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• Review: Rab Men's Khroma Diffuse Kit

  13-09-2024 17:40 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.Rab has been on the forefront of making high end mountaineering and skiing apparel for the past few years, but it's taken a while for the UK-based brand to truly gain popularity on this side of the pond. Their new men's Khroma Diffuse GTX jacket and pants might well change that, with an excellent combination of features and fit that will make most any resort and backcoun
  
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• Winter Is Back: 12 Inches for The West to Be Followed by a "Monster" Holiday Weekend Storm

  10-02-2026 18:29 via powder.com
  
  Western US snowfall through Thursday, February 12, 2026.Powderchasers/WeatherBellPreviewThe best midweek skiing will be in California on Wednesday, February 11, and Utah on Thursday, February 12. The Sierra peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday with snow levels falling through the event, and the Wasatch keeps accumulating steadily from Tuesday night through Thursday. Snow quality improves as temperatures cool, and the biggest downside is wind on exposed terrain during the heart of the storm
  
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• "To Victory!" Six Days Backcountry Skiing in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains

  10-02-2026 17:38 via powder.com
  
  In the last few years, the tiny European country of Georgia has suddenly landed on the map as an otherworldly ski destination.
  Sitting on the southern border of Russia and the western end of the Black Sea, Georgia is a country that’s been caught in wars since the 10th Century AD. Outside the capital city’s old town, the rows of concrete block buildings make it hard to ignore evidence of the Soviet Union’s 70-year occupation of the country.
  Yet, beneath its war-torn history, Geo
  
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• Mt. Shasta Ski Area Closes, but Feet of Snow Is in the Forecast

  10-02-2026 17:11 via powder.com
  
  Mt. Shasta Ski Park, the humble but beloved ski area tucked in the flanks of California's towering Mt. Shasta, is temporarily closed.The ski area announced the closure on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to "low snow coverage". Brendan, a representative from the ski area, posed in front of a barren slope to show how hard Shasta's snowpack had been by recent rainfall.Tap or click below to watch Shasta's full message about the closure. Keep reading for more on the forecasted winter storms that could
  
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• How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ski Bomb

  10-02-2026 14:29 via powder.com
  
  Boy, did I ever have it wrong. After diving into the deep end on divisive issues in skiing, exploring how our sport intersects with broader movements like politics, identity, and meaning (silly me for following my passion!); after analyzing why things happen instead of taking them for granted like a good boy, I finally came around to the truth. Why worry so much about why things are the way they are? Let’s just get on with it already, and learn to love the Ski Bomb.What is the Ski Bomb, yo
  
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• I Bought the Powder Ski Propaganda. Then I Tried Carving Skis

  10-02-2026 12:12 via powder.com
  
  I should start with a confession. Since I was 12 or 13, I’ve believed that carving skis—those narrow-waisted, parabolic sticks—were the stuff of antiquity and stodgy killjoys who cared more about technique than fun.It was odd, then, that during a recent trip to Sun Valley, Idaho, I found myself standing atop a groomer with a pair of Volkl Peregrine 82s below my feet. The stocky carvers were far skinnier and shorter than anything I’d ridden in the past decade or two (save
  
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• Are You the "Best Skier in the West?" Register Now for the Sun Valley Stampede

  09-02-2026 23:57 via powder.com
  
  Think you might be the “Best Skier in the West”? Consider hoofing it to Sun Valley, Idaho, next month.On March 13 and 15, the ski resort is hosting The Sun Valley Stampede, a competition presented by POWDER, that's about figuring out who can rip the hardest. Registration just opened, and those who advance through the qualifiers will have the chance to compete against invited pros and fan-voted wildcards. This isn’t a racing, ski cross, or free
  
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• Lindsey Vonn Reveals Olympic Injury Diagnosis and Puts Rumors To Bed

  09-02-2026 23:48 via powder.com
  
  The world was watching when Lindsey Vonn crashed during the Women's Downhill at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics yesterday, February 8, 2026.Vonn appeared to clip a gate with her right arm while airing through a turn. She spiraled out of control and crashed violently. The crowd held their breath as Vonn was airlifted to a local hospital.Speculation, mostly by click-seeking tabloids and other detractors, ran rampant about Vonn's previously-reported torn ACL injury. Did the knee injury, whic
  
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• Mathilde Gremaud Narrowly Defeats Eileen Gu in Olympic Slopestyle Showdown

