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• French Ski Patrollers Trigger Imposing Avalanche

  04-12-2023 20:21 via powder.com
  
  Val d'Isère Rescue Trackers posted an exciting series of photos to Facebook yesterday, showcasing the impressive amounts of snow that currently exist in the Tignes and Val d'Isère ski area. Partially located on glaciers, skiers of Val d'Isère have huge stomping grounds, and the risk of an avalanche is high enough for the rescue team to perform tests as seen here.Look at all that snow... and look at all that snow that separated to careen down the moun
  
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• Another Stellar Stop of the Freeride World Tour Just Went Down: Watch the Winning Ski Runs Here

  15-01-2026 22:49 via powder.com
  
  The first stop of the Freeride World Tour in Baqueira Beret, Spain, has come and gone. The venue, known for its avid and vocal spectators, drew a crowd of 3,000. As is often the case with the FWT, they were treated to a show. Keep reading to watch the winning runs.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.Despite mixed-looking conditions, all three members of the women’s podium put d
  
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• Low Snowfall Caused Vail Resorts’ Ski Visitation To Dip 20% Amid Slow Start to the Western Season

  15-01-2026 21:16 via powder.com
  
  Visitation to Vail Resort’s collection of North American ski areas has dropped 20% compared to last season so far, the company said in an investor update. Vail Resort's decline in lift ticket revenue, including applicable season pass revenue, was smaller, at 1.8%. The company also saw 14.9% drop in school revenue. Dining revenue fell 15.9%. Rob Katz, the company’s CEO, attributed the slowdown to a lack of snowfall, which, across the Western states, has limited terrain at so
  
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• The Natural Selection Ski Super Session Roster Is Official, and It’s Stacked

  15-01-2026 19:42 via powder.com
  
  Skiing fans already learned that this winter, the Natural Selection Ski Super Session was coming to Palisades Tahoe, California. Now, organizers have revealed which eight athletes will compete. The event serves as a qualifier for the Natural Selection finals, which debuted as a ski event last winter in Alaska. The circuit, a brainchild of snow sports star Travis Rice, previously only included snowboarders and drew considerable buzz when skiers got the opportunity to participate.  
  
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• Sun Valley Confirms Return of One of the World's Biggest Ski Racing Events in 2027

  15-01-2026 18:44 via powder.com
  
  Once wasn’t enough.In March 2027, the alpine racing World Cup Finals will return to Sun Valley, Idaho, drawing a crowd of elite racers and excited onlookers for one of the biggest events of the year. The show last appeared at the ski resort in 2025, hosting multiple standout moments. After returning from a serious abdominal injury, American star Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom race there. Amid a fairytale comeback at age 40, the famed skier Lindsey Vonn took second in the super-G, bec
  
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• Salomon/Atomic Shift 16 First Look: Can It Silence the Haters?

  15-01-2026 18:31 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.There's a new version of the venerable Salomon/Atomic Shift binding in town, and it's aimed squarely at aggressive skiers looking for the ultimate 50/50 binding. The basic functionality remains the same, but a completely redesigned metal heel block is based on the clamp design from the STH and Strive alpine heel, offering 16mm of elastic travel. The toe piece also gets t
  
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• 6-12 Inches of Snow Forecasted for New England Ski Resorts

  15-01-2026 16:46 via powder.com
  
  A warm-start system rolls through the East Coast Wednesday night into Thursday, January 15, with snow levels mostly above the bases, so the best early accumulations stay on upper terrain.
  Expect dense snow where it sticks, then a sharp cooldown Thursday night into Friday that drops snow levels to the valleys and improves quality quickly.From Saturday night through Tuesday of next week, light snow returns in a colder, more persistent pattern. Totals add up slowly, with the White Mountains and nor
  
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• I Took a First Look at Nordica’s Promachine 3 Boots—Here’s What Stands Out

  15-01-2026 16:45 via powder.com
  
  Despite some seriously performance-boosting advances made in ski boot design over the last few years, there's been a pretty resounding refrain from hardcore skiers about their ski boots: quit the BOAs, and bring back traditional four-buckle overlap designs that mimic the performance of a race boot.
  As a skier who's enjoyed the locked-in feeling and stiff, precise, and damp ride of a traditional "plug" or race-style boot (not to mention the quick release and convenience of traditional buckles), I
  
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• Bode Miller's Ski Brand Is Back, but Questions and Unpaid Debts Remain

  15-01-2026 16:29 via powder.com
  
  Peak Skis, the brand founded in part by American alpine racing legend Bode Miller, seemed to have an unceremonious downfall. At least two athletes who formerly worked with Peak, Chris Davenport and Michelle Parker, said that their contracts haven't been paid in full. The brand’s Bozeman, Montana, headquarters and website shut down.
  Employees were laid off. Rumors swirled.All of this was chronicled in a story published by The Colorado Sun in June 2025. It was, presumably, the last anyo
  
