SD card, imported the footage, and discovered that it dated back to March 2nd, 2012 (bear in mind: the fo
  
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• Summer Snow Falls at Canadian Ski Resort

  03-08-2026 20:14 via powder.com
  While most of North America's ski resorts are basking in the heat of summer and welcoming mountain bikers and hikers to their slopes, Alberta's Banff Sunshine Village just got it's first peek at winter. The Canadian ski area got a dusting of snow Sunday night (August 2, 2026) as the snow level dropped to 7,800 feet and temperatures dropped into the high 30s. Although the snow had already melted by mid-morning on Monday, the records (by records, we mean screenshots of the resort webcams) show tha
  
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• Wildfire Ravaged Eagle Point Makes Difficult Decision on Next Ski Season

  03-08-2026 19:18 via powder.com
  On Monday, August 3, 2026, Eagle Point Ski Resort officially announced that it will not open for the upcoming winter season. The resort cited damage to infrastructure, ski terrain, and surrounding forest lands from the Cottonwood Fire as the reason for the closure. The fire, which burned nearly 100,000 acres in total, impacted roughly 300 of Eagle Point's 600 acres. Additionally, the Canyonside Lodge, Tushar Warming Station, 145 homes and condos, and four out of the resort's five chairlifts were
  
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• Swiss Glacier Known for Summer Skiing Closes Indefinitely

  03-08-2026 19:05 via powder.com
  As Europe tangles with a swelteringly hot summer, one Swiss resort that typically offers summer skiing, Zermatt, has suspended its usual operations, citing high temperatures and a lack of cold weather at night.Zermatt Bergbahnen said in a release that the uncooperative conditions mean that it’s no longer possible to provide safe, high-quality skiing. “The safety of guests and staff is always our top priority. At the same time, we attach great importance to ensuring that our gues
  
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• With Access Road Still Closed and More Snow on the Way, Ski Portillo Is Getting Creative

  03-08-2026 18:49 via powder.com
  Ski Portillo, Chile, receives about 200 inches (508cm) of snowfall throughout an entire winter season.200 inches isn't a lot when compared to North American resorts like Alta Ski Area (500 inches) and Mt. Baker Ski Area (600+ inches), but it's plenty to typically offer skiing between the end of June and the end of September.This season has been anything but typical for Ski Portillo.As of August 3, 2026, the resort has recorded a whopping 274 inches (696cm) of snow, with nearly all of it falling
  
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• Why the Best Ski Movies Are Made in a Parking Lot Behind 7/11

  02-08-2026 12:53 via powder.com
  My favorite ski movies aren’t made in the mountains. They don’t feature mouth-watering powder turns, dizzying heli drops, or Alaskan spines. Instead, they’re shot in snow-laden parking lots and decaying urban plazas and, more often than not, are made by a group of people who can’t resist spending countless hours in vans that smell like old socks. Interested yet?I’m talking about street skiing—the movies that happen in Minnesota rather than the backcountry
  
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• Mysterious Countdown Appears on Breckenridge Ski Resort Website

  01-08-2026 12:26 via powder.com
  Something’s happening at Breckenridge, but we aren’t sure exactly what.For the past few weeks, the Colorado ski resort has been sharing photos of a man dressed as Ullr, the Norse god associated with snow and skiing (or is it Ullr himself?), at various locations. He’s appeared at baseball stadiums, in Aspen, and on the streets of New York City in Times Square, all while hoisting a sign with a website link that reads: theyleftusoffthemap.com.Visiting the site reveals a countdown
  
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• A Million Acres Burned: Wildfire Smoke and the Privilege of Fresh Air

  01-08-2026 12:15 via powder.com
  Every skier has experienced waking up and checking the forecast, only to roll over and go back to sleep or text the chat that the plan has changed. For one reason or another, we all make concessions in a sport that’s weather-dependent.However, even on the days when we begrudgingly take out narrow skis, undoubtedly we’ve also had the thought, 'at least, I’m skiing!’ Because truly, being able to ski every day, every week, or even a few times a year is a privilege, especiall
  
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• Stratton Shows Off New Downhill Bike Trail and Teases Steep Lift Ticket Deal

  31-07-2026 20:26 via powder.com
  Two things at Stratton Mountain, Vermont, are true. One, a new trail called Hibernator is rocking and rolling. Two, bike park tickets are only $8.02 on Sunday (or 8/2), which, of course, is a nod to Vermont’s lone area code, 802.The ticket discounts are steep. Normally, they run $55. So, if you do the math, you get about seven Sunday tickets for the price of one. Don’t hesitate to surprise the whole crew.As for Hibernator, it’s a delightful-looking, long cruiser that takes
  
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• Idaho Ski Area Sacrifices Its "Bra Tree" for New Trail

