<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Skiing - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Skiing news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[New 2,800-Gallon Helicopter To Help Fight Wildfires Near Mammoth Lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildfire suppression toolkit just got bigger in the Eastern Sierra with the stationing of a CH-47D Chinook helicopter at Mammoth Yosemite Airport, just outside the ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes, California.&nbsp;The exclusive-use helicopter comes equipped with a 2,800-gallon fixed water tank. According to a release shared by Cal Fire, it&rsquo;ll support initial attack and extended wildfire suppression operations throughout the region.The tank, the agency continued, means the helicopter c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-2800-gallon-helicopter-to-help-fight-wildfires-near-mammoth-lakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-2800-gallon-helicopter-to-help-fight-wildfires-near-mammoth-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Outlines Ten-Year Road Improvement Plan, Including Upgrades to Ski Highway I-70]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late last month, the Colorado Department of Transportation approved a statewide, ten-year plan that outlines funding for improving the state&rsquo;s roads, including I-70, the highway that connects Denver to the mountains and is known for ski season traffic.&nbsp;The Northwest section of the plan covers parts of I-70 and allocates $132 million to the region during the first four years, with another $198 million contemplated, the Summit Daily reported.&nbsp;Vail, Colorado, in the winter.halbergma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-outlines-ten-year-road-improvement-plan-including-upgrades-to-ski-highway-i-70/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-outlines-ten-year-road-improvement-plan-including-upgrades-to-ski-highway-i-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthias Giraud Lands First Ski BASE Jump of Aiguille du Plan North Face]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's first ski BASE jump from the North Face of the Aiguille du Plan in Chamonix, France, was officially completed on May 26, 2026.<br />
Professional skier and BASE jumper Matthias Giraud, also known as "Super Frenchie," completed the jump, which consisted of a 600m descent and a 50+ degree pitch ski BASE jump off the 55m s&eacute;rac at the bottom of the face. Such a feat requires expert ski-BASE skills and top-level ski mountaineering ability.<br />
Alongside mountain guide Alex Perinet and cinema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/matthias-giraud-lands-first-ski-base-jump-of-aiguille-du-plan-north-face/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/matthias-giraud-lands-first-ski-base-jump-of-aiguille-du-plan-north-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermont Brewery Unveils "Largest Beer Pack To Exist", but You Can't Buy One]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vermont brewery claims it's made the longest pack of beer in existence.<br />
Forget 30-racks or even 60-racks, Long Trail Brewing is giving Costco a run for its money with a 168-can pack of beer. Kirkland beer could never!Long Trail's mega-beer pack will make its debut on June 6, 2026, to celebrate National Trails Day. The 168 cans of Long Trail Ale (which measure out at 273cm long) will be dedicated to the 273-mile-long Long Trail, which follows the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada.<br />
Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermont-brewery-unveils-largest-beer-pack-to-exist-but-you-cant-buy-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermont-brewery-unveils-largest-beer-pack-to-exist-but-you-cant-buy-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finnish Ski Resort Hides $23,000 Worth of Gold for Summer-Long Treasure Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fancy a treasure hunt? You might want to put June 18, 2026, on the calendar.That&rsquo;s when Levi, a Finnish ski resort, plans to kick off an event with a unique prize: a gold nugget worth &euro;20,000, or about $23,000. A pair of skis or a season pass would be nice, but we've gotta say, gold sounds even better.The hunt, which begins at Levi Visitor Center, will take visitors through the resort&rsquo;s trails, landmarks, and local services.Along the way, they&rsquo;ll find clues and leads that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/finnish-ski-resort-hides-23000-worth-of-gold-for-summer-long-treasure-hunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/finnish-ski-resort-hides-23000-worth-of-gold-for-summer-long-treasure-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaun White's Snow League Is Back: Here's When Season 2 Hits the Slopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a banger Season One debut with events across North America, Europe, and Asia, The Snow League is gearing up to return for Season Two, and with a few exciting updates. Like its inaugural season, Season Two of Shaun White's freeski and snowboard halfpipe event series will feature three events across the 2026/27 winter.<br />
However, to kick off Season Two, The Snow League announced on June 3, 2026, that The Snow League World Challenge at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand will precede the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/shaun-whites-snow-league-is-back-heres-when-season-2-hits-the-slopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/shaun-whites-snow-league-is-back-heres-when-season-2-hits-the-slopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmmakers Reveal How They Made a Rad Ski Movie With Only an iPhone]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past week, Teton Gravity Research put out&nbsp;Valhalla Transmissions, a short ski edit that, at first brush, looked like the production company&rsquo;s bread and butter. It saw pros Kai Jones and Sammy Carlson throwing down, hucking flips and spins as they cut through fresh snow in the backcountry.&nbsp;But this wasn&rsquo;t quite your usual movie. TGR shot the entire thing on an iPhone 17 Pro, which was released last September. And the novel idea (the creators of&nbsp;28 Years Later&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/filmmakers-reveal-how-they-made-a-rad-ski-movie-with-only-an-iphone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/filmmakers-reveal-how-they-made-a-rad-ski-movie-with-only-an-iphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Colorado Ski Area To Reopen For a Few Days of Summer Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winter season may be long gone in Colorado, but that isn&rsquo;t stopping one ski area from offering skiers another chance to enjoy their favorite sport.Taking a page from snow storage efforts both in the U.S. and abroad, Cuchara Mountain Park plans to host at least two days of skiing later this month on June 12 and June 13, 2026. Per a photo shared on the ski area&rsquo;s Facebook, that&rsquo;s been made possible by a small pile of tarped-off snow.&nbsp;On Friday, the entrance fee for the h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/southern-colorado-ski-area-to-reopen-for-a-few-days-of-summer-skiing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/southern-colorado-ski-area-to-reopen-for-a-few-days-of-summer-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $1 Million Bike Park Opens Near Winter Park, Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand County, Colorado, mountain bikers are welcoming the summer season with the opening of their brand-spankin' new bike park.<br />
The Fraser Bike Park celebrated its grand opening on May 30, 2026, with 300 people of all ages in attendance. The opening of the bike park, which is free to the public, featured skills clinics, a bike parade, and jump line demos.The bike park is part of Cozen's Ranch Open Space, which was developed as part of the 2018 Fraser River Corridor Master Plan to provide recreat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-1-million-bike-park-opens-near-winter-park-colorado/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-1-million-bike-park-opens-near-winter-park-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Ice Skating In Madison Square Garden? New York Governor Eyes Bid for Winter Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winter Olympics may be coming back to New York&mdash;and perhaps even land in New York City&mdash;but don&rsquo;t get too excited: if the Games return to the Empire State, it wouldn&rsquo;t be for several decades.Those plans seem to be simmering, however. In&nbsp;a recent conversation&nbsp;with&nbsp;The Athletic, New York governor Kathy Hochul said she wants to make an Olympic bid for her state, noting that &ldquo;significant&rdquo; meetings are underway.&nbsp;There&rsquo;s a way to go befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-ice-skating-in-madison-square-garden-new-york-governor-eyes-bid-for-winter-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-ice-skating-in-madison-square-garden-new-york-governor-eyes-bid-for-winter-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Magic Carpet Journey To Remember—Skiing With My Young Kids for the First Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a Sunday in February, I awoke to something that was all too common last ski season.<br />
Even early in the morning, the sun shone brilliantly through our east-facing windows. Its intensity warmed everything it touched, almost impatiently like a late spring afternoon. Had the roof had any snow on it, it surely would have dripped on and on. Instead, just the paltry snowpack left on the ground relented to another late-winter scorcher.But while the day marked just another in a long line of crummy ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-magic-carpet-journey-to-rememberskiing-with-my-young-kids-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-magic-carpet-journey-to-rememberskiing-with-my-young-kids-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Blasts Canadian Ski Resort Ahead of June Reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[What did you do last weekend?<br />
Go mountain biking? Mow your lawn? If your answer was &ldquo;play in the snow,&rdquo; you&rsquo;d be in rare company. You might also be a resident of Banff, Alberta, where a local ski resort recently saw a surge of late-season snowfall, creating some gorgeous visuals.In a social media post on Monday, June 1, 2026, Sunshine Village shared photos of its ski lifts amid a white, wintry-looking blizzard. See below. Keep reading for more.In the past 24 hours, more than te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/blizzard-blasts-canadian-ski-resort-ahead-of-june-reopening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/blizzard-blasts-canadian-ski-resort-ahead-of-june-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windstorm Closes Ski Lift for Weeks at Idaho Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[A damaged chairlift at Idaho&rsquo;s Tamarack Resort needs repairs and could be closed for as long as five weeks as summer operations get underway.&nbsp;Last week, on Monday evening, a windstorm hit the mountain, buffeting the Tamarack Express, which climbs to the mid-mountain and, during the warmer months, is used for scenic rides and the bike park.Days later, local news outlets reported intense winds in Boise, Idaho&mdash;south of Tamarack&mdash;with gusts reaching above 70 miles per hour, dow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/windstorm-closes-ski-lift-for-weeks-at-idaho-resort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/windstorm-closes-ski-lift-for-weeks-at-idaho-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powder Mountain To Remove Beloved Poma Lift In Favor of Private Residences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder Mountain, Utah, is making some big changes, and one in particular could be polarizing. In a recent blog post on the resort's website, Powder Mountain announced that, following the 2026/27 season, it will remove the Sunrise Poma lift.<br />
The Sunrise Poma accesses terrain off of the Hidden Lake Express lift, just below two of the mountain's other lifts that are only open to residents of the adjacent real estate community, Powder Haven. Following the lift's removal, the terrain previously acces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-mountain-to-remove-beloved-poma-lift-in-favor-of-private-residences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-mountain-to-remove-beloved-poma-lift-in-favor-of-private-residences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspen Airport To Close for Several Months, Will Ski Season Be Affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year, for several months, reaching Aspen, Colorado, will be trickier than usual, although most skiers planning their next vacation don&rsquo;t need to be too worried.Last week, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport announced that, when voter-approved infrastructure improvements get underway in 2027, the airport will be closed during the warmer months&nbsp;from&nbsp;April 4&nbsp;to&nbsp;November 19, 2027.&nbsp;The work, the airport said, enhances &ldquo;safety, access, efficiency, and long-term op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aspen-airport-to-close-for-several-months-will-ski-season-be-affected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aspen-airport-to-close-for-several-months-will-ski-season-be-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-May Snowfall Blankets Mount Washington In 4-Foot Drifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first day of June, an unofficial start to summer for many Americans, and yet Mount Washington, New Hampshire, is blanketed in a thick layer of fresh snow.A cold front moved through the region this past weekend, and while New England's low-lying towns were doused in cold rain, the highest peaks scored fresh snow.More than six inches of snow fell at elevations above 4,000 feet, but blustering winds created snow drifts up to four feet deep, according to the Mt. Washington Auto Road.The fam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/late-may-snowfall-blankets-mount-washington-in-4-foot-drifts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/late-may-snowfall-blankets-mount-washington-in-4-foot-drifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does the "Super El Ni&ntilde;o" Mean for Next Ski Season? Experts Weigh In]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've probably seen the news by now. Some monstrous thing called a &ldquo;Super El Ni&ntilde;o&rdquo; is coming, and it&rsquo;s going to wash every ski resort on the continent into the sea.I&rsquo;m only joking. Still, researchers of all kinds are watching the ocean closely. Based on the current data, this isn&rsquo;t looking like an El Ni&ntilde;o that neglected to hit the gym and bulk up.&nbsp;Instead, in the fall and early winter, there&rsquo;s about a two-in-three chance it qualifies as &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-does-the-super-el-nintildeo-mean-for-next-ski-season-experts-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-does-the-super-el-nintildeo-mean-for-next-ski-season-experts-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Exciting New Ski Lifts Debuting Across North America in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall, it's not a blockbuster year for new chairlifts.&nbsp;Much of the summer construction activity across North America is set to involve humbler lifts. There aren&rsquo;t, for example, any blow-your-socks-off trams with glass bottoms or disco balls. Meanwhile, Deer Valley, Utah, got the equivalent of an entire new resort this past season. Next winter won&rsquo;t see anything as dramatic.Still, chairlifts are being installed this summer, and we like chairlifts. These are a few we&rsquo;re lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/five-exciting-new-ski-lifts-debuting-across-north-america-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/five-exciting-new-ski-lifts-debuting-across-north-america-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4 Best Resorts To Ski In June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's June, why are you still thinking about skiing?Just kidding, we are thinking about and making plans to go skiing, too. When you're a skier, you're a skier, no matter the time of year.While the Winter 25/26 season was lackluster for many ski resorts in terms of powder days and favorable conditions, the spring of 2026 proved to be fruitful.<br />
Snow fell across the West in April, and temperatures were moderate in May, allowing the following ski resorts to remain open into, and perhaps throughout,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-4-best-resorts-to-ski-in-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-4-best-resorts-to-ski-in-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Lucas Wachs Finds May Powder High In the Cascades]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that there wasn't much pow skiing to be done in Oregon this winter. With one of the historically lowest snow years on record, ski areas all over the Cascades struggled to open, keep conditions good, and many closed far earlier than usual.<br />
It's also no secret that backcountry skiing in the Central Cascades often takes quite a lot of walking. Central Oregon-bred skier Lucas Wachs certainly knows this.<br />
While Central Oregon had a bit of a dry winter, spring has seen several storms tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-lucas-wachs-finds-may-powder-high-in-the-cascades/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-lucas-wachs-finds-may-powder-high-in-the-cascades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter's Back: Up to 9 Inches of Snow Forecasted for the Northeast's Highest Peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, it&rsquo;s May, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean Mount Washington, New Hampshire&mdash;the highest peak in the Northeast&mdash;got the memo.&nbsp;Forecasters expect a pattern of chilly weather, gusty winds that might hit 60 miles per hour, and possible snow on the mountain over the coming days.&nbsp;On Friday night, May 29, 2026, the forecast calls for 5 to 9 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. Their forecast calls for another one to three inches on Saturday. As of now, ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winters-back-up-to-9-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-the-northeasts-highest-peak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winters-back-up-to-9-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-the-northeasts-highest-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt. Seymour Proposes Ten New Ski Lifts in Ambitious Development Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big things could be coming to one of the ski resorts above Vancouver, British Columbia, in the coming decades.The details are covered by Mt. Seymour&rsquo;s latest development plan, a forward-looking document. First and foremost, local skiers will notice the lifts. Right now, Mt. Seymour has four. If every part of the plan comes together, the resort will have 14, including chairlifts, surface lifts, and t-bars.&nbsp;Those lifts would expand Mt. Seymour&rsquo;s footprint significantly, adding mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-seymour-proposes-ten-new-ski-lifts-in-ambitious-development-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-seymour-proposes-ten-new-ski-lifts-in-ambitious-development-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chairs From Historic, Decades-Old Colorado Ski Lift Head To Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[All good things must come to an end.After more than fifty years of operations at Powderhorn, the humble Colorado ski area, the West End lift is headed off to pasture. This summer, in its place, the ski area is installing a high-speed quad dubbed the Wild West Express.&nbsp;But the story of West End isn&rsquo;t over quite yet. In just a few days, the historic chairs will be up for auction, and interested skiers will only have about a week to act.&nbsp;It all starts on June 1 and runs through Jun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chairs-from-historic-decades-old-colorado-ski-lift-head-to-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chairs-from-historic-decades-old-colorado-ski-lift-head-to-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late May Storm Brings Rain and Snow to Northern California]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco received nearly as much rain one morning as it would typically see for the month, and a slope in the Sierra Nevada remained open for skiing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/late-may-storm-brings-rain-and-snow-to-northern-california/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/late-may-storm-brings-rain-and-snow-to-northern-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth Mountain Just Recorded 5 Inches of New Snow (Photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm moving its way down the west coast of the US is keeping Mammoth Mountain in the running for the last ski area standing.<br />
Forecasts earlier this week were calling for colder temperatures and significant precipitation as far north as central Oregon and into the Eastern Sierras.<br />
It would appear that these forecasts have come to fruition at Mammoth Mountain, as the ski area picked up 3-5" of new snow on May 28, 2026.<br />
The ski area's mountain report is showing that Mammoth still has a base dept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-just-recorded-5-inches-of-new-snow-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-just-recorded-5-inches-of-new-snow-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whistler Blackcomb Locals Raise Concerns About Ski Resort Safety Measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of locals at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, are petitioning the ski resort to improve what they say are lacking safety measures meant to slow high-speed skiers on crowded beginner runs.The petition, launched by physician Dr. Christina Williams of Vancouver, claimed that since the resort conglomerate Vail bought Whistler Blackcomb in 2016, the number of safety staff enforcing skier speed rules has dropped noticeably.&nbsp;This has increased the number of injuries caused by collisio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whistler-blackcomb-locals-raise-concerns-about-ski-resort-safety-measures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whistler-blackcomb-locals-raise-concerns-about-ski-resort-safety-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highly-Anticipated Mt. Hood Gondola Project Canceled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dreams of a gondola at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Oregon, have been squashed.<br />
When Timberline purchased Summit Ski Area in 2018, they revealed intentions to build a gondola or lift to take skiers from Summit's base, off U.S. 26 in Government Camp, up to Timberline Lodge.Timberline released plans and a rendering of the proposed gondola in 2019, with hopes of breaking ground within 5 to 10 years. Their 2022 Master Development Plan was also centered on building a new lift structure.However,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/highly-anticipated-mt-hood-gondola-project-canceled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/highly-anticipated-mt-hood-gondola-project-canceled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Movie Legends Shot an Entire Edit Using an iPhone, and the Results Are Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[iPhone cameras, in the public imagination, have long been thought of as useful for documenting everyday life. They&rsquo;re great for pretty sunsets, photos of your kids, college graduations&mdash;that kind of thing.But when it comes to doing hardcore professional photography or videography stuff, bigger, pricier rigs are the norm.This is the perception or status quo, at least. &ldquo;Oh, it&rsquo;s just a phone photo,&rdquo; you might hear your friend say. As iPhone cameras have become more pow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-movie-legends-shot-an-entire-edit-using-an-iphone-and-the-results-are-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-movie-legends-shot-an-entire-edit-using-an-iphone-and-the-results-are-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paraglider Crash Lands Into Après-Ski Party, Tumbles Off Roof (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are countless ways to make a memorable entrance at an apr&egrave;s-ski party. You could, for one, be the guy or gal who offers to buy everyone a round. Regaling others with epic stories from the mountain could work, too. Then,&nbsp;there&rsquo;s&nbsp;always shooting for the title of best (or worst) dancer.&nbsp;One paraglider at Ifen Ski Resort, Austria, had something else in mind, though.&nbsp;He&rsquo;d&nbsp;float down to the big show. Afterward, presumably,&nbsp;he&rsquo;d&nbsp;saunter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/paraglider-crash-lands-into-aprs-ski-party-tumbles-off-roof-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/paraglider-crash-lands-into-aprs-ski-party-tumbles-off-roof-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate Activist Pattie Gonia Breaks Silence on Lawsuit With Patagonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate activist Wyn Wiley, better known by the drag-queen persona they use for climate work, Pattie Gonia, has broken their silence on a lawsuit filed against them by outdoor brand Patagonia.In January, the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia filed a lawsuit against Wiley/Pattie Gonia in federal court claiming "irreparable" harm to the brand by doing &ldquo;motivational speaking services in support of environmental sustainability&rdquo; and &ldquo;organizing, arranging, and conducting trail and hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/climate-activist-pattie-gonia-breaks-silence-on-lawsuit-with-patagonia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/climate-activist-pattie-gonia-breaks-silence-on-lawsuit-with-patagonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dewey Mountain Springs Eternal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you don&rsquo;t like the weather in the north country, just wait 20 minutes. Recently I went for a walk on Dewey Mountain. A few years back, I wrote about skiing at Dewey, my local right here in Saranac Lake &mdash; OK, it&rsquo;s just outside the village, technically in Harrietstown. But let&rsquo;s not quibble over details. After knocking back an espresso at Origin Coffee, I drove over to Dewey. Three months post knee replacement, running is off the table and &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dewey-mountain-springs-eternal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dewey-mountain-springs-eternal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Pro Skiers Are Flocking to a Power Plant in Copenhagen This June]]></title><description><![CDATA[As spring turns to summer, a crew of talented European skiers will once again descend on Copenhagen, Denmark.<br />
Their target? It&rsquo;s not a real mountain, obviously&mdash;Copenhagen is too flat for that. Instead, on June 13, 2026, they&rsquo;ll shack up at CopenHill, an artificial ski area built on top of a power plant.&nbsp;The event, now in its sixth edition, is called the Scandinavian Team Battle and known as the world's largest ski competition on fake snow. Rather than flakes, the skiers sl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-pro-skiers-are-flocking-to-a-power-plant-in-copenhagen-this-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-pro-skiers-are-flocking-to-a-power-plant-in-copenhagen-this-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Closes Multiple Mountain Passes as Spring Snowstorm Arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple mountain highways have shut down across California as a late-season storm spins up with the potential for snow in the Sierra Nevada.In a social media post on Tuesday, May 26, Caltrans announced that Ebbetts Pass (SR-4), Monitor Pass (SR-89), and Sonora Pass (SR-108) had all closed due to incoming weather conditions, with plans to assess the roads after the storm had passed. Tioga Road, which takes drivers into Yosemite National Park, is&nbsp;also closed.For the latest road updates, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-closes-multiple-mountain-passes-as-spring-snowstorm-arrives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-closes-multiple-mountain-passes-as-spring-snowstorm-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destitute, Save For A Ski Turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[On New Year&rsquo;s Day, 1971, a ski racer from the chilly steppes of Gunnison, Colorado&rsquo;s Western State University, had a stroke of bad luck, the kind that might send most young men toward the saloon. Especially in a ski town in those wild Western days. He broke his leg in a downhill ski race, but while convalescing, that young man found something more than fast times and malted beverages.&nbsp;&nbsp;The fellow&rsquo;s name was Rick Borkovec, and in getting back in shape that spring, he t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/destitute-save-for-a-ski-turn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/destitute-save-for-a-ski-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Last Powder Day? Up To 7 Inches of Snow Forecasted for Mammoth Mountain, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow late-May low is already producing mountain snow in the Sierra, with the best additional accumulation from Wednesday into Thursday night (May 27-28, 2026).<br />
Mammoth is the clear chase leader and could finish the storm with 5-7 inches, while Kirkwood and Mt. Rose (both closed for the season) are next in line with 4-5 and 3-4 inches.Snow quality will be mixed but skiable where elevations stay high. Snow levels generally run near 6000-8000 feet during the main push, rising toward 8000-9000 fee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-last-powder-day-up-to-7-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-mammoth-mountain-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-last-powder-day-up-to-7-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-mammoth-mountain-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Ski Area Reopening Next Month Thanks To Preserved Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 22, Hyland Hills, Minnesota, finished out its ski season, serving up one last slushy offering before next fall, but it wasn&rsquo;t quite the end.&nbsp;Next month, skiers will return to Hyland Hills and, despite the blooming flowers, ski on real snow again. That&rsquo;s all thanks to the June Jam, a spring gathering on June 10 made possible with preserved snow stored with hay and tarps.&nbsp;This year, the event&rsquo;s set to be larger, with a tubing lane and rope-tow access for the sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/minnesota-ski-area-reopening-next-month-thanks-to-preserved-snow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/minnesota-ski-area-reopening-next-month-thanks-to-preserved-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth Mountain Extends Ski Season Again Ahead of Spring Snow Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, don&rsquo;t stow the skis away quite yet.After already pushing its season until the end of May, Mammoth Mountain, California, just announced that skiers and snowboarders can look forward to another week of snowy action through June 7, 2026.&nbsp;&ldquo;In true Mammoth fashion, we&rsquo;ll keep skiing and riding as long as conditions allow,&rdquo; the resort announced. &ldquo;With cold temps, solid coverage, and fresh snow in the forecast this week, lifts are now scheduled to spin through S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-extends-ski-season-again-ahead-of-spring-snow-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-extends-ski-season-again-ahead-of-spring-snow-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Snow Forecast: Up to 9 Inches Expected at High Elevations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother Nature is experiencing a bit of seasonal confusion following Memorial Day Weekend. Forecasts are calling for a wintry storm to hit Northern California, Oregon, and Nevada this week.<br />
A low-pressure system is expected to move into the Sierra Nevada from Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28, 2026, bringing chilly temperatures and unseasonal precipitation. In the Lake Tahoe area, temperatures are expected to hover in the mid-40s through Thursday, with lows dropping to the mid-30s. Temper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-snow-forecast-up-to-9-inches-expected-at-high-elevations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-snow-forecast-up-to-9-inches-expected-at-high-elevations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climber Pinned Under 16k-Pound Boulder Prompts Impressive Rescue Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Clackamas County Fire's Technical Rescue teams responded to a call from Hoodland Fire for the rescue of a climber on Mt. Hood.<br />
The climber was caught under a large boulder following a rockslide. Squad 319, Heavy Rescue 305, Truck 316, and Battalion Chief 301 all reported to Timberline Lodge and proceeded on foot and by snowcat to the climber for the rescue.<br />
Teams found the climber pinned under a boulder that weighed an estimated 16,000 pounds. Bystanders attempted to mov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/climber-pinned-under-16k-pound-boulder-prompts-impressive-rescue-efforts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/climber-pinned-under-16k-pound-boulder-prompts-impressive-rescue-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denver International Airport Will (Finally) Add Pedestrian Walkways Between Terminals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver International Airport (DEN) has been a staple of ski tourism for decades.Whether it's to experience Colorado's countless world-class resorts or to connect to a smaller destination such as Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, or Big Sky, DEN is an essential hub for American ski tourism.In other words, if you're a skier, odds are you've passed through DEN, and subsequently, you've been forced to take the airport's train system to connect between terminals. The train is reliable, but it isn't ideal for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/denver-international-airport-will-finally-add-pedestrian-walkways-between-terminals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/denver-international-airport-will-finally-add-pedestrian-walkways-between-terminals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Season Is Underway at North America's Lone Summer-Only Ski Area, Lift Tickets Just $50]]></title><description><![CDATA[At most mountains, the ski season just ended. At Beartooth Basin, Wyoming, it&rsquo;s only getting started.The ski area on the Wyoming-Montana border kicked off operations on May 25, 2026, firing up its two Poma lifts for skiers who aren&rsquo;t quite ready to bid the season adieu.&nbsp;Tickets are cheap, coming in at $50. A season pass costs $395. Beartooth hasn&rsquo;t confirmed a closing date yet. Ultimately, the weather and snowpack will likely dictate how long the one-of-a-kind party lasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-season-is-underway-at-north-americas-lone-summer-only-ski-area-lift-tickets-just-50/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-season-is-underway-at-north-americas-lone-summer-only-ski-area-lift-tickets-just-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Telemark Was Revolutionary]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, the three-pin telemark binding appearslike something invented 100 years ago might. Its forged metal toe cage&ndash;bulky, arcane, and aged&ndash;reflects a bygone era; a dusty mid-century armoire amongst a sea of Ikea modernity. If appearances were everything&ndash;like they often are in the technofile ski world&ndash;this old rat trap would seem like another artifact from the annals of skiing lore; something more likely to adorn the walls of a mountain town home than find itsel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/when-telemark-was-revolutionary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/when-telemark-was-revolutionary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Moved Away From the Mountains, But My Ski Dreams Won’t Let Me Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[We cut into the trees, cruising over a packed but pliable surface.<br />
The snow, I remember, was a little funky, with a ribbed texture on top, probably from the winds that howled the night before. Regardless, we found our rhythm fast and skied faster. This was a storm day, and a frenetic energy hung in the air. We hoped to get our fill before the masses arrived.At the bottom, I paused outside the lodge. Stinging flakes whipped past. They clung to the side of the wood-paneled building, which had tall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-moved-away-from-the-mountains-but-my-ski-dreams-wont-let-me-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-moved-away-from-the-mountains-but-my-ski-dreams-wont-let-me-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt. Bachelor Announces Game-Changing Upgrades to Northwest Lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've skied Mt. Bachelor, you know that some of the mountain's best terrain is located off the Northwest lift.<br />
Sitting on the (surprise) northwest side of the volcano, Bachelor Butte's Northwest territory has steep bowls, amazing tree skiing, and some of the longest runs on the mountain.<br />
Odds are, if you're already privy to this information, you've also ridden the Northwest lift and maybe gotten stuck on it, or at least caught a chill on the way to the top.<br />
While Northwest is one of the best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-bachelor-announces-game-changing-upgrades-to-northwest-lift/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-bachelor-announces-game-changing-upgrades-to-northwest-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amplified In the Lyngen Alps—The Power of Collective Progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled at the top of the earth where the mountains meet the sea, a group of women gathered to carve out a different kind of space within the ski industry. One built on creativity, collaboration, and connection&mdash; to each other, to the elements, to themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;I sat next to the fire, entranced by the churning ocean, grateful for the plank of glass separating us from the storm. The electricity was out, but the days are long this far north, so no one was worried about losing light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/amplified-in-the-lyngen-alpsthe-power-of-collective-progression/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/amplified-in-the-lyngen-alpsthe-power-of-collective-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado's Beloved Hike Park To Reopen at Copper Mountain This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter might be over, but Woodward Copper's hike-access park is getting ready to open for its summer season.<br />
Both the Barn at Woodward and the Summer Hike Park at Copper Mountain, Colorado, are scheduled to open on June 5, 2026, to meet all your summer training needs.<br />
At the end of the season, Copper Mountain harvested a huge pile of snow from the base of the superpipe in order to build the summer park. The park offers a variety of rails, boxes, and tubes of all difficulties for skiers and rider]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorados-beloved-hike-park-to-reopen-at-copper-mountain-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorados-beloved-hike-park-to-reopen-at-copper-mountain-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the New Owner of Meadowlark Ski Area, Wyoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new owner of Meadowlark, a humble ski area in Wyoming, is making the rounds, chatting with local news outlets to share his vision for what the future could hold.&nbsp;The news first broke earlier this month in a press release that said the ski area and lodge had been swooped up by MAS Tierra, a &ldquo;newly formed hospitality venture operating under Miami-based investment firm MAS Alpha Securities.&rdquo;Now, the picture of the new team is becoming clearer. MAS Tierra was founded by Jose Mas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-new-owner-of-meadowlark-ski-area-wyoming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-new-owner-of-meadowlark-ski-area-wyoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-Delayed Ski Lift in Colorado Set To Open Next Winter, Gets New Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purgatory Resort, Colorado, now says it's planning to open a once-delayed ski lift during the 2026-27 winter season.Known as the &ldquo;Gelande&rdquo; during its planning phase, the now-dubbed Colorado Couloir is set to climb from Purgatory&rsquo;s Gelande parking lot to an upper terminal near the top of Lift 6, adding another way to access the mountain that reduces congestion.<br />
Once finished, the fixed-grip triple chair will span about 4,200 feet with 1,600 feet of vertical rise.Last summer, Pur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/once-delayed-ski-lift-in-colorado-set-to-open-next-winter-gets-new-name/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/once-delayed-ski-lift-in-colorado-set-to-open-next-winter-gets-new-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humble California Ski Area Blasts Inconsiderate Motorcycle Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know all of the big-name ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, but a humble, independent ski area on Donner Pass regularly makes the news here at POWDER.Why? Because nobody does it like Donner Ski Ranch (DSR).DSR is small by Tahoe standards, but it packs a punch with deep annual snowfall, cheap lift tickets, and a no-frills yet welcoming experience. It keeps diehard skiers and snowboarders coming back year after year.DSR was open for skiing and riding into May last season, but with below-ave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/humble-california-ski-area-blasts-inconsiderate-motorcycle-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/humble-california-ski-area-blasts-inconsiderate-motorcycle-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Summer, Have You Prepped Your Backcountry Ski Gear?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As much as we might not want it to, ski season always comes to an end.<br />
When it does, it's a great idea to protect all that ski gear you spent your hard-earned dollars on and store it properly for the summer months.While some pieces of gear aren't as important to properly put into hibernation (coming from someone who has never once put on summer wax...), others you don't want to forget.<br />
Specifically, it's important to properly store your avalanche gear over the summer. Improper care of this gear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-summer-have-you-prepped-your-backcountry-ski-gear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-summer-have-you-prepped-your-backcountry-ski-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Dies After Falling 80 Feet Into Crevasse in Canadian National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[While skiing and snowboarding with friends in Jasper National Park, Alberta, a 38-year-old man fell into a crevasse and died on May 12, 2026, local news outlets reported.The 25-meter&mdash;or about 80-foot&mdash;fall&nbsp;happened&nbsp;on the Athabasca Glacier,&nbsp;which is&nbsp;part of the Columbia Icefield and&nbsp;is&nbsp;a popular tourist attraction.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;CBC&nbsp;reported&nbsp;that Mathew Howell, a public information officer for the RCMP, said police were notified of the acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/man-dies-after-falling-80-feet-into-crevasse-in-canadian-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/man-dies-after-falling-80-feet-into-crevasse-in-canadian-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Next for The World's Best Freeskier Eileen Gu?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of winter can feel like a bit of a lull for skiers in any normal year.<br />
In an Olympic year, that feeling is only magnified as the press and hype around the Games give way to whatever else is happening in the world. While athletes (hopefully) get to enjoy a bit of a much-needed break in their off-season before next winter, there's also a larger chunk of time before the next winter Games.<br />
For some, like Hunter Hess, it's a good time to invest in projects inspired by the games. For others, l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-next-for-the-worlds-best-freeskier-eileen-gu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-next-for-the-worlds-best-freeskier-eileen-gu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Season Is Coming To an End at Mammoth, but Not Before One Last Hurrah]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end is almost here.Mammoth Mountain, California, recently pushed its ski season until May 31, 2026. Now, it&rsquo;s official: that Sunday will be the ski resort&rsquo;s last day of the season.Mammoth broke the news on social media, sharing details on what skiers can expect in the coming days, operation-wise.Through May 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Broadway Express (1), Face Lift Express (3), Chair 23, and the Panorama Gondola will be open, conditions permitting. The High-Five Express (5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-season-is-coming-to-an-end-at-mammoth-but-not-before-one-last-hurrah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-season-is-coming-to-an-end-at-mammoth-but-not-before-one-last-hurrah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killington, Vermont, Confirms Memorial Day Weekend Ski Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve spent the past few days staring at Killington&rsquo;s webcams watching the snow melt and wondering how they could stay open for Memorial Day Weekend, you can stop worrying. The resort just confirmed that yes, it plans to spin the Superstar Six lift.The Superstar slope&mdash;an impressive stretch of snow manicured to keep the season going as long as possible&mdash;will be open for skiing this Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, 2026, conditions permitting.&nbsp;Around midday on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/killington-vermont-confirms-memorial-day-weekend-ski-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/killington-vermont-confirms-memorial-day-weekend-ski-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Get Atomic's Award-Winning Bent 100 Ski For Super Cheap Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 funny thing about the best sales of the season are that they tend to happen when you're thinking about skiing the least. Like right now.<br />
