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• How Old Were You When You First Tried Skiing? Our Readers Weigh In

  15-03-2026 12:12 via powder.com
  
  It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate is your age. More specifically, the age at which you first went skiing.Keep reading to see the results of our very scientific (not really) query. Plus, some thoughts on the results.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you,
  
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• Sun Valley Stampede Day 1 Report: Sun, Snow, and Fast Skiing

  15-03-2026 11:51 via powder.com
  
  Riding up the Challenger Lift at 9:01 a.m., POWDER's Ian Greenwood and I shared a look of concern.A thick fog had settled in over Sun Valley's Warm Springs base, and a light, but persistent drizzle was accumulating on our goggle lenses."I'm a bit worried," Ian said as we disembarked at the Challenger mid-station. The meticulously groomed snow crunched and made a jarringly loud noise with each turn. "It definitely froze up overnight," I said unnecessarily.As we joined the crowd of competitors at
  
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• 10 Low-Altitude Ski Resorts Worth Visiting: From Sea Level to The Mountains

  15-03-2026 11:12 via powder.com
  
  Skiers love big numbers. The largest vertical, the highest peak, the most annual average snowfall—superlatives, hate it or love it, make the ski industry go round.What about the inverse of these records, though? Surprisingly, small and low is interesting, too, which is why we've compiled a list of some of the lowest ski areas in North America.
  NOTE: This list includes a mix of low-altitude destination resorts and lesser-known ski areas near sea level.For skiers, there's an obvious benefit
  
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• In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears

  15-03-2026 10:00 via nytimes.com
  A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.
  
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