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• Forecasts Predict "Slight Chance" For First Major Snowstorm To Hit The East Coast

  26-10-2023 19:33 via powder.com
  
  Skiers east of the Mississippi River have been impatiently waiting for the first signs of winter. Light dustings have fallen in New York and Vermont, but winter has yet to set in. According to YouTube channel Direct Weather, there's a "slight chance" of a major snow storm developing in the latter half of next week.Check out Direct Weather's video from October 25th, 2023 explaining that while the storm is unlikely, it's not completely out of the realm of possibility to see deep snow on Novem
  
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• 12 Feet of Snow and Counting: South American Ski Resorts Slammed by Intense Winter Storm

  20-07-2026 19:25 via powder.com
  The first chapter of a promising storm cycle for skiers across South America delivered, dropping feet of snow and, almost overnight, leapfrogging ski resorts from the early-season to the mid-season.Valle Nevado, Chile—where around six and a half feet of snow has fallen—recently shared before and after images from around the mountain. In the photos, areas that were previously barren are now blanketed in white. See below. Tap the arrow on the right to progress through the slides.V
  
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• America's Summer Ski Season Is Officially Over

  20-07-2026 18:26 via powder.com
  Pour one out for the 2025/2026 ski season, it's officially come to an end.Timberline Lodge, located high on Oregon's Mt. Hood, welcomed skiers and snowboarders for the last time this season on Sunday, July 19, 2026, marking 212 days since the ski resort opened on December 20, 2026.Logging a season longer than 200 days is a pipe dream for many ski resorts in North America, but the number is actually quite low for Timberline Lodge.
  Warm temperatures delayed the resort's opening by more than a mont
  
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• Remembering David Page: A Writer Who Helped Define POWDER

  20-07-2026 17:54 via powder.com
  On the shelf above my desk in Jackson, there is an unopened can of Ski Kind Lager: 1 pint, 4.9 percent ABV, white label with black lettering, a small pink heart to dot the "i" in Kind. It was given to me by my friend David Page about five years ago. He was in town to ski and represent the Winter Windlands Alliance, where he worked, for some meetings on conservation issues affecting the Tetons. David came up with the motto Ski Kind during the COVID pandemic because people were having a hard
  
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• Lindsey Vonn, Eileen Gu, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Others Recognized at ESPY Awards and TIME 100 Gala

  20-07-2026 17:28 via powder.com
  Although some pro skiers aren't strangers to having moments in greater pop culture, there's a lot to be said for skiers catching the eyes of those outside the sport. However, hot off the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games, a few skiers remain top-of-mind to the public. Of course, walking the Met Gala red carpet is one thing, but to be celebrated amongst the athletes in mainstream sports, especially in the United States, is a milestone.
  The Excellence in Sports Performance Year Awards, bette
  
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• Whistler Blackcomb Making Progress on New Lift That Will Reshape Alpine Access

  19-07-2026 12:21 via powder.com
  Up north, Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, is making progress on the Showcase lift, a fixed-grip quad set to replace a t-bar of the same name that provided access to the glaciated upper reaches of Blackcomb Mountain.Work began this spring, and crews have completed major excavation, poured the top terminal foundation and the first tower foundations, and are continuing progress down the lift alignment, according to a recent update from the resort.Later this summer, steel towers and terminal s
  
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• One Man Is Preserving Freeskiing's History, and It's All Online

  18-07-2026 12:21 via powder.com
  Here’s an experiment for you to try. Think of a niche fact about freeskiing from sometime in the 2000s or 2010s. Punch it into Google or, if you’re so inclined, ChatGPT. What you find might be wrong, vague, or filled with half-truths. I tried it myself, asking ChatGPT about HG Skis’ classic 2017 street movie Eat the Guts, and it told me that the movie was made by Rage Films and released in 2004. Then, it self-corrected twice in two sentences, making back-to-back error
  
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• New Zealand Ski Resort Adds Nearly 250 Acres of New Terrain