It's nearly Memorial Day weekend, and I've been mountain biking for weeks now...though it did perfunctorily snow this morning in the Tetons. But say, just hypothetically, you're sitting at home right now browsing the internet for ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-can-get-atomics-award-winning-bent-100-ski-for-super-cheap-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-can-get-atomics-award-winning-bent-100-ski-for-super-cheap-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea Handler To Host Women's Heli Ski Trip In Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea Handler wants to go skiing with you!<br />
That is, assuming you're a woman who's a strong skier and can afford a heli trip...The queen of bikini skiing, unfiltered takes, and generally getting sh*t done is hosting a heli ski trip next spring at Bella Coola Heli Sports in British Columbia. Handler posted to her Instagram earlier this week to announce the trip, which takes place next spring.<br />
Bella Coola is known for its access to incredible terrain in BC's Coast Mountain range and luxury lodges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chelsea-handler-to-host-womens-heli-ski-trip-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chelsea-handler-to-host-womens-heli-ski-trip-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Beartooth Highway Open This Weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scenic Beartooth Highway, which traverses 68 miles along the Wyoming and Montana border, is set to open in the near future, a development that&rsquo;s of particular interest to local skiers.That&rsquo;s because the highway&rsquo;s the only way to reach Beartooth Basin by road, a unique summer-only ski area. For it to operate, two things have to be true. The road needs to be open, and there needs to be enough snow on the ground. The Beartooth Highway is the Northern Rockies' highest highway,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/will-the-beartooth-highway-open-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/will-the-beartooth-highway-open-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Officially Recognizes 10th Mountain Division Insignia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historical piece of ski and military iconography is back: soldiers in the 10th Mountain Division can once again wear the &ldquo;ski trooper&rdquo; insignia on their garrison caps in a move that reflects the unit&rsquo;s ties to the past, military leaders say.The metal insignia features a pair of crossed skis with &ldquo;US&rdquo; centered. These insignias were never officially recognized, but they were commonly worn in place of branch insignia. Decades ago, soldiers at Camp Hale, Colorado, had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/us-army-officially-recognizes-10th-mountain-division-insignia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/us-army-officially-recognizes-10th-mountain-division-insignia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deer Valley Lowers Price of Bike Park Passes, Full Trail System To Re-Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wasatch downhill bike enthusiasts rejoice, it's nearly bike park season!<br />
Solitude Mountain is opening its bike park for the summer season on Friday, May 22, 2026. Solitude's bike park opened in 2023 with seven trails designed by renowned trail builders, Gravity Logic. This summer, Solitude is expanding its twilight lift hours to include Tuesdays and Thursdays, where Moonbeam and the bike park will stay open until 8 p.m.Not far behind Solitude's opening is Deer Valley's bike park, which opens for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/deer-valley-lowers-price-of-bike-park-passes-full-trail-system-to-re-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/deer-valley-lowers-price-of-bike-park-passes-full-trail-system-to-re-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foo Fighters Select Crew of Skiers for New Music Video, No Snow Required]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not so long ago, a crew of European skiers who go by BPC blew up the internet, basically.In their video, BPC 2, they threw themselves off cliffs, hillsides, and down staircases, all without snow. The antics racked up nearly one million views on YouTube, pushing the grimy, gritty, and endlessly entertaining strain of skiing into the spotlight.Now, BPC&rsquo;s having another moment. In the music video for Foo Fighters&rsquo; Of All People, the crew takes center stage, making for an unexpected but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/foo-fighters-select-crew-of-skiers-for-new-music-video-no-snow-required/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/foo-fighters-select-crew-of-skiers-for-new-music-video-no-snow-required/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Ski Area Prepares To Make Memorial Day History With Its Latest Closing Date Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyne Mountain, in Michigan, is preparing to make history.The resort plans to be open for skiing this Saturday and Sunday (May 23 and 24) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., continuing with springtime weekends-only operations. Plus, according to its snow report, Boyne will offer skiing on May 25, 2026, or Memorial Day, which will be its latest closing date ever.&nbsp;All the action revolves around the Victor &ldquo;glacier,&rdquo; a manicured slab of snow that&rsquo;s between six and seven feet deep. This ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/michigan-ski-area-prepares-to-make-memorial-day-history-with-its-latest-closing-date-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/michigan-ski-area-prepares-to-make-memorial-day-history-with-its-latest-closing-date-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polish Mountaineer Completes Ski Descent of Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Polish skier and mountaineer just completed the second-ever ski descent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.Bartek Ziemski returned to Everest Base Camp after reaching the mountain's summit around 9:20 a.m., according to Everest Live. Ziemski's descent of Everest without supplemental oxygen took place just days after his ski descent of Lhotse&mdash;another towering peak in the Himalayas&mdash;which he also completed without supplemental oxygen, making him the first to do so.&nbsp;Ziem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/polish-mountaineer-completes-ski-descent-of-everest-without-supplemental-oxygen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/polish-mountaineer-completes-ski-descent-of-everest-without-supplemental-oxygen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juneau Officially Backs Out of Yearslong Ski Resort Gondola Saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly came to a vote on the matter of the Eaglecrest Ski Area gondola. Ultimately, the Assembly's nine members voted to pay back the $10 million invested by Goldbelt Incorporated, officially ending the years-long gondola saga.Eaglecrest Ski Area, which is owned by the city of Juneau, Alaska, began planning the Eaglecrest Experience Project in 2012 as a pathway to turn the resort into a year-round recreational and tourism destination.&nbsp;The 2026 POW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/juneau-officially-backs-out-of-yearslong-ski-resort-gondola-saga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/juneau-officially-backs-out-of-yearslong-ski-resort-gondola-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Bumpy Season, Palisades Tahoe Will Be Open on Memorial Day Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of what&rsquo;s been a wild ride for Palisades Tahoe, California, is in sight.The ski resort plans to end the season on May 24, making it until Memorial Day Weekend&mdash;as originally hoped&mdash;despite the March heat wave.This was no sure bet.&nbsp;At the end of March, Palisades Tahoe had bad news for skiers: the season would probably end in late April. But when April arrived, the resort&rsquo;s fortunes changed. More than 80 inches of snow fell that month, giving the once ailing seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-bumpy-season-palisades-tahoe-will-be-open-on-memorial-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-bumpy-season-palisades-tahoe-will-be-open-on-memorial-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still Want To Ski? These Resorts Will Be Open for Memorial Day Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been giving your running shoes loathsome looks? Does it seem too early to break out your golf clubs?&nbsp;You&rsquo;re not alone. For many skiers, this winter got cut short, thanks to toasty temperatures and low snowfall.But just because&nbsp;it's&nbsp;May&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;mean you need to quit. A small number of resorts across the continent&nbsp;haven&rsquo;t&nbsp;given up yet.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is where you can ski this Memorial Day.One caveat, though. Late season operations can c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/still-want-to-ski-these-resorts-will-be-open-for-memorial-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/still-want-to-ski-these-resorts-will-be-open-for-memorial-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympian Hunter Hess Turns Controversy Into Fundraiser With the "Real Loser" Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freeskier Hunter Hess just launched The Real Loser Project, a fundraiser that sells t-shirts and hats emblazoned with the phrase &ldquo;Real Loser,&rdquo; donating 100% of the proceeds to Stoked, a non-profit organization that gives underserved youth access to action sports like snowboarding, skateboarding, and surfing.&nbsp;Inspired by the ski club he grew up in at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon&mdash;and a play on the intense media circus surrounding comments he and the president made during the 2026 Wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympian-hunter-hess-turns-controversy-into-fundraiser-with-the-real-loser-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympian-hunter-hess-turns-controversy-into-fundraiser-with-the-real-loser-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Short Season, Montana Ski Area Gives Staff Bonuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[For skiers out West, the 2025-26 season involved more frustration than powder days. Thanks to the heat, many ski areas struggled with a lack of snow all winter long.While there were plenty of fun days to be had up there, for the most part, this season will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.&nbsp;The impacts go beyond the marginal snow conditions. When the powder faucets shut off, fewer visitors show up, impacting the finances of ski areas and the employees who work at them. And when ski ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-short-season-montana-ski-area-gives-staff-bonuses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-short-season-montana-ski-area-gives-staff-bonuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Spring Skiing Essentials: The Gear Worth Packing This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.It snowed again in the Tetons, and that got me thinking about ski gear again. Perhaps for the last time this season? If you're lucky enough to be chasing snow in the high mountains this time of year, it's probably going to be a pretty involved adventure. For me, it means walking on dry (or muddy) trails for several miles and thousands of vertical feet in the dark before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2026-spring-skiing-essentials-the-gear-worth-packing-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2026-spring-skiing-essentials-the-gear-worth-packing-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diehard Skier Makes the Most of Spring in New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Black Mountain, New Hampshire, a seriously memorable ski season wrapped up last weekend.The final, record-breaking outing on May 17 saw sun, slush, and, given the time of year, plenty of mud. One skier, in a social media post, documented the send-off, making the season&rsquo;s final turns count, even if they involved dodging a few obstacles.Tap or click below to watch. Keep reading for more.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/diehard-skier-makes-the-most-of-spring-in-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/diehard-skier-makes-the-most-of-spring-in-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When You Take Skiing Too Seriously?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t let its placid tediousness fool you. The office kitchenette can be a hornet&rsquo;s nest. From cutting gossip and quick flirtations to non-acknowledgment between work rivals&ndash;not to mention the acrid scent of microwaved tuna fish and drawers full of sharp objects&ndash;the otherwise humdrum fridge-and-counter of the nine-to-five teeters on the edge with each passing moment.And one wet, snowy afternoon several winters past, as I threw away the detritus of my take-out lunch, I cam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-happens-when-you-take-skiing-too-seriously/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-happens-when-you-take-skiing-too-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New York Skier’s Season in Photos: 2025/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ski season has come and gone, and what a season it was in the northeast. From late December to early March we enjoyed natural snowfall, cold temps and little rain. These are the conditions that make for a great winter in the northeast it was nice to not have to deal with too many temperature swings, variable precipitation and other factors that adversely affect ski conditions. Here are some of my favorite photos from this season. As usual, my &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-new-york-skiers-season-in-photos-202526/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-new-york-skiers-season-in-photos-202526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Starts on Utah Ski Lift With 100-Plus Acres of New Terrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progress on a new chairlift set to expand the slopes at Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah, is officially underway.Named for a 1979 western comedy starring Sundance&rsquo;s celebrity founder Robert Redford, the Electric Horseman is set to climb up the backside of the resort, dropping visitors on top of two new terrain pods starting next winter.In a recent social media post, Czar Johnson, Sundance&rsquo;s chief operating officer, gave skiers a glimpse into the start of the summer project. Behind him,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/work-starts-on-utah-ski-lift-with-100-plus-acres-of-new-terrain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/work-starts-on-utah-ski-lift-with-100-plus-acres-of-new-terrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rule-Breaking Skier Issued Summons at Copper Mountain, Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much to the surprise of the ignorant, ski runs, unless explicitly stated (Alta Ski Area, for example), are closed when the ski area has stopped operating for the season.<br />
A Summit County skier was either unaware of this fact or decided to blatantly ignore it when they arrived at Copper Mountain, Colorado, last week for a little late-season ski tour.<br />
As the skier made his way up the closed resort, which is also closed to all uphill travel, Copper Mountain Ski Patrol called the Summit County Sherif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rule-breaking-skier-issued-summons-at-copper-mountain-colorado/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rule-breaking-skier-issued-summons-at-copper-mountain-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians Celebrate Mid-May Powder Days at Banff Sunshine Village, Resort Plans Summer Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, May 18, 2026, is the final day of the ski season at Banff Sunshine, Alberta (technically).Oftentimes, that means warm weather, slushy snow, and goggle tans. Instead, Sunshine locals have spent the past 24 hours riding fresh snow, getting a somewhat unseasonal final taste of winter.Over the last week, over 12 inches (31cm) of snow has fallen on the ski resort. That&rsquo;s translated to first tracks at a time when most mountains out West are barren, having shut down weeks or months ago.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/canadians-celebrate-mid-may-powder-days-at-banff-sunshine-village-resort-plans-summer-skiing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/canadians-celebrate-mid-may-powder-days-at-banff-sunshine-village-resort-plans-summer-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Skim Arapahoe Basin's "Lake Reveal" On Closing Day (Photos and Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[After quite the roller coaster of a winter and spring, Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, has wrapped up the 2025/26 ski season.The ski area's official opening and closing dates were October 26, 2025, and May 17, 2026, respectively.Like many ski areas in Colorado and the West, A-Basin spent much of the season battling warm temperatures and a lack of snow. However, a few late-season miracle storms helped the ski resort stay open into the middle of May, after initially planning for a May 3rd closing day.<br />
A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-skim-arapahoe-basins-lake-reveal-on-closing-day-photos-and-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-skim-arapahoe-basins-lake-reveal-on-closing-day-photos-and-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone Notification Leads Rescuers To Crashed Plane in Nevada Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[After getting an iPhone notification on Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, Nevada officials said they responded to a plane crash above 10,000 feet in the East Humboldt Mountain Range, successfully reaching and rescuing the injured pilot.According to the Elko County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, the notification came at around 10:30 a.m., showing that the crash happened south of Hole in the Mountain Peak in a &ldquo;remote area of Elko County with very limited access.&rdquo;The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/phone-notification-leads-rescuers-to-crashed-plane-in-nevada-mountains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/phone-notification-leads-rescuers-to-crashed-plane-in-nevada-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Jones Can Ski, Too (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional snowboarder (of the big mountain variety), Jeremy Jones, has inspired a generation of single-plankers to push boundaries and chase steeps, but his bag of athletic tricks doesn't stop at knuckle-dragging and speeding downhill sideways.The man can apparently ski, too.Chris Ernst, affectionately known as "Uncle E," shared a follow-cam video of Jones skiing at Palisades Tahoe, California, this past weekend. While Jones is certainly better at the sport he helped bring to the mainstream,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jeremy-jones-can-ski-too-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jeremy-jones-can-ski-too-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[By the Numbers: How Little Snow Did Alta Ski Area Get This Season, Really?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025-26 season marked Alta Ski Area's 88th winter, and it was undoubtedly a memorable one. The Utah ski area had as warm, wet, and weird a winter as much of the American West, and like many others, tried to make the most of it. With the lifts closed and the snow settled, Alta, in a recent blog post, took a look back at the season by the numbers.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to have a copy shipped directly to your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/by-the-numbers-how-little-snow-did-alta-ski-area-get-this-season-really/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/by-the-numbers-how-little-snow-did-alta-ski-area-get-this-season-really/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Skiing in Pennsylvania? How Camelback Resort Had Its Longest Season Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Bays had an exciting idea: he wanted to extend the season as long as possible at Camelback, saving snow on the Pennsylvania ski resort&rsquo;s Cliffhanger trail. He grew up skiing there, but had been inspired by Killington, Vermont, which famously keeps winter going into May or even June.&nbsp;There was a problem, though. Bays, at the time, was ten. And ten-year-olds, as far as we know, aren&rsquo;t often asked seriously for their opinion on ski resort operations.&ldquo;I had to put that d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/may-skiing-in-pennsylvania-how-camelback-resort-had-its-longest-season-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/may-skiing-in-pennsylvania-how-camelback-resort-had-its-longest-season-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Continues on New Mexico's First High-Speed Six-Seater Lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico's Angel Fire resort is getting some serious upgrades.&nbsp;In 2025, the resort announced a handful of ongoing projects around the mountain aimed at enhancing&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;access and improving the skiing and riding experience for guests.&nbsp;As part of the project, this past winter, the ski area debuted a four-seater lift that gives access to the backside of the mountain and a solid chunk of expert terrain.&nbsp;Now, as summer in the Sangre de Cristo range kicks off, Angel Fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/work-continues-on-new-mexicos-first-high-speed-six-seater-lift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/work-continues-on-new-mexicos-first-high-speed-six-seater-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Disney Exec Joins Leadership Team at Major Ski Resort Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cockerell, a former Disney executive, is joining the leadership team at Boyne Resorts, the mountain company known for owning and running ski areas like Big Sky in Montana, the Summit in Washington, and Brighton in Utah.Cockerell spent nearly three decades with Disney. At Boyne, he&rsquo;ll serve as the president of operations, a newly created role, this August.In it, according to the company, he&rsquo;ll &ldquo;bolster operational leadership capabilities across the Boyne Resorts collection w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/former-disney-exec-joins-leadership-team-at-major-ski-resort-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/former-disney-exec-joins-leadership-team-at-major-ski-resort-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth Mountain, California, Extends Ski Season Beyond Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mammoth Mountain isn't ready to call it on their second season just yet.&nbsp;The California ski area has announced a season extension that will make it one of the last open ski areas in North America. Mammoth will be spinning lifts at least through May 31, the mountain announced on Thursday, nearly a whole week longer than they'd initially announced.&nbsp;Starting May 26, Mammoth will be spinning Broadway Express, Face Lift Express, and Chair 23 daily from 7:30 am until 1 pm. The main lodge wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-california-extends-ski-season-beyond-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-california-extends-ski-season-beyond-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecasters Say El Niño Odds Now Over 90%, But Uncertainty Remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, it&rsquo;s now almost a sure bet El Ni&ntilde;o will appear this summer or winter, according to the latest update from the Climate Prediction Center.The agency pegged the odds that the climate phenomena would emerge between May and July at 82%. By December, those odds will climb higher, up to 96%.&nbsp;El Ni&ntilde;o occurs when the tropical Pacific warms and is known to have wide-ranging impacts on the weather. It&rsquo;s one part of the three-phase El Ni&ntilde;o Southern Oscillation, or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/forecasters-say-el-nio-odds-now-over-90-but-uncertainty-remains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/forecasters-say-el-nio-odds-now-over-90-but-uncertainty-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UDOT Shares Plan To Handle Ski Traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that the traffic in Utah's Cottonwood Canyons has been a bit of a pain point for skiers over the last few years. There have been quite a few proposed and implemented solutions, such as reservation parking and a gondola through Little Cottonwood, although none have been perfect.&nbsp;Now, one proposed solution, the introduction of additional buses and other measures like tolling in Big Cottonwood Canyon, has a timeline.As of May 13, an environmental assessment of the project had be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/udot-shares-plan-to-handle-ski-traffic-in-big-cottonwood-canyon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/udot-shares-plan-to-handle-ski-traffic-in-big-cottonwood-canyon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines Just Made Getting to Japan’s Legendary Powder Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next winter, skiers will have a new way to jump the pond and ski in Japan.Starting December 11, United will launch the first nonstop service between the continental U.S. and the powder-skiing hotspot of Sapporo, Japan. The flights will cruise out of San Francisco, California, three times weekly during the winter, with connections from nearly 80 U.S. cities, according to a release shared by United.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/united-airlines-just-made-getting-to-japans-legendary-powder-easier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/united-airlines-just-made-getting-to-japans-legendary-powder-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Ski Resort Is Ending Its Exceptionally Snowy Season With a Final May Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears winter isn't over at Banff Sunshine Village.<br />
The Canadian ski area, which has already loads of snow, is getting hit with even more flakes. Resort webcams showed a dusting of fresh snow and some golf-ball-like conditions that were further indicative of more precipitation on the morning of May 14.&nbsp;Forecasts are showing that early precipitation in this storm might come in a bit on the wetter side, before turning to lower-density snow later on.<br />
By Friday, May 15, Sunshine Village cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/canadian-ski-resort-is-ending-its-exceptionally-snowy-season-with-a-final-may-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/canadian-ski-resort-is-ending-its-exceptionally-snowy-season-with-a-final-may-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park City Ski Patrol Union Accuses Vail Resorts of Contract Violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) has filed for arbitration against Vail Resorts, accusing Park City Mountain's owner of violating its collective bargaining agreement by not giving them a time-off benefit they said was offered to non-union patrollers at other Vail-owned resorts.The benefit, recovery time off (RTO)&mdash;Vail Resorts called it winter recovery time (WRT)&mdash;would allow patrollers to &ldquo;take paid time off for mental health, vacation or physical rehab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-ski-patrol-union-accuses-vail-resorts-of-contract-violation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-ski-patrol-union-accuses-vail-resorts-of-contract-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals Seek New Owners for Defunct Oregon Ski Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A defunct Oregon ski area may get revived thanks to a request for proposals (RFP) issued by local officials. Spout Springs Ski Area and Resort, which is located in Tollgate, Oregon, just south of the Washington border, has been closed for around a decade.The resort's previous owners failed to operate the resort in compliance with their US Forest Service permit for five years before the closure, the Union-Bulletin reported.&nbsp;The USFS reportedly tried to find a resolution with the owners, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/locals-seek-new-owners-for-defunct-oregon-ski-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/locals-seek-new-owners-for-defunct-oregon-ski-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Ski Resort Invests $1 Million Ahead of Next Winter, Adding RFID Tickets and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just outside of Flagstaff, Arizona Snowbowl is pouring more than $1 million into resort improvements ahead of the 2026-27 ski season.&nbsp;While they don&rsquo;t include a new chairlift, the investments cover several tweaks local skiers will spot when next winter arrives.First up is an expansion to Arizona Snowbowl&rsquo;s snowmaking fleet, with four new tower guns near Big Spruce, a surface lift by the base area. Those guns, the resort said, will &ldquo;improve early-season terrain and snow rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arizona-ski-resort-invests-1-million-ahead-of-next-winter-adding-rfid-tickets-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arizona-ski-resort-invests-1-million-ahead-of-next-winter-adding-rfid-tickets-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need a Lift for Backcountry Skiing? Jackson Hole's Tram Reopens Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the end of each winter, Jackson Hole's Aerial Tram, "Big Red," gets a bit of well-deserved time off after hauling countless skiers to the top of Rendezvous Peak every day.&nbsp;However, come summertime in the Tetons, the Tram resumes its duty of carrying folks up Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for any number of activities, attractions, and views.&nbsp;This year, the Tram will reopen for summer on Saturday, May 16, and resume daily operations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From the top of the Tram, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/need-a-lift-for-backcountry-skiing-jackson-holes-tram-reopens-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/need-a-lift-for-backcountry-skiing-jackson-holes-tram-reopens-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This GoPro Footage Shows What It's Like To Double Backflip Into Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snow settled long ago, but footage from one of skiing&rsquo;s zaniest competitions&mdash;the Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet&rsquo;s&mdash;is still trickling out.The event, held at Jackson Hole, Wyoming each season, has an absurd setup. It starts with the titular Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir, a looming headwall above a chute just below the summit of Rendezvous Mountain.<br />
After launching off the cornice, skiers head down the couloir, finishing their runs with a pair of hand-built park jumps in Ten Slee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-gopro-footage-shows-what-its-like-to-double-backflip-into-corbetrsquos-couloir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-gopro-footage-shows-what-its-like-to-double-backflip-into-corbetrsquos-couloir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hampshire Ski Resort To Celebrate End of Record-Breaking Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Mountain of New Hampshire is celebrating the end of one of the longest, most fruitful seasons in the ski area's history.<br />
After spinning lifts for seven full months, May 17 will mark the end of the season for the ski area, announced general manager Erik Mogensen on social media.The 2025/26 season saw more operating days at Black Mountain than the 22/23 and 23/24 seasons combined, and this year's closing date comes a full two weeks later than the previous year's, he noted.&nbsp;The ski area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-hampshire-ski-resort-to-celebrate-end-of-record-breaking-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-hampshire-ski-resort-to-celebrate-end-of-record-breaking-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Things I Think Any Touring Boot Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m going to complain a little today. The temperature here in the Tetons is approaching 85 degrees today as I write this&hellip;and it&rsquo;s only the middle of May. So I&rsquo;m grumpy.It&rsquo;s time to complain about touring boots. Even though I&rsquo;ve spent the better part of the season really enjoying the boots I&rsquo;ve had on my feet, there are still some things missing. You&rsquo;re probably pretty used to hearing me say nice things about boots&ndash;and I truly mean it when I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-things-i-think-any-touring-boot-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-things-i-think-any-touring-boot-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Sobriety's Popularity Grows, What Is Skiing's Fondness for Drinking Worth Anymore?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peering down the snowy lower reaches of the ski area, a tangle of runscrisscrossed with tracks through fresh snow,my friend turned to me and asked a pressing question. At least for our likes.&ldquo;The usual place?&rdquo; he said.Pants soaked and bodies exhausted, we had pushed ourselves through a deep and heavy powder day. And instinct nudged our already bleary smiles to a place that so often marks the conclusion of our ski days: a certain local microbrewery.&nbsp;Skiing to the base, we zigzagg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/as-sobrietys-popularity-grows-what-is-skiings-fondness-for-drinking-worth-anymore/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/as-sobrietys-popularity-grows-what-is-skiings-fondness-for-drinking-worth-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palisades Tahoe, California, Reveals When the Ski Season Will End]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a warm and often challenging winter, Palisades Tahoe, California, has announced when it plans to wrap up the ski season: May 24.&ldquo;With over a week left in the season, let&rsquo;s make the most of every turn, every chairlift ride, and every spring day spent in the mountains with our friends,&rdquo; the resort wrote on social media. &ldquo;More than anything, this time of year is a reminder that it&rsquo;s the people who make Palisades Tahoe special.&rdquo;The announcement marks a notab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-california-reveals-when-the-ski-season-will-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-california-reveals-when-the-ski-season-will-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorgeous Recaps of "Kimbo Sessions" Show Freestyle Skiing at Its Very Best (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point in the season, most of us are probably over watching ski content. After all, the digital age has inundated us with clip after clip. As much as I resonate with this, I also have a counteroffer, so hear me out, POWDER readers.&nbsp;A whole gaggle of the world's best freeskiers met up at Sweden's Kl&auml;ppen Snowpark a few weeks ago to make the absolute most of an incredibly creative and beautiful park build and some spring weather. In other words, the 10th year of Kimbo Sessions jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/gorgeous-recaps-of-kimbo-sessions-show-freestyle-skiing-at-its-very-best-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/gorgeous-recaps-of-kimbo-sessions-show-freestyle-skiing-at-its-very-best-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Ski Resort Receives "Prestigious Honor" for Sustainability Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alta Ski Area, Utah, has been named this year&rsquo;s overall winner of the National Ski Area Association's Golden Eagle Awards, which honors resorts for their sustainability programs and works to highlight the importance of climate change action.The NSAA recognized the resort for its revegetation projects, tree planting efforts, and invasive plant species removal&mdash;all initiatives meant to rehabilitate the mountain&rsquo;s environment, which had been degraded by mining in the past.Over the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-ski-resort-receives-prestigious-honor-for-sustainability-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-ski-resort-receives-prestigious-honor-for-sustainability-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The Right Thing To Do”: Idaho Ski Area Launches Year-Round Childcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brundage Mountain is stepping up to help families in Valley and Adams County, Idaho. The ski area announced on Monday, May 11, that they'd be opening a new daycare facility in their recently opened Mountain Adventure Center.&nbsp;The new facility is an Idaho state-certified daycare and one of the only childcare programs in the area that accepts the Idaho Child Care Program's assistance. Childcare in the McCall area, where Brundage is located, has become increasingly limited, and wait lists for s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-right-thing-to-do-idaho-ski-area-launches-year-round-childcare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-right-thing-to-do-idaho-ski-area-launches-year-round-childcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Hold Your Breath For The Fabled Free-Heel Resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everywhere I turn, I hear that a long hoped for prophecy has finally come true:&nbsp;Telemark skiing is back.&nbsp;&ldquo;With a script seemingly from the ivory halls of Hollywood itself, telemark skiing is making a comeback,&rdquo; the venerable online backcountry retailer Skimo.co declared in their 2024/25 Season Preview. Other shops have taken to social media, giddily ogling new bindings from the likes of freemo darling ATK, a mainline ski brand whose reentrance into telemark feels especially]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dont-hold-your-breath-for-the-fabled-free-heel-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dont-hold-your-breath-for-the-fabled-free-heel-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North Face Named Official Apparel Partner of U.S. Ski Team: First Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Ski and Snowboard team's wardrobe is getting an update.&nbsp;The North Face has partnered with U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard to become the team's official outerwear sponsor in an 8-year partnership, the organizations announced Tuesday.&nbsp;National team athletes across U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard disciplines, coaches, and staff will be sporting competition outerwear provided by The North Face during World Cup events, World Championship events, official training camps, and through both the 2030]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-north-face-named-official-apparel-partner-of-us-ski-team-first-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-north-face-named-official-apparel-partner-of-us-ski-team-first-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 New Chairlifts Are Coming To These 3 BC Ski Resorts Starting Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the next few years, four new chairlifts are coming to three British Columbia ski resorts under the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies umbrella.The new lifts are set to be built at Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in 2026 and 2027, in some cases significantly changing how visitors can move through the mountains.&nbsp;&ldquo;This is a major investment in our BC Resorts and shows our company&rsquo;s commitment to providing excellent experiences for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/4-new-chairlifts-are-coming-to-these-3-bc-ski-resorts-starting-next-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/4-new-chairlifts-are-coming-to-these-3-bc-ski-resorts-starting-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park City Mountain Selling Iconic Cabriolet Cabins for $10,000 Each]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Park City Mountain, Utah, the iconic Cabriolet cabins that once transported skiers from a parking lot to the slopes are now on sale with the asking price starting at $10,000. All the proceeds will benefit Park City Community Foundation, a local nonprofit.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re honored to partner with Park City Community Foundation to give these cabins a second life&mdash;one that continues to support the future of our local nonprofits,&rdquo; said Brian Madacsi, president and CEO of the CVMA, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-mountain-selling-iconic-cabriolet-cabins-for-10000-each/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-mountain-selling-iconic-cabriolet-cabins-for-10000-each/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Mountain Still Eyeing Memorial Day Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski season is hanging on by a thread in the East, and most of the West has already put their summer wax on and hung up their boots for the year. However, a Midwest ski area is pushing ahead for as long as Mother Nature will allow.As of May 8, Michigan's Boyne Mountain still has one giant patch of snow on the ground and one lift still spinning for laps on it. Boyne has coined their slope the 'Victor Glacier,' despite the fact that this patch is not at all a glacier but a well-maintained slope of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/michigan-mountain-still-eyeing-memorial-day-skiing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/michigan-mountain-still-eyeing-memorial-day-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arapahoe Basin Extends Ski Season Again for Another Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, ski season still isn't over in Summit County, Colorado. Arapahoe Basin has announced that they'll be staying open for yet another surprise, bonus weekend.&nbsp;Despite the fact that a low-snow winter had most resorts ready to pack things up at the end of April, a couple of late-season storms and the high elevation of some mountains in Summit have kept things viable in some spots.&nbsp;Last season, A-Basin remained open into June. This year, they initially planned on a May 3 cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basin-extends-ski-season-again-for-another-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basin-extends-ski-season-again-for-another-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals Fundraise for Man Injured in Serious Chairlift Accident at Oregon Ski Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals are fundraising for a man injured in a chairlift accident at Mt. Hood Skibowl, Oregon, late last month.&nbsp;According to the Clackamas County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, a 911 caller reported just before 9:30 a.m. that a maintenance basket had fallen from the upper-bowl chairlift into &ldquo;rugged terrain&rdquo; with two employees inside. Both suffered traumatic injuries, the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said.&nbsp;Multiple organizations, including the Hoodland Fire, Clackamas Fire, American Medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/locals-fundraise-for-man-injured-in-serious-chairlift-accident-at-oregon-ski-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/locals-fundraise-for-man-injured-in-serious-chairlift-accident-at-oregon-ski-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camelback: The Mid-Atlantic Beast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camelback open for skiing in May? In Pennsylvania? I guess I wasn&rsquo;t paying close enough attention to their social media. I heard from some fellow skiers they threw down the gauntlet back in March; they would be open in May. That&rsquo;s some pretty bold attitude given the latitude. As one ski area after another announced their closing dates across the northeast, Camelback continued operations. Did it signify the emergence of a new east coast juggernaut, the Beast of the Mid &raquo; Read Mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/camelback-the-mid-atlantic-beast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/camelback-the-mid-atlantic-beast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Ready for Winter To End? These Four Ski Areas Have Summer Rail Jams]]></title><description><![CDATA[This ski season was a slog, or maybe it wasn&rsquo;t. The East Coasters among us lucked out, as did those in Banff, Alberta, where, thanks to record snowfall, June and July skiing is on the calendar.&nbsp;Regardless, most skiers across North America will have hung up their gear by the end of May. By the time summer arrives, skiing will be an increasingly distant memory, pined after in daydreams and hopeful conversations.&nbsp;Unless, that is, you&rsquo;re within driving distance of a snow-storag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/not-ready-for-winter-to-end-these-four-ski-areas-have-summer-rail-jams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/not-ready-for-winter-to-end-these-four-ski-areas-have-summer-rail-jams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Threat of Wildfire Unlocked Acres of New Glades at Sun Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sun beamed brightly overhead. South-facing slopes were barren and brown. Like so many other western ski resorts this season, Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, was still waiting for a consistent storm cycle. It felt like spring. Beyond the mountain&rsquo;s calling cards&mdash;expertly manicured groomers perfect for some ballroom skiing&mdash;the snow wasn&rsquo;t inviting.Still, I dropped into a freshly gladed swath through the trees called Sheep Camp, following Ford Van Fossan, a program manager wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-threat-of-wildfire-unlocked-acres-of-new-glades-at-sun-valley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-threat-of-wildfire-unlocked-acres-of-new-glades-at-sun-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Sweeps Two Skiers Over Cliff in Colorado Backcountry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two skiers were swept over a small cliff band by an avalanche in Colorado&rsquo;s backcountry earlier this week, according to a report shared on the Colorado Avalanche Information Center&rsquo;s website, showing that, despite the time of year, moving snow can still be dangerous.The CAIC, in a post on social media, said that no one was seriously hurt in the avalanche, which happened in the Dragon's Tail Couloir in Rocky Mountain National Park around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.&nbsp;Per the report, the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-sweeps-two-skiers-over-cliff-in-colorado-backcountry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-sweeps-two-skiers-over-cliff-in-colorado-backcountry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Snowfall Has Silver Lining for Las Vegas Ski Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas ski area Lee Canyon started off the 2025/26 season stronger than most places. By opening day, Lee Canyon had a better snowpack than much of the western US, which held strong until February. However, when warm temperatures hit in mid-March, the ski area was forced to close months earlier than it had in previous years.&nbsp;The ski area is choosing to count its silver linings instead, though, and has already started to pivot towards its summer season. The mountain's staff has been hard a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/low-snowfall-has-silver-lining-for-las-vegas-ski-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/low-snowfall-has-silver-lining-for-las-vegas-ski-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indy Pass Hosts Independent Ski Area Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representatives from independent ski areas gathered in Jackson, New Hampshire, last week for an event hosted by skiing's independent multi-pass, the Indy Pass. The conference saw a turnout of more than 50 resort representatives.It sought to strengthen the position of independently owned ski areas in the industry through collaboration and innovation. The theme of the weekend centered around the biggest challenges and opportunities facing independent resorts today.&nbsp;Over the course of three da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/indy-pass-hosts-independent-ski-area-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/indy-pass-hosts-independent-ski-area-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Mountain, NH, Plans for Another Weekend of May Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end may be near, but Black Mountain, New Hampshire, is still chugging along as one of the only ski areas open for skiing in the Northeast this spring.&ldquo;We are getting very close,&rdquo; the ski area shared in an update on social media. Other nearby resorts planning to offer lift-served skiing this weekend include Killington and Jay Peak, Vermont.For what may be Black Mountain&rsquo;s final weekend of skiing this season, the ski area plans to be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/black-mountain-nh-plans-for-another-weekend-of-may-skiing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/black-mountain-nh-plans-for-another-weekend-of-may-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Washington Could Join the World’s Most Elite List of Natural Wonders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mount Washington, a famed Northeast peak known by hikers and skiers alike, could one day become a UNESCO World Heritage Site after a group of local institutions voted to take an early step toward earning the designation, as reported by the New Hampshire Bulletin.In a meeting of the Mount Washington Commission last month, nine members voted in favor, while one voted against trying to join the World Heritage Site &ldquo;tentative list.&rdquo; Sites on that list are under consideration for World He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mount-washington-could-join-the-worlds-most-elite-list-of-natural-wonders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mount-washington-could-join-the-worlds-most-elite-list-of-natural-wonders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIS Offers Early Look at Next Season’s Alpine World Cup Calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a meeting in Portoro&#382;, Slovenia, on Thursday, ski racing&rsquo;s governing body, FIS, offered an early look at the alpine World Cup calendar for next season.The main topic for the sub-committee was discussing the calendars that showed where and when the skiers would race. Their goal, according to a news release shared by FIS, was finding a schedule that balanced the two poles of ski racing: speed (slalom, giant slalom) and tech (super-G, downhill).&ldquo;This brings fairness to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fis-offers-early-look-at-next-seasons-alpine-world-cup-calendar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fis-offers-early-look-at-next-seasons-alpine-world-cup-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Floral Print Phenomenon: How Skida Traveled From Vermont to Everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corinne Prevot remembers tossing the handmade fleece hat she&rsquo;d been wearing to the side of the trail mid-way through one of her first high school Nordic races. Prevot, who has always been crafty, had been knitting and sewing fleece hats for the frigid Vermont winters at Burke Mountain Academy. The latest fleece creation proved to be a little too warm for the aerobic output of a cross-country race, but she planned to come back for it. However, when she came back after the race, it was gone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-floral-print-phenomenon-how-skida-traveled-from-vermont-to-everywhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-floral-print-phenomenon-how-skida-traveled-from-vermont-to-everywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the U.K. Need a Sixth Indoor Ski Slope? One Town in Wales Thinks So.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As traditional outdoor skiing struggles in a warming climate, indoor snow facilities are booming across the globe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/does-the-uk-need-a-sixth-indoor-ski-slope-one-town-in-wales-thinks-so/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/does-the-uk-need-a-sixth-indoor-ski-slope-one-town-in-wales-thinks-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Injury, Lindsey Vonn Amongst Athletes Nominated to U.S. Ski Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, the U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard Team published its team nominations for the 2026/27 season.<br />
