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• Review: 2025 blackcrows Nocta

  10-01-2025 16:30 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 new blackcrows Nocta is a playful powder ski that isn’t one-dimensional, it handles less fresh conditions just fine as well. There seem to be two main schools of thought when it comes to designing 120+ mm wide pow skis. Either, make a ski that does one thing (ski fresh snow) as well as possible, at the expense of pretty much everything else, or, instead, m
  
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• Meteorologist Reveals Dramatic Snowfall Gap Between Vermont and Colorado

  28-01-2026 16:46 via powder.com
  
  Over the weekend, a storm passed through much of the U.S., dumping snow on states from Colorado to Vermont.It was, of course, welcome news for skiers, who took to the streets and also rode the chairlifts at their favorite resorts. But in the aftermath of the storm, the divide between the East and the West—in terms of snowfall—couldn’t be clearer.Chris Bianchi, a meteorologist for 9News, shared a diagram that showed totals at Colorado ski resorts, and then compared them to those
  
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• Remembering The Olympic Athletes Who Dominated Cortina 70 Years Ago

  28-01-2026 13:37 via powder.com
  
  Team USA, Cortina 1956Cortina’s 1956 Olympic Winter Games showcased a remarkable group of U.S. Ski Team influencers of that era, athletes who not only competed and won Olympic medals before and after, but also significantly impacted the sport and beyond during a golden era of nationwide growth.
  Team members included Buddy Werner, Brooks Dodge Jr., Andrea Mead-Lawrence, Penny Pitou, and Gladys “Skeeter” Werner, Buddy’s sister.Werner, America’s first elite alpine ski
  
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• More Snow Than Utah: Remembering Vermont's Epic Ski Season of 24/25

  28-01-2026 13:05 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.Our Deep Little Secret“You need to get up here. Now.”My friend Greg was texting me. I was still in bed. I checked the time: 6:30 a.m. I checked the Stowesnow report: 4 inches. Seriously? Did he really think I would cancel work, postpone meetings, and move deadlines for a mere 4 inches? “See you
  
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• From Breakout Stars to Shocking Upsets: 5 Takeaways From the 2026 X Games

  28-01-2026 11:08 via powder.com
  
  I'm not usually someone who will sit down to watch live sports, especially if it cuts into my ski time. However, this past weekend I found myself turning on the X Games intermittently to try and catch some of the ski events, and ended up watching a chunk of them and really enjoying it. After all, freeskiing is undeniably fun to watch, and both the men's and women's fields are absolutely stacked with talent right now. Between epic comeback stories like Gus Kenworthy and Nick Goepper and the
  
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• Skiers Ditched Chairlifts and Shredded City Streets Across the U.S. After Major Snowstorm

  27-01-2026 22:41 via powder.com
  
  For the most part, skiing is associated with the mountains. That makes sense. Up high, the weather is colder, the slopes are steeper, and the snow is deeper.As a significant storm passed through the U.S. this weekend, though, it wasn’t just the peaks that were covered with powder. Snow arrived in the lowlands, too, from Texas to New York.That, of course, led to travel delays and other logistical challenges, particularly in places that aren’t&nb
  
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• How Do Pro Skiers Make Money? Olympian Lindsey Vonn Debunks "Ski Myths"

  27-01-2026 21:08 via powder.com
  
  In a wide-ranging interview with SELF, the Olympian Lindsey Vonn dispelled—or confirmed—what the outlet called “ski myths.”The topics ranged from wearing makeup on the race course (skiers can, Vonn explained) to how professional skiers get paid.“Like other Olympic athletes, pro-skiers make a majority of their income from prize money and brand sponsorships,” one SELF statement, which could’ve been debunked, posed.But that’s true, said Vonn.“We
  
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• Freezing Temps Prompt Multiple Rescue Missions for Colorado Backcountry Skiers