  18-07-2026 11:07 via powder.com
  A zone just outside The Remarkables, one of New Zealand’s best-known ski resorts, will officially be folded into the resort’s boundaries this winter in the southern hemisphere, adding just under 250 acres of patrolled and avalanche-controlled terrain.The bowl, called Scarpa—or Toilet Bowl, depending on who you ask—will be accessible through a gate near the top of the Sugarbowl Express, followed by a boot pack. After sliding down the 1,600 or so feet of vert, skiers a
  
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• 40 Inches Overnight With No Signs of Slowing Down: South America's Ski Resorts Buried in Snow

  17-07-2026 21:33 via powder.com
  The powder train is pulling into the station.At ski resorts across South America, snow is piling up amid the region’s largest winter storm in recent memory—so large, in fact, that upwards of 200 inches of snow could arrive over the coming days, according to forecasts.Ski Portillo, Chile, one of the resorts expecting the biggest dump, is already reporting 41 inches in the past 24 hours. Or, about three and a half feet. The storm comes after a slow early season for many of South A
  
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• Ice Collapse Triggers Massive Avalanche in New Zealand

  17-07-2026 10:34 via powder.com
  Every now and then, Mother Nature offers a reminder to skiers, mountaineers, and climbers: when you’re in the mountains, you’re merely a visitor, and I’m the one calling the shots.Photographer Tori Harp captured one such moment, filming a big avalanche triggered by collapsing ice on the Kaufmann Glacier in New Zealand.“As the glacier moves under the force of its own weight, it advances until it meets a vertical cliff face,” Harp explained in her post. “Gravity
  
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• Chilean Mountain Roads Close as Storm Packing "12 to 20 Feet of Snow" Settles In

  16-07-2026 21:10 via powder.com
  As an enormous winter storm looms off the coast of South America, a local ski resort, Valle Nevado, Chile, is making changes to its operating plans on the fly. The multi-day storm cycle, which, per recent forecasts, could bring between 12 and 20 feet of snow to Valle Nevado over the next week or so, prompted Chile’s Ministry of Public Works to close Routes G-21 and G-251 on Wednesday evening, the primary access roads for Valle Nevado, according to a resort spokesperson.The spokesperso
  
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• How a Beloved Idaho Ski Area Is Adapting To Fire Danger

  16-07-2026 19:55 via powder.com
  On July 6, 2026, the Claremont Fire broke out in the Boise foothills and has since spread to over 6,100 acres. In an effort to chip in, non-profit ski hill, Bogus Basin, which sits just outside Boise, has turned its snowmaking team's efforts to wildfire mitigation.
  While there's not much snow to be made in July, the equipment used to do so in the fall and winter is actually fairly handy for keeping moisture around in the summer.
  Bogus has placed snowmaking guns in areas with access to water and
  
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• Skiers Speed Down Drainage Ditch Straight Into the Ocean

  16-07-2026 18:47 via powder.com
  Over the years, a steep drainage ditch in Lions Bay near Vancouver, British Columbia, has seen plenty of action—as in, skiers and kayakers searching for a shot of pure adrenaline. Up next is Everest Hughes, who tackled the snow-free line with plenty of style alongside his buddy Leif Coopman. The only problem? Hughes apparently, and unsurprisingly, needs some new skis and boots afterward. Neither salt water nor cement is good for ski equipment.Tap or click below to watch.View this
  
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• Wildfire Smoke Prompts Partial Closure of Michigan Ski Resort

  16-07-2026 16:19 via powder.com
  As wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota smothers large parts of Michigan, at least one local ski resort, Boyne Mountain, opted to partially shut down on Wednesday afternoon.The ski resort announced that several of its summer activities, from its zipline to scenic lift rides, would close for the rest of the day. Its scenic carts stayed open, and Boyne Mountain continued to honor golf tee times that had already been booked, but didn’t allow any new ones.In its mountain report, Boyne Moun
  
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• FAA Greenlights Drones for Avalanche Mitigation