Athletes are nominated to the team in May, based on qualifications and eligibility; however, athletes must adhere to team expectations before spots can be officially accepted. The official team announcement doesn't take place until October, ahead of the winter season.48 athletes were nominated across the alpine, freeski, cross-country, aerials, moguls, nordic combined, para alpine, para nordic,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-injury-lindsey-vonn-amongst-athletes-nominated-to-us-ski-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-injury-lindsey-vonn-amongst-athletes-nominated-to-us-ski-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season's First Snow Arrives at Chile's Iconic Ski Portillo]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ski resorts across North America, the ski season&rsquo;s almost over, but in South America, the promise of fresh turns is just around the corner, a dream made more real by the first snowfall of the year at Ski Portillo, Chile.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s nothing like waking up to a snow-covered lagoon,&rdquo; the mountain wrote on social media, sharing an image of the snow-caked Laguna del Inca, an iconic, glittering body of water perched near the bright yellow base lodge.&nbsp;It was a small storm,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/seasons-first-snow-arrives-at-chiles-iconic-ski-portillo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/seasons-first-snow-arrives-at-chiles-iconic-ski-portillo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Flakes Fall on Australian Ski Resorts, Here's When They Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is quickly turning to summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means fall is turning to winter just as fast down south. Some locations in Australia are seeing their first snowflakes of the year, and ski areas are getting ready for opening day.<br />
Generally, the ski season in Australia runs from early to mid June until late September or early October, depending on conditions. There are a handful of major resorts in the country, scattered across New South Wales and Victoria, including Perisher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/first-flakes-fall-on-australian-ski-resorts-heres-when-they-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/first-flakes-fall-on-australian-ski-resorts-heres-when-they-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stegosaurus Nunchucks? The Weird Items Left Behind at Ski Areas in the Spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stegosaurus nunchucks?&nbsp;We&rsquo;re not, as you might be guessing, talking about a new weapon devised by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.<br />
Instead, this was one of many odd items found on the slopes of Hunter Mountain, New York, after the ski season ended. Like other resorts often do, Hunter Mountain&rsquo;s team recently cleaned up the trash skiers left behind.To see the &ldquo;nunchucks&rdquo; and other curiosities they hauled off the mountain, check out the resort&rsquo;s clean-up recap b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stegosaurus-nunchucks-the-weird-items-left-behind-at-ski-areas-in-the-spring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stegosaurus-nunchucks-the-weird-items-left-behind-at-ski-areas-in-the-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirt vs Water: Comparing NST Bike to NST Ski]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural Selection Tour's (NST) two-wheeled endeavor, NST Bike, aired yesterday after months of teasing the event, which actually took place in February.<br />
Like NST Ski, NST Bike celebrated its debut in 2025; previously, the event had taken place in various forms under the Proving Grounds name. Despite the fact that it happens in a completely different discipline and ecosystem within the action sports realm than NST Ski or NST Snow, NST Bike has still remained fairly true to the event's overall sty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dirt-vs-water-comparing-nst-bike-to-nst-ski/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dirt-vs-water-comparing-nst-bike-to-nst-ski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026/27 Epic Passes On Sale for Lowest Price of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Hoping to snag an Epic Pass for next season and want to save a buck or two?<br />
Now is the time to get your pass at the lowest price of the year. On May 25, 2026, pricing for Epic Pass products increases across the board. Additionally, May 25 is the last chance for pass holders to get six Epic Friend Tickets along with eligible pass products, which offer 50% off lift tickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/202627-epic-passes-on-sale-for-lowest-price-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/202627-epic-passes-on-sale-for-lowest-price-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Two Feet of Snow Buries Colorado From May Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[For skiers and snow fans,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;better late than never, right?As a historically warm season in Colorado wound down, Mother Nature offered a reminder: it can always snow, even in May.At Arapahoe Basin, that translated to nine inches of fresh powder this morning.<br />
The ski&nbsp;resort&rsquo;s&nbsp;president and COO, Alan Henceroth, writes posts on his blog, describing news from around the mountain. After this storm, though, he&nbsp;just shared a photo&nbsp;of the snow stake looking as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/more-than-two-feet-of-snow-buries-colorado-from-may-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/more-than-two-feet-of-snow-buries-colorado-from-may-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beartooth Basin Blows Up Cornice Ahead of Summer Ski Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer nears on the Montana/Wyoming border, so does Beartooth Basin's opening day. The country's lone summer-only ski area is getting the road and mountain prepped for the start of its 64th season.<br />
Up on Beartooth Pass, the Montana Department of Transportation is clearing off the Beartooth Highway and getting it ready for travel up to the ski area. At the ski area itself, crews have been hard at work readying Beartooth for (hopefully) a solid summer season.<br />
Beartooth Basin's opening is largel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/beartooth-basin-blows-up-cornice-ahead-of-summer-ski-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/beartooth-basin-blows-up-cornice-ahead-of-summer-ski-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Canadian Resort Purchases 110 Acres of Land, Eyes Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small ski area in New Brunswick, Poley Mountain, has dreams of growing bigger and offering more for summer visitors after buying up a 110-acre parcel of land.Adjacent to the existing ski area, the land &ldquo;opens the door to exciting possibilities,&rdquo; said general manager Jamie Hare, from &ldquo;expanded recreational experiences to a diverse range of accommodation offerings.&rdquo;&ldquo;This is a tremendous opportunity for Poley,&rdquo; said Hare.The ski area is now working with Ecosign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/small-canadian-resort-purchases-110-acres-of-land-eyes-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/small-canadian-resort-purchases-110-acres-of-land-eyes-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Gondola Cabins From California Ski Resort Listed for $10k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The time has come for skiers to say farewell to the iconic gondola at Sugar Bowl, California.&nbsp;Well, not exactly.<br />
This iteration of the gondola, first installed in 1982, transported skiers from the parking lots to the slopes. As part of a multi-million-dollar facelift for the resort, Sugar Bowl is replacing it with a newer model.&nbsp;As might be expected, though, the classic cabins aren&rsquo;t going in the trash. Sugar Bowl&rsquo;s selling a limited number at $10,000 apiece. The funds from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/iconic-gondola-cabins-from-california-ski-resort-listed-for-10k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/iconic-gondola-cabins-from-california-ski-resort-listed-for-10k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Salomon's Updated 2027 S/LAB Shift Alpha BOA Boots]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 lot of hype around heavy-duty touring boots these days. It's not that lightweight gear has gone out of style, but stiff, powerful touring boots are definitely having a moment. Salomon's been a major player in that game for a few years now with the the Shift Alpha BOA boot, a crossover freeride boot that put a viable walk mode on a narrow-lasted 130-flex resort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-salomons-updated-2027-slab-shift-alpha-boa-boots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-salomons-updated-2027-slab-shift-alpha-boa-boots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Warns Skiers Of High Avalanche Danger This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's really nothing like spring in Colorado.<br />
One day it can be 75 degrees and sunny, and the next, you're breaking your shovel back out and wishing you hadn't already taken your snow tires off. After such an odd winter for the state, it only makes sense that spring would come with its own bag of tricks.<br />
On Tuesday, May 5, a storm is expected to move into the state and, with it, bring high snow totals. Up to 8 inches of snow could fall in the Northern and Central Mountains, 15 inches in the Pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-warns-skiers-of-high-avalanche-danger-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-warns-skiers-of-high-avalanche-danger-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers On The Red Carpet: Eileen Gu, Lindsey Vonn Shine at Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few skiers have transcended the world of skiing so far as to make red carpet appearances at A-list events, and even fewer do so as comfortably as Eileen Gu.<br />
Of course, Gu is no stranger to the world of high fashion, having walked runway shows and appeared on the cover of publications like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Following a season of earning multiple Olympic medals, two wins plus the overall World Championship title at the Snow League, and a TIME Magazine cover, it was no surprise to see Gu a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-on-the-red-carpet-eileen-gu-lindsey-vonn-shine-at-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-on-the-red-carpet-eileen-gu-lindsey-vonn-shine-at-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Ski Resort Report Cards: Comparing This Season's Snowfall To Average]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point, you don&rsquo;t need numbers or stats to state what skiers already know: Utah, like other western states, didn&rsquo;t have a great ski season. While there were merciful periods of winter, much of the season was spent waiting for storms that didn&rsquo;t come.<br />
Still, the numbers are stark and reinforce the fact that, yes, you weren&rsquo;t just imagining it: resorts across Utah undershot their average seasons, sometimes by a wide margin.For consistency's sake, these numbers were a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-ski-resort-report-cards-comparing-this-seasons-snowfall-to-average/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-ski-resort-report-cards-comparing-this-seasons-snowfall-to-average/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Bernie Rosow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Bernie Rosow's family and shared with permission.Bernard (Bernie) Rosow died the morning of April 23, 2026, while hiking up Bloody Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, CA. The death was due to a cardiac issue. He was with friends, including his long-time colleague Christian Pondella, doing what he loved to do. Bernie was 45 years old.&nbsp;Bernie grew up in Williamsville, VT, beside Baker Brook. From the earliest age he was rambunctious. Bernie learned to jump in a johnny jumper, and throughout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/obituary-bernie-rosow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/obituary-bernie-rosow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Visits Plummeted This Season, According to New NSAA Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skier visits to resorts across the U.S. fell about 9% compared to the ten-year average this season for an estimated total of 52.6 million, an expected outcome the National Ski Areas Association attributed to the warm winter weather across the West in a release of preliminary data.Last year, 61.5 million skier visits were logged, the second-highest all-time. Again, the Winter 25/26 season saw 52.6 million skier visits, a nearly 15% drop year-over-year.The association releases yearly reports that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-visits-plummeted-this-season-according-to-new-nsaa-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-visits-plummeted-this-season-according-to-new-nsaa-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Win Some, But What About The Losses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story is not one that will drive you to dream of big lines in faraway places.Because I&rsquo;m a skier, but I&rsquo;m not that kind of skier.I own a harness, but besides the one time I rock climbed in the New River Gorge on of all things a work trip, I&rsquo;ve never really used it. Certainly not for climbing something to then ski. And while I usually feel pretty confident sliding on snow, I&rsquo;ve been scared shitless countless times looking down a wild mountainside. Not to mention there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-win-some-but-what-about-the-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-win-some-but-what-about-the-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Collision Recorded On Mt. Washington, Multiple Injuries Reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each spring, East Coast skiers flock to Mt. Washington's Tuckerman Ravine for backcountry turns in one of the country's most iconic zones.<br />
Known to live up to its "ice coast" nickname, Tuckerman is full of steep, technical lines that challenge expert skiers.A video posted to the r/icecoast subreddit shows just how quickly things can go wrong for a skier falling in steep terrain. The video shows a skier falling down a line in Tuckerman called "The Chute", losing both skis, and subsequently smashi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-collision-recorded-on-mt-washington-multiple-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-collision-recorded-on-mt-washington-multiple-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Mad Dash and a Mass Start: Is This Skiing's Most Chaotic Race? (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this. You&rsquo;re standing in a crowd of hundreds of other skiers. Somewhere in the distance are your skis. When the race starts, you need to beat the masses, click in, and speed downhill.&nbsp;We aren&rsquo;t talking about some nightmare version of powder day pandemonium. Instead, this is a real race held at the Swedish ski resort &Aring;re. Called Homerun, the race has a mass start that is as chaotic&mdash;or more, honestly&mdash;as it sounds.&nbsp;In a recent video shared by GoPro, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-mad-dash-and-a-mass-start-is-this-skiings-most-chaotic-race-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-mad-dash-and-a-mass-start-is-this-skiings-most-chaotic-race-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Snowstorm Could Be Its Biggest All Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow in May is not rare in the Rocky Mountains. But this year, any snow at all is unusual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-snowstorm-could-be-its-biggest-all-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-snowstorm-could-be-its-biggest-all-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NH Governor Says She's "Pleased" With Vail Resorts Ski Pass Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[After calling for an investigation of the ski mountain conglomerate Vail Resorts, New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte is &ldquo;pleased&rdquo; with the company&rsquo;s decision to offer Granite State skiers some tax-free season pass options for next winter.&nbsp;Vail Resorts faced scrutiny from Ayotte and the state because of a new &ldquo;blended&rdquo; about 3% tax added to the company&rsquo;s season passes that access resorts in taxable jurisdictions. New Hampshire, like only a few other state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nh-governor-says-shes-pleased-with-vail-resorts-ski-pass-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nh-governor-says-shes-pleased-with-vail-resorts-ski-pass-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arapahoe Basin Extends Season With 15" of Snow In the Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado's Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin), following a drier-than-average winter, had a planned closing date of Sunday, May 3, 2026.<br />
Ahead of closing weekend, however, a late-season storm dropped 14" of snow on Summit County, prompting A-Basin to extend its season.<br />
On Saturday, the ski area announced it would open for an additional weekend of skiing, from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10. The ski area will still close as planned from May 4-7 before their new final weekend dates.<br />
For the bonus wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basin-extends-season-with-15-of-snow-in-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basin-extends-season-with-15-of-snow-in-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June and July Skiing Planned at Canada's Banff Sunshine Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[While ski areas in the US are closing up for the season, a summer of skiing is just getting started in the Canadian Rockies.<br />
On Monday, May 4, Banff Sunshine Village announced that it's extending its season and re-opening for an additional two weeks of skiing in June and July over Canada Day.Thanks to record snowfall and the snowiest season in over a decade, Sunshine Village is planning to open on June 20 for 16 more days of summer skiing, through July 5, 2026.Sunshine Village had a particularly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/june-and-july-skiing-planned-at-canadas-banff-sunshine-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/june-and-july-skiing-planned-at-canadas-banff-sunshine-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Faces Winter Storm Warnings With 2 Feet of Heavy Snow Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado is getting ready for a &ldquo;significant&rdquo;&mdash;if wet&mdash;winter storm that could deliver more than two feet of mountain snowfall this week, according to the National Weather Service, making travel difficult and possibly snarling traffic and causing power outages.The storm, the agency said in a post on X, will hit between Monday night and Wednesday (May 4-6, 2026). The heaviest snow is possible Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.In response, the National Weather Service p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-faces-winter-storm-warnings-with-2-feet-of-heavy-snow-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-faces-winter-storm-warnings-with-2-feet-of-heavy-snow-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alaskan Heli Ski Guide Killed In Avalanche, RIP Dylan Lenzie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palmer, Alaska-based heli skiing outfit Crown Mountain Guides (CMG) is mourning the loss of longtime guide Dylan Lenzie.Lenzie died in an avalanche while guiding in the West Bench area of Gannet Glacier on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, according to a social media post by Crown Mountain Guides."[Lenzie] was rapidly located by a fellow guide, extricated from the snow, and immediately transported by helicopter to Matsu Regional Hospital," writes CMG. "Though Dylan was alive when he arrived at the hosp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alaskan-heli-ski-guide-killed-in-avalanche-rip-dylan-lenzie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alaskan-heli-ski-guide-killed-in-avalanche-rip-dylan-lenzie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Expecting 18+ Inches of "Miracle May" Snow To Fall, but There's a Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado gets one meaningful late-season storm, and the best snow focuses on the Front Range and northern mountains from Monday evening through Wednesday night (May 4-6, 2026).<br />
Winter Park is the deepest signal with 12-17 inches, while Loveland and Arapahoe Basin sit in the 8-12 inch range.Confidence is strongest from Monday morning, May 4, through Wednesday night, May 6, because the individual forecasts are converging on the timing, colder air, and main snow band. The biggest uncertainty is int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-expecting-18-inches-of-miracle-may-snow-to-fall-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-expecting-18-inches-of-miracle-may-snow-to-fall-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Watch: Mali Noyes Finishes Utah's Hardest Lines In Record Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[By now, you've probably heard about how Mali Noyes skied the Chuting Gallery in record time last spring.<br />
Noyes smashed out 93 of the most difficult, technical, and iconic ski lines in Utah's Wasatch range in a record time of 47 days. Over the last six months, Noyes has released a web series chronicling her efforts, coined Project Rapid Fire, and showing the good, the bad, and the jaw-dropping of her incredible ski mountaineering feat.<br />
Now, just over a year since she finished the project, Noyes h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sunday-watch-mali-noyes-finishes-utahs-hardest-lines-in-record-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sunday-watch-mali-noyes-finishes-utahs-hardest-lines-in-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Skiing Too Complicated in 2026? Not With These Very Serious Expert Hacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Snidecountry, a monthly or semi-annual ski humor column. It should not, under any circumstances, be taken seriously. You&rsquo;re welcome to laugh, though, either with us or at us. Both work. Our hope is to honor the fact that skiing, perhaps above everything else, is a deeply silly sport, no matter how much we love it. We might look like idiots in the process, but hey, that&rsquo;s probably the point.It&rsquo;s 2026, and skiing feels as wacky as ever. Parking reservations, expensive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-skiing-too-complicated-in-2026-not-with-these-very-serious-expert-hacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-skiing-too-complicated-in-2026-not-with-these-very-serious-expert-hacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Was The Best Ski Season Of Your Life? The POWDER Staff Weighs In]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's May, and the POWDER staff is bored.Just kidding, we have a print magazine to make, content from POWDERWeek to write, edit, and create, and a whole summer's worth of digital content to plan. Contrary to popular belief, our workload doesn't slow down when the snow melts.To lighten our load (slightly) and hopefully engage you, our beloved reader, in the process, we've launched a weekly Discussion Forum on POWDER's Instagram.<br />
The first question was: When was the best ski season of your life?The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/when-was-the-best-ski-season-of-your-life-the-powder-staff-weighs-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/when-was-the-best-ski-season-of-your-life-the-powder-staff-weighs-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 Best Resorts To Ski In May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some, May is the time to clean and store their ski gear properly for summer; for others, it's the beginning of 'how many months in a row can I ski?' season.<br />
There's no doubt that after a weird winter, not as many mountains are still open, but there are still a few holding out for lift-accessed turns. If you're not ready to call it quits on skiing for the year or just want a final day or two of lift-accessed turns, here are some of the best places you can still ski in May of 2026.A few more s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-5-best-resorts-to-ski-in-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-5-best-resorts-to-ski-in-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Governor Calls for Investigation, Vail Offers Tax-Free Passes to NH Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After facing scrutiny from the state and governor, Vail Resorts will now offer a few tax-free 2026-27 ski pass options to skiers who only plan to ski in New Hampshire next winter, where there isn&rsquo;t a broad-based sales tax.&ldquo;We understand the concerns raised by Governor [Kelly] Ayotte and appreciate the feedback from the New Hampshire community,&rdquo; a company spokesperson for Vail Resorts said in a statement on Friday. &ldquo;While we provide lift tickets without taxes for our resor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-governor-calls-for-investigation-vail-offers-tax-free-passes-to-nh-skiers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-governor-calls-for-investigation-vail-offers-tax-free-passes-to-nh-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Multi-Mountain Ski Pass Will Launch This Year, Here's What We Know So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new multi-mountain ski pass with a cooperative model that returns 80% of revenue to participating resorts in its first year is set to join the increasingly crowded North American pass landscape next winter, as first reported by Ski Area Management (SAM).The product is from Snow Partners, the mountain group that owns the indoor ski area Big SNOW American Dream and Mountain Creek Resort in New Jersey. The company also created the ski area enterprise software SnowCloud.&nbsp;As for pass products,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-new-multi-mountain-ski-pass-will-launch-this-year-heres-what-we-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-new-multi-mountain-ski-pass-will-launch-this-year-heres-what-we-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember the Grateful Dead's First Skis From the 90s?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grateful Dead made their way into skiing long before the Atomic Bent Chetler, TGR, or any of the other ways the band seems to have become synonymous with parts of the sport.<br />
Back in the day, when K2 Skis was based on Washington state's Vashon Island and was the biggest manufacturer of skis in the US, the brand released one of the first pairs of skis featuring imagery associated with the Dead.<br />
In 1993, a limited-edition run of "Panther Dream" skis paid homage to a children's book of the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remember-the-grateful-deads-first-skis-from-the-90s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remember-the-grateful-deads-first-skis-from-the-90s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbird Finally Sets Closing Date for the 2026 Season as Utah Skiing Winds Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[And just like that, the curtains are about to drop on another Utah winter.Snowbird, the final resort holdout that hadn&rsquo;t confirmed its closing date yet, recently announced that its season will last until May 10, 2026.Before then, the resort transitioned to a weekends-only operating schedule, Friday through Sunday. That applies to this weekend. Then, for the final days of the season, it&rsquo;ll just be Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10.This upcoming weekend, Snowbird expects to run the A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowbird-finally-sets-closing-date-for-the-2026-season-as-utah-skiing-winds-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowbird-finally-sets-closing-date-for-the-2026-season-as-utah-skiing-winds-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Dead, 1 Injured In Chairlift Maintenance Accident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died and one was injured after an accident on a chairlift at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl , Oregon, on April 30, 2026.According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, at around 9:30 a.m., a 911 call was made reporting that a lift maintenance basket had fallen from the upper-bowl chairlift with two employees inside. One of the two was unconscious following the fall, and a third person, who was not involved in the fall, started CPR on the scene.Deputies, Hoodland Fire, Clackamas Fire, American]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/1-dead-1-injured-in-chairlift-maintenance-accident-at-mt-hood-ski-bowl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/1-dead-1-injured-in-chairlift-maintenance-accident-at-mt-hood-ski-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killington: Squeeze the Juice]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love Killington and whenever I can get a day there I feel privileged. Last Saturday was one of those days and it was as good as any spring skiing I&rsquo;ve experienced in years. There are still two Indy Pass hills open in the east; Jay and Black Mountain of New Hampshire. And Camelback, very near to me, is making a heroic effort to stay open until May in spite of its southerly location so I had options. I just &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/killington-squeeze-the-juice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/killington-squeeze-the-juice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton Resort Isn't Done Yet: Surprising Move Extends Utah's Ski Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s that? Brighton Resort, Utah, didn&rsquo;t hear no bell.The ski area, which planned to close on May 3 and wrap up an often warm season that&rsquo;s been hard on Utah&rsquo;s resorts, just had a second wind. Now, Brighton plans to remain open until May 10, 2026.The decision, the resort said in a press release, stemmed from recent snowfall (Brighton got more than a foot of it in the past week) and &ldquo;sustained late-season enthusiasm.&rdquo;&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had a great late-season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/brighton-resort-isnt-done-yet-surprising-move-extends-utahs-ski-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/brighton-resort-isnt-done-yet-surprising-move-extends-utahs-ski-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Ski Passes in Vermont? The Interesting Things Found at Stratton’s Clean-Up Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers may have an environmental streak, but they can also be a messy bunch. Beer cans, hand warmers, general detritus&mdash;you name it, you&rsquo;ll probably find it on the slopes of your favorite long after the snow melts.&nbsp;To combat the trash that comes with the skiing masses, many resorts host clean-up days in the spring. Stratton, Vermont, is one of them.&nbsp;While their search turned up the usual suspects (you might be able to guess what they are), a few surprising contenders made th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-ski-passes-in-vermont-the-interesting-things-found-at-strattons-clean-up-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-ski-passes-in-vermont-the-interesting-things-found-at-strattons-clean-up-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Snow Hits Colorado Before Closing Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although it had a bit of a bumpy start and remained questionable throughout, Colorado's ski season is finishing on a strong note in Summit County. Both Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin, which will celebrate their closing days this weekend, picked up a late-season refresh right in time for folks to enjoy the last bit of winter.<br />
Arapahoe Basin, which will stop spinning lifts for the season on May 3, picked up 10" of new snow this week and should see a few more inches heading into closing weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-snow-hits-colorado-before-closing-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-snow-hits-colorado-before-closing-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's "Original" Pond Skim Is Back This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pond skimmers, unite. Now&rsquo;s your chance to strut your stuff at what Palisades Tahoe calls the &ldquo;original pond-skimming contest&rdquo;: the 34th annual Cushing Crossing.Set to be held at Palisades Tahoe, California, on May 2, 2026, at 1 p.m., the event sees skiers or snowboarders sliding across a pond for fame, glory, and prizes&mdash;while wearing their craziest costumes, of course. Winners of each category will come home with swag from Smith, Darn Tough, The North Face, Smartwool, Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/americas-original-pond-skim-is-back-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/americas-original-pond-skim-is-back-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel Equy and Mathéo Jacquemoud Set New Mont Blanc FKT]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026, it seems that the bar of what the human body is capable of just seems to keep going up.<br />
Specifically, the world of FKTs (fastest known times) for mountain athletes hasn't reached an impasse; rather, it's progressing.Amongst these objectives is one of Chamonix's crown jewels of ski mountaineering, Mont Blanc, which has seen record times year after year.<br />
As of April 25, 2026, ski mountaineers Samuel Equy and Math&eacute;o Jacquemoud officially hold the title of FKT from the route's starti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/samuel-equy-and-matho-jacquemoud-set-new-mont-blanc-fkt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/samuel-equy-and-matho-jacquemoud-set-new-mont-blanc-fkt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Could Face Misdemeanor Charges If New North Carolina Law Is Passed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill under consideration by North Carolina lawmakers could reshape liability and rules on ski slopes across the state, including making the &ldquo;misuse&rdquo; of a ski pass a misdemeanor.Examples of the possible skier misbehavior, according to WUNC, cover &ldquo;using a private ski area without a valid pass, using a stolen or fraudulent pass or leaving the scene of a crash with another skier.&rdquo;Per the bill, those violations would amount to a Class 1 misdemeanor, which, under local law,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-could-face-misdemeanor-charges-if-new-north-carolina-law-is-passed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-could-face-misdemeanor-charges-if-new-north-carolina-law-is-passed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Ski and Golf the Same Day at This Vermont Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[While related, golf and skiing are separate sports with separate prerequisites. If the weather is good for skiing, for example, it&rsquo;s probably terrible for golf&mdash;unless you don&rsquo;t mind the agonizing experience of losing a golf ball in a snow drift.Yet, sometimes, as one season ends and another begins, golf and skiing overlap.<br />
That&rsquo;ll be the case this weekend at Sugarbush, Vermont, which plans to host its final ski day of the year on Saturday, May 2, 2026. At the same time, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-can-ski-and-golf-the-same-day-at-this-vermont-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-can-ski-and-golf-the-same-day-at-this-vermont-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMU Skis Just Dropped a Mountain Bike—And It’s Not What You Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask any skier that lives in a mountain town what they do for fun in the summer, and they're bound to say "mountain biking." The undeniable link between some of our favorite outdoor sports extends far beyond just participants&ndash;a growing number of brands are splitting their efforts between ski and bike manufacturing. We've seen it from reputable brands like Rossignol, Scott, Commencal, and more. Another, Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU), has long dabbled in the mountain biking game, selling h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rmu-skis-just-dropped-a-mountain-bikeand-its-not-what-you-expect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rmu-skis-just-dropped-a-mountain-bikeand-its-not-what-you-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Tested the Raide Research TourTech Kit: Does It Live Up to Their Iconic Packs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Raide Research burst on the scene a few years back with their ski packs and running belts, which quickly developed a cult-following by backcountry ski and trail running enthusiasts. The idea behind Raide, which was started in Carbondale, Colorado by Kyle Siegel, was to create equipment that was rich with features backcountry skiers would appreciate day in and day out and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-tested-the-raide-research-tourtech-kit-does-it-live-up-to-their-iconic-packs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-tested-the-raide-research-tourtech-kit-does-it-live-up-to-their-iconic-packs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Avalanche Rescue Dog Could Save Somebody's Life, Here's The Nutrition She Relies On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sponsored Story&ldquo;There's no greater joy than playing with your dog, especially in the snow,&rdquo; says Sugar Bowl Ski Patroller Zach Stein.Stein is the proud owner and handler of Donner Summit Avalanche Dogs&rsquo; Alice, a three-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever that has more energy than she knows what to do with.As Stein and I chatted on his tailgate, perched beneath the iconic peaks of Donner Pass near Lake Tahoe, Alice whimpered with excitement from her crate positioned behind us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-avalanche-rescue-dog-could-save-somebodys-life-heres-the-nutrition-she-relies-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-avalanche-rescue-dog-could-save-somebodys-life-heres-the-nutrition-she-relies-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$4,250 California Ski Pass Has One Feature You Won't Find on Epic or Ikon]]></title><description><![CDATA[When asked, most skiers think of one of three pass options: the Indy Pass, the Ikon Pass, and the Epic Pass (or, maybe, the Power Pass, if they live in the Southwest).That makes sense. These passes are big and offer broad access to countless resorts. They&rsquo;re also relatively affordable, at least compared to what you&rsquo;d pay for a lift ticket.But they aren&rsquo;t the only option. A collection of lesser-known passes is on the market, too, including the Ski California Gold Pass, which goe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/4250-california-ski-pass-has-one-feature-you-wont-find-on-epic-or-ikon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/4250-california-ski-pass-has-one-feature-you-wont-find-on-epic-or-ikon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Only Time Snowboarders are Allowed at Alta Has Begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you not ready to let go of ski season in the Wasatch quite yet? Or maybe you didn't make it up to Alta this season, and now you've missed the boat? Or better yet, perhaps you're a snowboarder who's always dreamed of riding Alta's terrain?If you fall into any of those categories, we have great news for you. Alta Ski Area is now open for uphill travel, as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<br />
Backcountry users, including splitboarders/snowboarders (Alta is one of three remaining ski areas in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-only-time-snowboarders-are-allowed-at-alta-has-begun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-only-time-snowboarders-are-allowed-at-alta-has-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have $1? You Can Ski at This Utah Resort On Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers rightly spend a lot of time grumbling about the price of modern lift tickets. $250 for a day of skiing? $300?! It has, at many major destinations, become cost-prohibitive to ski without picking up a season pass first.But there&rsquo;s more to the story, namely at Brian Head, Utah, which just tacked another day onto its season and is offering $1 lift tickets. Yes, you read that right.The deal applies to the bonus date of Friday, May 1, 2026. Brian Head will also be open on May 2 and May 3,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/have-1-you-can-ski-at-this-utah-resort-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/have-1-you-can-ski-at-this-utah-resort-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Hikers Caught In Massive Avalanche in Alaska's Chugach Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 25, 2026, three hikers triggered an avalanche in Alaska's Chugach Mountain range.<br />
The hikers were caught and carried in the D3 avalanche, and reports from the Chugach Avalanche Center said that multiple hikers sustained injuries in the slide, but all three made it out alive. Another group recreating in the area responded to the avalanche, along with AMRG, Alaska State Troopers, and Chugach State Park Employees.<br />
