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• "It's Time, Let's Go Skiing"—Breckenridge Lands On New Opening Day After Brief Delay

  09-11-2026 22:29 via POWDER
  Breckenridge Resort, Colorado (Breck), aimed to open for the winter 26/27 season on Friday, November 6, 2026, but a warm spell and poor snowmaking conditions forced the resort to delay.
  Breck didn’t declare a new intended opening day immediately following, citing the need for extensive snowmaking before making a decision, but the announcement has finally been made as of today, November 9th.
  Breckenridge will kick off its season on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to a new video by the r
  
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• Some Whistler Peak Terrain To Remain Closed After Last Winter's Rockslide

  09-11-2026 22:08 via POWDER
  A portion of the slopes near Whistler Blackcomb’s famed Peak Express will remain closed this ski season after a rockslide tumbled down the mountain in March.
  Photos shared by the resort around the time of the rockslide showed a large debris pile to the looker’s right of Whistler Bowl. 
  A representative for Whistler Blackcomb told the CBC that the Peak Express is still expected to run this season, making alpine terrain accessible, including Symphony, The Saddle, Peak to Creek, and areas adja
  
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• Atomic Skis Drops HUGE New Technical Apparel Line

  09-11-2026 21:19 via POWDER
  Last week, I went to one of the strangest event’s I’ve ever attended in my career as a ski writer. Never in a million years did I think I would attend a runway fashion show at Sundance Mountain Resort, complete with a thumping techno soundtrack from a live DJ and flashing neon lights, put on by a brand that’s been making skis and boots since 1955. The experience was a feast for the senses, but of course, the product is what stood out the most. Atomic was there to launch their all-new line
  
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• The Best Photos From Copper Mountain's 26/27 Opening Day

  09-11-2026 19:49 via POWDER
  At Colorado’s ski resorts, the race to open keeps rolling.
  After a brief delay pushed back its original opening date, Copper Mountain welcomed the first skiers and snowboarders of the season this weekend on Sunday, November 8, 2026. 
  The day revolved around the American Eagle lift, with available slopes including Rhapsody, Fairplay, and Main Vein. Copper Mountain also had some jibs set up in the American Eagle Hike Park. 
  The modest offering—which is more or less the norm for this time of
  
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• Solitude Steals Neighbor's Thunder, Opens Free Hike Terrain Park Weeks Before Opening Day

  09-11-2026 19:29 via POWDER
  Brighton Resort is known for opening its “Bone Zone” hike-to terrain park in the early season, but Solitude Mountain Resort, its neighbor in Big Cottonwood Canyon, has stolen its thunder.
  “Hike Park on Link is OPEN!,” wrote Solitude on Sunday, November 8, 2026. “The park is open 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is hike-only, not recommended for beginners, and will be closed during snowmaking operations.”
  The resort shared two photos of the hike park, which appears to include a rail and a l
  
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• Arc'Teryx Launches New Ultralight Ski Mountaineering Harness

  09-11-2026 19:21 via POWDER
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.The era of fast and light gear is far from over, but we’re certainly entering a phase where fast and light gear is getting really, really good. A major player in that game isn’t just another gear brand—it’s a new type of material. Over the past few years, ALUULA, a materials maker based in Victoria, BC has developed a series of ultra-strong, ultralight fabrics t
  
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• Ikon Base Pass Access Added to Deer Valley, Utah

  09-11-2026 18:58 via POWDER
  At one of North America’s biggest and most luxurious ski resorts, Ikon Base Pass access is getting a little bigger.
  This season, both the Ikon Pass and the cheaper Ikon Base Pass will provide access to Deer Valley, Utah, a change from last winter when only the Ikon Pass applied.
  For Ikon Base Pass holders, the access is relatively limited, covering three days with blackout dates and lift reservations. Yet, for those curious about all the changes at Deer Valley but may not have visited otherwis
  
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• Porsche Unveils New $2,489 Ski Collaboration With HEAD

  09-11-2026 18:21 via POWDER
  So, you wanna go fast? Well, the new Porsche x HEAD Skis collection could be for you.
  The German luxury sports car manufacturer has released skis, helmets, goggles, and more in collaboration with HEAD for years, and the winter 2026/27 collection continues to build on the successful brand crossover.
  “The new collection from Porsche and HEAD translates the distinctive, sporty design and off-road performance of the all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo CrossTurismo “Adventure” into a new ski coll
  
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• Video Captures Massive Avalanche Releasing on New Zealand's Tallest Peak, Forecasters Issue Warning

  09-11-2026 17:42 via POWDER
  Spring has sprung in New Zealand, and while the island nation’s various ski resorts have all closed for the season, the high peaks and backcountry are still holding snow.
  The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory, a nationwide avalanche forecasting and reporting service, issued a warning about spring avalanches following a massive slide that was recorded on Aoraki/Mt. Cook, the country’s tallest peak.
  “Another rockfall-triggered wet slab avalanche occurred around 1 pm today near the Freshfield Gl
  
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• Video Captures Massive Avalanche Releasing Near New Zealand's Tallest Peak, Forecasters Issue Warning

  09-11-2026 17:42 via POWDER
  Spring has sprung in New Zealand, and while the island nation’s various ski resorts have all closed for the season, the high peaks and backcountry are still holding snow.
  The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory, a nationwide avalanche forecasting and reporting service, issued a warning about spring avalanches following a massive slide that was recorded near Aoraki/Mt. Cook, the country’s tallest peak.
  “Another rockfall-triggered wet slab avalanche occurred around 1 pm today near the Freshfield
  
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• Pennsylvania's Camelback Resort Reveals New Trail Map With New Runs Ahead of Opening Day

  09-11-2026 17:04 via POWDER
  Camelback Resort, known for being one of Pennsylvania’s most popular ski resorts and for hosting skiing in May more recently, has a new trail map ahead of the Winter 26/27 season.
  The map was released on Monday, November 9, 2026, and while it looks almost identical to last year’s map, the Camelback faithful will notice a new double-black diamond trail called ‘Pokawachne Pass’ and a blue square called ‘Rabbit Hole’ have entered the fray.
  Pokawachnee Pass will offer a new way to ski Ca
  
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