• The Funniest Ski Gear of the 1980s

    The Funniest Ski Gear of the 1980s
    The 1980s may be one of skiing’s most distinct eras.
    The decade saw the release of classic films like Hot Dog and The Blizzard of Aahhh’s. The sometimes confusing slopeside fashion choices were inspired, colorful, and over-the-top.
    To explore this raucous time in ski history, we dove into POWDER’s archives, cataloguing ten funny bits of 1980s ski equipment and clothing we thought were worth sharing. That includes a mountain-man-themed advertisement for Camel cigarettes. Check i
  • On thin ice: three strategies to help you enjoy Australia’s snow season more sustainably | Change by degrees

    Want to reduce your carbon (snow)print this winter? Here are tactics for making ski trips less damaging to the climateGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs someone who has visited the snow for holidays since childhood, I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling increasingly uneasy about a once-cherished pastime.For nature lovers, skiing offers a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the alpine environment – but it’s a carbon-intensive activity and the industry that surrounds

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