The slide occurred on a steep, wind-loaded slope on a northeast aspect on th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/three-hikers-caught-in-massive-avalanche-in-alaskas-chugach-range/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/three-hikers-caught-in-massive-avalanche-in-alaskas-chugach-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Hospitalized After Crash at Alaskan Pond Skim Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, April 25, at Alyeska&rsquo;s spring pond skim event, the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup, a skier was seriously injured.Video from the Slush Cup shared by Alaska&rsquo;s News Source appears to show the skier, 29-year-old William Ingrim, flying through the air and clearing much of the water before landing near the end. Afterward, in the video, medical personnel rushed to help.&nbsp;The event sees skiers cruising across a purpose-built pond for a chance at prizes, similar to beloved springt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-hospitalized-after-crash-at-alaskan-pond-skim-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-hospitalized-after-crash-at-alaskan-pond-skim-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts Under Investigation by New Hampshire for Charging Sales Tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hampshire has opened an investigation into the mountain conglomerate Vail Resorts for tacking sales taxes onto multi-resort ski passes.Like only a few other states in the US, New Hampshire doesn&rsquo;t have a sales tax, but in a statement, the Office of the Governor said that Vail Resorts had recently announced plans to charge a sales tax on its multi-resort passes, including those sold in New Hampshire.&ldquo;New Hampshire is proud to have no sales tax, and we&rsquo;re not going to let an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-under-investigation-by-new-hampshire-for-charging-sales-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-under-investigation-by-new-hampshire-for-charging-sales-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser Launched To Build Denver's First Ski lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver Park Trust (DPT) is raising funds to enhance one of Denver's most iconic parks, the Ruby Hill Rail Yard.<br />
The DPT is hoping to raise $950,000 to install a new surface lift at the Ruby Hill Rail Yard, which is currently only accessible on foot.<br />
Adding a new surface lift would expand access to the park by removing physical barriers for skiers and riders of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. It will also allow users to get more laps at the Rail Yard per visit.<br />
The park, which fea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fundraiser-launched-to-build-denvers-first-ski-lift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fundraiser-launched-to-build-denvers-first-ski-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry Winter? Meanwhile, This Canadian Resort Is Flirting With Snow Records]]></title><description><![CDATA[By now, you know the story.<br />
Across the West, ski resorts in states from Colorado to California got blanked. The snow failed to show up, and then, towards the end of the ski season, a nasty heat wave arrived. As the mountain snowpack baked, resorts dropped like flies.All the while, though, a few Canadian resorts in British Columbia and Alberta bucked the trend, and now, one is sharing just how far winter can go in the other direction.Sunshine Village, one of three ski resorts near Banff, Alberta,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dry-winter-meanwhile-this-canadian-resort-is-flirting-with-snow-records/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dry-winter-meanwhile-this-canadian-resort-is-flirting-with-snow-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations of Life and Ski Day Announced to Honor Bernie Rosow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world lost skier, snow groomer, and all-around beloved human Bernie Rosow on Thursday, April 23, 2026.<br />
Rosow's partner, Amber Feld, recently announced two celebrations of life and a ski day in his honor. See below. Keep reading for a selection of tributes from around the world of skiing.RIP Bernie Rosow.Bernie Rosow Celebrations of LifeInstagram&amp;sol;Bernie RosowSki Down for BernieWhere: Mammoth Mountain, CaliforniaWhen: Sunday, May 24, 2026Celebration of Life, CaliforniaWhere: Mammoth Mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/celebrations-of-life-and-ski-day-announced-to-honor-bernie-rosow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/celebrations-of-life-and-ski-day-announced-to-honor-bernie-rosow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If Your Phone Could Detect an Avalanche, Then Call for Help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the dispatch center at California&rsquo;s Palisades Tahoe on a late-season storm day at the end of April, the phone is ringing with demands and updates.<br />
A skier is stuck in a creek off Solitude Chair; Mainline Pocket is being opened to the public; and patrol is finishing up their morning avalanche control work. Eleven patrollers are still on routes at 9:35 a.m. The dispatcher behind the desk, a multitasking wizard named Elise Whittall, responds to urgent calls with complete composure.A map of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-if-your-phone-could-detect-an-avalanche-then-call-for-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-if-your-phone-could-detect-an-avalanche-then-call-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW: InWild's SIMPLL Telemark Binding Has Some Kinks To Work Out. But It Sure Skis Well.]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter the quiet controversy it has stirred in frontcountry free-heelers who see its ascent as a red herring, telemark gear&ndash;perhaps telemark&rsquo;s future&ndash;is decidedly pointed toward the tech toe.&nbsp;What better example than French maker InWild&rsquo;s latest foray, the release of the SIMPLL TTS binding, brought to market at the beginning of the last ski season.&nbsp;Ever since the 2011 release of Mark Lengel&rsquo;s original telemark tech system (TTS), the first time a Dynafit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-inwilds-simpll-telemark-binding-has-some-kinks-to-work-out-but-it-sure-skis-well/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-inwilds-simpll-telemark-binding-has-some-kinks-to-work-out-but-it-sure-skis-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 60% of the US Is Experiencing a Drought, Here's What That Could Mean For Mountain Towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[As winter quickly transitions to spring in much of the country, the National Weather Service is reporting unsettling drought metrics following a dismal winter.<br />
According to the April 7 Drought Monitor, more than 60% of the contiguous United States is currently experiencing drought conditions. These conditions intensified over the last month due to above-normal temperatures and increased spring evapotranspiration across the West and Central US.<br />
As the NWS looks to the next three months, things ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/over-60-of-the-us-is-experiencing-a-drought-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-mountain-towns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/over-60-of-the-us-is-experiencing-a-drought-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-mountain-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Open Ski Resorts Where You Can Still Score Turns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, folks, it&rsquo;s been a weird one.&nbsp;The Northeast had an epic start to the 2025-26 season, with bountiful snow and cold temperatures. For much of the West, the opposite was true as record warmth soured skiers&rsquo; hopes for a banner winter. Then, when March arrived, it got even hotter, baking mountain snowpacks and prompting many ski areas to close earlier than planned.But a minor season comeback rewarded the resorts that stuck around. Alta Ski Area, Utah, just ended its season with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/15-open-ski-resorts-where-you-can-still-score-turns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/15-open-ski-resorts-where-you-can-still-score-turns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition Snow Closes Its Doors After 12 Years, but the Brand’s Impact Will Live On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Gurecki fell in love with the hard goods side of the snowsports industry (skis, snowboards, boots, etc.) while working in the tune shop at Arizona Snowbowl as she attended college in nearby Flagstaff.<br />
When she moved to the Tahoe area in 2001 and began looking for work in another shop, she was told, "Women don&rsquo;t work in repair shops; they sell clothing."Roughly a decade later, Gurecki was still tired of waiting for the snowsports industry to get on board with the idea that women de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/coalition-snow-closes-its-doors-after-12-years-but-the-brands-impact-will-live-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/coalition-snow-closes-its-doors-after-12-years-but-the-brands-impact-will-live-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[130-Plus Day Ski Season Wraps Up at Michigan's Mount Bohemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Mount Bohemia, Michigan, the ski season didn&rsquo;t last quite as long as hoped.The resort announced in a recent Instagram post that Sunday, April 26, had been the final day of winter operations. Originally, the ski area planned to make it until May 10 because of a &ldquo;huge [snow] base&rdquo; heading into April. But the ground never froze, Mount Bohemia wrote, adding that it &ldquo;was insulated and once it warmed up the melting was way faster than normal.&rdquo;Still, Mount Bohemia hung]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/130-plus-day-ski-season-wraps-up-at-michigans-mount-bohemia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/130-plus-day-ski-season-wraps-up-at-michigans-mount-bohemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember When the Denver Broncos Made Draft Picks From a Colorado Ski Resort?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of the 2026 NFL Draft, which took place this past weekend, we're recalling years ago, in a wintry twist on NFL draft pick proceedings, when the Denver Broncos hit the slopes of Winter Park, Colorado.&nbsp;On hand were the former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer and the former University of Colorado player Jeremy Bloom (he also played for the Eagles and Steelers, went to the Olympics as a mogul skier, and is now the CEO of X Games&mdash;it&rsquo;s quite the resume, we know).&nbsp;Their t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remember-when-the-denver-broncos-made-draft-picks-from-a-colorado-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remember-when-the-denver-broncos-made-draft-picks-from-a-colorado-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Just Had a Tough Winter—How Bad Was It Really?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that the western US had a tough winter, with many resorts reporting below-average snowpack and experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures.<br />
While Wyoming and Utah seemed to fare okay in the end, especially towards the end of the season (anyone else seen those late winter storms in Jackson &amp; Alta this past week?), Colorado had a particularly tough year.<br />
As climate change continues to impact winters, the different microclimates around the Cenntenial State seem to have varying d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-just-had-a-tough-winterhow-bad-was-it-really/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-just-had-a-tough-winterhow-bad-was-it-really/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Snowing in Utah, but Only Three of the State's Resorts Are Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just three of Utah's 15 ski resorts remain open as a warm and often snowless season winds down earlier than usual. You know what they say, though: it ain&rsquo;t over till it&rsquo;s over.This weekend brought fresh snow to the state&rsquo;s mountains, boosting conditions as some mountains hang on for another few days or weeks.Here&rsquo;s where you can take advantage of the goods.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copyship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-snowing-in-utah-but-only-three-of-the-states-resorts-are-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-snowing-in-utah-but-only-three-of-the-states-resorts-are-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: This Legendary “Thigh-Burning” Couloir Race Is Absolute Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Named for extreme skiing legend Sylvain Saudan, Blackcomb&rsquo;s Saudan Couloir is one of those runs. It&rsquo;s steep, peppered with rocks, and the kind of place you want to stay upright&mdash;unless you don&rsquo;t mind going for a long ride, that is.It&rsquo;s also home to one of skiing&rsquo;s most unique races, the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme. This year, racers danced through off-piste gates before working to keep their composure in the flats below. Unlike a traditional World Cup, much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-this-legendary-thigh-burning-couloir-race-is-absolute-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-this-legendary-thigh-burning-couloir-race-is-absolute-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eileen Gu Tops The Snow League's Earnings List at $135k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many folks are uncomfortable talking about money.<br />
However, when you work in an industry where the value assigned to one's art, athletic prowess, or clout seems to be something everyone is making up as they go, there's almost nothing better you can do than talk about how much everyone is getting paid.<br />
The outdoor industry, and specifically skiing, has long worked on a model where it underpays folks on the basis that the experiences it allows them or all the free pairs of skis should make up for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-tops-the-snow-leagues-earnings-list-at-135k/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-tops-the-snow-leagues-earnings-list-at-135k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Mountain: Last Indy Standing]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s almost time to throw in the towel. Open ski resorts in the east have been dropping like flies. On the second weekend in April, in New York, my options were down to the ORDA hills and West Mountain in Queensbury. West is on the Indy Pass, it was an easy call to go check it out. Getting to West is easy, it&rsquo;s right off of the Thruway. Their spring hours were 10 AM to 4 PM so we weren&rsquo;t &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/west-mountain-last-indy-standing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/west-mountain-last-indy-standing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Unusual Ski Resorts Where You Can Ski on Plastic, Power Plants, and in the Desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski resorts, it turns out, are a dime a dozen.<br />
In the US alone, there are somewhere in the ballpark of 500 mountains (don&rsquo;t ask us for an exact count), from humble little hills to sprawling mega destinations. Each one has its charms. For every resort, there&rsquo;s a skier who will swear up and down that it's heaven on Earth. After all, the best place to ski is wherever you're skiing, right now.But not all mountains are created equally. Some have massive vertical drops. Others have titanic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/7-unusual-ski-resorts-where-you-can-ski-on-plastic-power-plants-and-in-the-desert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/7-unusual-ski-resorts-where-you-can-ski-on-plastic-power-plants-and-in-the-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesper Tj&auml;der's Unrailistic Is Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesper Tj&auml;der's wild slopestyle event is officially returning this spring.<br />
Unrailistic is returning to &Aring;re for its third edition from April 30- May 1, 2026. The event kicks off with a Best Trick competition on April 30th, followed by the main event, a slopestyle competition in which athletes have two runs to hit and trick as many features on the course as possible, on May 1.<br />
One male and one female skier will be crowned the overall event winner based on points awarded at both the best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jesper-tjaumlders-unrailistic-is-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jesper-tjaumlders-unrailistic-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIP Bernie Rosow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain communities are reeling after the passing of skier Bernie Rosow.Rosow, a longtime snow groomer at Mammoth Mountain, was well-known across the world of skiing for his impeccable skills (both in and out of the park), knack for finding the best lines in the best snow at Mammoth, and for being an all-around beloved human being.Rosow's partner, Amber Feld, took to Instagram today, April 24, 2026, to confirm his passing. Rosow passed away while hiking Bloody Moun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rip-bernie-rosow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rip-bernie-rosow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Launch Huge Tricks at California Ski Resort After April Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s April, and it&rsquo;s still going down at Palisades Tahoe.The resort got a powder refresh this week, prompting locals to tackle the titular Palisades, a looming headwall stuffed full of tough lines.&nbsp;On hand were pro skiers Ross Tester and Jay Rawe, who both put down blistering runs. Tester even pitched over the edge wearing a t-shirt because, you know, it&rsquo;s supposed to be spring.Check out his 360 below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newssta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-launch-huge-tricks-at-california-ski-resort-after-april-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-launch-huge-tricks-at-california-ski-resort-after-april-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Hikers Rescued on Oregon's South Sister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deschutes County Search and Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office responded to two hikers who called for help on Wednesday, April 24, 2026. The hikers were two males in their 20s, one of whom was starting to experience a medical issue and mild hypothermia.<br />
The hikers had driven from the Philomath area, west of Corvallis, Oregon, to hike South Sister in the Three Sisters Wilderness. They parked at the Dutchman's Flat Sno-Park, across from the base of Mt. Bachelor. The two were reported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-hikers-rescued-on-oregons-south-sister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-hikers-rescued-on-oregons-south-sister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breckenridge, Colorado, Reopening For One Final Surprise Ski Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a welcome plot twist: after ostensibly closing for the season on April 19, 2026, Breckenridge, Colorado, will be back in business for one more day of skiing and riding this weekend.On Saturday, April 25, the resort is reopening some terrain during its Peaks and Beats celebration. That includes the Colorado Chair, with access to Middle 4 O'Clock, to Freeway, and Park Lane, and a small terrain park on Freeway. The first 500 Epic passholders to show up get a free lunch.&nbsp;The 2026 P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/breckenridge-colorado-reopening-for-one-final-surprise-ski-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/breckenridge-colorado-reopening-for-one-final-surprise-ski-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Skis Get Made at Denver's Newest Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a corner of Denver, you can now order drinks in the same place that skis get made.Earlier this month, Meier Skis opened The Couloir, a bar inside its Denver factory. From a stool, bargoers can watch as Meier puts together new skis. They order from the aptly named &ldquo;skitenders.&rdquo;&nbsp;The space doubles as a shop, and Meier offers tunes at the factory, too, meaning aside from the snow itself, skiers can get almost everything associated with their favorite sport that they need. Live mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-skis-get-made-at-denvers-newest-bar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-skis-get-made-at-denvers-newest-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Tried 4FRNT's New Pro Model Ski&ndash;Here's How it Went]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.In the summer of 2024, I heard a rumor that 4FRNT&rsquo;s Norwegian athlete, Stinius Skj&oslash;tskift, was working on developing a pro-model ski for the brand. Already a die-hard lover of the brand&rsquo;s other skis and with high hopes that a ski designed by Skj&oslash;tskift would be as dreamy as he is, I couldn&rsquo;t wait to get on a pair.4FRNT is a brand that prid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-tried-4frnts-new-pro-model-skindashheres-how-it-went/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-tried-4frnts-new-pro-model-skindashheres-how-it-went/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ Ski Area To Open Unseasonably Early Following Snowfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Northern Hemisphere welcomes warmer temperatures and longer days (kind of... in some places), the beginnings of winter are just starting to show in the Southern Hemisphere.<br />
Winter weather has really started to move in, particularly on New Zealand's South Island, where significant snowfall at higher elevations has occurred over the last few days.<br />
One South Island ski area has decided to take advantage of all that new snow and give folks a chance for some early-season turns. Hanmer Springs,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nz-ski-area-to-open-unseasonably-early-following-snowfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nz-ski-area-to-open-unseasonably-early-following-snowfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the "Super El Ni&ntilde;o" and What It Could Mean for Next Ski Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific is waking up.<br />
The equatorial ocean is currently ENSO-neutral, but warm subsurface water has built for five straight months, and the atmosphere has started sending westerly wind anomalies across the western Pacific.<br />
The current outlook gives El Ni&ntilde;o a 61% chance of emerging from May through July and persisting through at least the end of the year, with winter outcomes ranging from neutral to very strong.<br />
"Super El Ni&ntilde;o" is the public label; the useful threshold is a Ni&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/tracking-the-super-el-nintildeo-and-what-it-could-mean-for-next-ski-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/tracking-the-super-el-nintildeo-and-what-it-could-mean-for-next-ski-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Tough Season, Arapahoe Basin Confirms Closing Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a historically warm and often snowless season in Colorado, Arapahoe Basin is closing far earlier than usual.&nbsp;The ski resort, which is known for offering one of the longest seasons in the state and the country, will shut down its lifts for skiing and snowboarding on May 3, 2026.&nbsp;The ski area closed on June 15 last season.&ldquo;With a waning snowpack, Mother Nature has deemed it our time,&rdquo; the resort wrote in a message on social media.Despite Colorado&rsquo;s barren snowpack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-tough-season-arapahoe-basin-confirms-closing-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-tough-season-arapahoe-basin-confirms-closing-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Report Reveals How Much Vail Resorts Skier Visits Fell During a "Challenging" Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vail Resorts has published a portion of their 2025/26 season metrics comparing the same time period to the previous year in North America.It's no secret that the 2025/26 winter was a particularly challenging one for ski areas as they combatted record-low snowfall and historically warm temperatures.&nbsp;Vail's report gives tangible numbers to quantify just how difficult it was for the company.From the beginning of the season until April 19, Vail reported season-to-date skier visits had declined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-report-reveals-how-much-vail-resorts-skier-visits-fell-during-a-challenging-winter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-report-reveals-how-much-vail-resorts-skier-visits-fell-during-a-challenging-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Tackles Scary Line in Unexpected Locale: Scotland (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most North American skiers start planning trips across the pond, they think of the Alps, towering alpine peaks, and heaping plates of spaghetti.It might come as a surprise, then, that there are other places to look for snow. And no, we&rsquo;re not talking about more obvious alternatives&mdash;we&rsquo;re talking about Scotland.In a recent video, Scottish freeskier Kieran Troup took the internet on a tour of the lines available in his homeland.&nbsp;This one, called Aladdin&rsquo;s Couloir,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-tackles-scary-line-in-unexpected-locale-scotland-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-tackles-scary-line-in-unexpected-locale-scotland-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Behind the Scenes of the FWT's Canceled Stops in Nub TV Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you even remotely followed the Freeride World Tour (FWT) this year, you might remember that several stops were canceled.Perhaps it was the universe's way of giving everyone a break during Ben Richard's own personal tour of winning every stop he skied. Following the Freeride World Championships (which Richards also won), conditions led to the cancellation of the Georgia Pro stop, which was then moved to Austria, before subsequently being canceled again.<br />
So, FWT skiers made their way to Fieberb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-behind-the-scenes-of-the-fwts-canceled-stops-in-nub-tv-episode-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-behind-the-scenes-of-the-fwts-canceled-stops-in-nub-tv-episode-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Who? Thanks to 80-Plus Inches of April Snow, Tahoe Ski Resort Pushes Closing Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[When ski resorts change their minds, it can be a bit of a toss-up. This time, though, skiers only have good news to look forward to.In late March, as that darn heat wave baked ski resort snowpacks, Palisades Tahoe, California, announced that it likely wouldn&rsquo;t remain open until Memorial Day as originally planned. Instead, the resort said, the end of the season would occur sometime in late April.Thanks to 81 inches of new snow this month, though, Palisades Tahoe is now aiming for early to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/spring-who-thanks-to-80-plus-inches-of-april-snow-tahoe-ski-resort-pushes-closing-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/spring-who-thanks-to-80-plus-inches-of-april-snow-tahoe-ski-resort-pushes-closing-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alta Ski Area To End Season With Powder Day, 5-16 Inches Forecasted for Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm in the northern Rockies is already underway and will continue through Friday, April 24, 2026, but the best snow is falling at resorts that are closed or only partially operating.<br />
Grand Targhee (closed), Jackson Hole (closed), and Big Sky still hold the strongest short-term totals, while the open Idaho hills mostly get a light refresh with gusty wind and mixed quality.After a brief break from Friday into Saturday, the focus shifts decisively to Utah. Confidence is strongest from Thursday,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-ski-area-to-end-season-with-powder-day-5-16-inches-forecasted-for-utah/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-ski-area-to-end-season-with-powder-day-5-16-inches-forecasted-for-utah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manmade "Glacier" Is Over 15 Feet Deep at Boyne, but Some Skiers Aren't Happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you read the title of this article and think: 'Wait, there are no glaciers in Michigan?!'<br />
If so, you're correct. However, that isn't stopping a Michigan ski area from claiming that its glacier is still firing and that its lifts are still spinning, despite it being nearly May.<br />
Way up north, Boyne Mountain is still open, thanks to what they call the Victor Glacier.<br />
As mentioned before, the Victor Glacier isn't actually a glacier, but a 15+ foot-deep pile of mostly man-made snow that Boyne has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/manmade-glacier-is-over-15-feet-deep-at-boyne-but-some-skiers-arent-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/manmade-glacier-is-over-15-feet-deep-at-boyne-but-some-skiers-arent-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermont's Newest Crop: Snow Farming at Burke Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vermont ski area has received state approval to begin snow farming.Burke Mountain, which was acquired by the investor &amp; ski area operations group Bear Den Partners in 2025, was granted the necessary permit last Friday, April 17, 2026.<br />
The permit was secured alongside Burke Mountain Academy, with the hope of extending the start of next season. Climate change has posed a significant threat to Vermont's $1.6B ski industry, which University of Vermont climate researchers say could shrink by up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermonts-newest-crop-snow-farming-at-burke-mountain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermonts-newest-crop-snow-farming-at-burke-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park City Mountain Resort Adds Paid Parking to New Garage, $29 Per Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its first season of operation, the first two levels of the new garage that consolidated parking at Park City&rsquo;s Canyons Village were free for skiers and snowboarders.&nbsp;Next winter, though, when the five-story structure is set to open fully, those guests will need to pay $29 if they plan to park there before 12 p.m.Park City Mountain Resort, Utah, shared the news in a brief blurb on its website, describing the Canyons Village parking plan for the 2026-27 season that also outlined the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-mountain-resort-adds-paid-parking-to-new-garage-29-per-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-mountain-resort-adds-paid-parking-to-new-garage-29-per-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alta Just Revived a Legendary Throwback Ski Tradition That Disappeared for 28 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This winter, for the first time in 28 years, a unique and wonderfully old-fashioned ski competition returned to the slopes of Alta Ski Area, Utah.Called Powder 8s, the team event saw pairs of skiers carving their best figure eights through fresh snow. That is, they skied alongside each other, leaving criss-crossing paths.A panel of five judges determined the winning team, grading them on turn shape, synchronicity, style &amp; energy, and speed.&nbsp;It all started last summer when Alta began org]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-just-revived-a-legendary-throwback-ski-tradition-that-disappeared-for-28-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-just-revived-a-legendary-throwback-ski-tradition-that-disappeared-for-28-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Teens Rescued From "Harsh Conditions" on the Northeast's Highest Peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservation Officers helped rescue two teenage hikers from the summit of New Hampshire&rsquo;s Mt. Washington in &ldquo;harsh conditions&rdquo; on Saturday, April 18, 2026, according to the Fish and Game Department.Local authorities got a 911 call at around 7:30 p.m., learning that the two boys, aged 17 and 18, were on Mt. Washington&rsquo;s peak and sheltering from &ldquo;wind-driven precipitation&rdquo; by the side of a building.<br />
One of the teens had &ldquo;significant&rdquo; leg pain from an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-teens-rescued-from-harsh-conditions-on-the-northeasts-highest-peak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-teens-rescued-from-harsh-conditions-on-the-northeasts-highest-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Horses Gallop Across Ski Resort, Locals Don't Seem To Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've seen viral videos of bears, deer, elk, moose, and other critters sprinting across ski slopes, but this is a first: wild horses.Rom&aacute;n De la Iglesia Rodr&iacute;guez whipped out his phone while skiing at Sierra Nevada, Spain, the southernmost ski resort in Europe. The video, which was originally posted to TikTok, has a timestamp of April 17, 2026.Tap or click below. Keep reading for more about Sierra Nevada Ski Resort.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/wild-horses-gallop-across-ski-resort-locals-dont-seem-to-mind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/wild-horses-gallop-across-ski-resort-locals-dont-seem-to-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Spring Storm Dumps 12+ Inches of Snow on Mammoth, Palisades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm Californians have been bracing for has finally hit, and it should make for a couple of great days of skiing.<br />
Two of the only remaining open resorts in the country were hit by the storm as it moved over California on its way east and picked up snow totals in the double digits.<br />
Mammoth Mountain racked up a whopping 14" of snow in the last 24 hours and could see trace amounts through Wednesday before things dry out at the end of the week. Mammoth is spinning 10 lifts and still has 101 tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/photos-spring-storm-dumps-12-inches-of-snow-on-mammoth-palisades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/photos-spring-storm-dumps-12-inches-of-snow-on-mammoth-palisades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents Face Felony Charges After Child Falls From Pennsylvania Ski Lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parents of a five-year-old boy who fell off a chairlift at Blue Knob Ski Resort, Pennsylvania, are facing felony charges.Authorities charged the parents with one felony count each of endangering the welfare of a child.The accident, as reported by the news outlet WTAJ, happened on March 1, 2026. Information shared with the outlet showed that the boy fell 20 feet.&nbsp;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 dire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/parents-face-felony-charges-after-child-falls-from-pennsylvania-ski-lift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/parents-face-felony-charges-after-child-falls-from-pennsylvania-ski-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiing the Italian Alps: A Hidden Gem With Less Crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though the air was thin on the sharp shoulder of the monstrous Mont Blanc, the highest point in western Europe, I could breathe easier.<br />
Something about standing in the center of the Alps, with snow-drenched peaks as far as the eye can see, is grounding, especially after the shockingly low snow totals that I had endured in the Western U.S. all season long.The lack of snow was of no concern here in Courmayeur, Italy, a ski destination described to me as &ldquo;the well-kept Italian secret.&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiing-the-italian-alps-a-hidden-gem-with-less-crowds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiing-the-italian-alps-a-hidden-gem-with-less-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Skiing Bounced Back From COVID? Global Skier Visit Numbers Suggest So]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 18th edition of business strategist Laurent Vanat's International Report on Snow &amp; Mountain Tourism, which includes a global review of the prior (2024/25) season, was released on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.<br />
Unveiled at the opening conference of the Mountain Planet exhibition in Grenoble, the report provides an in-depth look at the evolution and health of the ski industry worldwide. Vanat has published the International Report on Snow &amp; Mountain Tourism since 2009, which is regularly use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/has-skiing-bounced-back-from-covid-global-skier-visit-numbers-suggest-so/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/has-skiing-bounced-back-from-covid-global-skier-visit-numbers-suggest-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Canada’s Only Gondola Is Still Spinning as Other Ski Resorts Call It Quits]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the season is already over at many of the West&rsquo;s mountains, over in Nova Scotia, skiers can look forward to another weekend on the slopes at one of the continent&rsquo;s most unique oceanside ski resorts.&ldquo;Too much snow to call it. So we&rsquo;re not,&rdquo; Cape Smokey announced in a social media post, confirming that it would be open between April 24 and April 26 for more skiing and snowboarding. &ldquo;Honestly&hellip; it would be a crime to close right now.&rdquo;The resort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/atlantic-canadas-only-gondola-is-still-spinning-as-other-ski-resorts-call-it-quits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/atlantic-canadas-only-gondola-is-still-spinning-as-other-ski-resorts-call-it-quits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Could Win $1,000 For Skiing All Day at This Vermont Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to earn cash and ski your heart out?Killington, Vermont, has just the thing for you. On May 16, 2026, the ski resort is hosting The Superstar Showdown, a bell-to-bell &ldquo;downhill endurance event.&rdquo;The premise is straightforward. The man and woman who ski the most vertical on the famed Superstar Glacier take home $1,000, plus a new pair of skis or a snowboard. Prizes for 15 and under, 60 and over, and best dressed are also on offer.&nbsp;The entrance fee is $10. All proceeds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-could-win-1000-for-skiing-all-day-at-this-vermont-resort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/you-could-win-1000-for-skiing-all-day-at-this-vermont-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole Ski &amp; Snowboard Club Creates Scholarship in Honor of Max Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jackson Hole Ski &amp; Snowboard Club (JHSC) has partnered up with the Jackson Hole Community School to create a scholarship fund in honor of beloved skier, Max Martin.Born and raised in Jackson, WY, Martin grew up skiing with the JHSC before competing on the Division I NCAA race circuit with Plymouth State University. Martin returned to Wyoming after college and pursued a professional big mountain ski career where he represented Jackson Hole as an athlete, made incredible films and film seg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-ski-amp-snowboard-club-creates-scholarship-in-honor-of-max-martin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-ski-amp-snowboard-club-creates-scholarship-in-honor-of-max-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Storm Warning Issued for California, Major Travel Impacts Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter hasn't quite come to an end in the Sierras, yet.<br />
A major storm system is moving through the area this week and is expected to produce significant precipitation. The storm is expected to move in starting Tuesday, April 21, and with it bring the possibility of late-season powder skiing and travel delays.<br />
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter storm warning for Tahoe and Mono Counties starting at 5 a.m. on Tuesday and in effect until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.<br />
The NWS w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-warning-issued-for-california-major-travel-impacts-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-warning-issued-for-california-major-travel-impacts-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Checks In From California's Spring Skiing Hot Spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[After another successful season on the World Cup&mdash;and an Olympic gold medal in slalom&mdash;Mikaela Shiffrin is still in the saddle, preparing for next winter.In a recent social media post, she checked in from the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, California, a resort known as a hot spot for elite snow sports athletes in the spring.&nbsp;&ldquo;Back at it,&rdquo; Shiffrin wrote, also sharing some photos of the Mammoth training course.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-checks-in-from-californias-spring-skiing-hot-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-checks-in-from-californias-spring-skiing-hot-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring The Nordic Vibes and Olympic Legacy of Hafjell and Kvitfjell Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lillehammer at a GlanceMy recent return to the charming and picturesque Norwegian town of Lillehammer quickly evoked indelible memories from the 1994 Winter Olympics, two sun-drenched, but frigid, and memorable weeks that are still fondly remembered among the best Winter Games ever.Thirty-two years after welcoming the world, the Lillehammer region's ski resorts, Hafjell and Kvitfjell, offer unique, inviting, and authentic mountain experiences, shaped by the legacy of the Lillehammer 1994 Winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/exploring-the-nordic-vibes-and-olympic-legacy-of-hafjell-and-kvitfjell-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/exploring-the-nordic-vibes-and-olympic-legacy-of-hafjell-and-kvitfjell-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Utah Ski Resorts Confirm Closing Date as End of Tough Season Nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just four Utah ski resorts remain open as a season that&nbsp;will mostly be remembered&nbsp;for the wrong reasons winds down.&nbsp;Warm temperatures and little snow were the norm,&nbsp;causing&nbsp;many mountains to close earlier than&nbsp;they normally do.And now, two of the state&rsquo;s final hangers-on have confirmed when they, too, will end the season.Brighton, as of now,&nbsp;is targeting&nbsp;May 3.&nbsp;So is Brian Head.&nbsp;Both closures will come earlier&mdash;but not&nbsp;that&nbsp;m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-utah-ski-resorts-confirm-closing-date-as-end-of-tough-season-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-utah-ski-resorts-confirm-closing-date-as-end-of-tough-season-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarpa Put a BOA Dial on the New F1 RS—Here’s What Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[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've said it before and I'll say it again. Two-buckle ski touring boots are having a bit of a moment right now. For years, these types of lightweight slippers were designed to do one thing: make going uphill as easy as possible. Skiing downhill? Well, that turned out to be more of an afterthought. As someone who loves backcountry skiing, but is in it primarily for the de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/scarpa-put-a-boa-dial-on-the-new-f1-rsheres-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/scarpa-put-a-boa-dial-on-the-new-f1-rsheres-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Live The Chairlift Chat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winter sun sank toward the frosted western skyline, painting streaks of pink and orange over the cold firmament as I slowly made my way through the maze at the bottom of the nearly deserted chairlift.<br />
I came to a rest at the familiar red &lsquo;STOP HERE&rsquo; line, and basked under the steady rhythm of the haul rope&rsquo;s endless cycle. There, I was joined by another as I nudged forward to board my chair, the last of the day. It would be a short ride with a stranger I&rsquo;d never forge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/long-live-the-chairlift-chat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/long-live-the-chairlift-chat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Quest for the Ultimate Ski Boot Nearly Ruined Skiing for Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the glimmering ski shop lights, I eyed a bright blue model. They were one full size below what I normally wear. My misshapen feet, already haggard from decades of abuse in the mountains, whimpered.&nbsp;I&rsquo;ve skied since I was three. Still, I&rsquo;ve long wrestled with the feeling that I could be better. Spend your life in one sport, and expectations don&rsquo;t stay reasonable. After all, who am I if I can&rsquo;t straight-line a mogul field or stomp a 30-foot cliff? Someone, probab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-quest-for-the-ultimate-ski-boot-nearly-ruined-skiing-for-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-quest-for-the-ultimate-ski-boot-nearly-ruined-skiing-for-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Skiers Rescued From Colorado Backcountry Over the Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain Rescue Aspen, a volunteer search and rescue team, evacuated two skiers in separate missions in Colorado&rsquo;s backcountry over the weekend, one by helicopter.First, MRA worked alongside Flight for Life to helicopter rescue an injured skier from the Mace Peak area on Saturday.The Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center first received an SOS from Mace Peak at around 9:45 a.m. One member of a four-person group was injured, according to a release shared by MRA on social media. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-skiers-rescued-from-colorado-backcountry-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-skiers-rescued-from-colorado-backcountry-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Northern Lights Just Lit Up These Ski Resorts, and the Photos Are Stunning]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;d be hard-pressed to find a better viewpoint for a solar light show than the mountains. The alpine panoramas, the lesser light pollution, and cool, thin air all make for a memorable viewing experience.Most recently, parts of North America readied late last week for the northern lights after space weather experts at NOAA issued a forecast for a geomagnetic storm.&nbsp;During these storms, which can be caused by solar activity like flares or coronal mass ejections, particles can hit the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-northern-lights-just-lit-up-these-ski-resorts-and-the-photos-are-stunning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-northern-lights-just-lit-up-these-ski-resorts-and-the-photos-are-stunning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Rocky, Snow-Barren Ski Season Concludes in Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-rocky-snow-barren-ski-season-concludes-in-colorado/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-rocky-snow-barren-ski-season-concludes-in-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Resorts Are Closed, but These 6 Are Open and Expecting Snow This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems that the driest winters always have the wettest springs. It's like Ullr just happened to be running behind schedule and has been waiting until ski areas are closing up for the season to drop a couple feet of snow.<br />