  27-01-2026 20:03 via powder.com
  
  Multiple rescues were made for a group of Colorado backcountry skiers on a hut trip suffering from frostbite on Sunday night and Monday morning.
  The Pitkin County Regional Dispatch Center received a medical SOS call Sunday evening about two backcountry skiers who were attempting to travel to the Goodwin Greene Hut, south of Aspen, Colorado. The call came in around 9:40 pm after the skiers, who were in a party of seven, were unable to make it to the hut due to extreme cold injuries. The call
  
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• Governor Asks Utahns To “Seek Help From a Higher Power” Amid Lackluster Winter

  27-01-2026 18:31 via powder.com
  
  Amid an often snowless season that’s stifled ski conditions in Utah, the state’s Governor, Spencer Cox, has a recommendation for locals: look upwards.“I invite all Utahns to seek help from a higher power and do our part to conserve water,” he announced on social media on Monday.Cox said, “We’re grateful to the faith communities across Utah who are coming together this week to pray for snow,” adding that “With more than 90% of our state experiencing
  
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• Meet Mallory Duncan, One of Skiing's Foremost Creatives

  27-01-2026 14:55 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.The Music Within the MountainIt takes confidence to begin your ski film in a barbershop. After gaining such wide acclaim from his debut film, The Blackcountry Journal, Mallory Duncan felt he’d earned it. “I came into this with zero formal training,” the 33-year-old athlete and filmmaker said. “I didn't g
  
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• Is Telemark Skiing Dying? Veteran Skiers Share Their Honest Take

  27-01-2026 14:26 via powder.com
  
  They say a lot of things about time. Time loves a hero; tragedy plus time makes comedy. But no matter the trope, one thing remains true: time waits for no one. And with creaking knees and the ever present allure of fixed-heel skiing–less demanding but nonetheless exciting and perhaps higher performance–it seems the march of the clock presents unique challenges for the telemark skier ever trying to stick it out. And with so many former free-heelers out there, it’s easy to wonder
  
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• How To Take The "Quintessential" Swiss Ski Vacation

  27-01-2026 13:34 via powder.com
  
  Because I travel for a living, people often ask me to share my favorite destinations, and Switzerland is always at the top of my list.
  It’s one of the most unbelievably stunning and accessible places on Earth. Though roughly the size of New Jersey, Switzerland punches far above its weight in cultural influence. Known for its fine cheese, exquisite chocolate, efficiency, and legendary peaks, it’s also home to Grindelwald, one of the world’s premier ski destinations.About 45 mile
  
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• Teal Harle on Skiing, Fishing, and Flying High in TGR's 'Pressure Drop'

  27-01-2026 12:50 via powder.com
  
  Professional skier Teal Harle catches big air at Great Bear Heli Skiing for his debut in Teton Gravity Research's 30th annual film, Pressure Drop—a real tribute to those fleeting moments that you can have on skis that may last forever. ​Harle grew up among big trees, snowy peaks, and ocean waters, on Vancouver Island, in the fishing town of Campbell River, British Columbia. Campbell River, home to the world-famous Tyee Club, a club that celebrates the vital role the salmon has p
  
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• A Season To Remember: Vermont Ski Resort Hits 300 Inches of Seasonal Snow

  27-01-2026 11:45 via powder.com
  
  Amid the winter storm that slammed into states from Texas to New York, a Vermont ski resort, Jay Peak, slid past a significant milestone on Monday: according to the mountain, 300 inches of snow have fallen since the season started.That means Jay Peak is pacing ahead of the winter of 2000 and 2001, when 581 inches of snow piled up, per BestSnow. And given that it’s only January, there are plenty more months for Jay Peak to hit that watermark (or snowmark?), which might now be in reach. 
  