  15-07-2026 19:49 via powder.com
  Over the last several years, drones have become both more advanced and more user-friendly, which has opened up a new realm of use cases for the aerial devices.
  From their ability to capture a new perspective on big mountain skiing to their use in land surveying, crop monitoring, and search and rescue missions, it's clear that the sky is quite literally the limit with these devices.
  Of course, accessibility is a double-edged sword, with the potential to interfere with airspace and violate privacy
  
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• Chilean Ski Resort Closes Indefinitely Ahead of Forecasted 200-Inch Blizzard

  15-07-2026 19:40 via powder.com
  Ski Portillo is battening down the hatches.Only weeks after a lack of snow forced the Chilean ski resort to start the season later than planned, a massive winter storm is set to arrive in full on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
  So massive, in fact, that Portillo has opted to close for several days, with no one leaving or entering the resort during the blizzard. The ski slopes also won’t be open for safety reasons.According to Portillo’s website, its access roads are already closed. The reso
  
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• Low-Key Utah Ski Resort Hits Zillow for $22.5 Million

  15-07-2026 12:09 via powder.com
  Interested in buying a ski resort? You’ll need a cool $22.5 million.That’s the recent listing price of Cherry Peak, a small Utah mountain in Cache County that went on sale on Monday.This isn’t a prospective ski area. Rather, it’s one that, since 2015, has served local Logan-area skiers and snowboarders and is about an hour and a half north of Salt Lake City by car. “It's a fully operational resort,” said Rob Silk, a land professional with Great Plains Lan
  
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• Lasers and Robot Arms: How Raw Materials Become Fresh Skis

  14-07-2026 21:01 via powder.com
  Ever wondered what it takes to make a pair of skis? Jason Levinthal, the visionary behind early twin-tip models and owner of J Skis, has the answer. In a recent video, he ventured to Utopie, the Quebec-based manufacturer he uses for J, to provide a look at the behind-the-scenes process that transforms raw materials into planks that are fun to ride. Turns out, it’s a bit like making a sandwich. The process starts with edges, fiberglass, wood cores, tips, and top sheet graphic
  
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• OnX Backcountry Now Offers $50/year Rescue Insurance

  14-07-2026 20:47 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.Accidents happen. Spend enough time in the mountains, whether skiing, mountain biking, running, climbing, boating, or just walking your dog, and you'll likely have to pay the piper. The good news, the piper's hitherto exorbitant fees have gotten a whole lot more affordable thanks to a new rescue insurance plan and in-app satellite communication capability from OnX Backco
  
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• A Farewell From The Tele Dribble

  14-07-2026 20:09 via powder.com
  Thirteen months ago, sitting at my computer on a warm Wednesday evening in June, in a quiet moment hours after my children were asleep and all our chores were finished, I wrote the first draft of this article. Even then, I knew this little project I lucked into wasn’t long for this world. And that day has come. This will be the final installment of my column here at POWDER that has been known as The Tele Dribble.While I long had vague dreams of being a writer, I only began writing in earne
  
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• I Can't Live Without the Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet

  14-07-2026 19:46 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.I crashed my bike, hard, the other week.
  I brushed myself off and assessed the damage as I watched blood pour down my leg.I was relatively unscathed, except for a nasty gash under my right eye, but my beloved helmet had taken a serious beating. Scratched, dented, and looking worse for wear, the Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi MIPS that I had owned for three seasons had
  
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• Vail Resorts Attempts Its Largest Rebrand Yet

  14-07-2026 19:41 via powder.com
  What’s Vail Resorts’ biggest goal going forward? Selling more Epic Passes? Not quite. Instead, according to a recent announcement, the company plans to focus on the “guest experience,” improving amenities like on-mountain food and ski lessons, apparently banking on future growth tied to visitors having a better time at Vail Resorts’ ski areas than at other mountains.“For years, Vail Resorts focused on building the Epic Pass model and expanding its resort
  
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• Resort Group Announces New Luxury Property in Georgia's Caucasus Mountains

  14-07-2026 19:22 via powder.com
  A hotel group has officially staked its claim in the ski industry with the signing of a ski resort in the Republic of Georgia. United Arab Emirates-based group, Rotana Hotels, has properties across the Middle East, Africa, and now, Eastern Europe.
  In May, Rotana Hotels formalized an official agreement between the hotel group's senior leadership team, a development partner, and NOA, the Italian architecture firm known for its work in mountain hospitality. The agreement was signed in a ceremony in
  