While many mountains are closed for the season already, a select few are hanging onto their last bit of snow, and a few are about to get hit by a storm cycle that could result in good ski conditions. What's the saying again? April pow days bring May....?According to our friend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/most-resorts-are-closed-but-these-6-are-open-and-expecting-snow-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/most-resorts-are-closed-but-these-6-are-open-and-expecting-snow-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermont Ski Resort Is Making Snow This Month To Keep the Season Going Into May]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re a ski resort and your goal is to stay open into May, relying on more than what Mother Nature offers never hurts.That&rsquo;s exactly what Jay Peak, Vermont, is up to this Monday, firing around 30 snowguns at 1,200 gallons per minute. The April push is Jay Peak&rsquo;s latest sizable snowmaking effort in history and, according to the resort, will rebuild the base and reinforce thinner areas.&nbsp;The snow guns also got a boost from four to six inches of natural snowfall overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermont-ski-resort-is-making-snow-this-month-to-keep-the-season-going-into-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermont-ski-resort-is-making-snow-this-month-to-keep-the-season-going-into-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Wyoming's Summer Ski Area Open This Year? First Look at Snowpack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrival of spring means ski season is winding down for many places, but for one Wyoming ski area, it's just the start of the season.<br />
Beartooth Basin, which sits on the border of Wyoming and Montana, only operates in the summer months as the road that leads to it opens after a long winter covered in snow.<br />
The ski area is home to two Poma lifts and a chunk of advanced terrain, complete with a cornice, expert chutes, and its own funky corner of ski culture. As climate change has affected skiing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/will-wyomings-summer-ski-area-open-this-year-first-look-at-snowpack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/will-wyomings-summer-ski-area-open-this-year-first-look-at-snowpack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["It Might Sound a Little Crazy": Pennsylvania Ski Resort Explains Why It's Making Snow in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new year, a new record for Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Camelback resort.&nbsp;As of Monday, April 20, 2026, Camelback was 11 days past the mark for its longest season in history since 1963, and the resort doesn&rsquo;t seem to have any intentions of slowing down.&ldquo;We are still skiing with up to 10 feet of base on Cliffhanger, spring laps rolling, and a terrain park set up at the bottom. With Trail's End Bar &amp; Grill and our beach party vibe, Camelback has become the place to be this spring,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/it-might-sound-a-little-crazy-pennsylvania-ski-resort-explains-why-its-making-snow-in-april/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/it-might-sound-a-little-crazy-pennsylvania-ski-resort-explains-why-its-making-snow-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-Week Powder Alert: 12+ Inches for Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best skiing will start in the Sierra and then shift east.<br />
A well-timed Tuesday-to-Wednesday (April 21-22, 2026) storm brings the strongest totals to Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth, with snow levels starting a bit high before colder air improves quality on the back half. After that, the best turns move into the Northern Rockies, where Grand Targhee stands out most clearly from Thursday into Friday.The Sierra storm has the tightest agreement on timing, so confidence is highest from Tuesday, April]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mid-week-powder-alert-12-inches-for-mammoth-palisades-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mid-week-powder-alert-12-inches-for-mammoth-palisades-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson Highlands: Breakneck Ridge and Bull Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-four hours before this ski tour began on February 26, I had no plans to ski in New York. I&rsquo;d never skied in the Hudson Highlands, and I had never met my ski touring partner for the day, Ripitz&nbsp;a well-known character from the NYSkiBlog Forums. In the fall, Rip and I spoke about meeting up for a hike, but winter came before we could make it work. On a whim, I reached out to see if he was open to &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/hudson-highlands-breakneck-ridge-and-bull-hill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/hudson-highlands-breakneck-ridge-and-bull-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Hot Take and Reactions Following the Biggest Ski Event of the Year, Natural Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you missed it, Natural Selection Ski Alaska 2026 just went down, and the second iteration of the event was undoubtedly a bit of a left turn from 2025, but still just as fun to watch.<br />
To summarize, conditions forced the NST crew to a plan C, in which they competed on less consequential terrain that lent itself to a more slopestyle format. Competitors were still tasked with finding creative lines on the venue, landing tricks in variable snow conditions, and putting down multiple runs in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/9-hot-take-and-reactions-following-the-biggest-ski-event-of-the-year-natural-selection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/9-hot-take-and-reactions-following-the-biggest-ski-event-of-the-year-natural-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Idaho Ski Area's First Lift Was a "Boat"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of Idaho's ski resorts have a bit of quirky, local history.<br />
Sure, you've got major resorts like Sun Valley and well-known places like Schweitzer and Brundage, but even those tend to be a little off the beaten path. Spots like Pebble Creek and Lost Trail Powder Mountain are even less known but have an even stronger 'epic spot that no one knows' reputation.<br />
In short, there's no shortage of great, independent ski areas scattered across Idaho.<br />
When you get close to the Wyoming border, of course]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-idaho-ski-areas-first-lift-was-a-boat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-idaho-ski-areas-first-lift-was-a-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catching Up With NST Ski 2026 Winners Manon Loschi and Colby Stevenson]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the end of the competition window for Natural Selection approached, the competitors arrived at Spine Cell: a foreboding Alaskan face known for its steeps and standout ski movie segments.Those skiers, which included everyone from the all-time legend Tanner Hall to the up-and-comer Manon Loschi, had been carefully preparing and choosing their lines. Skiing in Alaska&rsquo;s backcountry is about as serious as it gets.&ldquo;Imagining having a competition on it was pretty crazy,&rdquo; said the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/catching-up-with-nst-ski-2026-winners-manon-loschi-and-colby-stevenson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/catching-up-with-nst-ski-2026-winners-manon-loschi-and-colby-stevenson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powder Mountain's Reed Hastings to Leave Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Co-founder of the streaming service that changed a generation has announced his departure to focus on other business ventures, including the Utah ski resort he owns.<br />
As reported by the New York Times on Thursday, April 16, 2026, Netflix's Reed Hastings will step down from the company's board this summer.<br />
He previously stepped down as the company's co-executive chief in 2023, which was a position he shared with Ted Sarandos. The same year, Hastings purchased a majority stake in Powder Mountai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-mountains-reed-hastings-to-leave-netflix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-mountains-reed-hastings-to-leave-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Tahoe Ski Resort Is Unexpectedly Reopening for One Final Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[We love a good comeback.&nbsp;In an unexpected twist, Lake Tahoe&rsquo;s Heavenly Mountain Resort is reopening this weekend on April 18 and April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., taking advantage of a late-season storm that blanketed California&rsquo;s mountains with feet of snow earlier this month.&nbsp;The slopes will be limited, including the California Trail to Tamarack Return. Skiers will ride the gondola to access the mountain.The resort, in an email, called it &ldquo;a rare reopening and a fina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-tahoe-ski-resort-is-unexpectedly-reopening-for-one-final-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-tahoe-ski-resort-is-unexpectedly-reopening-for-one-final-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austria's "Weirdest Spring Tradition" Involves Laughably Short Skis and Sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Americans have snowblades, Austrians have Firngleiter, or Figl.&nbsp;Both tend to come out in the spring. In fact, firn translates to the old snow that hangs around during the warmer months. Gleiter means glider.&nbsp;Figl, like their snowblade counterparts, are tiny, with longer tips and barely any tail. Mountaineers first use them to glissade or get down the mountain in a jiffy, but skiers like Tao Kreibich also use them to screw around on the slopes of Nordkette, Austria, when spring ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/austrias-weirdest-spring-tradition-involves-laughably-short-skis-and-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/austrias-weirdest-spring-tradition-involves-laughably-short-skis-and-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bittersweet Experience of Skiing Powder on Closing Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long winter with what felt like more nights spent on planes, in hotels, and even a few in a tent near the border of Russia than in my own bed, I finally returned home to Oregon a couple of weeks ago.<br />
Before returning home, I spent five straight days bell-to-bell ski testing and shooting photos at POWDER's annual test, known as POWDER Week. Mother Nature rewarded us for all our work with an epic pow day at Grand Targhee that killed whatever energy my legs had left in them that week.It was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-bittersweet-experience-of-skiing-powder-on-closing-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-bittersweet-experience-of-skiing-powder-on-closing-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Tough Winter, Colorado's Copper Mountain Is Extending Its Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado&rsquo;s been ground zero for the worst of the memorably warm Western ski season, but that isn&rsquo;t stopping Copper Mountain from staying open for a few extra days.Originally, the ski resort planned to wrap up the season on Sunday, April 26. Now, it plans to push ahead until Sunday, May 3, 2026, with $49 lift tickets during the final week of skiing. The decision marks the fourth year in a row that Copper Mountain extended its season into May.That&rsquo;s despite the &ldquo;low snow ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-tough-winter-colorados-copper-mountain-is-extending-its-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-tough-winter-colorados-copper-mountain-is-extending-its-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want To Own a Piece of Lake Tahoe History? Iconic Chairlift Hits Auction Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's Homewood is bidding farewell to its iconic Madden Chair to make way for a new generation of lift.<br />
The Yan triple chair has served Homewood's terrain since 1982, when it replaced the original Madden Ridge double chair. Since then, it's become one of California's oldest chairlifts and delivered some of the most beautiful views of the Tahoe Basin.While its removal is certainly bittersweet, lovers of the Madden chair now have the chance to own a piece of it. Homewood is auctioning off 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/want-to-own-a-piece-of-lake-tahoe-history-iconic-chairlift-hits-auction-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/want-to-own-a-piece-of-lake-tahoe-history-iconic-chairlift-hits-auction-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2,000 Ski Instructors Are Suing Vail Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Friday, April 10, 2026, almost 2,000 former and current ski and snowboard instructors for Vail Resorts have taken collective action in a lawsuit against the resort company.<br />
Consent forms were filed in federal court by instructors, alleging that the company had violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.<br />
Quint et al v. Vail Resorts, Inc. alleges that ski and snowboard instructors at Vail Resorts were not properly compensated for required job duties. Specifically, the lawsuit claims that employee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2000-ski-instructors-are-suing-vail-resorts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2000-ski-instructors-are-suing-vail-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Skier Goes Undercover, Asks Strangers for a Ride and Free Lift Ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would you pick up a random skier on the side of the road and pay for their lift ticket?Pro skier Alex Hackel, in his latest YouTube video, went undercover to see if he could find people who would answer yes to those questions.&nbsp;It didn&rsquo;t go well at first. Hackel spent an entire day on the side of the road in Salzburg, Austria, watching cars whiz past. Making matters more complicated, Hackel tried to avoid relying on his reputation&mdash;that is, not accepting a ride from someone who kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/professional-skier-goes-undercover-asks-strangers-for-a-ride-and-free-lift-ticket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/professional-skier-goes-undercover-asks-strangers-for-a-ride-and-free-lift-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Is Not Done Yet: Feet of Fresh Powder Blankets PNW Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the end of March, most skiers had given up on the 2025-26 season thanks to a record-smashing heat wave that baked snowpacks across the West. Numerous resorts shut down, and ski season morale hit an all-time low.What was lost in the mourning, we think, is that April, oftentimes, delivers great skiing conditions. That can even be true during often-frustrating seasons like this one.And look what just happened: April, in fact, did deliver for the still operating ski resorts across the Pacific Nor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-is-not-done-yet-feet-of-fresh-powder-blankets-pnw-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-is-not-done-yet-feet-of-fresh-powder-blankets-pnw-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts Warn California's Snowpack Is Still Well Below Average, Despite 40 Inches of New Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past week delivered snowy weather to California&rsquo;s mountains, improving conditions at resorts and giving skiers a much-needed, perhaps final, taste of real winter.But the big storm wasn&rsquo;t enough to push the snow water equivalent anywhere close to normal, according to a post from the Central Sierra Snow Lab.&ldquo;This has been great to create a late-season snowpack,&rdquo; the lab said of the latest storm. &ldquo;Unfortunately, record warm temps this winter means that we're still]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/experts-warn-californias-snowpack-is-still-well-below-average-despite-40-inches-of-new-snow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/experts-warn-californias-snowpack-is-still-well-below-average-despite-40-inches-of-new-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikon Pass Prices Will Increase Tomorrow, Last Chance to "Save"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy last-day-to-"save"-on-your-Ikon-Pass to all who celebrate!Today, April 16, 2026, is the last day to purchase an Ikon Pass for the winter 26/27 ski season (next season) at the lowest price.<br />
Like many ski pass providers, Alterra Mountain Company, the purveyor of the Ikon Pass, increases the price of its products gradually leading up to the season.Lower prices are marketed as a perk for purchasing early, and skiers who miss the deadline are forced to pay higher prices later in the year.This i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ikon-pass-prices-will-increase-tomorrow-last-chance-to-save/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ikon-pass-prices-will-increase-tomorrow-last-chance-to-save/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Back Protectors The New Ski Helmet? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Only a few decades ago, the now-ubiquitous helmet was a rarity on the ski slopes, an indignity endured only by small children and competitive skiers.<br />
But these days, the beanie-clad noggin is the exception, thanks to high-profile safety campaigns, irrefutable evidence, enthusiastic adoption by high-profile and professional skiers, and the rise of sleek, good-looking helm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/are-back-protectors-the-new-ski-helmet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/are-back-protectors-the-new-ski-helmet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet The 2025 Inductees to The U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, the U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard Hall of Fame inducted eight athletes as the class of 2025.<br />
During a four-day celebration at Utah's Snowbird Resort from April 8-11, 2026, athletes and contributors to the snow sports industry were recognized for their accomplishments.<br />
Alumni of U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard inducted include Olympic gold medalist and cross-country skier Kikkan Randall, Paralympic medalist Nancy Gustafson, world champion ski jumper Lindsey Van, and Emmy-winning Olympic commentato]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-2025-inductees-to-the-us-ski-amp-snowboard-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-2025-inductees-to-the-us-ski-amp-snowboard-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alta Slashes Lift Tickets by 50% for Passholders at Other Mountains, Including Epic Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alta Ski Area, Utah, is making the most of a winter that didn&rsquo;t pan out exactly as hoped. And the ski area&rsquo;s doing it with a sense of humor.In celebration of what Alta&rsquo;s calling the &ldquo;Best Worst Season,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s offering 50% off lift tickets to passholders from other mountains. The discount halves Alta&rsquo;s usual ticket window price of $189, taking them down to about $95.That&rsquo;s a lifeline for all the skiers across Utah marooned by the abrupt end of this s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-slashes-lift-tickets-by-50-for-passholders-at-other-mountains-including-epic-pass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-slashes-lift-tickets-by-50-for-passholders-at-other-mountains-including-epic-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top-Earning Ski Racers Made Close To $1 Million This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing, as most people know, isn&rsquo;t the most lucrative sporting vocation.&nbsp;While top stars tend to make a solid amount of cash, it usually pales in comparison to the earnings of a football or basketball player.Still, according to information published by FIS, the governing body of alpine ski racing and other ski disciplines, you can walk away from a winter with hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize winnings if you consistently reach the World Cup podium.&nbsp;This past season, Mikae]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-top-earning-ski-racers-made-close-to-1-million-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-top-earning-ski-racers-made-close-to-1-million-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 11 East Coast Ski Resorts Still Open, and When They Plan To Close]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the winter the West has had, it's hardly a surprise that the Eastern U.S. is still faring better in ski conditions than the rest of the country. Although California and the PNW seem to be getting a chunk of weird, late-season precipitation.Early winter was kind to New England and the East Coast, and the snow has held on well with continued cold temperatures.<br />
Even so, Spring is well on its way, and ski areas are starting to shut down for the season. Most eastern ski areas stop spinning lifts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-11-east-coast-ski-resorts-still-open-and-when-they-plan-to-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-11-east-coast-ski-resorts-still-open-and-when-they-plan-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbird Raises "Preferred Parking Pass" Price by $200]]></title><description><![CDATA[The majority of parking at Snowbird, Utah, is available on a first-come, first-served basis, but if a skier wants to guarantee access on the busiest and deepest days of the season, they need to shell out some serious coin.POWDER reported that Snowbird sold its Preferred Parking Pass for $1,299 for the winter 25/26 season.<br />
For next season (winter 26/27), the pass will cost a whopping $1,499, according to an updated page on Snowbird's website. A similar parking pass cost $799 in 2022 at Snowbird."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowbird-raises-preferred-parking-pass-price-by-200/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowbird-raises-preferred-parking-pass-price-by-200/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Ski Resort Extends Season Again With Hilarious Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Have you been victimized and lied to by a guy named Kyle?&rdquo;If you were, goes a recent social media video from Arizona Snowbowl, you&rsquo;re entitled to compensation. And by compensation, the resort means another half week of skiing.The silly send-up comes after Arizona Snowbowl ostensibly closed for the season last weekend. This week, though, at least six inches of fresh snow prompted the resort to reopen on Tuesday and Wednesday. The news that Arizona Snowbowl would remain open thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arizona-ski-resort-extends-season-again-with-hilarious-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arizona-ski-resort-extends-season-again-with-hilarious-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Photos From Lake Tahoe's Wildest Freeride Ski Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even during a tough snow season, Sugar Bowl, California, managed to put on a show.Earlier this month, skiers and snowboarders gathered at the resort for the Silver Belt, a reimagined edition of a historical ski race. The new one is a bit like a freeride competition, but with some twists.For one, it&rsquo;s peer-judged. The athletes watch each other compete, determining the podium finishers who threw down for a chance at $10,000 in prizes.&nbsp;And unlike many of its freeride competition counterp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-photos-from-lake-tahoes-wildest-freeride-ski-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-photos-from-lake-tahoes-wildest-freeride-ski-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North Face Launches Universal Gear Capsule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Face launched a new collection of outdoor gear earlier this week that's particularly notable.<br />
The brand-new Universal Collection features camping gear and miscellaneous outdoor accessories created with a "radically inclusive" design approach and made to cater to all types of outdoor users.<br />
The capsule, which includes a tent, sleeping bag, day pack, hat, and camp slippers, all equipped with intuitive features designed to remove barriers for users, was designed alongside the North Face t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-north-face-launches-universal-gear-capsule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-north-face-launches-universal-gear-capsule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Return Of The Ski Sweater]]></title><description><![CDATA[About a decade ago, one of my favorite ski partners and I rolled in from another day lapping powder and steeps in the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort backcountry, flush with adrenaline and snug in our ultra-technical kits and midlayers born from chemistry and physics experiments to keep us warm and dry.<br />
So many hours of engineering and testing and agonizing had gone into these layers, we couldn&rsquo;t even comprehend their magic. And at the end of this particular day, we went to meet her parents,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-return-of-the-ski-sweater/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-return-of-the-ski-sweater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checking In From Sledneck Heaven AKA Cooke City, Montana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooke City, Montana, is a long way from anything, and that's just the way the locals like it. Tucked into the heart of the Beartooth Mountains right outside the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, the town of 77 inhabitants (per the 2020 census) is the kind of place you go in order to not be found. It's also one of those places that's steeped in backcountry skiing lore&ndash;but somehow gets overshadowed by more popular locales. In fact, I've lived just on the other side of Yellowst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/checking-in-from-sledneck-heaven-aka-cooke-city-montana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/checking-in-from-sledneck-heaven-aka-cooke-city-montana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Freeride Stay Wild? An Argument Against Chasing Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[I saw a sticker on the streets of Nelson, BC that said: &ldquo;competition sucks the soul out of freeride skiing.&rdquo;<br />
I was there for my 7th ski comp of the season, after a complicated and hectic rookie year on the Freeride World Tour, and I hated to admit it, but I resonated deeply with that sticker.I grew up immersed in the world of competitive freeride. The people, the comps, the skiing&mdash; it continues to shape me every day. My love for the sport runs deep.<br />
I&rsquo;m en route to Whitew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/can-freeride-stay-wild-an-argument-against-chasing-points/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/can-freeride-stay-wild-an-argument-against-chasing-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Has The Right To Information In The Outdoors? The Guidebook Dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[By most measures, Buffalo Pass in Colorado is not the pinnacle outdoor arena.While the area&rsquo;s rugged and gritty mountain bike trails have a classic allure, they don&rsquo;t quite hold the gravitas and renown of Crested Butte&rsquo;s 401 Trail off of Schofield Pass, a proving ground framed by the iconic, crumbling red peaks of the Maroon Bells.<br />
And though skiers have for decades enjoyed the long spine of Soda Mountain at the summit of Buff, the skiing isn&rsquo;t held in the same regard as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/who-has-the-right-to-information-in-the-outdoors-the-guidebook-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/who-has-the-right-to-information-in-the-outdoors-the-guidebook-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoPro Reveals New MISSION 1 Cinema-Focused Action Camera Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if every skier with a GoPro wasn't already calling themselves a content creator these days, the POV camera brand is launching a whole new line that's even more geared towards aspiring filmmakers.<br />
As of April 2026, GoPro has announced a new line of professional-grade 8K and 4K compact cinema cameras geared toward creators, filmmakers, and enthusiasts.<br />
The new line, coined MISSION 1, includes three new cameras that feature GoPro's signature rugged, take-it-anywhere ethos and construction, along]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/gopro-reveals-new-mission-1-cinema-focused-action-camera-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/gopro-reveals-new-mission-1-cinema-focused-action-camera-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Zero to Hero: This "Finicky" Palisades Tahoe Line Just Opened After a Huge Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday morning, the &ldquo;Chimney-sense&rdquo; of Lake Tahoe ripper Ryan Faye started tingling.&nbsp;After a long and often snowless season at Palisades Tahoe, California, winter showed up this past weekend, dumping feet of fresh powder. That meant some of the ski resort&rsquo;s most iconic lines might finally be accessible.&nbsp;Faye&rsquo;s intuition proved correct. He got word that ski patrol had opened the Palisades, an imposing headwall stuffed full of test pieces. This included the Chi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/from-zero-to-hero-this-finicky-palisades-tahoe-line-just-opened-after-a-huge-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/from-zero-to-hero-this-finicky-palisades-tahoe-line-just-opened-after-a-huge-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Resort GM Pens Candid Apology Following In-Bound Avalanches]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Idaho's Silver Mountain wraps up its ski season, General Manager Jeff Colburn has taken steps to address a particularly tough day at the ski area this winter.<br />
According to a letter that Colburn published to the resort's social media, March 13, 2026, brought significant challenges to ski area operations. A storm that came in the day before delivered high wind, warm temperatures, and power outages throughout the day that forced Silver Mountain to close.The ski area had every intention of reopen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-resort-gm-pens-candid-apology-following-in-bound-avalanches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-resort-gm-pens-candid-apology-following-in-bound-avalanches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Biggest Crashes of the 2026 FWT Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s nothing like a good tumble.Skiers know that. So does the Freeride World Tour.After a season full of incredible lines and heartbreaking bails, the circuit is reflecting on the moments when everything went wrong. Included are the kinds of crashes that are worth watching over and over. Luckily, you won&rsquo;t have to do that.&nbsp;The FWT has every angle, from drones hovering above to POV shots that show what the skiers saw before they dove headfirst into the snow.Check out the slams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-biggest-crashes-of-the-2026-fwt-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-biggest-crashes-of-the-2026-fwt-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Helicopter Rescue Team Saves Two Skiers Stranded on Steep Ledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early last month, search and rescue was notified of two skiers stranded in steep terrain above Cascade Pass, a backcountry area in Washington state, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.The skiers, both 25-years-old, were on the Ptarmigan Traverse, a rugged 35-mile-plus route that connects Cascade Pass to the Suiattle River. They were stranded, and at the risk of falling, the sheriff&rsquo;s office said.In a YouTube video showing the rescue, the Snohomish County Helicopte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-helicopter-rescue-team-saves-two-skiers-stranded-on-steep-ledge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-helicopter-rescue-team-saves-two-skiers-stranded-on-steep-ledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["A Full Life Decision": What It Actually Takes to Make Skiing's Biggest Freeride Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Curle doesn&rsquo;t boast much.&nbsp;&ldquo;I've never really considered myself a very gifted skier or very talented,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;That sentiment, it seemed, contrasted with the end of the 28-year-old&rsquo;s ski season. After a blistering second-place competition run at Kicking Horse, he punched his ticket to the 2027 edition of the Freeride World Tour, the discipline&rsquo;s equivalent of golf's PGA Tour.&nbsp;What he added put the result in perspective and revealed how difficult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-full-life-decision-what-it-actually-takes-to-make-skiings-biggest-freeride-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-full-life-decision-what-it-actually-takes-to-make-skiings-biggest-freeride-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I&rsquo;ve Seen In Telemark (And Skiing) Over The Past 3 Seasons &amp; What Might Be Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December of 2023, 99 articles ago for this series, I penned the first Tele Dribble, a column about free-heel skiing I named for a scene in the sentimental opus to seventies rock and roll, Almost Famous.In the film, crusty rock critic Lester Bangs, played by the late and indomitable Phillip Seymour Hoffman, regales a young William Miller&ndash;the budding main character played by Patrick Fugit&ndash;with warnings of rock and roll&rsquo;s imminent fall. But occasional dashes of earnestness come]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-irsquove-seen-in-telemark-and-skiing-over-the-past-3-seasons-amp-what-might-be-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-irsquove-seen-in-telemark-and-skiing-over-the-past-3-seasons-amp-what-might-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flower Skate Shop Rail Jam 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 6th Annual Flower Skate Shop Rail Jam was lining up to be the best one yet. As usual, the boys from the shop and the park crew at Snow Ridge started setting up on Friday. They battled the melting snow and occasional rain to build one of the most creative rail and jib parks I&rsquo;ve seen. The features were left to set in overnight and by 10am the next day they were baking in the sun begging to be &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/flower-skate-shop-rail-jam-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/flower-skate-shop-rail-jam-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Predictions Ahead of Natural Selection Ski 2026, The Biggest Event of the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of this season&rsquo;s most anticipated events, Natural Selection Ski, will go live at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET/1 a.m. CET today, April 14, 2026.It&rsquo;s the second outing of the competition that last winter, delivered in every imaginable way. We got a big Alaskan face, an all-star fantasy style roster with the likes of Parker White and Michelle Parker, and a unique head-to-head format. All those ingredients made for exciting viewing, filling a freeride niche we didn&rsquo;t know we needed.Now,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-predictions-ahead-of-natural-selection-ski-2026-the-biggest-event-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-predictions-ahead-of-natural-selection-ski-2026-the-biggest-event-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Our Second Season Starts Now": Black Mountain, New Hampshire Aims for Memorial Day Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I believe that we will have lift-served skiing through Memorial Day. This little mountain is nowhere done with ski season.&rdquo;So ends one of many letters penned by the president and general manager of Black Mountain, New Hampshire, Erik Mogensen.&nbsp;Just before the letter was published, the ski area had spent 48 hours snowmaking. According to Mogensen, Black Mountain&rsquo;s small snowmaking team focused its efforts on an uphill route and the &ldquo;Black Mountain Glacier,&rdquo; whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/our-second-season-starts-now-black-mountain-new-hampshire-aims-for-memorial-day-skiing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/our-second-season-starts-now-black-mountain-new-hampshire-aims-for-memorial-day-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Lands "New" Trick at French Freeride Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth edition of a freeskiing and music festival just wrapped up at French ski area La Clusaz, and it's safe to say it looked wild.La Clusarcs, which started in 2023, took place over the weekend of April 11 &amp; 12, 2026, in the Massif de Balme area of the resort. French Snowpark builders and event organizers H Concept designed and built a gorgeous set of features for the event to take place on.<br />
La Clusaz is known for being the home mountain of Candide Thovex.A couple of clips from bystand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-lands-new-trick-at-french-freeride-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-lands-new-trick-at-french-freeride-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Hosts Ski Day, Offers Coaching to Colorado Girls at Copper Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend, Copper Mountain, Colorado, welcomed the GOAT to their slopes for an event that worked to empower the next generation of skiers.<br />
That's right: on April 11, the winningest ski racer of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin, spent her day skiing, coaching, and skill-building with a group of 30 girls at the Colorado ski area.<br />
The event was put on by Chaffee County, Colorado-based non-profit, elevateHER. Founded in 2017, elevateHER works to provide young women opportunities to cultivate resil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-hosts-ski-day-offers-coaching-to-colorado-girls-at-copper-mountain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-hosts-ski-day-offers-coaching-to-colorado-girls-at-copper-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Arizona Ski Resort Just Extended the Season, and Tickets Are Only $12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closing day? Guess again.Arizona Snowbowl ostensibly finished out the season last weekend, but thanks to a promising snow forecast that could see seven inches of flakes falling, the resort&rsquo;s running it back one more time.On Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Arizona Snowbowl is hosting an unconventional last hurrah. Rather than a final weekend, it&rsquo;s a final two days in the middle of the week.True to character, lift tickets are dirt cheap. While they might go up in pric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/an-arizona-ski-resort-just-extended-the-season-and-tickets-are-only-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/an-arizona-ski-resort-just-extended-the-season-and-tickets-are-only-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberline Lodge Projected Closing Date Leaked, Season Ending Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historically, Mt. Hood's Timberline Lodge is one of, if not the last, ski area to close in the U.S. each year.<br />
The volcano's Palmer Glacier often holds enough snow for Timberline Lodge to continue running lifts and hosting skiers well into the summer months. As a result, organizations like Windells and Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps often hold training camps and events at Timberline during the summer months.<br />
It's no secret that this winter has broken low snowpack records. Much of the U.S., including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/timberline-lodge-projected-closing-date-leaked-season-ending-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/timberline-lodge-projected-closing-date-leaked-season-ending-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Who? Feet of Snow Just Slammed California's Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Was it too little too late? Not quite!&nbsp;What could&rsquo;ve been a heartbreaker rain storm instead came in cold enough, blanketing California&rsquo;s mountains with feet of the white stuff.&nbsp;A little context first, though.If you live anywhere in the Golden State, you know: March got hot. Like, really hot. Temperatures spiked last month, smashing records and baking mountain snowpacks. That, alongside an already thin snow season, led to ski resorts across the state shutting down. Only a fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/spring-who-feet-of-snow-just-slammed-californias-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/spring-who-feet-of-snow-just-slammed-californias-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Skied Palisades Tahoe's "Miracle" April Storm, but Mother Nature Made It Challenging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having missed the surprise storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on Palisades Tahoe, California, at the beginning of April, it's safe to say that I was yearning for powder.Palisades Tahoe, as the Spring Skiing Capital, is an absolute blast to ski when the sun is shining and the mercury is rising, but I felt somewhat cheated by the number of cold-storm days logged this season.<br />
So, when I saw that 2-4 feet of snow could fall on Palisades' upper mountain terrain from Saturday, April 11, throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-skied-palisades-tahoes-miracle-april-storm-but-mother-nature-made-it-challenging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-skied-palisades-tahoes-miracle-april-storm-but-mother-nature-made-it-challenging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Returns to the West: Feet Forecasted From Washington to Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best snow shifts in stages this week. The Cascades and the Canadian Rockies get first crack Tuesday into Thursday, then the focus slides into Idaho and Montana late Thursday before the Wasatch finishes strongest on Friday.<br />
Mount Baker, Banff Sunshine, Brundage, Grand Targhee, and the Little Cottonwood resorts are the main targets, while Colorado stays on the lighter side through the end of the week.Confidence is best from Tuesday morning, April 14, through Friday afternoon, April 17, 2026. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-returns-to-the-west-feet-forecasted-from-washington-to-utah/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-returns-to-the-west-feet-forecasted-from-washington-to-utah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where To Find the Best Late-Season Lift Ticket Deals, Including $14 Tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[For almost every western state, it&rsquo;s been a weird, frustrating ski season that&rsquo;s rapidly approaching its last leg. Thanks to the heat, ski resorts from California to Colorado are closing shop early, leaving a chairlift-sized hole in our hearts.We&rsquo;re optimists, though. And we like cheap skiing.While your options are far fewer than they would be during a more normal season, several spring ticket and pass deals could make venturing back into the mountains for a last hurrah (or thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/where-to-find-the-best-late-season-lift-ticket-deals-including-14-tickets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/where-to-find-the-best-late-season-lift-ticket-deals-including-14-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin's "Corbet's Couloir" Is Small but Daunting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corbet's Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming is one of the most well-known ski trails in the country. The famed couloir beckons expert skiers to leap between its rocky walls under the view of the iconic Aerial Tram.More than 1,300 miles away lies Wisconsin's largest ski resort, Granite Peak, in the northern town of Wausau. Granite Peak sports a 700-foot vertical drop, respectable for the region, but the resort isn't known for big-mountain skiing like Jackson Hole.Except for Caroli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/wisconsins-corbets-couloir-is-small-but-daunting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/wisconsins-corbets-couloir-is-small-but-daunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Skiers Rejoice: Storm To Refresh Resorts With Up To 10 Inches of Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utah's window for lift-served powder days runs from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon (April 12-14, 2026), and the upper Cottonwoods are the clear winners.<br />