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• Telluride Resort Continues Terrain Openings After End of Patrol Strike

  14-01-2026 22:54 via powder.com
  
  Following a contentious ski patrol strike that prompted Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado, to shut down for several days, the mountain has announced in a press release that it’s working on opening more of its slopes as snow conditions improve. The resort said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, that its Sunshine Express and Ute Park lifts had opened. On Wednesday, Prospect Express and Gold Hill Express joined the lift fleet, alongside access to Prospect Bowl.According to Telluride Ski Resort&r
  
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• Amazon’s Best-Selling Ski Mask Still on Sale for Only $9

  14-01-2026 22:26 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.The holiday season might be behind us, but don’t fret if you didn’t find a ski mask in your stocking. There is still plenty of time to get comfy this winter, and a ski mask does more than protect you on the slopes. You’ll want something that will keep you warm without being a nuisance or irritating your neck.Luckily, Amazon has a great deal for anyone o
  
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• Jackson Hole Pro Skiers Race for Strava Records In New Video

  14-01-2026 20:27 via powder.com
  
  Informal ski races have probably existed as long as snow sports have. What can we say? Skiers like to go fast. They also like to challenge their friends. The rise of tracking technology, namely Strava, has added an official sheen to these casual competitions between buddies. Now, you can pick a run (or segment, in Strava nomenclature), ski it, and see how fast your time is compared to other skiers. In a new video from their vlog series, that’s exactly what professional skiers Jim
  
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• Our Testers Found The Best Ski Goggles of 2026

  14-01-2026 20:18 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.Ski goggles have come a long way since the days of neon onesies and straight skis. Today’s goggles are high-tech masterpieces designed to not just protect your eyes, but actually greatly increase what you can see on snow. Turns out that being outside surrounded by highly-reflective surfaces (snow) can play tricks with the light, so goggle makers have developed ways
  
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• "Swimming in Powder": Jay Peak Smashes Past Big Snowfall Benchmark

  14-01-2026 19:08 via powder.com
  
  As many skiers know, much of the West has had an inconsistent start to the season.
  Some mountains have finally notched a few powder days. Others are still waiting for a consistent storm cycle, or two, as a high-pressure system settles in across the West this month.But at Jay Peak, Vermont, the powder faucet turned on early and is continuing to deliver. The mountain, in a social media post, announced that it crossed a significant threshold: since the start of the season, more than 250 inches of s
  
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• Chasing Powder on The Tug

  14-01-2026 18:10 via nyskiblog.com
  The lake effect storms that normally blow across Ontario and dump feet of champagne powder onto the Tug Hill Plateau have been somewhat lacking this season. Mother Nature has had other plans, sharing the snowfall in the Adirondacks, Western NY, and the Catskills. There have been small and intense bands here and there, but not what we are used to seeing coming off of Ontario in November and December. This was the case for until just days after Christmas. The » Read More »
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• How The 1956 Winter Olympics Changed "Everything" In Cortina, Italy

  14-01-2026 12:39 via powder.com
  
  With more than 100 years of Winter Olympics history, no city or ski resort has ever hosted the grand international sporting event more than 70 years apart.
  That will all change on February 6th, 2026, as the Olympic cauldron is lit at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, igniting the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.For the scenic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled in the jagged and awe-inspiring Italian Dolomites, it will mark a return to its fabled past, with fond b
  
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• Ore-Ida Announces Limited 'French Fry Skis' for Just $250

  14-01-2026 12:01 via powder.com
  
  The phrase “French fry” is seared into the minds of skiers the world over. Most of us heard it during ski school, or from a parent who taught us how to ski informally. “Pizza,” the refrain goes. Then, “French fry.” Each food goes with a corresponding ski formation, serving as fun, kid-friendly alternatives to saying “wedge” or “parallel.”That learning lingo slots neatly into one of the most out-of-left-field winter sports collabora
  
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• Cross-Country Skiing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

  14-01-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  A Wyoming valley known for its adventurous downhill skiing also has plenty of opportunities for exploring the area on cross-country skis.
  
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• A Guide to Living in Whitefish, Montana

  14-01-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  When the snowfall’s good, signs reading “closed for a powder day” appear on the doors of local businesses.
  