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• A "True Test of Resilience": After Tough Winters, Wisconsin Ski Area Exits Bankruptcy

  14-07-2026 12:47 via powder.com
  After a bumpy few ski seasons, Wisconsin’s Whitecap Mountains Resort has exited bankruptcy and has a court-approved debt repayment plan.The ski area’s owner, David Dziuban, shared the news in a Facebook post last week, writing, “The journey here was a true test of resilience.”Both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons didn’t treat Whitecap well, with historically low snowfall and a significant drop in revenue. During the 2023-24 season, the resort generated around $197,00
  
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• Civilian Drone Interrupts California Firefighting Efforts

  13-07-2026 20:58 via powder.com
  On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Sierra County Sheriff's Department issued a statement regarding illegal drone activity hindering wildland firefighting efforts on the Elephant Fire.
  North of Truckee, near Loyalton, California, the Elephant Fire is still burning and has affected more than 6,400 acres, as of Monday, July 13.On Sunday, aerial firefighting efforts were temporarily grounded after a civilian illegally flew a drone in the area. Another citizen reported the drone to the Sierra County Sheri
  
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• "Cozy" New Cross-Country Skiing Video Game Launched for Free

  13-07-2026 20:39 via powder.com
  It’s July. Across much of the U.S. and beyond, temperatures are broiling, the sun is shining, and many of us are just surviving from glass of iced lemonade to glass of iced lemonade. The invigorating chill of a winter morning couldn’t feel any further.A new, brilliant little Nordic skiing game makes the colder months feel closer, though. Aptly called Nordic and recently shared by ClubChaos on a subreddit dedicated to independent game development, the free game simulates cro
  
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• Multiple Wildfires Are Burning Near Steamboat Resort, Colorado

  13-07-2026 19:57 via powder.com
  Two new wildfires have broken out in Routt County, Colorado. Located in the northwestern corner of the state, Routt County encompasses the towns of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, Yampa, Clark, and Hayden, as well as Rabbit Ears Pass on Highway 40.
  Near Rabbit Ears Pass, the Fishhook Fire broke out on Sunday, July 12. As of Monday, July 13, the fire is burning at just over 94 acres. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue posted on their Facebook page on Sunday afternoon that the US Forest Service was respo
  
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• Helicopter Working To Install Colorado's Newest Ski Lift

  13-07-2026 19:53 via powder.com
  It's presumably been a loud week in Durango, Colorado, where helicopters are installing towers for Purgatory Resort's new "Colorado Couloir" triple chairlift.The new chair is slated to open in December of 2026 and will span about 4,200 feet with 1,600 feet of vertical rise. The ride time will be approximately nine minutes. It will connect Purgatory's Gelande parking lot to the "Top of 6" area, providing another easy way to access the mountain.
  The new lift will come with new trails, too. Purgato
  
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• Massive Blizzard Could Dump 100 Inches of Snow on South America's Ski Resorts This Week

  13-07-2026 19:28 via powder.com
  A winter storm, possibly a massive one, is brewing in South America. As of now, multiple forecasts show intense snowfall slamming ski resorts in the region later this week. At Ski Portillo, a famed Chilean resort frequented by skiers from North America, the precipitation should pick up Thursday night (July 16, 2026), with as much as two feet of snow expected on Friday, according to snow-forecast.com. Further south, in Chile’s Tres Valles, all three ski resorts—Valle Ne
  
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• Lake Stahahe Paddle

  12-07-2026 14:00 via nyskiblog.com
  Visiting a state park or a beach on July 4 is a little bit like going skiing on Martin Luther King Day. You should expect crowds. Harriman State Park gets very busy on a normal summer weekend. People from New York City, New Jersey and surrounding areas come in droves to picnic and swim at the lakes. July 4 weekend is a whole ‘nother level. Harriman’s summer crowds are not known for being rule followers but when Independence Day rolls » Read More »
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