Snow starts relatively warm and wind-affected, then improves as colder air settles in, with Alta favored for 5-9 inches, Snowbird 5-8 inches, Brighton 5-7 inches, and Solitude 4-7 inches by Tuesday afternoon.Monday should ski softer than it looks on paper, but it is still the windier and denser part of the cycle. Tuesday is the clea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-skiers-rejoice-storm-to-refresh-resorts-with-up-to-10-inches-of-snow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-skiers-rejoice-storm-to-refresh-resorts-with-up-to-10-inches-of-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Selection Tour Organizers Reveal Surprising Change for This Year's Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since the Natural Selection Tour came to skiing, it&rsquo;s been shrouded in pre-event secrecy.&nbsp;The eagerly anticipated freeride competition is filmed, completed, and then later released as &ldquo;live&rdquo; afterward. To make sure that the eventual premiere is exciting, organizers keep a tight lid on what actually happened before the big show debuts (yes, we&rsquo;re not kidding&mdash;we have zero idea who won).It surprised us, then, that the Natural Selection Tour shared new details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/natural-selection-tour-organizers-reveal-surprising-change-for-this-years-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/natural-selection-tour-organizers-reveal-surprising-change-for-this-years-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote Canadian Resort Scolds Skiers: "This Cannot Happen"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remote Canadian ski resort is scolding skiers and riders on Instagram about modifying takeoffs in the terrain park.Hudson Bay Mountain, a remote ski area near Smithers, British Columbia, doesn't specify how the takeoffs are being modified, besides a poor-quality photo, but warns that the behavior "creates serious liability and insurance issues.""All features are built by our crew, inspected by patrol, and maintained for safety," writes Hudson Bay Mountain. "Even small changes can make a featur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remote-canadian-resort-scolds-skiers-this-cannot-happen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remote-canadian-resort-scolds-skiers-this-cannot-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Forecast: Blizzard conditions for Sierra Nevada Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relatively weak trough of low pressure moved into north-central California on Friday, April 10, bringing light, scattered weather to the region. However, a much stronger winter storm is close behind. This next system is currently dropping south from the Gulf of Alaska and is forecast to move into California on Saturday, April 11 (see image below). All that swirling red/orange is the storm en route for California. Graphic: WavemapsWidespread precipitation is expected across much of California t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-forecast-blizzard-conditions-for-sierra-nevada-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-forecast-blizzard-conditions-for-sierra-nevada-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth Mountain Cancels Pond Skim, but Heavy Snow Is in the Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a sign of the times.The eagerly anticipated pond skim at Mammoth Mountain, California, won&rsquo;t happen this season because of &ldquo;current conditions,&rdquo; according to the ski resort&rsquo;s website.&nbsp;By &ldquo;current conditions,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s safe to assume Mammoth Mountain means a lack of snow. From California to Colorado, ski resorts have had a tough and unusually hot go at it this spring.Still, there&rsquo;s hope for powder before the season wraps up.A winter stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-cancels-pond-skim-but-heavy-snow-is-in-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-cancels-pond-skim-but-heavy-snow-is-in-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Flee Close Call Avalanche on Mt. Washington's Tuckerman Ravine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers in Tuckerman Ravine on New Hampshire's Mount Washington recently got a heads-up that even though it's spring, you still need to be thinking about avalanches.&nbsp;A video shared by snow ranger and avalanche forecaster Charlotte MacDonald showed a slide racing down the slope, with skiers near the bottom hurrying to get out of the way.&nbsp;The avalanche occurred on April 9, 2026.Tap or click to watch the video below. Keep reading for more on the incident.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-flee-close-call-avalanche-on-mt-washingtons-tuckerman-ravine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-flee-close-call-avalanche-on-mt-washingtons-tuckerman-ravine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Resort's Star Wars-Inspired Chairlift Signs Are Incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ski lift whiteboard is one of skiing's most under-appreciated traditions.While a chairlift whiteboard is usually filled with pertinent information such as trail closures, weather forecasts, and safety information, the lifties at California's Kirkwood Mountain Resort have opted for a creative, endearing way to connect with skiers.Impressive drawings, which tend to reference Star Wars lore with a play on the word 'backside,' have been spotted at the resort throughout the 2025-2026 season.<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-resorts-star-wars-inspired-chairlift-signs-are-incredible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-resorts-star-wars-inspired-chairlift-signs-are-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Expected In Colorado This Weekend, but Most Resorts Are Closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado has one worthwhile short-term powder window.<br />
Saturday, April 11, 2026, brings only spotty mountain showers, warm snow levels, and gusty convective winds, so the payoff stays limited. The cleaner shot comes from Monday evening, April 13, through Tuesday night, April 14, when snow spreads back across the Divide and gives the open I-70 resorts a modest but useful refresh.This is not a blockbuster storm. The guidance lines up well on the timing of the Tuesday storm and on snow levels droppi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-expected-in-colorado-this-weekend-but-most-resorts-are-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-expected-in-colorado-this-weekend-but-most-resorts-are-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts Closes Crans-Montana for Season, Local-Led Petition Fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned closure of Switzerland&rsquo;s Crans-Montana ski resort this month prompted frustration and led some skiers to file a petition addressing the mountain&rsquo;s new owners, the American conglomerate Vail Resorts, claiming that ending operations on April 6, 2026, was &ldquo;not just disappointing&rdquo; but &ldquo;unjustified.&rdquo;According to the petition, Crans-Montana historically remained open until around April 20 and, sometimes, later. This season, the resort still ended up clos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-closes-crans-montana-for-season-local-led-petition-fails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-closes-crans-montana-for-season-local-led-petition-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Colorado Resort To Close Early, but Weeks of the Season Remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a challenging Colorado ski season, Loveland Ski Area is planning to close days earlier than usual, welcoming the last skiers and snowboarders of the season on April 26, 2026, weather permitting.&ldquo;Until then, we&rsquo;re still going strong with 500+ acres of terrain,&rdquo; the ski area wrote in a social media post. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s more great spring riding ahead, with sunshine, slushy turns, and a stacked line-up of events and live music.&rdquo;Over the past five years, Loveland ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-colorado-resort-to-close-early-but-weeks-of-the-season-remain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-colorado-resort-to-close-early-but-weeks-of-the-season-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Bachelor, Oregon Is Closing Early, Spring Skiing Cut Short]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a consistently challenging ski season for resorts across the West, another domino has fallen.John Merriman, the president and general manager of Mount Bachelor, Oregon, recently announced that the ski resort will close on April 19, 2026, more than a month before operations ended in 2025 on May 26.&nbsp;&ldquo;Our team has done just such a fantastic job keeping everything together, but we&rsquo;re having [a] really difficult time keeping snow at the base,&rdquo; he said.The post, shared on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mount-bachelor-oregon-is-closing-early-spring-skiing-cut-short/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mount-bachelor-oregon-is-closing-early-spring-skiing-cut-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Risk of Serious Injury": Nearly 2,000 Pairs of HEAD Ski Boots Recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 1,900 ski boots made by HEAD have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada because they pose &ldquo;a risk of serious injury from a fall&rdquo; because of fluorescent yellow materials that &ldquo;can deteriorate and break,&rdquo; according to a notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.&nbsp;The agency advised skiers with the boots to stop using them immediately and contact HEAD.The recall covers boots from model years from 2016 to 2022 that have fluorescent components. Speci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/risk-of-serious-injury-nearly-2000-pairs-of-head-ski-boots-recalled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/risk-of-serious-injury-nearly-2000-pairs-of-head-ski-boots-recalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Lands Never-Been-Done Trick at Japanese Freestyle Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[This season&rsquo;s Swatch Nines event at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Japan, has only been underway for a few days, and never-been-done-before tricks are already going down.The latest comes courtesy of sitskier Jay Rawe, who landed a flair in one of the course&rsquo;s quarterpipes. For context, the trick resembles a barrel roll, where a skier takes off facing forward and lands in the same direction.<br />
Check out his move below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-lands-never-been-done-trick-at-japanese-freestyle-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-lands-never-been-done-trick-at-japanese-freestyle-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Storm Watch: California Bracing for 100 mph Gusts, Up to 48 Inches of Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Californians, did you hear the news? It's going to snow this weekend!Our friends at Powderchasers are forecasting 2-3 feet of snow at places like Kirkwood, Palisades Tahoe, and Mammoth through Monday, April 13, 2026.The National Weather Service (NWS) Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch ahead of the storm and is warning that slick roads and strong winds will cause travel delays.<br />
NWS Reno is predicting snow totals of 12-18 inches along the Sierra Crest, 6-10 inches for Sierra communities near lak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-watch-california-bracing-for-100-mph-gusts-up-to-48-inches-of-snow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-watch-california-bracing-for-100-mph-gusts-up-to-48-inches-of-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracle Storm To Dump 2-3 Feet of Snow on California's Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[California will get a real reset in the Sierra this weekend.<br />
Snow starts Friday evening with a warmer, denser first wave, then deepens Saturday night into Sunday as snow levels crash from around 7000 to 7500 feet down to roughly 3500 to 4500 feet. Confidence is strongest from Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon, when guidance remains aligned on the storm structure, the colder turn, and the timing of the main Saturday night-to-Sunday pulse.Kirkwood is the depth leader with 19-29 inches by M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/miracle-storm-to-dump-2-3-feet-of-snow-on-californias-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/miracle-storm-to-dump-2-3-feet-of-snow-on-californias-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powder Days Are Great, but I'd Rather Ski in the Spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line seemed infinite, stretching past buildings, storefronts, and parked cars.<br />
Somewhere, near its front, stood a chairlift that all of us skiers desperately wanted to ride, although I couldn&rsquo;t see it yet, thanks to the fellow lemmings surrounding me. We&rsquo;d all looked at the forecast the previous night and foolishly decided that we might have a chance at finding fresh snow. We hadn&rsquo;t arrived soon enough, though.<br />
Now, we&rsquo;d be lucky to catch a whiff of powder before it a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-days-are-great-but-id-rather-ski-in-the-spring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-days-are-great-but-id-rather-ski-in-the-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whiteface: Spring in Full Swing]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the end of the season rapidly approaching, I&rsquo;m looking to leech every bit of winter out for as long as I can. Farah and I have had success in the past hitting up Whiteface for sunny spring laps. Despite inclement weather the day before The Face was holding strong with a trail count in the 70s. Our plan was to ski the weekend, with the Sunday lining up to be the ultimate spring day. Saturday conditions were good if &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whiteface-spring-in-full-swing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whiteface-spring-in-full-swing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trygve Berge, Breckenridge Resort Co-Founder and Skiing Pioneer, Dies at 93]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trygve Berge, a member of the Colorado Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame and co-founder of Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, died on April 2, 2026, after a &ldquo;brief illness," an obituary shared by the Summit Dailysaid.Berge was one of several immigrants who helped shape how modern American skiing looks and feels.&nbsp;Born in 1932 in Voss, Norway, he and his family lived through Nazi occupation. The Summit Daily reported that during the occupation, gatherings, including those that involved ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/trygve-berge-breckenridge-resort-co-founder-and-skiing-pioneer-dies-at-93/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/trygve-berge-breckenridge-resort-co-founder-and-skiing-pioneer-dies-at-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Mountain Names New Vice President and COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vail Mountain, Colorado, has named Shaydar Edelmann, a snow industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, as its vice president and chief operating officer.Edelmann comes from another member of the Vail Resorts portfolio&mdash;Heavenly Mountain Resort,&nbsp;California&mdash;where he&nbsp;was the&nbsp;vice president and general manager.In that job, he oversaw Heavenly as it expanded year-round childcare for employees and the community, grew summer operations, and drove new opportunit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-mountain-names-new-vice-president-and-coo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-mountain-names-new-vice-president-and-coo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April Snowmaking? Pennsylvania's Last Open Ski Resort Is Seeing How Far It Can Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowmaking? In April? In Pennsylvania? Sure, why not?Camelback Resort, the state&rsquo;s last-standing ski resort, is still putting its snow guns to work. This week, thanks to cold weather, the ski resort made snow on trails like Nile Mile, Cliffhanger, Bactrian, and Pharaoh.&nbsp;&ldquo;If it&rsquo;s cold, we&rsquo;re making snow&mdash;that&rsquo;s the Camelback commitment,&rdquo; the resort said in a social media post. &ldquo;Winter is far from over.&rdquo;As of Wednesday, April 8, two lifts a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/april-snowmaking-pennsylvanias-last-open-ski-resort-is-seeing-how-far-it-can-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/april-snowmaking-pennsylvanias-last-open-ski-resort-is-seeing-how-far-it-can-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didn't Ski Enough This Winter? Chile's Iconic Ski Resort Opens In Two Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've said it countless times over the last few months: the American West's ski season was a bit of a disappointment.Snowfall was well below average, temperatures soared, and many resorts are closing up shop early as Mother Nature refuses to let go of her balmy grip.<br />
Meanwhile, Ski Portillo, Chile, known for being the crown jewel of South American ski resorts, is gearing up for another season."Following a winter in the Northern Hemisphere that left skiers and snowboarders wishing for more snow,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/didnt-ski-enough-this-winter-chiles-iconic-ski-resort-opens-in-two-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/didnt-ski-enough-this-winter-chiles-iconic-ski-resort-opens-in-two-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can't Use Your Ski Pass Anymore? This Lake Tahoe Mountain Has a Steep Discount for You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like other ski hotspots throughout the West, Lake Tahoe has dealt with a shoddy hand this season. The March heat dome capped off a warm, often wet winter, slowing or entirely stopping operations at local ski resorts.But the season isn&rsquo;t over yet, and Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Nevada, is throwing a life preserver to those who have a pass at a mountain that&rsquo;s already closed.&nbsp;The deal is simple. Show your 2025-26 season pass to another ski resort at the ticket window, and you can ski for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cant-use-your-ski-pass-anymore-this-lake-tahoe-mountain-has-a-steep-discount-for-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cant-use-your-ski-pass-anymore-this-lake-tahoe-mountain-has-a-steep-discount-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Spring Skiing Tips That Locals Swear By]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, you're interested in spring skiing? Who can blame you?<br />
Spring is one of the best times to get outside and slide on snow, but the season's fluctuating temperatures and dynamic snow conditions can make it challenging for the uninitiated.With that in mind, here are 8 tips that my friends and I swear by to make the most of a spring skiing day. TLDR: wear sunscreen, wax those skis, follow the sun, and have fun!The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-spring-skiing-tips-that-locals-swear-by/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-spring-skiing-tips-that-locals-swear-by/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Learned Testing 15 Pairs of Skis in 5 Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, alongside a crew of hardworking testers, POWDER shacked up in Grand Targhee, Wyoming. For five days straight, we skied, bullsh*tted, and dissected next season&rsquo;s gear.&nbsp;While the detailed reviews of those skis won&rsquo;t be released until next fall, my mind was spinning afterward, and I had some thoughts to share. For a nascent tester like myself, the experience led to a few realizations.<br />
Some had to do with the skis themselves; others involved skiing more broadly&mdash;here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-i-learned-testing-15-pairs-of-skis-in-5-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-i-learned-testing-15-pairs-of-skis-in-5-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Glimpse Inside Mammoth Gay Ski Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who thinks a gay ski week is all about drag queens and jock straps, well, it kind of is, at least upon first glance at Elevation&rsquo;s Apr&eacute;s at 10K event at Mammoth Mountain, in which hundreds of revelers &mdash; mostly men, many bare-chested &mdash; pile into the mid-mountain lodge where a crew of scantily clad dancers leads festivities.<br />
It&rsquo;s no secret that most Pride events are dominated by gay men, many of whom like to dance and show some skin (which, in the case of this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-glimpse-inside-mammoth-gay-ski-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-glimpse-inside-mammoth-gay-ski-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Peak Eclipses 400 Inches of Snow: Here Are 10 Western Ski Resorts With Less]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of today, April 7, 2026, Jay Peak, Vermont, has marched past the 400-inch mark for seasonal snow.<br />
The milestone puts the ski resort a few feet ahead of its 372-inch seasonal average. It also lays bare the divide between the eastern and western mountains this winter.As a magnet for powder in the Northeast, Jay Peak often has a chance to be in contention with snow globes like Alta Ski Area or Palisades Tahoe. Last season, for instance, the resort maintained a lead over western destinations know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jay-peak-eclipses-400-inches-of-snow-here-are-10-western-ski-resorts-with-less/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jay-peak-eclipses-400-inches-of-snow-here-are-10-western-ski-resorts-with-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet The Five American Skiers That Just Qualified for The Freeride World Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Freeride World Tour has wrapped up for the 2026 season, but hopeful skiers are already thinking about the circuit&rsquo;s upcoming season, particularly those who punched their 2027 tickets.Among the crowd, there are five new skiers from the U.S. in the field.To get there, they had to navigate the Qualifiers and the Challengers, two circuits that feed into freeride&rsquo;s pro-level competitions.This is who you can keep your eye on next winter.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-five-american-skiers-that-just-qualified-for-the-freeride-world-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-five-american-skiers-that-just-qualified-for-the-freeride-world-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning Before and After Video Shows How Little Snow Fell In Utah This Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[By now, skiers are well aware that, for much of the West, this season fell far short of expectations. Ski resorts are closing early, the weather&rsquo;s been too warm, and corn snow&mdash;not powder&mdash;is the main course on offer.But how does this winter, really, compare to previous seasons? Were we skiing powder this time of year in the past?<br />
Professional skier and former U.S. Senate candidate, Caroline Gleich, just provided some context. The short answer, as proved in her video, is yes, we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stunning-before-and-after-video-shows-how-little-snow-fell-in-utah-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stunning-before-and-after-video-shows-how-little-snow-fell-in-utah-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thundersnow, Rain, and Strong Winds Forecasted for Lake Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't put away the powder skis quite yet, California, a storm is brewing.The National Weather Service's (NWS) Sacramento office is tracking a Spring storm that is expected to hit Northern California from Wednesday, April 8, through Sunday, April 12, 2026. The storm will bring rain, mountain snow, and the potential for "strong to severe" thunderstorms, especially on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, 2026."Primary threats will be small to severe hail, lightning, heavy rain showers (w/ local]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/thundersnow-rain-and-strong-winds-forecasted-for-lake-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/thundersnow-rain-and-strong-winds-forecasted-for-lake-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 9 Best Ski Resorts Still Open In North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[What month is it? May? June?Nope. But given how this ski season has shaken out in many places, it feels like it. Across the West, record heat has battered our favorite mountains, either shrinking their operations or closing them entirely. The oft-cited snowpack map of the West looks like a blaring red alarm telling skiers that something with the atmosphere has gone terribly wrong (literally).&nbsp;That&rsquo;s only one side of the story, though. While you&rsquo;d be hard pressed to find a mounta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-9-best-ski-resorts-still-open-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-9-best-ski-resorts-still-open-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Skier's Note To the Satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking in the underground garage at the base of the ski area, my dirty 2011 Subaru Impreza&rsquo;s clock reads 4:45 a.m.<br />
I&rsquo;m bleary-eyed but something resembling prepared. My skis come out of the roof box with skins already affixed, and my ski boots have already been on for a half-hour, walk mode engaged, so I could drive with them on. I march to the base of the mountain, and as is the usual this winter, I&rsquo;m greeted with an unusually warm morning and a cadre of snowcats, crisscrossi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-skiers-note-to-the-satellites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-skiers-note-to-the-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World's Best Freestyle Skiers Are Headed to Japan: Swatch Nines Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swatch Nines, the hallucinatory and boundary-pushing snow sports freestyle gathering, has landed in Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, Niseko, Japan.It&rsquo;s the first time the event has come to Asia. But moving continents hasn&rsquo;t diluted any of what makes Swatch Nines special: huge jumps, wacky rail features, and a stacked roster of invited skiers and snowboarders remain on the menu.Leading up to the Swatch Nines start date, April 6, 2026, crews have been in Niseko shaping features and prepping for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worlds-best-freestyle-skiers-are-headed-to-japan-swatch-nines-preview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worlds-best-freestyle-skiers-are-headed-to-japan-swatch-nines-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is How To Ski Alaska: Watch Professional Skier Throw Down a Terrifying Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a time in most skiers&rsquo; lives when they start thinking about Alaska.&nbsp;The peaks, the classic ski movie segments, the helicopter bumps&mdash;if you&rsquo;ve ingested ski media over the years, you&rsquo;ve glommed on to the idea that Alaska, perhaps more so than any other place on Earth, is where you go to experience the pinnacle of skiing.Ross Tester&rsquo;s line from the recent Freeride World Tour stop there won&rsquo;t do anything to dispel that.With this one, he cruised in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-is-how-to-ski-alaska-watch-professional-skier-throw-down-a-terrifying-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-is-how-to-ski-alaska-watch-professional-skier-throw-down-a-terrifying-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's "Wiggle" Season: How Spring Skiing's Best Feature Is Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this: You're riding a chairlift on a bright and warm spring day.<br />
From a distance, you spot a deep track carved into the snow that winds, wiggles, and slithers its way down the mountain. A skier's head bobs up and down as they navigate the slushy track. The sound of hoots and hollers echoes.The scene described above is all too common at Western ski resorts in March, April, and even May. The phenomenon is called by many names, with 'wiggle' and 'snake run' being the most common, but these]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-wiggle-season-how-spring-skiings-best-feature-is-made/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-wiggle-season-how-spring-skiings-best-feature-is-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas' Ski Area To Expand With New Chairlift and Trails Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Canyon, the ski area just outside Las Vegas, Nevada, plans to debut a new chairlift and five trails next winter.The area, called &ldquo;West Bowl,&rdquo; includes terrain with &ldquo;mixed difficulty levels,&rdquo; Lee Canyon said in a social media post.&ldquo;We love chairlifts around here,&rdquo; Lee Canyon wrote. &ldquo;They bring us into a higher perspective, let us take in the mountain surroundings, laugh with our friends, find a little peace and tranquility&hellip; and of course, lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/las-vegas-ski-area-to-expand-with-new-chairlift-and-trails-next-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/las-vegas-ski-area-to-expand-with-new-chairlift-and-trails-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts Launches South Lake Tahoe Shuttle to Kirkwood, Locals Celebrate Silver Lining of Warm Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vail Resorts, the ski resort mega-corporation that sells the Epic Pass, is being celebrated in South Lake Tahoe, California, this morning.In the South Lake area, Epic Pass holders get unlimited access to Heavenly and Kirkwood, two of the largest resorts in the state. The resorts are less than 40 miles apart, but they've never been connected with a transportation service, such as a bus or shuttle, until now.Here's the deal.Heavenly, the larger of the two resorts, was forced to close after Sunday,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-launches-south-lake-tahoe-shuttle-to-kirkwood-locals-celebrate-silver-lining-of-warm-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-launches-south-lake-tahoe-shuttle-to-kirkwood-locals-celebrate-silver-lining-of-warm-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This The Most Beautiful Ski Edit Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA["We had originally edited this to be my AK segment for TGR's Pressure Drop movie," writes professional freeskier Parkin Costain in the caption of his new YouTube ski edit titled CADENCE Vol. 1.<br />
"Unfortunately, a few days before the world premiere, we had to switch it up due to song licensing. Stoked for this cut to finally see the light of day."Costain dropped the nearly four-minute edit on his personal YouTube channel on March 31, 2026, without warning.<br />
It was a pleasant surprise for fans of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-the-most-beautiful-ski-edit-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-the-most-beautiful-ski-edit-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Returned This Week: These Ski Areas Got the Most Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western winter, if it were a boxer, is on the ropes.Consistent stretches of low snow, plenty of rain, and the &ldquo;heat dome&rdquo; that arrived in March worked together, delivering an unfortunate result: this season has been rough for many&mdash;but not all&mdash;of our favorite ski areas.It&rsquo;s not over yet, though. Towards the tail end of this week, winter caught a second wind, delivering a flurry of storms that staved off spring for a little longer.&nbsp;The POWDER team can attest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-returned-this-week-these-ski-areas-got-the-most-snow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-returned-this-week-these-ski-areas-got-the-most-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Season Passes for Kids Announced at Powder Mountain, Utah, but There's a Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder Mountain, the once-sleepy ski area north of Salt Lake City, Utah, has become one of the most-talked-about resorts due to a relatively new and controversial semi-private model launched by Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings.Hastings purchased Powder Mountain back in 2023 after leaving Netflix. He told Graham Bensinger on the show In Depth that he was looking for something "impactful" to work on after making billions on the streaming platform.The new semi-private model that reserves a handful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/free-season-passes-for-kids-announced-at-powder-mountain-utah-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/free-season-passes-for-kids-announced-at-powder-mountain-utah-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Lake Placid]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This is a proper ski race,&rdquo; one British athlete said to me in the mixed zone. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a marathon, not a sprint,&rdquo; my editor warned me. And I got two scoops this week! I&rsquo;m almost a real reporter! We&rsquo;ll get to that later. As we approached the World Cup finals weekend in Lake Placid, Nordic Insights, another news outlet I write for, made plans to cover the action. Being local, I&rsquo;d be boots on the ground all weekend. My colleague &raquo; Read More &raquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cross-country-world-cup-finals-in-lake-placid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cross-country-world-cup-finals-in-lake-placid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Can&rsquo;t Pro Freeskiers Get Paid? Inside Shaun White's New Multi-Million Dollar Snow League Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to competitive skiing,&nbsp;most think of alpine ski race disciplines like downhill and slalom. Ski racing has always drawn the most eyes of any discipline in the sport, and even more so with the celebrity status of recent athlete phenoms like Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin.As a result, ski racing is allotted much of the sport&rsquo;s financial resources, whether it be in the form of prize money or sponsorship deals. Still, most skiers make pennies compared to the salaries of at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-canrsquot-pro-freeskiers-get-paid-inside-shaun-whites-new-multi-million-dollar-snow-league-solution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-canrsquot-pro-freeskiers-get-paid-inside-shaun-whites-new-multi-million-dollar-snow-league-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikon Pass Adds SilverStar Mountain, Expands Reach Into Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you already thinking about next ski season? Well, the Ikon Pass is, too.The popular ski pass sold by Alterra Mountain Company announced that SilverStar Mountain, a popular resort in British Columbia, Canada, will be joining its ranks for the winter 26/27 season.&ldquo;British Columbia is home to some of Canada&rsquo;s best mountain experiences in the world, and Ikon Pass holders now get access to SilverStar Mountain, alongside Revelstoke, SkiBig3, Cypress Mountain, RED Mountain, Panorama, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ikon-pass-adds-silverstar-mountain-expands-reach-into-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ikon-pass-adds-silverstar-mountain-expands-reach-into-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Really, Really Deep": Michigan Ski Resort To Stay Open Through Mother's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ski season may have ground to an early halt at some Western mountains, but on Michigan&rsquo;s Keweenaw Peninsula, the chairlifts will keep spinning until May.Mount Bohemia&mdash;an off-the-beaten-path resort known for its deep snow&mdash;now plans to stay open through Mother&rsquo;s Day, or May 10.&nbsp;The announcement comes towards the tail end of an often snowy season for Mount Bohemia. As of mid-March, more than 300 inches of snow had fallen on the Keweenaw Peninsula, meaning the area&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/really-really-deep-michigan-ski-resort-to-stay-open-through-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/really-really-deep-michigan-ski-resort-to-stay-open-through-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Ski Resorts Bracing for 20+ Inches of Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado will see two distinct rounds of snow this week.<br />
The first wave arrives Tuesday evening and peaks Wednesday (March 31-April 1, 2026), with the San Juans and central mountains doing the best work. Early snow comes in warm and dense with snow levels mostly 8500 to 10500 feet, so upper-mountain terrain does best first. Wolf Creek is the clear volume leader, while Telluride, Snowmass, and Crested Butte all get meaningful resets.A colder second shot follows Thursday night into Friday, shiftin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-ski-resorts-bracing-for-20-inches-of-snow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-ski-resorts-bracing-for-20-inches-of-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does It Matter If You Ski Well?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first began writing about skiing, I interviewed a little-known but influential figure who, years prior, had helmed a seminal magazine. Now a part-time electrician, he had become something of a quiet elder statesman of the skiing world with a distinguished portfolio of articles focusing on avalanche safety, gear innovation, and technique.And our discussion eventually touched on the complicated topic of skiing proficiency.I eschewed the standard post-COVID protocol for the chat and simply c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/does-it-matter-if-you-ski-well/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/does-it-matter-if-you-ski-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Webcam Turned North America's Most Famous Ski Run Into a Global Spectator Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Cash hopped off the Aerial Tram, got a waffle at Corbet's Cabin, and looked on as people slid into Corbet's Couloir, the famed chute with a wickedly steep entrance at Jackson Hole, Wyoming.<br />
He&rsquo;d already skied the line and planned to do it again before meeting his friends. It was his first run that day. &ldquo;I didn't think anything would go wrong. And it went very wrong,&rdquo; laughed Cash, a diehard skier who lives in Utah but regularly makes the trip up to Wyoming.&nbsp;He drop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-a-webcam-turned-north-americas-most-famous-ski-run-into-a-global-spectator-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-a-webcam-turned-north-americas-most-famous-ski-run-into-a-global-spectator-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Puppy Could Someday Save Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avalanche rescue dogs are essential tools for ski patrollers searching for people buried in the snow, and these special companions start their training young.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-puppy-could-someday-save-your-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-puppy-could-someday-save-your-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Making of an Avalanche Rescue Dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avalanche rescue dogs are essential tools for ski patrollers searching for people buried in the snow, and these special companions start their training young.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-making-of-an-avalanche-rescue-dog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-making-of-an-avalanche-rescue-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raide's New 55-Liter Expedition Ski Pack Looks Very Intriguing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packing light for an overnight or multi-day backcountry skiing mission is tough ask. Turns out, there's a ton you need to carry. There are all your normal ski touring accoutrements, plus extra food, water, and an overnight kit (sleeping bag, pad, tent, cooking gear, and a whole lot more). Where's that all supposed to go?<br />
Like many things, there's an easy solution, and then there's an elegant solution. In this case, the easy solution looks like stuffing it all into a standard backpacking bag&ndas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/raides-new-55-liter-expedition-ski-pack-looks-very-intriguing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/raides-new-55-liter-expedition-ski-pack-looks-very-intriguing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW: Voile's Newest Ski Completes Telemark's Modern Touring Paradigm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Surveying the current free-heel gear landscape,one in quiet if protracted renaissance, it&rsquo;s clear this is not for your father&rsquo;s telemark scene. Borne on a bevy of homebrewed innovations, and after a slow march lasting decades, the lunging turn&rsquo;s equipment has moved away from its previous iteration&ndash;softer flexing but heavy and behind the touring-ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-voiles-newest-ski-completes-telemarks-modern-touring-paradigm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-voiles-newest-ski-completes-telemarks-modern-touring-paradigm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heli-Skier Dies After Avalanche in Alaska's Chugach Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 63-year-old man was caught by an avalanche in Alaska&rsquo;s Chugach Mountains near Lake George while heli-skiing and died at an Anchorage area hospital on Friday, Alaska State Troopers said in a news release.According to a preliminary investigation, State Troopers said, the slide happened around 2:00 p.m. Guides extricated the man&mdash;identified as a California resident&mdash;and brought him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Next of kin have been notified, State Troopers said.L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/heli-skier-dies-after-avalanche-in-alaskas-chugach-mountains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/heli-skier-dies-after-avalanche-in-alaskas-chugach-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2+ Feet of Snow Will Hit Utah, Wyoming, and Montana This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[This cycle has a clean handoff.<br />
Utah opens first Tuesday night (March 31) into Wednesday (April 1) with a warm, dense storm that favors the Cottonwoods and Brighton, then a colder second round keeps snow going into Friday. The Northern Rockies are quieter at first, but the stronger late-week wave looks better aimed there and should deliver the best quality snow by the end of the period.Confidence is highest from Tuesday evening, March 31, through Friday afternoon, April 3, 2026.<br />
Utah is the fast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2-feet-of-snow-will-hit-utah-wyoming-and-montana-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2-feet-of-snow-will-hit-utah-wyoming-and-montana-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killington: The Beast for Beginners]]></title><description><![CDATA[For someone who&rsquo;s been skiing the Northeast for 25 years, I have an embarrassing admission &ndash; until this week, I&rsquo;d never skied at Killington. The biggest ski area east of the Rockies, a place that looms large in every East Coaster&rsquo;s mental map, had always been on my list, but somehow never happened. I&rsquo;d skied nearby at Pico, read countless trip reports, articles, and lively forum threads about Big K, but never experienced it firsthand. That finally changed last week,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/killington-the-beast-for-beginners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/killington-the-beast-for-beginners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Easy Ways To Make Your Ski Boots Stiffer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.One of the biggest gripes I hear about people's ski boots is that they wish they were stiffer. In fact, in our season-long boot preference poll, 18 percent of respondents said that's the most important thing they would change about their ski footwear.<br />
Boot stiffness is characterized by a "flex index," which typically runs from about 65 to 130. The thing is, that flex ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/4-easy-ways-to-make-your-ski-boots-stiffer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/4-easy-ways-to-make-your-ski-boots-stiffer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Storm Totals Drop, Up to 18 Inches of Snow Still Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sierra finally flips back into storm mode, but the meaningful snow arrives on Tuesday, and then builds through Thursday (March 31-April 2, 2026).<br />
Storm totals have dropped since our 10-day forecast of the storm, however.Kirkwood is the clear standout, with Sugar Bowl and Palisades Tahoe next in line once colder air pushes deeper into Tahoe. Mammoth does well early, but the longer and colder part of the cycle favors the Tahoe crest.Snow quality starts dense to heavy, then improves a bit as sn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-storm-totals-drop-up-to-18-inches-of-snow-still-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-storm-totals-drop-up-to-18-inches-of-snow-still-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why The Rocky Mountains Had a Bad Ski Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[This winter ranked among the worst ski seasons in recent memory across the U.S. Rocky Mountains, with exceptionally low snowfall impacting major ski resorts in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. After more than four decades skiing in Colorado&mdash;and occasional trips to Utah&mdash;this season stood out for its lack of consistent snow coverage. Regional snowpack levels fell well below average, and many resorts hovered near record lows, creating thin coverage, limited terrain, and challeng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-the-rocky-mountains-had-a-bad-ski-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-the-rocky-mountains-had-a-bad-ski-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mountains Ski Season 2025/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[This winter ranked among the worst ski seasons in recent memory across the U.S. Rocky Mountains, with exceptionally low snowfall impacting major ski resorts in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. After more than four decades skiing in Colorado&mdash;and occasional trips to Utah&mdash;this season stood out for its lack of consistent snow coverage. Regional snowpack levels fell well below average, and many resorts hovered near record lows, creating thin coverage, limited terrain, and challeng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rocky-mountains-ski-season-202526/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rocky-mountains-ski-season-202526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're Heading To Grand Targhee This Week To Test 44 of Next Year's Skis]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of the year again! Despite record-warm temperatures and historically low snowpack around the Mountain West this year, Grand Targhee has somehow held on through the storm (or lack thereof).<br />
Good thing we're heading there this week for the return of the legendary POWDER Week&ndash;there's a deep base on the ground, excellent spring skiing, and a storm on the horizon with more powder on tap. For 2026, we're bringing together a diverse crew of testers, our production team, and POWDER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/were-heading-to-grand-targhee-this-week-to-test-44-of-next-years-skis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/were-heading-to-grand-targhee-this-week-to-test-44-of-next-years-skis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much More Will You Ski This Season? POWDER Readers Weigh In]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another&nbsp;POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll, thanks to the&nbsp;Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate is the weather.&nbsp;Well, kind of. It&rsquo;s more about the lack thereof. While parts of North America are faring just fine, much of the West has been baking under a good old-fashioned heat dome&mdash;the sort that cripples resort operations and makes closing dates arrive soone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-much-more-will-you-ski-this-season-powder-readers-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-much-more-will-you-ski-this-season-powder-readers-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Snowiest Ski Resorts In North America To Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop me if you've heard this before: the 2025/2026 ski season was lackluster (at least out West).The lack of snow and warm temperatures have been the biggest story of the season from California to Colorado, but the ten ski resorts on this list have fared well despite Mother Nature's best efforts to throw a wrench in the powder skiing party.Season-to-date snowfall totals have been pulled from each ski resort's website. Resorts without snowfall totals have been excluded. Stats pulled on Friday, Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-snowiest-ski-resorts-in-north-america-to-date/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-snowiest-ski-resorts-in-north-america-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the Deepest Ski Resort Snowpacks in North America Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far, it&rsquo;s been a weird winter.<br />