  09-02-2026 22:30 via powder.com
  
  Mathilde Gremaud, of Switzerland, has once again held off Eileen Gu, the Chinese freeskier she challenged for gold in the women’s Olympic slopestyle finals on Monday.
  It came down to the wire. Across three runs, Gremaud narrowly eked out a 0.38 lead on the slopestyle course, which includes a range of rails and jumps.
  During Gu’s final run, her last shot at usurping Gremaud, she slipped up in the rail section, giving Gremaud the gold. The Swiss skier celebrated with a victory lap
  
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• Skier Death Confirmed at Mammoth Mountain

  09-02-2026 20:49 via powder.com
  
  Mammoth Mountain, California, has confirmed that a skier died on Thursday, February 5, 2026.Mammoth Ski Patrol received a call at 1:00 p.m. local time that a skier had suffered a severe fall in 'Dropout Chute 2', a Double-Black Diamond, ungroomed slope accessed from the resort's popular Chair 23.Life-saving care was administered, and the victim was transported to a local hospital. The skier later passed away from their injuries.Mammoth Mountain trail map. The arrow marks the location of The Drop
  
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• Which Olympic Ski Event Is the Most Fun To Watch? (Poll)

  09-02-2026 19:51 via powder.com
  
  The Winter Olympics are underway.While we’ve already been treated to some standout ski moments—Breezy Johnson’s epic gold medal finish among them—there’s plenty more action on the way. Many of our favorite global athletes, from the halfpipe to the race course, are still gearing up to compete on the biggest stage.In the spirit of highlighting their skills, we decided to open the floor for some lighthearted debate. This week’s question: Which type of Olympic ski
  
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• Washington Ski Area Closes Indefinitely, but Snow Is On The Way

  09-02-2026 19:11 via powder.com
  
  Faced with warmer-than-expected temperatures, a Pacific Northwest ski area, Bluewood, has opted to shut down.“Assessing the weekend’s forecast and knowing we can no longer provide a fun and valuable experience, Ski Patrol, Mtn Operations, and I have made the difficult decision to suspend operations until we receive new snow,” the ski area’s general manager, Pete Korfiatis, wrote in a letter shared with guests last week.The plan, the ski area noted, was to keep tabs on a s
  
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• Powder Alert: 12+ Inches of New Snow Reported In Idaho and Oregon

  09-02-2026 19:04 via powder.com
  
  Ski resorts west of the Mississippi River are hurting for snow.December and January proved to be lackluster, despite a monster storm that dumped feet of snow across the Lake Tahoe area between Christmas and New Year's, and skiers have been wondering: Will winter ever arrive?The tides appear to be turning.Ski resorts across Idaho, Oregon, and Montana are reporting significant 24-hour snowfall totals today, February 9, 2026. See below. Keep reading for more about this week's upcoming storms. Is wi
  
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• "I'll Slap You"—Skier Threatens Snowboarder In Viral Video

  09-02-2026 18:07 via powder.com
  
  POWDER isn't in the business of writing a "story" every time a video clip from the world of skiing goes viral, but every once in a while, a video is so... good that we can't resist.Such is the case with a video that was recently uploaded to Reddit's 'PublicFreakout' community.
  The video, which is simply titled "Altercation on a black slope", is a first-person POV filmed by a snowboarder at a French ski resort. In the video, the snowboarder descends a groomed run at speed and is forced to turn ar
  
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• Ski Community Rallies Behind Hunter Hess Following Trump's Comments

  09-02-2026 17:18 via powder.com
  
  Team USA Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess made international headlines this past weekend, but it wasn't for a performance on the snow.Hess, in answering questions during a media session on Friday, February 6, 2026, said that, "it brings up mixed emotions representing the US," at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
  Hess didn't mention any specific reasons, but said, "It's a little hard, there's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren't. I think
  
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• The Current Medal Count for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games

  09-02-2026 16:33 via powder.com
  
  There's no better place than the world's stage for the best athletes around to prove themselves. As always, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games are chock full of talented athletes, nail-biting competition, and stories that will be talked about for years.
  Here's the updated medal count for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, from the USA and the 92 other countries competing in the Games*.
  Countries ordered by total number of gold medals. This post will be updated daily.The 2026 P
  
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• Olympic Feats and Tailgating Feasts at 100-Year-Old Ski Jump in Connecticut

  09-02-2026 16:30 via nytimes.com
  Salisbury, Conn., has been hosting ski jumping competitions since 1926, when the Satre brothers from Norway brought the sport to Litchfield County.
  
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• The difference between gold and silver: a sliver.

  09-02-2026 16:14 via nytimes.com
  Mathilde Gremaud edges out Eileen Gu to win slopestyle gold.
  