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• Watch the Wild Ski Runs That Crowned Freeride World Tour Winners in France

  27-01-2026 11:34 via powder.com
  
  In Val Thorens, France, the Freeride World Tour convened again for the second time this season as skiers faced off on the Pointe de Thorens face.It isn’t unusual for these events to deal with tricky weather conditions—the organizers can’t, after all, make the atmosphere do what they want it to. Such was the case on Monday. Tricky snow challenged the Freeride World Tour, which had to move the competition to Pointe de Thorens from Cime Carron, where they originally planned to hol
  
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• Editor’s Picks: The Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2026

  26-01-2026 23:53 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.When it comes to ski jackets, there’s likely hundreds of options on the market at this point. Between insulated, hardshell, and softshell jackets, we’ve been busy testing the year’s best products. Here are our Editor’s Pick choices for the year’s best ski jackets for women. Insulated vs. Hardshell Recently, on a chilly day at Mt. Bachel
  
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• Buffalo Ski Center: Indy Pass Opens a Door

  26-01-2026 23:50 via nyskiblog.com
  Coming off a great MLK weekend of skiing, the Great Lakes were firing snow into their usual inland targets. I spent the early part of the week watching the forecast, trying to time where and when to get out. In Western New York, the band was setting up most consistently over Buffalo Ski Center and Kissing Bridge, with snowfall rates that were hard to ignore. I’ve been interested in Buffalo Ski Center’s history and the area as a whole for » Read More »
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• Corbet's Couloir Champion Joins Blizzard Tecnica Ski Team

  26-01-2026 22:04 via powder.com
  
  Blizzard Tecnica has scooped up another one of skiing's most talented freeriders for their athlete team. Wasatch-based skier and 2025 King of Corbet's Couloir, Tim McChesney, is the newest addition.McChesney, who grew up skiing Montana's Bridger Bowl, had never actually been on a pair of Blizzards before last December. The skier was previously sponsored by Faction, but parted ways with the brand at the end of last year. Generally speaking, the two brands have a pretty&nb
  
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• Ski Boots Are Vital Pieces of Ski Equipment. What Stiffness Do You Choose? (Poll)

  26-01-2026 21:00 via powder.com
  
  You’ve heard it before, but we’ll repeat it: boots are one of the most essential pieces of ski equipment you can buy. If they fit poorly, they’ll hold you back. If they’re uncomfortable, they can ruin a day in the mountains.There's a reason the "Date your skis, marry your boots" mantra exists.What’s less certain, though, is skiers’ preferences around boot flex. While these numbers can give skiers an idea of how soft or stiff a boot will be, it's not actually a
  
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• A Maine Ski Resort’s Snowstorm "Apology" Perfectly Captures Skiers’ FOMO

  26-01-2026 20:19 via powder.com
  
  When you’re a ski resort, what do you do before a storm that’s forecasted to deliver more than a foot of snow? According to Saddleback Mountain, Maine, you apologize.“After careful consideration and several weather apps refreshing at the same time, we feel it's important to address the situation caused by Winter Storm Fern,” began a social media update from the ski resort on Sunday as much of the U.S. braced for chilly and snowy weather.Then, with a tongue firmly planted
  
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• A Massive Storm Just Delivered Feet of Snow to East Coast Ski Areas

  26-01-2026 19:40 via powder.com
  
  The northeastern United States continues to have an incredible ski season, while many mountains out west are still hurting for snow. After a bit of a dry spell in mid-January, this most recent storm cycle brought another round of significant precipitation to much of the northeast and New England. Mountains across Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, and other parts of the East racked up impressive snow totals, particularly heading into Monday, January 26. Much of the East benefi
  
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• Olympian Delights Crowd by Snowboarding and Throwing Tricks in Central Park Amid Blizzard

  26-01-2026 18:24 via powder.com
  
  The monstrous winter storm that passed through the U.S. this weekend buried towns, left millions without power, snarled roadways, and grounded flights. It’s proven, as expected, to make getting around complicated.But fresh powder in the lowlands was also a cause for celebration among snow fans, including the five-time Olympian and snowboarder Shaun White. In a video shared by NBC, White was spotted on Sunday throwing down in New York City’s Central Park as a crowd of fans looked
  
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• It's a Race Against the Clock for Italy's Winter Olympics