The East saw a rip-roaring start. But for many resorts out West, it never really got started. Now, from California to Colorado, mountains are packing it up. In some cases, they&rsquo;re closing weeks ahead of schedule.Given the news buzzing around the heat dome and record-breaking temperatures, the end of this month, for western skiers, has had a funereal vibe&mdash;the sort that makes them want to say &ldquo;screw skiing&rdquo; and break out their mountai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-of-the-deepest-ski-resort-snowpacks-in-north-america-right-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-of-the-deepest-ski-resort-snowpacks-in-north-america-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Beloved Vermont Ski Areas Team Up on One Season Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the news that Smugglers&rsquo; Notch and Burke Mountain, Vermont, had been folded into the same ski area group, Bear Den, the two ski resorts announced that they&rsquo;ll be included on one season pass next winter.The pass costs relatively little, totalling $649 for adults. Seniors ($199) and youth ($349) pay much less. Those prices are good until Memorial Day, or May 25, 2026, after which, presumably, they&rsquo;ll increase.The passes have no blackout dates and, if you buy them now, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-beloved-vermont-ski-areas-team-up-on-one-season-pass/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-beloved-vermont-ski-areas-team-up-on-one-season-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park City Plans Spring Skiing, Closing Mountain Village Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deer Valley, one of two main ski resorts around Park City, Utah, will close this weekend amid toasty temperatures that baked the western snowpack.What about Deer Valley&rsquo;s neighbor, Park City Mountain, though?One side of the resort is succumbing to the heat: Sunday, March 29, will be the final day you can head out of the Mountain Village base. That day, the 3 Kings and First Time lifts will spin. Saturday&rsquo;s the last day for the Crescent and Payday lifts.But the season&rsquo;s not over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-plans-spring-skiing-closing-mountain-village-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/park-city-plans-spring-skiing-closing-mountain-village-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o Is "Likely" Next Winter, Here's What That Could Mean for Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o may be in the cards next winter, according to an update from the Climate Prediction Center shared earlier this month.The agency said the climate phenomenon &ldquo;is likely to emerge&rdquo; between June and August 2026&mdash;with a 62% chance&mdash;and persist through at least the end of 2026.What does that mean for skiers, though? Keep reading to find out.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 dire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/el-nintildeo-is-likely-next-winter-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-skiers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/el-nintildeo-is-likely-next-winter-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Co-Founder Reveals Why He Bought Powder Mountain in New Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I loved this place,&rdquo; Reed Hastings, the Netflix co-founder who became the majority owner of Utah&rsquo;s Powder Mountain in 2023, said.He was talking to the journalist Graham Bensinger on the show In Depth. They were discussing how Hastings had gone from an internet business to snow sports.Hastings explained that after over two decades with Netflix, Powder Mountain was &ldquo;sort of&rdquo; his rebound business.&ldquo;Imagine you&rsquo;re in a 25-year marriage, like I was with Netfl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/netflix-co-founder-reveals-why-he-bought-powder-mountain-in-new-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/netflix-co-founder-reveals-why-he-bought-powder-mountain-in-new-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bit Cold This Morning?" Australia's Ski Resorts Notch First Snowfall of the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s funny how the weather works, sometimes.Out West, ski resorts are closing early left and right, dashing many skiers' hopes for spring turns as historic heat bakes the snowpack. But in Australia, Old Man Winter clocked in early, months ahead of when local ski resorts plan to open.Thredbo Resort, one of the country&rsquo;s largest ski resorts, took to social media, showing off the latest snowy bounty. It was the mountain&rsquo;s first snow of 2026.&ldquo;Bit cold this morning? Here&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bit-cold-this-morning-australias-ski-resorts-notch-first-snowfall-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bit-cold-this-morning-australias-ski-resorts-notch-first-snowfall-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Used Over 200 Artillery Rounds for Avalanche Mitigation Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Got an avalanche problem? Might as well blow it up.Last week, according to a social media post from Parks Canada, Rogers Pass&mdash;home to a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway that winds between Revelstoke and Golden, British Columbia&mdash;saw heavy precipitation and unstable snow conditions.&nbsp;During the storm, 700-plus avalanches were detected, and 37 reached size three or four, which is big enough to destroy vehicles or buildings.To control the slides and keep the road closure time to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/canada-used-over-200-artillery-rounds-for-avalanche-mitigation-last-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/canada-used-over-200-artillery-rounds-for-avalanche-mitigation-last-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Noah Gaffney Stomp a 60-Foot Double Backflip at Palisades Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were already pretty sure there was something in the water at Palisades Tahoe that made every skier from there capable of sending insane lines.<br />
With a little Gaffney DNA added in, you've got a recipe for some of the best skiing you can watch, which Noah Gaffney just proved again.<br />
Two years ago, Gaffney sent one of the biggest hits in Palisades history when he landed a double backflip off Goodwill's on Granite Chief. His Uncle Scott, aka ski film legend Scott Gaffney, was there to capture Noah']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-noah-gaffney-stomp-a-60-foot-double-backflip-at-palisades-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-noah-gaffney-stomp-a-60-foot-double-backflip-at-palisades-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deer Valley To Close Weeks Earlier Than Planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a historically warm and often snowless season, another domino has fallen.Deer Valley Resort in Utah just announced it plans to close on Sunday, March 29, 2026, weeks before its planned closing date of April 19.In a recent post on X, the National Weather Service&rsquo;s Salt Lake City office put the weather in sharp relief. Since March 18, the agency said, six daily high-temperature records have been broken in the city.&nbsp;Up higher, that heat has melted snow and stymied resort operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/deer-valley-to-close-weeks-earlier-than-planned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/deer-valley-to-close-weeks-earlier-than-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Featured on Cover of Vanity Fair, Speaks About Olympic Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the moments people will remember from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, Lindsey Vonn's brutal crash might be at the top of the list.<br />
To recap, Vonn, who is 41, made the comeback of the century following a partial knee replacement. She was winning World Cups, had qualified for the Olympics, and was potentially on her way to another Olympic medal when she tore her ACL again nine days before the Games.<br />
Despite the injury and extensive backlash from the public, Vonn arrived in Cortina ready t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-featured-on-cover-of-vanity-fair-speaks-about-olympic-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-featured-on-cover-of-vanity-fair-speaks-about-olympic-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Captures Big Avalanche Ripping Down Aspen's Iconic Highland Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a big avalanche cruised down Highland Bowl, the famed alpine area at Aspen Highlands, Colorado.The slide, a resort representative confirmed, was set off by avalanche mitigation efforts&mdash;a routine measure meant to keep skiers safe from moving snow. Highland Bowl wasn&rsquo;t open at the time, and remains closed today.Per the Aspen Highlands webcam, it happened sometime between 2:40 and 2:50 p.m.In a stunning video filmed from afar, Kris Koneval caught the avalan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/video-captures-big-avalanche-ripping-down-aspens-iconic-highland-bowl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/video-captures-big-avalanche-ripping-down-aspens-iconic-highland-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Thinks This Past Season Was Her "Greatest" Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lillehammer, Norway: The undisputed GOAT of ski racing just got greater.Mikaela Shiffrin clinched her sixth overall World Cup title when U.S. Ski Team teammate A.J. Hurt was unable to pass her in the second run of a giant slalom, meaning that a 15th-place or better finish was guaranteed, accompanied by enough points to secure the large Crystal Globe.<br />
The 31-year-old Colorado racer appeared almost in disbelief and dropped to her knees in the finish area. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s quite emotional. I alway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-thinks-this-past-season-was-her-greatest-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-thinks-this-past-season-was-her-greatest-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise! Up To 30 Inches of Snow Will Hit California Next Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a warm, dry stretch, the Sierra turns wintry from Tuesday through early Friday (March 31-April 3, 2026).<br />
The timing of the pattern change is fairly solid, but snowfall amounts still carry real spread, especially around Tahoe. The best shot at deeper totals stays centered on Kirkwood, Palisades Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Mammoth, with the higher-elevation resorts holding the best edge while snow levels start high.This looks like a two-part storm. The first push arrives late Monday night into Tu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/surprise-up-to-30-inches-of-snow-will-hit-california-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/surprise-up-to-30-inches-of-snow-will-hit-california-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Camp Gauntlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother Nature&rsquo;s treated us well this season &mdash; cold temperatures and plentiful storms &mdash; but as of late she&rsquo;s been in a foul mood. In a repeat of last year&rsquo;s March, the beginning of the month came with a brutal warmfront, this time with a stretch of highs in the 60s as well as a week of rain that totaled multiple inches. Most of the state suffered tremendously, with most of the natural snow (besides parking lot piles) disappearing overnight. &raquo; Read More &raquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/grace-camp-gauntlet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/grace-camp-gauntlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals Approve First Ski Resort In Nevada's "Swiss Alps", but There's a Private Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California businessman's proposal to expand his Nevada ranch into a private ski area has been approved by the Elko County Planning Commission.<br />
Bay Area technology investment firm partner, Peter Christodoulo, is the current owner of Ruby Mountain Ranch, which sits just beyond Nevada's Ruby Mountains against the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.<br />
In 2024, Christodoulo failed to obtain the Commission's approval to rezone several thousand acres of his ranch's land to develop a public ski area. Roug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/locals-approve-first-ski-resort-in-nevadas-swiss-alps-but-theres-a-private-catch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/locals-approve-first-ski-resort-in-nevadas-swiss-alps-but-theres-a-private-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Heat Forces Another Colorado Ski Resort To Close Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last season, Purgatory Resort in Colorado stayed open until late April.<br />
This year, after an often snowless winter bookended by a historic heat wave that set numerous temperature records out West, the mountain plans to end operations on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Matt Ericksen, marketing director at Purgatory Resort, said the mountain doesn&rsquo;t take changing its closing date lightly, but the &ldquo;early heat this year is accelerating&rdquo; the timeline.&ldquo;This season brought its share of ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/march-heat-forces-another-colorado-ski-resort-to-close-early/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/march-heat-forces-another-colorado-ski-resort-to-close-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Snowboarder Forgets Ice Axe, Uses Drone as a Clever Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you start early and forget a key piece of your backcountry kit?No matter. Just get a drone to fetch it for you.At least, that&rsquo;s the approach professional snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue took when he left an ice axe behind.You know what they say: modern problems require modern solutions.View this post on Instagram<br />
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."What do you do when you rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pro-snowboarder-forgets-ice-axe-uses-drone-as-a-clever-solution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pro-snowboarder-forgets-ice-axe-uses-drone-as-a-clever-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steamboat Resident Dies After "Serious" Ski Accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Steamboat Springs, Colorado, resident died in a ski accident on Saturday, March 21.<br />
25-year-old Jack McGrath, who was living in Steamboat, was identified as the deceased by the Routt County Coroner's office. The accident reportedly took place on Buddy's Run, a popular blue run off of the Storm Peak Express lift. Further details of the accident have not been released.<br />
&ldquo;We sadly did have a serious accident that took place on the mountain today off Buddy&rsquo;s Run involving a member of ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/steamboat-resident-dies-after-serious-ski-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/steamboat-resident-dies-after-serious-ski-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Down In Tears After Record-Tying 6th Crystal Globe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIS World Cup skiing has wrapped up for alpine skiing, and to nearly no one's surprise, Mikaela Shiffrin absolutely dominated. The American skier won nearly every single World Cup slalom race of the season, except for two, where she still ended up on the podium.<br />
On Wednesday, March 25, Shiffrin finished 11th in women's giant slalom in Lillehammer, Norway, which put her at 1,410 points for the season and officially earned her the Crystal Globe. German skier Emma Aicher wasn't far behind Shiff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-breaks-down-in-tears-after-record-tying-6th-crystal-globe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-breaks-down-in-tears-after-record-tying-6th-crystal-globe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Freeride World Tour Finale in Switzerland Is Here. Who Could Win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Freeride World Tour&rsquo;s grand finale is back.Organizers for the event confirmed that on Saturday, March 28, 2026, skiers will face off on the towering Bec des Rosses, a peak on the slopes of Verbier, Switzerland, as is tradition, for the&nbsp;last competition of the year.&nbsp;You can tune in on the Freeride World Tour&rsquo;s website for free. Check out the start times based on your time zone below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here!&nbsp;Look for a print copy&nbsp;on&nbsp;a newsstand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-freeride-world-tour-finale-in-switzerland-is-here-who-could-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-freeride-world-tour-finale-in-switzerland-is-here-who-could-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armada’s New Web Series Is The Most Unhinged Thing You’ll See All Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Richards' season on the Freeride World Tour started off with a bang that no one quite anticipated.<br />
The Kiwi skier showed up to the first stop of the year at Baqueria-Beret swinging, and laid down a heater of a run that landed him on top of the podium with a score of 86.67. He simultaneously hard-launched his new ski sponsor and their new ski.<br />
Armada's newest athlete, and his new Antimatter skis, continued to dominate, winning the next tour stop and the first-ever Freeride World Championships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/armadas-new-web-series-is-the-most-unhinged-thing-youll-see-all-winter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/armadas-new-web-series-is-the-most-unhinged-thing-youll-see-all-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Lake Tahoe Destination Ski Resort To Close a Month Earlier Than Planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a bumpy and often warm ski season, Palisades Tahoe, California, confirmed that it won&rsquo;t stay open until May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) this year as originally planned.Now, according to a conditions update, the ski resort is aiming to stay open until late April but hasn&rsquo;t confirmed a closing date. The schedule change, the resort said, stemmed from a &ldquo;lack of early/mid-season snowfall and a quickly diminishing base.&rdquo;Palisades Tahoe hasn&rsquo;t confirmed a closing date b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/popular-lake-tahoe-destination-ski-resort-to-close-a-month-earlier-than-planned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/popular-lake-tahoe-destination-ski-resort-to-close-a-month-earlier-than-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earlier Than Expected: Taos Ski Area Sets Final Closing Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, low snowfall and warm temperatures have claimed another western ski area this season.<br />
Taos announced its early closing date on Monday via social media, citing unseasonably warm temperatures and rapidly changing conditions.<br />
The New Mexico ski area's last day of the 2025/26 season will be Sunday, March 29, 2026. Taos will host an end-of-season celebration at the Base Area Plaza on Saturday, March 28, to celebrate and send off the Winter 2026 season.<br />
The ski area will keep as much te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/earlier-than-expected-taos-ski-area-sets-final-closing-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/earlier-than-expected-taos-ski-area-sets-final-closing-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts, Alterra Face Antitrust Lawsuit for Ikon and Epic Passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new class action lawsuit filed on behalf of skiers alleged that the snow industry conglomerates Alterra Mountain Company and Vail Resorts have &ldquo;unlawfully inflated prices&rdquo; and used &ldquo;anticompetitive bundling practices tied to their multi&#8209;mountain season passes.&rdquo;The complaint, filed by the firm DiCello Levitt and co-counsel, argued that the two companies pushed skiers towards Epic (Vail Resorts) and Ikon (Alterra) Passes by charging &ldquo;exorbitantly high prices&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-alterra-face-antitrust-lawsuit-for-ikon-and-epic-passes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-alterra-face-antitrust-lawsuit-for-ikon-and-epic-passes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Dead After Small Plane Crashes Near Lake Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small plane crashed around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, killing one person on board, local authorities say.The plane, according to the Placer County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, was heading to Truckee Tahoe Airport.&nbsp;It went down southwest of Olympic Valley, the home of Palisades Tahoe ski resort. At approximately the same time the aircraft disappeared from radar, the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office&rsquo;s dispatch center received an Apple crash alert.The Tahoe Nordic Search &amp; Rescue Team said its team wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-near-lake-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-near-lake-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear Den Partners Acquires Two More Northeast Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ownership group that famously purchased the Vermont ski area Burke Mountain and, more recently, Smugglers' Notch, has added two more ski areas to its portfolio.<br />
Bear Den Partners was formed last year to rescue Burke from its prior court-appointed receivership by the Northern Vermont-based Graham &amp; Schaefer families. Both families have deep roots in Vermont skiing, with the Schaefer family having been involved in resort operation and ownership in the state since 1976.<br />
Bear Den Partners an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bear-den-partners-acquires-two-more-northeast-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bear-den-partners-acquires-two-more-northeast-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Slalom Again, Overall World Cup Title in Reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point, is anyone surprised?During her tenth slalom race of the World Cup season at the finals in Lillehammer, Norway, Mikaela Shiffrin blazed into first place, locking down her 110th career win on Tuesday.To take victory, she beat out Switzerland&rsquo;s Wendy Holdener and Germany&rsquo;s Emma Aicher.For Shiffrin, it marked the end of a near-perfect slalom season, where she won nine of the ten World Cup slalom races she competed in.&nbsp;While Shiffrin had already secured the season-long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-wins-slalom-again-overall-world-cup-title-in-reach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-wins-slalom-again-overall-world-cup-title-in-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s When the Season Ends for Every Oregon &amp; Washington Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Northwest (PNW) has had quite the roller coaster of a ski season.<br />
From no snow and late ski area openings to massive storms that dump feet of snow before turning to rain and unseasonably warm temperatures throughout the winter, there's no doubt it's been weird. Yet, ski areas in Oregon and Washington have made the most of it, opening when they could and putting grooming teams to work to keep conditions good.<br />
Unfortunately, continued warm temperatures and rain, especially in Oregon, h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/herersquos-when-the-season-ends-for-every-oregon-amp-washington-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/herersquos-when-the-season-ends-for-every-oregon-amp-washington-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Dead From Two Avalanche Accidents in Northern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two separate avalanches killed four skiers in Northern British Columbia on Sunday, March 22, 2026, according to local police and news reports.One skier died northwest of Mount McDonell, per an incident report published by Avalanche Canada.Local law enforcement said in a news release that they received a Garmin SOS alert around 3:30 p.m. from a remote area near the Canada-United States border.Information indicated that there had been an avalanche, police said. One person was unconscious, and CPR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/four-dead-from-two-avalanche-accidents-in-northern-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/four-dead-from-two-avalanche-accidents-in-northern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet an Olympian &amp; See the Flaming Lips: Jackson Hole's Rendezvous Fest Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Hole's annual end-of-season party returns this weekend with a few updates and a few very special guests. Rendezvous Music Festival kicks off at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Friday, March 27, 2026, in celebration of the ski area's 60th anniversary weekend.<br />
If you've attended Rendezvous Fest in years past, you'll know what a good time it is, and this year promises to be just as epic. However, the format has changed a bit from years past, and the mountain has a couple of extra surprises]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-an-olympian-amp-see-the-flaming-lips-jackson-holes-rendezvous-fest-guide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-an-olympian-amp-see-the-flaming-lips-jackson-holes-rendezvous-fest-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On (Inadvertently) Chasing Mountain Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It had been the better part of a week since I had enjoyed my escape, a predawn resort tour at my home mountain.&nbsp;I usually didn&rsquo;t let more than two days pass without taking to the still closed and darkened resort with skis, climbing skins, and a headlamp for my snowy two-thousand vertical foot jaunt before daybreak. Other priorities had intervened, but there I was again, ascending a mountain under silent, still chairlifts and a starry sky yet to see sunrise. All to ski just one run. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/on-inadvertently-chasing-mountain-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/on-inadvertently-chasing-mountain-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Snow With Salomon's New S/Pro Alpha BOA 130 Boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Fine-tuning ski boot flex is a bit of dark art, a sort of behind-the-scenes witchcraft most of us equate as binary sensation. There's the obvious point of fit&ndash;it either works for you or it doesn't&ndash;and then there's everyone's favorite talking point: stiffness. Boots tend to be described as "soft" or "stiff," with little regard for the nuance of what might be i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/on-snow-with-salomons-new-spro-alpha-boa-130-boot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/on-snow-with-salomons-new-spro-alpha-boa-130-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch This Skier's Heart-Stopping, Mid-Air Terrain Park Save]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a time in every skier&rsquo;s life when, as they&rsquo;re schussing down hill, another person slides into their vision, dangerously close.During these moments, quick reflexes are the only thing that prevents a collision. Sometimes, those reflexes prevail. Other times, they don&rsquo;t.&nbsp;Either way, hopefully both parties learn a valuable lesson&mdash;situational awareness goes a long way in preventing the slopes from transforming into a demolition derby.Snowboarder Ned Daly caugh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-this-skiers-heart-stopping-mid-air-terrain-park-save/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-this-skiers-heart-stopping-mid-air-terrain-park-save/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alta's "Frank" Closing Day Party Cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frank World Classic Ski Competition, a fabled and tongue-in-cheek end-of-season gathering held at Alta Ski Area, Utah, is going on ice.The &ldquo;official unofficial&rdquo; Instagram page for the event recently said that on Alta&rsquo;s last day of the year, there will be no Frank.&ldquo;It's time to return to skiing on closing day, celebrating the mountain and all the joy it provides,&rdquo; the post read. &ldquo;Frank has decided to take a vacation to Europe this spring, as he can finally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/altas-frank-closing-day-party-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/altas-frank-closing-day-party-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donner Ski Ranch Closes Nearly Two Months Earlier Than Last Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donner Ski Ranch, one of Lake Tahoe&rsquo;s homey alternatives to the mega pass resorts, closed around two months earlier than last winter on Saturday, March 21.The mountain kept it brief, writing in a social media announcement, &ldquo;If we receive significant snowfall we will reopen for the love of skiing and riding. Praying for snow since 1937.&rdquo;It&rsquo;s not the only Tahoe ski resort to quit as record-breaking high temperatures hit California and other states out West, baking mountain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/donner-ski-ranch-closes-nearly-two-months-earlier-than-last-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/donner-ski-ranch-closes-nearly-two-months-earlier-than-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seismic Data Reveals Massive Avalanche Ran for 15 Minutes on Mt. Hood]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a weird winter in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).<br />
There's no doubt that the PNW, specifically the Mt. Hood area, is used to storms coming in wet and wild, but fast and dramatic temperature fluctuations and atmospheric rivers, followed by long, high-pressure periods, have made snow and avalanche conditions particularly unpredictable.<br />
The last couple of weeks have brought another of these prolonged high-pressure periods and warm weather to much of Oregon, California, and the rest of the Wes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/seismic-data-reveals-massive-avalanche-ran-for-15-minutes-on-mt-hood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/seismic-data-reveals-massive-avalanche-ran-for-15-minutes-on-mt-hood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: How Many More Days Will You Ski This Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At many Western ski resorts, the final chapter of the 2025-26 season arrived earlier than expected.&nbsp;There was the recent heat wave, of course, but that meteorological development was only one factor among many that made this winter memorable, and not in a good way.<br />
Overall, the snowpack is down in many places, and storms came in warmer than expected, delivering rain only days before or after the biggest snowfalls. It&rsquo;s all concerning&mdash;and, quite frankly, depressing&mdash;particul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/poll-how-many-more-days-will-you-ski-this-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/poll-how-many-more-days-will-you-ski-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing Dates for California's Ski Resorts Have Been Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the massive storm that hit California last month, warming temperatures across the state have quickly brought the ski season to an end.<br />
Temperatures at many ski areas have reached into the 50s and 60s over the last week, and forecasts don't have them dropping anytime soon.While many ski areas saw 200-300+ inches of snow over the winter, several also experienced significant rain immediately after the year's biggest snowfalls. The combination of a saturated snowpack and warm weather has cau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/closing-dates-for-californias-ski-resorts-have-been-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/closing-dates-for-californias-ski-resorts-have-been-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Catches 25 Skiers, Two Killed In Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two skiers were killed, and 25 total were caught by an avalanche near Mount Tallone Grande in Alto Adige, Italy, on March 21, 2026, according to il Dolomiti.The avalanche hit multiple groups of ski mountaineers in the backcountry zone. Six helicopters and around 100 rescuers were dispatched to the scene.According to il Dolomiti: "Two people were extracted lifeless, while three others suffered serious injuries, and two minor ones. The other 18 ski mountaineers, who were either completely or parti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-catches-25-skiers-two-killed-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-catches-25-skiers-two-killed-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eileen Gu &amp; Luke Harrold Crowned Snow League Champions in LAAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Snow League&rsquo;s inaugural season just wrapped up with its World Championship event in LAAX, Switzerland, and the first-ever freeski champions were crowned.<br />
We were there on-site to see it all go down, get first-hand accounts from the athletes, and enjoy some of LAAX&rsquo;s amazing skiing and, of course, an Aperol spritz or two.<br />
Following the Snow League&rsquo;s inaugural freeski event in China last December, many of the athletes returned, just weeks after the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-amp-luke-harrold-crowned-snow-league-champions-in-laax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-amp-luke-harrold-crowned-snow-league-champions-in-laax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Feet of Snow Forecasted for Washington Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Northwest will score a meaningful storm cycle from Tuesday through Thursday afternoon (March 26-26, 2026).<br />
The north Cascades and Whistler are the clear winners. Mt. Baker is set up for 18-25 inches in this period, Whistler looks closer to 10-13 inches, and Stevens Pass and Timberline land in the 5-8 inch range. Crystal Mountain stays lighter at 4-6 inches, and Mt. Bachelor remains mostly on the edge of this storm.The setup starts warm and windy on Tuesday, so the first turns come wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-forecasted-for-washington-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-forecasted-for-washington-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Feet of Snow Forecasted for Washington and Oregon Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Northwest will score a meaningful storm cycle from Tuesday through Thursday afternoon (March 26-26, 2026).<br />
The north Cascades and Whistler are the clear winners. Mt. Baker is set up for 18-25 inches in this period, Whistler looks closer to 10-13 inches, and Stevens Pass and Timberline land in the 5-8 inch range. Crystal Mountain stays lighter at 4-6 inches, and Mt. Bachelor remains mostly on the edge of this storm.The setup starts warm and windy on Tuesday, so the first turns come wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-forecasted-for-washington-and-oregon-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-forecasted-for-washington-and-oregon-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the Best Weather for Skiing? We Polled Skiers to Find Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate is the weather. Not just any weather, though; we&rsquo;re talking about ski weather. Our goal? Find the best atmospheric conditions for skiing. There&rsquo;s an obvious-seeming answer to this question, but our results show some variability. Those bluebird powder days, it turns out, have some co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-the-best-weather-for-skiing-we-polled-skiers-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-the-best-weather-for-skiing-we-polled-skiers-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing Dates for Colorado's Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In states across the West, the ski season at some mountains is coming to a close a little earlier than expected because of lower-than-normal snowfall and, more recently, a historic and record-breaking heat wave.&nbsp;Across Colorado, resorts have been working hard to prolong the season. Mother Nature, though, has made that a difficult task.&nbsp;Buffeted by the heat, local ski areas&mdash;particularly smaller and lower elevations ones&mdash;have trotted out amended closing dates.&nbsp;Howelsen H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/closing-dates-for-colorados-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/closing-dates-for-colorados-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics Inspired and Broke Records, but Encountered Politics and Weather Difficulties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond para athletes displaying their best on ice and snow, the larger impetus of the Paralympic and adaptive sports movement has always been to change perceptions about disabilities, break down barriers, and foster greater inclusivity in society.<br />
By all accounts, as expressed by these inspiring athletes and other leading figures in the movement, the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics checked all of these boxes.The 50th Anniversary edition of the Winter Paralympic Games, which unfolded over ten days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-milan-cortina-winter-paralympics-inspired-and-broke-records-but-encountered-politics-and-weather-difficulties/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-milan-cortina-winter-paralympics-inspired-and-broke-records-but-encountered-politics-and-weather-difficulties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Ski Season Is Coming to an End, Closing Dates Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s hot. If you live in Salt Lake City&mdash;or any other part of Utah, really&mdash;you&rsquo;ve been treated to a toasty week that brought temperatures more reminiscent of June than March.For those in the snow business, this, of course, isn&rsquo;t great news. Less powder than usual has piled up in Utah this season. Now, the slopes are baking.That&rsquo;s prompted some Utah resorts to close early. Cherry Peak, Eagle Point, and Nordic Valley have all thrown in the towel. Snowbasin&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utahs-ski-season-is-coming-to-an-end-closing-dates-announced/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utahs-ski-season-is-coming-to-an-end-closing-dates-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham Shares Footage From His Favorite Powder Spot in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless you&rsquo;ve been living under a rock, you know that David Beckham, the British footballer, knows his way around the pitch.&nbsp;He has a fictional movie named after his moves (Bend It Like Beckham, of course), played with standout teams like Manchester United, and is considered one of the greatest players of his generation.What about skiing, though? Or, in Beckham&rsquo;s case, snowboarding? It&rsquo;s always fun to see how athletes and celebrities hold up when they&rsquo;re out of their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/david-beckham-shares-footage-from-his-favorite-powder-spot-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/david-beckham-shares-footage-from-his-favorite-powder-spot-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Avalanche Advisory Issued In Utah Amid Heat Wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a historic March heat wave breaks records across the West, the Utah Avalanche Center has issued a Special Avalanche Advisory warning of soggy snow and wet avalanches.On Friday morning, March 20, 2206, the organization said that as temperatures climb above yesterday's, &ldquo;significant meltwater will travel through the snowpack and has the potential to pool on various layers throughout the snowpack.&rdquo;That will cause snow layers to quickly destabilize, increasing the likelihood of wet sl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/special-avalanche-advisory-issued-in-utah-amid-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/special-avalanche-advisory-issued-in-utah-amid-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Alleges Hot Chocolate Burned Child at Lake Tahoe Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t a chairlift slip-up or on-snow collision that prompted one family to sue Lake Tahoe&rsquo;s Heavenly Mountain Resort. No, this time, a cup of hot chocolate is to blame.The lawsuit said that two winters ago, Brittany Burns went to the ski resort and, during a break at the Sky Deck Cafe, ordered a hot chocolate for her five-year-old daughter, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.According to the lawsuit, an employee topped the drink with whipped cream and then slid it through a win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lawsuit-alleges-hot-chocolate-burned-child-at-lake-tahoe-resort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lawsuit-alleges-hot-chocolate-burned-child-at-lake-tahoe-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yosemite's Ski Area Closes After Two-Month Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Badger Pass Ski Area, located within Yosemite National Park, California, is ending its season early.Skiers have been enjoying Badger Pass since 1935, but this season could go down amongst the shortest in the ski area's 90-year-history.Badger Pass officially closed for the season on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.<br />
"What an incredible 2025&ndash;2026 season!" writes the ski area in a Facebook post. "So many unforgettable experiences from thrilling powder days to sunny laps. Massive thanks to all the sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/yosemites-ski-area-closes-after-two-month-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/yosemites-ski-area-closes-after-two-month-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destructive Rockslide Closes Whistler's Peak Express, Lift Could Reopen This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whistler Blackcomb&rsquo;s Peak Express, a popular lift that closed after a sizable rockslide nearby, could reopen this weekend, according to the resort.In a video shared on social media, Brian Suhadolc, the resort&rsquo;s vice president of mountain operations, said the Whistler Blackcomb patrol team was working with geotechnical experts from BGC Engineering and &ldquo;assessing the situation.&rdquo;Suhadolc added that Whistler Blackcomb aims to reopen Peak Express and the mountain it accesses,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/destructive-rockslide-closes-whistlers-peak-express-lift-could-reopen-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/destructive-rockslide-closes-whistlers-peak-express-lift-could-reopen-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Spring Forecast Doesn't Bode Well for Western Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its latest 30-day forecast, the National Weather Service&rsquo;s Climate Prediction Center leans towards above-average temperatures and below-normal precipitation across the West for the month of April, meaning an already tough season for western ski resorts could end on a toastier note.While some parts of the West and the Northeast have seen good skiing conditions this winter, many mountains have struggled to keep their slopes coated in snow.&nbsp;Now, ski resorts are hoping for a change in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/latest-spring-forecast-doesnt-bode-well-for-western-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/latest-spring-forecast-doesnt-bode-well-for-western-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Aaron’s Favorite Catskill Ski Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[I long enjoyed Top Ten lists since the time when magazines ruled the day. I find them fun, informative and sometimes thought provoking. The idea of producing a Top Ten list of Catskill ski runs has interested me for many years. With more than 50 years of Catskill skiing under my belt, here is my list of favorite Catskill ski runs. Your comments and input on your own favorites are welcomed below. Hunter Mountain Hunter comes first, because I ski &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/steve-aarons-favorite-catskill-ski-trails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/steve-aarons-favorite-catskill-ski-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Skier Sends Massive Cliff at Crystal Mountain, Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just gotta let them run.That&rsquo;s exactly what skier Inti Fernandez did during a freeride competition at Washington&rsquo;s Crystal Mountain (this wasn't, by the way, recent&mdash;the resort's upper mountain was closed on Tuesday, March 19, due to increased avalanche hazard).In the event, which was held on the towering Silver King, Fernandez kicked off his run with a Crystal Mountain classic: Brain Damage. The couloir winds from the top of the King into a network of rocks and c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-skier-sends-massive-cliff-at-crystal-mountain-washington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-skier-sends-massive-cliff-at-crystal-mountain-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Skiing's Zaniest Races Returns to Palisades Tahoe This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of skiing&rsquo;s best-loved events returns to Palisades Tahoe, California, this weekend, with the kick-off of the Pain McShlonkey.The irreverent and no-holds-barred race sees skiers blast down the ski resort&rsquo;s slopes wearing funny costumes while riding on snowblades&mdash;those tiny skis that look like they&rsquo;re for kids.&nbsp;The event starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026. After the aptly named Hot Dog Downhill, Palisades Tahoe is hosting a DJ set, an awards ceremony, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-of-skiings-zaniest-races-returns-to-palisades-tahoe-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-of-skiings-zaniest-races-returns-to-palisades-tahoe-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts CEO Invests Nearly $5 Million in Company Stock Buyback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vail Resort&rsquo;s CEO, Rob Katz, bought about $5 million in his company&rsquo;s stock earlier this month, a possible sign that despite share prices sagging below a previous high, insiders feel confident in the company and view it as undervalued.A routine Form 4 filing with the SEC detailed the purchase, showing that Katz purchased 37,500 shares at $131.81 per share, with prices ranging from $131.37 to $131.88.&nbsp;In most cases, when executives execute a stock transaction, they must file a Fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-ceo-invests-nearly-5-million-in-company-stock-buyback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-ceo-invests-nearly-5-million-in-company-stock-buyback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts CEO Invests Nearly $5 Million in Company Stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vail Resort&rsquo;s CEO, Rob Katz, bought about $5 million in his company&rsquo;s stock earlier this month, a possible sign that despite share prices sagging below a previous high, insiders feel confident in the company and view it as undervalued.A routine Form 4 filing with the SEC detailed the purchase, showing that Katz purchased 37,500 shares at $131.81 per share, with prices ranging from $131.37 to $131.88.&nbsp;In most cases, when executives execute a stock transaction, they must file a Fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-ceo-invests-nearly-5-million-in-company-stock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-ceo-invests-nearly-5-million-in-company-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbasin To End Season Prematurely: "This Is Not What We Wanted"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a record-setting heat wave sends the mercury sky-high across the American West, ski resorts are pulling the plug on the season.Snowbasin, located northeast of Salt Lake City, is among the first to declare an early-than-planned closing date.<br />