  31-07-2026 19:37 via powder.com
  All good things must come to an end.In the case of Bogus Basin, Idaho, it’s the Pine Creek Bra Tree, which they said held it down for more than two decades between 1999 and 2026.The resort, in a silly video, asked Bogus disciples to pour one out for the tree. It’d been “sacrificed” to make room for the Lucky Friday trail as the ski area undergoes offseason improvements.Condolences flooded in, perhaps summed up best by one social media comment that read, “Is nothing
  
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• Red Bull Rampage Is Officially Back for Its 25th Anniversary Edition

  31-07-2026 19:20 via powder.com
  Earlier this week, Red Bull announced the return of the "Super Bowl of Mountain Biking", Red Bull Rampage.The event, which expanded to a two-day format in 2024 to include a women's field, will return October 8 and 10th, 2026. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Red Bull Rampage, which has shaped the sport of freeride mountain biking.For those hoping to watch in person, tickets to the event go on sale August 26, 2026. The event will also be live-streamed via Red Bull TV in all countries outsi
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Talks Wedding Questions, Goals, and Why She Keeps Skiing After All These Years

  31-07-2026 11:37 via powder.com
  Why keep going?For Mikaela Shiffrin, already the winningest alpine ski racer of all time, it’s a big question. And it’s one that she addressed, among others—including a wedding update—in a solo episode she shared to YouTube.“I'm really just talking and sharing what's up,” she began, before noting one thing that she’s been thinking a lot about recently: motivation.Some of those thoughts, surely, come from the outside. Shiffrin said that she’s often
  
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• "Intentionally Affordable" Michigan Ski Area Hopes To Raise $100,000

  30-07-2026 21:04 via powder.com
  One of Traverse City, Michigan’s ski hills, Mt. Holiday, is asking for help as it pushes to raise $100,000 by late August in an effort to keep offering affordable skiing.As a nonprofit, Mt. Holiday said it's “intentionally affordable” and “exists to make memories, build confidence, and keep the outdoors within reach for every family.” That means keeping prices low alongside offering discounted youth programs and scholarships.But, Mt. Holiday added, the costs of ever
  
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• UDOT Says Ski Resort's Access Road Will Be Closed Indefinitely

  30-07-2026 19:40 via powder.com
  Following the devastation of the Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah, Mother Nature has dealt the area another tough hand. Monsoon season has caused daily thunderstorms, flash flooding, and debris flows, particularly in Beaver Canyon along SR-153. On Tuesday, July 21, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) closed the road indefinitely after the road was severely damaged or completely washed away in several locations. Recently, videos shared on the agency's social media showed the extent of th
  
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• Argentinian Skier Deploys Airbag Inbounds, but Was He Caught In an Avalanche?

  30-07-2026 19:33 via powder.com
  Ski instructor Maruo F. was enjoying delicious powder turns at Argentina's Cerro Catedral ski resort on July 28, 2026, when he noticed something wrong.Just as Mauro passed a group of rocks peeking out from the freshly fallen feet of snow, he spotted a skier tumbling head over heels in what appeared to be an avalanche slide path. The skier didn't travel far in the debris, but he deployed his avalanche airbag in the process.Mauro approaches the skier, covered in snow, and asks in Spanish if he's o
  
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• America's Only Indoor Ski Resort Will Remain Open After Midnight for a Special Event

  30-07-2026 18:54 via powder.com
  Big SNOW American Dream, a fridge-like indoor ski area located outside Manhattan in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is staying open just past midnight until 1 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.The event, called Park After Dark, understandably focuses on the terrain park and features “live DJs, giveaways, food, drinks, and more,” according to Big SNOW’s website. Entry costs about $50. Another Park After Dark throwdown is planned for August 28.Located inside the sprawling American
  
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• Chile's Valle Nevado Ski Resort "Transformed" by Unbelievable Storm, Opens Almost 100% of Terrain

  30-07-2026 11:17 via powder.com
  Following an enormous winter storm that brought feet of snow in only a week, Valle Nevado, Chile, has gone from zero to hero.The resort, which, like others in South America, struggled with snowfall early in the season and had little terrain available, is now almost open wall to wall.All 13 ski lifts are operating, and 44 of 45 trails are open with even more snow—perhaps far more than a foot—possible in the coming days.Dominique Rudloff, Valle Nevado’s general manager, said in a
  
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• Canadian Ski Area Teases "Big Things," but Details Are Scarce

  29-07-2026 20:26 via powder.com
  Something’s happening at Cape Smokey, but we aren’t sure what yet.The small ski area on the Atlantic Coast in Nova Scotia teased in a social media post that “Big things are coming to Smokey. Skiers and snowboarders have a lot to be excited about.” The post added that more details are coming soon, and included a short video of a neat cut through the trees that, at first brush, looks like an ideal place to put some kind of ski lift. But Cape Smokey didn’t hint if
  
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