  26-01-2026 13:09 via powder.com
  
  Race Against the ClockIt is a race to the finish for the start of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.Venue infrastructure, snowmaking and grooming of courses, roads and tunnels, hotels, parking lots, and other Games-related projects continue as the clock ticks toward February 6th, when the Olympic flame will illuminate cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, as part of an innovative, multi-location opening ceremony.The Il Gazzettino newspaper, one of Italy’s oldest and pub
  
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• The Making of ORNADA, Armada's Bold, Two-Year Film Project

  26-01-2026 12:48 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.Space Time ContinuumIn the spring of 2023, the Armada ski team visited Absolut Park in Austria for a video shoot alongside the artist Mark Paul Deren, best known by his nom de guerre, Madsteez. Deren had an out-of-this-world plan. He wanted to construct and paint enormous murals imbued with his signature, spray-can brush stroke
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Clinches Record-Setting Win at the Same Ski Area Where Her Career Began

  26-01-2026 11:49 via powder.com
  
  Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it any better. Mikaela Shiffrin stormed to her 108th World Cup victory, while clinching a record ninth slalom title on a slope and at a ski area where it all began for her.It all unfolded at unheralded Špindlerův Mlýn in the Czech Krkonoše Mountains, on the Svaty Petr Black piste, where Shiffrin made her World Cup debut nearly 15 years ago, on March 11, 2011. Shiffrin was then a precocious 15-year-old—the GS race coming just
  
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• We Polled Skiers on Ski Pass Value: Here’s the Pass They Chose

  25-01-2026 15:00 via powder.com
  
  It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll!This week, we asked, what ski pass offers the best value?Here’s what 702 skiers had to say.POWDER Weekly Poll ResultsPOWDER's latest poll.POWDERThe 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.Poll HighlightsTotal Votes: 702Number of Votes on Instagram: 220Number o
  
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• Oak Mountain: Let’s Go!

  25-01-2026 00:40 via nyskiblog.com
  I’ve been public about my goals for this season, shooting my mouth off about all kinds of things. Ski 100 days. Ski every ski area in New York in three years. Do more backcountry.  Tele ’til I’m smelly. Probably some others that I’ve forgotten. But then reality showed up. Now you can watch me backpedal. One of my big promises was based on my idea that it is Time to Ski New York.  As the editor of NYSkiBlog, recently retired » Read More »
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• Colorado Skiers Get a Break as a Powerful Storm Dumps Fresh Powder

  24-01-2026 23:11 via powder.com
  
  It’s been a largely snowless, dry season for ski resorts across Colorado, spoiling many skiers’ hopes for powder turns and faceshots.But this weekend, at least, it’s feeling like winter in the Centennial State again, as a powerful storm moves across the U.S., depositing snow in cities from Texas to New York. In Colorado, the inches at popular ski resorts have tallied up fast.Aspen Mountain, for instance, started the day with six inches of new snow according to its snow report (
  
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• What Winter Olympic Events and Stories Are Most Exciting?

  24-01-2026 12:00 via powder.com
  
  It’s been a long four years and, at last, we’re on the cusp of another moment when, however briefly, the world beyond two-seaters and resort parking lots will care about skiing. The Winter Olympics are almost here, baby. Racing and ski racers are gearing up as they prepare to visit Italy, pursuing glory at the highest level. In the spirit of all the excitement that’s sure to follow, here at POWDER, we’ve decided to weigh in on the events and skiers we’ll be wat
  
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• One of Skiing's Steepest Ticket Discounts Is Back, but It May Not Last for Long

  23-01-2026 21:40 via powder.com
  
  One of skiing’s steepest lift ticket discounts is back, but it may not last for long.The New Hampshire ski area King Pine is, after hosting a sold-out “rollback day” special earlier this winter, once again selling $4 lift tickets. “King Pine decided to give more skiers a chance to experience the great skiing and family vibe again on Friday, March 20,” the ski area shared in an email. “Tickets must be bought online in advance only. Ticket sales will be lim
  
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