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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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