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• Colorado Is Hurting for Snow, but Arapahoe Basin Is Getting Creative

  13-01-2026 21:50 via powder.com
  
  It’s no secret that the Colorado ski season is off to a slow start.
  In river basins across the state, the snowpack is well below the median, according to data gathered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Against this less-than-snowy backdrop, one ski resort in the state, Arapahoe Basin, is taking a unique approach to terrain management.
  Along with working to open trails and keep them open, the mountain is also expanding what it calls “limited and directed” skiin
  
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• Guests Involved in Two Avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb In Same Day

  13-01-2026 20:16 via powder.com
  
  POWDER has confirmed that two separate inbounds avalanches happened at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Sunday, January 11, 2026.Both slides took place on the Blackcomb side of Whistler Blackcomb’s pistes, according to a statement shared by a resort spokesperson."The first incident occurred on Bushrat—an experts-only area on Blackcomb Mountain. Blackcomb Ski Patrol received a call at approximately 10:11 am and responded immediately. Three guests were involved and unharmed, an
  
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• Snowmobiler Dies in Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche

  13-01-2026 18:52 via powder.com
  
  A snowmobiler was killed by an avalanche in the Wyoming backcountry on Sunday, January 11, 2026, local authorities said.The accident happened in the LaBarge Creek area at around 2 p.m. and involved two snowmobilers, according to a report published by the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center.The forecasters stated that one of the snowmobilers triggered the avalanche and was buried between two and three feet deep as the snow slid into a creek bed. His partner, noticing the lack of engine noises, returne
  
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• Mike Hattrup Still Isn't Tired of Talking About Skiing

  13-01-2026 18:46 via powder.com
  
  This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours.Full CircleHigh in the Monashee Mountains of interior British Columbia, the snow is as smooth and silky as whipped cream. From a treeless shoulder of an immense peak, the mountain rolls over into a mature forest of stately spruce, fir and hemlock trees. Between the trees are perfectly spaced hallways, as if sculpted by a divine
  
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• Editor's Picks: Our Testers Found The Best Ski Packs of 2026

  13-01-2026 18:38 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.Figuring out what to carry skiing is already hard enough, so let us take some of the work out of deciding how to carry it. Last we checked, there’s about a billion different ski packs on the market, but not all of them are made the same. We’ve been testing dozens of different ski packs this season, from ultra-minimalist mountaineering packs, to freeride-orien
  
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• Cheap 'Old School' Lift Ticket Pricing Returns To Beloved Tahoe Ski Area

  13-01-2026 17:44 via powder.com
  
  The more things change in the Lake Tahoe area, the more Donner Ski Ranch (DSR) sticks to its roots.The small but charming ski area located on Donner Summit has been a bastion for independently-owned hills for decades.
  While some of its neighbors jack up lift ticket prices, build fancy lodges, and cater to mega-passes, Donner Summit operates almost exactly as it did during the Old School days of skiing and snowboarding.
  Hence, the ski area's beloved cheap lift tickets on 'Old School Days' through
  
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• Telemark Skiing Is Back–But the Internet Can’t Agree on What It’s Becoming

  13-01-2026 14:53 via powder.com
  
  Some two summers past, delighting in the prospect of a post-mountain bike ride beverage, I took a seat at a high top, and thought about beer as I absent-mindedly surveyed the brewery. But something immediately caught my eye. Double-taking, I noticed a young gentleman the table over wearing something that in years prior could have subjected him to outright scorn and ridicule in any ski town.Loudly and brightly, the young fellow’s hat read the word “TELEMARK.”It was both refreshi
  
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• Is Salomon's Latest Ski Boot Really Missing A Cuff Pivot?

  13-01-2026 14:01 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.Four-buckle overlap boots haven't seen much of a design update in decades, relying on a basic but tried-and-true design to connect you to your skis. Ever the innovators, the team at Salomon wanted to find a way to improve upon power transmission and heel hold without straying too far away from a design already known for it's high performance. Their latest boot, the all-n
  
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• Veronica Paulsen Peels Back The Curtain On Her Corbet's Double Backflip Attempt

  13-01-2026 13:23 via powder.com
  
  Skiing, whether you’re a first-timer or lifelong diehard, is all about chasing the next peak.
  That could be finally tackling that one Double Black Diamond trail. Or, it could be checking “ski in Japan” off the bucket list. For professional skier Veronica Paulsen, her personal mountain was about as lofty as it gets: she wanted to land a double backflip into Jackson Hole's daunting Corbet’s Couloir. The terrain feature positioned below the Aerial Tram is one of the Mou
  
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• What You Need To Know Before the 2026 Freeride World Tour Drops In

  13-01-2026 12:58 via powder.com
  
  The first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour (FWT) season is almost upon us.
  At the inaugural outing, rookies and long-running stars will face off in Baqueira Beret, a Spanish ski resort nestled in the Pyrenees.The snow is piling up with more in the forecast, and, as with every edition of the FWT, those tuning in should be treated to a top-notch show.
  Here’s what to know before the FWT gets underway.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or c
  
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• How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high

  13-01-2026 08:00
  Cut out flying and you shred skiing’s carbon footprint. And opting for a high-altitude resort that needs less artificial snow makes it even greener. Les Arcs in the French Alps ticks both boxesI’ve always wanted to try skiing, but it’s not a cheap holiday and I have always had a lingering suspicion that some resorts are like Las Vegas in the mountains, with artificial snow, damaging infrastructure, annihilated vegetation and air-freighted fine dining – in short, profoundl
  
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