• Greek Peak: Back for the First Time

    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

    Planning a January Ski Trip? These 7 Destinations Stand Out in 2026
    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
  • Review: Stellar Equipment Free Shell 2.5 Jacket & Bibs

    Review: Stellar Equipment Free Shell 2.5 Jacket & Bibs
    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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