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• How Mathilde Gremaud Edged Out Eileen Gu in Slopestyle, Again

  09-02-2026 16:14 via nytimes.com
  Mathilde Gremaud edges out Eileen Gu to win slopestyle gold.
  
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• Ski Racer Claims Team USA's First Olympic Gold Medal in 2026 Games

  08-02-2026 22:10 via powder.com
  
  The American Breezy Johnson set the tone early. She was the sixth ski racer of the day to drop into the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course on Sunday, and after blazing from top to bottom in one minute and 36.10 seconds, set the fastest time of the day.The reward for her efforts? The first medal of these Winter Olympics for Team USA, regardless of sport. And it was gold."I had a good feeling about today," Johnson said afterwards, according to FIS. "I still can’t believe it yet, I don
  
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• See How Breezy Johnson Won Downhill Gold by 0.04 Seconds at the Olympics

  08-02-2026 21:50 via nytimes.com
  Breezy Johnson of the United States beat Emma Aicher of Germany by a split-second after her teammate Lindsey Vonn crashed early in her run.
  
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• Breezy Johnson’s Olympic Gold Medal Celebration Muted By Lindsey Vonn’s Crash

  08-02-2026 19:46 via nytimes.com
  Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.
  
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• The U.S. Skiing Star Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympic Women’s Downhill

  08-02-2026 18:41 via nytimes.com
  Lindsey Vonn’s dream of reclaiming the downhill gold medal despite a torn A.C.L. ended in disappointment on Sunday when she crashed 13 seconds into her race and was airlifted off the course.
  
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• Which US Region Produces the Best Skiers? 3,000 Readers Voted

  08-02-2026 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, which US region produces the best skiers?Here’s what 3,554 skiers had to say.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.POWDER Weekly Poll ResultsPOWDER MagazinePoll HighlightsTotal Votes: 3,554Number of
  
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• Lindsey Vonn Crashes Hard, Airlifted Off Olympic Downhill Course

  08-02-2026 14:17 via powder.com
  
  Under the Italian sky, Lindsey Vonn pushed off down the Tofane downhill course in Cortina d’Ampezzo.Just before the Olympics, during a World Cup competition, she had ruptured her ACL in her left knee amidst her awe-inspiring comeback at age 41. She decided to race in the Olympics anyway. It had the makings of a storybook moment.But Vonn’s dreams were cut short in Italy. Just seconds after beginning her gold medal bid, Vonn lost control, rotating through the air, landing sideways, and
  
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• Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Lindsey Vonn’s crash.

  08-02-2026 13:57 via nytimes.com
  Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.
  
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• Support Your Local Rope Tow

  07-02-2026 18:00 via nyskiblog.com
  Within the last few years there’s been a resurgence of park skiing in Western New York. Just outside of Rochester, you’ll find Northampton Park (NHP), a small but mighty setup featuring a lodge, rentals, a rope tow, 100 feet of vertical, and a surprisingly deep lineup of terrain park features. The first time I came here nearly 10 years ago, there were maybe one or two features, enough to session for a bit, but nothing like what stands today. Now, » Read More »
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• Mali Noyes Is The First Woman To Ski Canada's Comstock Couloir

  07-02-2026 15:56 via powder.com
  
  Utah-based skier Mali Noyes has completed a historic descent of Mount Dawson's Comstock Couloir. Mount Dawson is an 11,079-foot peak in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada.Noyes' descent makes her the third person ever to ski the line, which is featured in The Fifty: Classic Ski Descents of North America book, and the first female to ski it.
  The Comstock Couloir sits on the second-tallest peak in Canada's Selkirk Mountains and was first skied by Greg Hill in 2008. Another descent w
  
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• Meet Team USA's Snowboarders for Milan-Cortina 2026

  07-02-2026 12:59 via powder.com
  
  PreviewThere are names even skiers will recognize on the Team USA Snowboard roster for Milan Cortina 2026.
  In halfpipe, there's, of course, Chloe Kim, who already holds two Olympic gold medals, one of which marked Kim as the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold in snowboarding.
  We can't forget Bea Kim either, who isn't actually related to Chloe but has made a name for herself not just with World Cup podiums and impressive X Games results, but also as a climate advocate who has lobbied on Capito
  
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• Lindsey Vonn Aims to Become the Oldest Alpine Olympic Medalist, Despite Ruptured A.C.L.

  07-02-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  The 41-year-old American aims to complete her comeback by racing in the women’s Olympic downhill on Sunday despite rupturing her left A.C.L. a week ago.
  
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