In a candid video to social media followers, COO &amp; General Manager Davey Ratchford announced that Snowbasin's final day of the winter season will be Sunday, March 22, 2026."We've had a bit of an interesting season this year," says Ratchford in the vide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowbasin-to-end-season-prematurely-this-is-not-what-we-wanted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowbasin-to-end-season-prematurely-this-is-not-what-we-wanted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Valley To Upgrade Two Essential Chairlifts This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction for two chairlift replacements will start at Sun Valley, Idaho, this April.The resort, in a press release, announced that it got the green light from the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to move forward with the replacement of the Christmas Lift and Lookout Express.The Christmas Lift arrives near the top of Bald Mountain after departing from the Roundhouse Restaurant, dropping skiers off above classic groomers like Christmas Ridge and Ridge.Its replacement, anot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valley-to-upgrade-two-essential-chairlifts-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valley-to-upgrade-two-essential-chairlifts-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugarbush's Green Mountain Express Might Be Done for the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key lift on the Mt. Ellen side of Sugarbush&rsquo;s slopes, the Green Mountain Express, may not reopen this season because of an electrical failure that seems to have been worse than anticipated.The Vermont ski resort previously announced that the Green Mountain Express, which climbs from the base area to the mid-mountain, was closed after a &ldquo;main fuse on the drive&rdquo; blew.However, further inspection showed that the &ldquo;capacitor bank that regulates power within the drive failed,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sugarbushs-green-mountain-express-might-be-done-for-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sugarbushs-green-mountain-express-might-be-done-for-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Dead After Gondola Cabin Falls Down Mountain in Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 61-year-old woman died in an accident at the Swiss ski resort Engelberg-Titlis on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, when a gondola cabin detached from its cable and rolled down the mountain.Local police said the victim was the only person riding in the gondola cabin at the time.The outlet added that between 100 and 200 people were safely evacuated from about 40 other cabins on the gondola, which stopped after the accident.Strong winds were reported in the area on Wednesday, closing several local lift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-dead-after-gondola-cabin-falls-down-mountain-in-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-dead-after-gondola-cabin-falls-down-mountain-in-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania's Largest Ski Resort Will Be 100% Open After Impressive Snowmaking Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing in Pennsylvania isn't for the weary.The majority of the snow is man-made, ice is common, and lift lines can stack up on weekends as the masses flee urban sprawl.Skiing in Pennsylvania this season, however, at least at Camelback and Blue Mountain, has been pretty darn fun. Both resorts have exceeded average snowfall, with 60-plus inches, and cold temperatures have been the norm for most of the season.The season has been so good that Camelback will attempt to remain open into May for the fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pennsylvanias-largest-ski-resort-will-be-100-open-after-impressive-snowmaking-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pennsylvanias-largest-ski-resort-will-be-100-open-after-impressive-snowmaking-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Resorts and Towns Digging Out After Historic Michigan Blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[While much of the West is baking under a heat dome, towns and ski resorts in parts of Michigan are digging out after a massive storm brought feet of snow to the state that snarled roads, caused power outages, and closed schools.The National Weather Service&rsquo;s Marquette office put it in frank terms.&ldquo;When we said &lsquo;potentially historic&rsquo; blizzard, we meant it,&rdquo; the agency said in a post on X on Tuesday.The NWS said several records were broken at its office in Negaunee To]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-resorts-and-towns-digging-out-after-historic-michigan-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-resorts-and-towns-digging-out-after-historic-michigan-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Report and Photos From The Snow League World Championships In Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Snow League has landed in the Swiss Alps for its final event of the 2025/26 season, and the World Championships.<br />
Just weeks after the 20206 Milan Cortina Olympic Games wrapped up, many of the world's best freeskiers will return to the halfpipe in hopes of being crowned the Snow League's first-ever World Champion later this week.<br />
The Snow League was created by Shaun White (does the man even need an intro?) to elevate athletes in the halfpipe discipline to household names and to build a model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/live-report-and-photos-from-the-snow-league-world-championships-in-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/live-report-and-photos-from-the-snow-league-world-championships-in-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts To Close Amid Unprecedented March Heat Wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least two Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Homewood and Sierra-at-Tahoe, have said they will end their seasons early as an unprecedented March heat wave brings high temperatures to the West and bakes the mountain snowpack.Bryan Hickman, Sierra-at-Tahoe&rsquo;s director of operations, said in a social media post on Tuesday that the resort was seeing near-record heat. That, of course, isn&rsquo;t good news in the snow business.&ldquo;Our team&rsquo;s been doing an amazing job keeping everything alive,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-lake-tahoe-ski-resorts-to-close-amid-unprecedented-march-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-lake-tahoe-ski-resorts-to-close-amid-unprecedented-march-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-Setting Heat Wave To Affect Nearly Every Ski Resort In The West, Season Could End Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you've been living under a rock, this ski season has been less-than-ideal in terms of snowfall and cold temperatures across the West.Nearly every ski resort, from California up to Washington and east as far as Colorado, is reporting below-average snowfall totals and snowpack bases for this time of year. That's led to multiple ski areas in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon ending their seasons prematurely.Now, a record-setting heat wave is settling in across the entirety of the West, and ski resort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/record-setting-heat-wave-to-affect-nearly-every-ski-resort-in-the-west-season-could-end-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/record-setting-heat-wave-to-affect-nearly-every-ski-resort-in-the-west-season-could-end-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Front Flips Off of One of Whistler's Most Feared Lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahoe local Isaac Kaufman is having a season to remember.The 20-year-old started the winter off strong by front flipping McConkey's at Palisades Tahoe; he qualified but had to withdraw from Jackson Hole's Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet's after sending it too hard during practice, and now, he just front flipped Air Jordan at Whistler.For those out of the loop, Air Jordan is a cliff feature accessible from Whistler Blackcomb's Peak Express, on the Whistler side of the resort. It's a proving ground f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-front-flips-off-of-one-of-whistlers-most-feared-lines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-front-flips-off-of-one-of-whistlers-most-feared-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Just Watched Natural Selection's New Super Sessions: Here Are My Honest Reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The waiting game is over.The footage from Super Sessions, a new qualifying event for the ski side of the Natural Selection Tour, is officially live.<br />
It went down earlier this season at Palisades Tahoe, California. Now, after organizers cut up the proceedings into a neat package, we can find out who from the eight invited skiers punched their ticket to Alaska.These are my reactions to the inaugural event. Spoilers will come with it, so if you haven&rsquo;t already watched Super Sessions, I recomm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-just-watched-natural-selections-new-super-sessions-here-are-my-honest-reactions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-just-watched-natural-selections-new-super-sessions-here-are-my-honest-reactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Will Debut Parking Reservations Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[New for next winter, Sierra-at-Tahoe, California, plans to implement parking reservations on holidays and weekends for skiers visiting its slopes, marking the addition of another ski resort with a traffic management system around Lake Tahoe, an often busy ski destination.The system will be in place between December 19, 2026, and April 4, 2027.The reservations, the ski resort noted, will be free for Sierra passholders and drivers with four or more people in their car (those with a child&rsquo;s p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-lake-tahoe-ski-resort-will-debut-parking-reservations-next-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-lake-tahoe-ski-resort-will-debut-parking-reservations-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspen Has Its Allure, but This Is An Ode to Carbondale, Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[We don&rsquo;t have this where I come from.<br />
And I&rsquo;m not talking about the caviar app at the on-mountain restaurant or the celebrity snowplowing down the main groomer. For once, the conversation about this town isn&rsquo;t about Don Henley or Prince Bandar&rsquo;s homes&ndash;abodes whose price tags equal a decent chunk of a small country&rsquo;s GDP.<br />
We&rsquo;re talking about Aspen, and we&rsquo;re actually talking about skiing.My wife and I are making turns off of the Deep Temerity lift a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aspen-has-its-allure-but-this-is-an-ode-to-carbondale-colorado/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aspen-has-its-allure-but-this-is-an-ode-to-carbondale-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Honnold, Famed Free-Solo Climber, Shares 5 Favorite Nevada Spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrated for scaling rock walls and skyscrapers, the climber has won fans around the world. Now he&rsquo;s inviting them to explore his home state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alex-honnold-famed-free-solo-climber-shares-5-favorite-nevada-spots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alex-honnold-famed-free-solo-climber-shares-5-favorite-nevada-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Major Windstorm" Closes Popular Lift at Snoqualmie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key chairlift at Washington&rsquo;s Summit at Snoqualmie ski area remains out of commission after it was hit by a &ldquo;major windstorm&rdquo; last week.&nbsp;The lift, the Silver Fir Express, accesses some of Summit Central&rsquo;s toughest terrain and, according to a Summit at Snoqualmie social media post, &ldquo;is down for the count for the foreseeable future&rdquo; because of &ldquo;the scope of the damage and the work required to get [it] checked and ready to spin again.&rdquo;The storm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/major-windstorm-closes-popular-lift-at-snoqualmie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/major-windstorm-closes-popular-lift-at-snoqualmie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspen Proposes Handful of New Lifts Including Resort Interconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a plan submitted late last year, several new lifts may be coming to Aspen Highlands, Colorado, and to the four-resort Aspen Snowmass group sometime in the future, including an aerial tramway connecting one mountain to another.As reported by Aspen Journalism, the 2025 Aspen Highlands Master Development Plan (MDP) paints a possible&mdash;not ironclad&mdash;picture of the ski resort&rsquo;s future. It&rsquo;s under review by the U.S. Forest Service, a process that, according to the out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aspen-proposes-handful-of-new-lifts-including-resort-interconnect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aspen-proposes-handful-of-new-lifts-including-resort-interconnect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Skis From 1974 are Listed for "1 Bitcoin", but Are They Worth It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a few Holy Grails in ski collecting.<br />
Each skier has their own taste, but many modern skiers yearn to own pairs like the Volant Spatulas, Atomic PowderPlus, K2 Pontoon, and the Salomon TenEighty. These skis shaped the burgeoning generation of freeride and freestyle skiers in the 90s and early aughts, and remain influential in ski design today.Before freeride, most skis were meant for racing. They were long, stiff, and lacked the parabolic sidecut we take for granted today.During this er]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-skis-from-1974-are-listed-for-1-bitcoin-but-are-they-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-skis-from-1974-are-listed-for-1-bitcoin-but-are-they-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's "Hidden Gem" Ski Resort Ends Season Early With Less-Than 33% of Average Snowfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagle Point Resort, located in Southern Utah, is one of the Beehive State's "hidden gem" ski resorts.Off the beaten path from the Wasatch, Eagle Point is known for smaller crowds, cheaper lift tickets, and a laid-back atmosphere. With a base elevation of 9,100&rsquo;, the snow is typically cold and dry, but this season has been anything but typical.Eagle Point's final day of the winter 25/26 season was this past Sunday, March 15, 2026. "Due to deteriorating conditions, we have made the decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utahs-hidden-gem-ski-resort-ends-season-early-with-less-than-33-of-average-snowfall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utahs-hidden-gem-ski-resort-ends-season-early-with-less-than-33-of-average-snowfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the Best Weather for Skiing? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers love to talk about the weather. How could they not?&nbsp;Yes, snowmaking&nbsp;creates&nbsp;some guarantees, but the atmosphere,&nbsp;ultimately, is what&nbsp;decides how our time in the mountains looks.Given that an ongoing heat wave is bringing unusually early spring-like conditions to resorts across the West, we thought now was a good time to ask about the weather in this week&rsquo;s&nbsp;POWDER Poll.Each option, we think,&nbsp;caters to a different kind of skier.While we expect the bl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-the-best-weather-for-skiing-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-the-best-weather-for-skiing-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Aerial Tramways You Can Ride After Watching SNL's Hilarious Emoji Skit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday Night Live (SNL) has thrust one of skiing's most popular forms of transportation directly into the limelight: the aerial tramway.Appearing on SNL's Weekend Update, Mikey Day dressed as the "Aerial Tramway" emoji opposite Marcello Hernandez's "Red Heart" emoji character. According to SNL, "Aerial Tramway" is the least-used emoji, and "Red Heart" is the most-used.Given the popularity of aerial tramways, also known as trams, in skiing, we compiled some of our favorites scattered across the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-aerial-tramways-you-can-ride-after-watching-snls-hilarious-emoji-skit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-aerial-tramways-you-can-ride-after-watching-snls-hilarious-emoji-skit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AJ Cutler Exemplifies The Future of Telemark]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the surface, AJ Cutler&rsquo;s ski edit &ldquo;French Fries In My Harmonica,&rdquo; a lowkey, personal film project released last fall,simply chronicles how a ripping skierpicks up telemark skiing to learn a new trick.But modest as it was, the tele newcomer&rsquo;s short movie was much more than that.After scenes of strong park and backcountry skiing, much of it lighthearted and fun&ndash;and impressive considering her scant three years of free-heel skiing&ndash;Cutler turns to a faux intervi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aj-cutler-exemplifies-the-future-of-telemark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/aj-cutler-exemplifies-the-future-of-telemark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two California Ski Areas Close as Intense Heatwave Arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least two Californian ski resorts have closed early for the season as a heat wave that&rsquo;s already brought record-breaking daily temperatures hits the state.Mt. Shasta Ski Park, a small mountain in northern California, broke the news that it would close last week without plans to reopen until next winter. The ski area had already temporarily closed and reopened in February as it dealt with uncooperative weather.&ldquo;Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us this year, we hope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-california-ski-areas-close-as-intense-heatwave-arrives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-california-ski-areas-close-as-intense-heatwave-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See the Stunning Runs That Won the Freeride World Tour in Alaska]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a string of Freeride World Tour cancellations, fans were jonesing for some good old-fashioned big mountain action. You know, the kind with deep snow, big cliffs, and bigger tricks.Thankfully, during an eagerly anticipated return to Alaska for the competition circuit, the skiers didn&rsquo;t disappoint.&nbsp;The event, on Friday, March 13, had all the makings for a memorable showdown. About eight inches of snow blanketed the competition venue, a towering face that last appeared on the FWT i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-the-stunning-runs-that-won-the-freeride-world-tour-in-alaska/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-the-stunning-runs-that-won-the-freeride-world-tour-in-alaska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["This Guy Okay?": Video Captures Scary Deep Snow Rescue at Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[It never hurts to have your wits about you when the snow starts piling up.That&rsquo;s exactly what professional skier Ian Deans did last week as a storm pummelled the Washington ski resort Summit at Snoqualmie.During a recent day there, Deans spotted a skier headfirst in the snow. While one person was waiting near the buried skier, other strangers passed him by, on their way to score some fresh turns. But Deans stopped.&ldquo;This guy okay?&rdquo; he can be heard asking in a POV video of the in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-guy-okay-video-captures-scary-deep-snow-rescue-at-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-guy-okay-video-captures-scary-deep-snow-rescue-at-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Mad Scientist” Mike Schultz Has Created Prosthetics for Para Snowboarders That Often Beat Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Schultz concluded his illustrious Paralympic snowboard career in style, swiftly navigating the 600-meter Cortina banked slalom course with a best time of one-minute and five-hundredths of a second, good enough for a bronze medal.<br />
He was equally ecstatic to witness his U.S. teammate Noah Elliott flawlessly ride to gold in their SB-LL1 classification, earning the victory on a prosthetic leg that he created for him.&nbsp;The 44-year-old Schultz, an above-the-knee amputee snowboarder from St. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mad-scientist-mike-schultz-has-created-prosthetics-for-para-snowboarders-that-often-beat-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mad-scientist-mike-schultz-has-created-prosthetics-for-para-snowboarders-that-often-beat-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Skiers of the West Have Been Crowned: Sun Valley Stampede Recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Sun Valley Stampede presented by POWDERMagazine is officially over, and two skiers, who both happen to be from Sun Valley, have been crowned "The Best Skier of the West."Harlan Collins, a local pro and bona fide internet legend, won the men's field, and Ruby Smith, a 17-year-old ski racer, won the women's field.A March Madness-style bracket was created for yesterday's Finals competition to determine a winner. 32 men and 16 women competed in head-to-head competitions, with the winne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-skiers-of-the-west-have-been-crowned-sun-valley-stampede-recap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-skiers-of-the-west-have-been-crowned-sun-valley-stampede-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Old Were You When You First Tried Skiing? Our Readers Weigh In]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another&nbsp;POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll, thanks to the&nbsp;Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate is your age. More specifically, the age at which you first went skiing.Keep reading to see the results of our very scientific (not really) query. Plus, some thoughts on the results.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here!&nbsp;Look for a print copy&nbsp;on&nbsp;a newsstand near you,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-old-were-you-when-you-first-tried-skiing-our-readers-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-old-were-you-when-you-first-tried-skiing-our-readers-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Valley Stampede Day 1 Report: Sun, Snow, and Fast Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding up the Challenger Lift at 9:01 a.m., POWDER's Ian Greenwood and I shared a look of concern.A thick fog had settled in over Sun Valley's Warm Springs base, and a light, but persistent drizzle was accumulating on our goggle lenses."I'm a bit worried," Ian said as we disembarked at the Challenger mid-station. The meticulously groomed snow crunched and made a jarringly loud noise with each turn. "It definitely froze up overnight," I said unnecessarily.As we joined the crowd of competitors at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valley-stampede-day-1-report-sun-snow-and-fast-skiing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valley-stampede-day-1-report-sun-snow-and-fast-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Low-Altitude Ski Resorts Worth Visiting: From Sea Level to The Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers love big numbers. The largest vertical, the highest peak, the most annual average snowfall&mdash;superlatives, hate it or love it, make the ski industry go round.What about the inverse of these records, though? Surprisingly, small and low is interesting, too, which is why we've compiled a list of some of the lowest ski areas in North America.<br />
NOTE: This list includes a mix of low-altitude destination resorts and lesser-known ski areas near sea level.For skiers, there's an obvious benefit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-low-altitude-ski-resorts-worth-visiting-from-sea-level-to-the-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-low-altitude-ski-resorts-worth-visiting-from-sea-level-to-the-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/in-ski-towns-a-bad-snow-year-is-worsening-wildfire-fears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/in-ski-towns-a-bad-snow-year-is-worsening-wildfire-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Idaho Ski Area Closing Three Weeks Earlier Than Normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Idaho's Pebble Creek Ski Area has officially ended its 2025/26 ski season.<br />
Pebble Creek closed for the winter on March 12, 2026, which was "about three weeks earlier than typical," according to a social media post from the resort.<br />
Despite the earlier-than-expected closure, Pebble Creek celebrated the milestones it did reach this year. The mountain remained open for 49 days this season and served its Idaho community well, employing 122 people and teaching 1,116 individuals in ski and snowboard le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/idaho-ski-area-closing-three-weeks-earlier-than-normal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/idaho-ski-area-closing-three-weeks-earlier-than-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Uncrowded Ski Resorts Worth Visiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern skiing, unless you&rsquo;re talking about the backcountry, is inseparable from the masses.&nbsp;The best advice we can give? Go in the middle of the week. At many resorts, when the snow is good, weekends are a write-off unless you don&rsquo;t mind spending hours in a lift line.Barring that, venturing a bit off the beaten path to one of these ten resorts could prevent you from feeling like human cattle.<br />
While we can&rsquo;t promise you&rsquo;ll always have the place to yourself, these reso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-uncrowded-ski-resorts-worth-visiting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-uncrowded-ski-resorts-worth-visiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sun Valley Stampede Is Here! Course Preview and Conditions Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning, skiers! The Sun Valley Stampede presented by POWDER is here!The best skiers from across the West are flocking to the iconic ski town to test their mettle on a never-before-seen course that will feature a GS section, a big jump, a moguls/ungroomed section, a skier-cross section, and finally, multiple freestyle features.The event has multiple competition groups and is open to the public. Age/competition groups include: 12 &amp; Under, 13-17, 18-40, and 41+. A select roster of pro ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-sun-valley-stampede-is-here-course-preview-and-conditions-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-sun-valley-stampede-is-here-course-preview-and-conditions-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Investigating Skier Death at Breckenridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado's Summit County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a skier at Breckenridge Ski Resort. According to the Sheriff's Department, on March 11, 2026, deputies responded to a call from the ski resort at around 1:30 p.m.<br />
Once on scene, deputies learned that a male skier who was visiting from out of state had crashed on the Lake Chutes, which are a double-black diamond run, in a hike-to area of the ski resort on Peak 8. Upon arrival, CPR on the skier was in progress.<br />
Initial inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-investigating-skier-death-at-breckenridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-investigating-skier-death-at-breckenridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 Day Season: Oregon Ski Area Calls It Quits After "Record" Low Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's officially the end of ski season for a southern Oregon mountain.<br />
After a "record-low" snow year and continuously adverse conditions, Mt. Ashland has made the tough decision to close for the season.<br />
The ski area closed "until snow conditions improved" on February 28th, after continued warm temperatures and lack of snowfall. Unfortunately, those improved snow conditions never materialized at Mt. Ashland, and the ski area opted to cease winter operations for the season, announcing the decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/17-day-season-oregon-ski-area-calls-it-quits-after-record-low-snow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/17-day-season-oregon-ski-area-calls-it-quits-after-record-low-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candide Thovex Just Did The Impossible, Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop me if you've heard this before: Candide Thovex is the best skier in the world.It's become a clich&eacute; amongst skiers. Even with Father Time ticking away and bringing the Flying Frenchman into his mid-40s, Candide keeps upping the ante.Yesterday, March 12, 2026, Thovex published a new 5-minute video on YouTube titled "Les Tufs". In the video, Thovex rips, flips, and squeezes his way through some of the gnarliest terrain we've seen to date. The video was filmed in Tignes, France.<br />
Tap or c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/candide-thovex-just-did-the-impossible-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/candide-thovex-just-did-the-impossible-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Looking for Suspected Snowboard Thief at Breckenridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local police are searching for a suspected snowboard thief who, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, walked off with gear that&nbsp;wasn&rsquo;t&nbsp;his at the base of&nbsp;Breckenridge&rsquo;s&nbsp;Peak 9, near the Quicksilver lift.The Breckenridge Police Department shared photos and a description of the suspect, writing in a news release that he is an&nbsp;&ldquo;adult white male, approximately&nbsp;5&rsquo;8&rdquo;&nbsp;with a thin build, wearing a black helmet, gray and black winter coat, light blue s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-looking-for-suspected-snowboard-thief-at-breckenridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-looking-for-suspected-snowboard-thief-at-breckenridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South American Ski Destination Announces Planned Opening Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it too early to start thinking about skiing in South America?&nbsp;During any other season, we might say yes, but with the wild temperature swings and fewer than usual powder days out West, a little fantasizing couldn&rsquo;t hurt.&nbsp;Valle Nevado, Chile, one of South America&rsquo;s best-known ski resorts, has announced when it plans to open and shared the details of its $3.3 Million in pre-winter upgrades.The mountain, conditions permitting, aims to open on June 14, 2026, and keep the lif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/south-american-ski-destination-announces-planned-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/south-american-ski-destination-announces-planned-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockfall Closes Whistler's Peak Express Lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockfall occurred at Whistler Blackcomb early Thursday morning, before the mountain had opened, leaving a debris pile in a popular area of North America's largest ski resort.<br />
The slide took place on Whistler Peak, off the mountain's Peak Express chair, and spanned roughly 100 meters wide between the West Cirque and Monday's runs, the CBC reported.<br />
The resort said in statement that no one was in the area at the time of the rockfall and there were no reported injuries. Both Whistler Peak and the P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rockfall-closes-whistlers-peak-express-lift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rockfall-closes-whistlers-peak-express-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Ski Ridge: Go Big and Go Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the eight years I have been writing for NYSkiBlog my biggest takeaway is vertical drop doesn&rsquo;t matter as much as you think. The joy of sliding on snow is more than a number. Maple Ski Ridge in Schenectady is a perfect example. Those newbies on the rope tow don&rsquo;t care about vertical drop, they are just thrilled to be on the snow. On a recent trip back from parts east, Farah and I decided to shift our mind set &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/maple-ski-ridge-go-big-and-go-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/maple-ski-ridge-go-big-and-go-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revelstoke Eyes Reopening of Key Chairlift After Mechanical Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an unexpected closure of Revelstoke Mountain Resort's Stoke Chair earlier this week, teams are working to reopen the chair as soon as possible.&nbsp;Initial updates shared by the mountain hoped for a Thursday, March 12, reopening, which could still be possible, a representative for the resort said. However, if teams are unable to reopen the chair on Thursday, more updates will be available via web and social media.&nbsp;Just as a major storm moved into the area earlier this week, a mec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/revelstoke-eyes-reopening-of-key-chairlift-after-mechanical-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/revelstoke-eyes-reopening-of-key-chairlift-after-mechanical-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need Kids Winter Wear? Used Gear Seller Announces New Trade-in Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids' outdoor apparel company, Town Hall Outdoor Co., has a new partnership in the works that will help bring kids' outdoor gear for less.&nbsp;Town Hall Outdoor Co. has announced that they've teamed up with award-winning online gear resale site&nbsp; Geartrade to launch a new resale program devoted to kids' winter sports gear.&nbsp;Geartrade, founded in 2019, is a leading online reseller of used outdoor gear.Through both consignment and self-listing options, Geartrade allows individuals, retail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/need-kids-winter-wear-used-gear-seller-announces-new-trade-in-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/need-kids-winter-wear-used-gear-seller-announces-new-trade-in-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comp Confirmed: Freeride World Tour Names Start Date for Eagerly-Anticipated Haines Alaska Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a series of cancellations, the Freeride World Tour confirmed the planned start date of the eagerly anticipated Haines Alaska Pro.&nbsp;The event, set on the flanks of Alaska&rsquo;s imposing mountains, begins the morning of Friday, March 13. As with its other events, the FWT will stream the show live and for free on its website at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp;local time.Skiers will test their mettle on a venue that, somewhat confusingly, is called The Venue. The slope appeared during the FWT&rsquo;s la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/comp-confirmed-freeride-world-tour-names-start-date-for-eagerly-anticipated-haines-alaska-pro/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/comp-confirmed-freeride-world-tour-names-start-date-for-eagerly-anticipated-haines-alaska-pro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Winds and Rain Stall Washington Ski Area Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The intense atmospheric river forecasted to hit much of Washington State has arrived, and it's even more chaotic than predicted.&nbsp;Over the last week, ski areas in Washington, such as Crystal Mountain, Alpental, and Stevens Pass, have been forecasting snow totals in the 40-50 inch range for this weekend.&nbsp;As the storm moved in over the last day or so, high winds and rain have come with it as far north as Stevens Pass, Washington, and as far south as Bend, Oregon.&nbsp;Just southeast of Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/high-winds-and-rain-stall-washington-ski-area-operations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/high-winds-and-rain-stall-washington-ski-area-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erik Mogensen Buys Black Mountain, Indy and Entabeni Will Move To New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a reversal of a plan set to make Black Mountain, New Hampshire, a community co-op, Indy Pass director and Entabeni Systems CEO Erik Mogensen has announced that he bought and took full ownership of the ski area, reimagining it as an &ldquo;Independent Mountain Laboratory.&rdquo;&nbsp;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.Erik Mogensen.Courtesy Black Mountain&amp;sol;Brent DoscherEnta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/erik-mogensen-buys-black-mountain-indy-and-entabeni-will-move-to-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/erik-mogensen-buys-black-mountain-indy-and-entabeni-will-move-to-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steamboat Announces Paid Parking in Major Lots Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting in the 2026-27 ski season, Steamboat Resort, Colorado, is implementing a new parking program meant to reduce single occupancy vehicles and manage parking demand.<br />
However, this new program also means more paid parking at the ski resort, which has some locals upset.<br />
Steamboat will charge $15 per day on Fridays and weekends and during peak periods to park in the Meadows Lot, which is just down the road from the resort. Free shuttles will still transport skiers from Meadows to the resort.<br />
I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/steamboat-announces-paid-parking-in-major-lots-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/steamboat-announces-paid-parking-in-major-lots-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Drone Tech Triggers Avalanches From the Sky (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avalanche mitigation has come a long way.Explosives, which are used to trigger avalanches before they can strike unsuspecting skiers or drivers, have long been a core part of the program. The delivery vehicle for those explosives, however, varies wildly.&nbsp;In Utah&rsquo;s Little Cottonwood Canyon, military howitzers famously trigger slides from afar. More recently, static towers that can be operated remotely trigger blasts without direct human involvement. Then, of course, there&rsquo;s the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-drone-tech-triggers-avalanches-from-the-sky-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-drone-tech-triggers-avalanches-from-the-sky-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco’s Chinatown Celebrated Eileen Gu. Others Are More Conflicted.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservatives have rebuked Ms. Gu, who was born in the United States but won Olympic medals for China. The reaction has sparked conversations among Chinese Americans about identity and straddling two worlds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/san-franciscos-chinatown-celebrated-eileen-gu-others-are-more-conflicted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/san-franciscos-chinatown-celebrated-eileen-gu-others-are-more-conflicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[36 Hours in Grand Junction, Colo.: Things to Do and See]]></title><description><![CDATA[This western Colorado city is drawing more than just outdoor enthusiasts with its small but growing destination-dining scene, new hotels and expanded arts programming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/36-hours-in-grand-junction-colo-things-to-do-and-see/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/36-hours-in-grand-junction-colo-things-to-do-and-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermont Resort Explains Why Multiple Ski lifts Are Closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugarbush, Vermont, is taking to the internet to explain a suite of chairlift issues on the Mt. Ellen side of its slopes.First, the ski resort noted in a social media post, North Ridge remains out of commission as crews work to fix an &ldquo;electrical problem&rdquo; on the &ldquo;monitoring circuits&rdquo; with the manufacturer. That lift is one of two that climb into the summit area.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a cop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermont-resort-explains-why-multiple-ski-lifts-are-closed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vermont-resort-explains-why-multiple-ski-lifts-are-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole Announces $60 Spring Lift Tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sixty-buck deal is back.At Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the final four days of the season will cost $60 in celebration of the resort&rsquo;s 60th Anniversary.&nbsp;The discount recalls and prolongs another special in December that also dropped Jackson Hole&rsquo;s ticket pricesThis time, though, instead of ringing in the season, Jackson Hole is giving it a send-off. The new deal applies to April 9 through April 12, 2026, the last days that the ski resort will be open for skiing.The 2026 POWDER Pho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-announces-60-spring-lift-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-announces-60-spring-lift-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Dies in Crash at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 65-year-old skier is dead after an accident at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, on Monday, March 9, local police said in a news release.&nbsp;The skier, identified as Nigel Barry Young of Portland, Oregon, was skiing with three friends at the time of the crash, the Deschutes County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said. He was wearing a helmet.According to the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Young&rsquo;s friends were ahead of him and didn&rsquo;t see the fall.At 2:22 p.m., Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol was notified of an injur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-dies-in-crash-at-mt-bachelor-oregon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-dies-in-crash-at-mt-bachelor-oregon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SkiMo Was Boring To Watch at The Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Last Chair with Jack O'Brien, a new backpage-style column that will focus on human-interest stories and ski culture. A new installment will run every other week.I&rsquo;ll readily admit it. Even as someone who religiously ski tours&mdash;who tracks their times and even skins with a weighted backpack occasionally&mdash;I&rsquo;ve always felt an aversion to ski mountaineering (skimo) races.Maybe it&rsquo;s the Lycra, or the many hearty good mornings! I&rsquo;ve uttered on predawn re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skimo-was-boring-to-watch-at-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skimo-was-boring-to-watch-at-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, You're Right: Skiers Are Masochists]]></title><description><![CDATA[My hackles were raised from the start. &ldquo;People who ski have more money than sense,&rdquo; the op-ed&rsquo;s headline declared.I felt a flash of anger and, like a particularly stupid fish, was lured right in, giving The Guardian the click it was after. They&rsquo;d found their mark. After all, the article assaulted almost every part of a sport that&rsquo;s consumed my life. I couldn&rsquo;t help but be offended.&nbsp;Each paragraph made me squint.&ldquo;You pay thousands for the privilege o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/yes-youre-right-skiers-are-masochists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/yes-youre-right-skiers-are-masochists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Expert Tips to Make Packing for Your Backcountry Hut Trip Way Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 are few responsibilities we wouldn&rsquo;t totally blow off for a hut trip. Getting fully off the grid at a cabin in the woods, skiing until the sun goes down and making snow cone margaritas might be as close to heaven as you can get.Once you&rsquo;re there, a multi-day backcountry hut trip is bliss. But wrangling gear into small spaces and getting organized for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-expert-tips-to-make-packing-for-your-backcountry-hut-trip-way-easier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-expert-tips-to-make-packing-for-your-backcountry-hut-trip-way-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole Announces Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet's People's Choice Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The People's Choice Awards voting for Jackson Hole's Kings and Queens of Corbet's Couloir has closed, and the people have spoken.<br />
As always, the Kings &amp; Queens roster was chock-full of talent with athletes launching the biggest tricks into the famous couloir. Kings and Queens has a unique format in which the athlete field decides the winners.<br />
Last year, along with an overall King and Queen title, they also added prize money for the top athletes in the men's and women's ski and snowboard fiel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-announces-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-peoples-choice-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-announces-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-peoples-choice-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunt Gone Wrong: Skier Collides With Burning Ring of Fire (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a time in every skier&rsquo;s life when they think, &ldquo;Hmm. I wonder if I could jump through a ring of fire.&rdquo;Well, maybe not, but for skier Mathias Birkelund, this was a real idea. Alongside a friend, he almost pulled it off.Instead of a triumphant outcome, though, the stunt, which went south, offered a reminder: it&rsquo;s always best to measure twice and cut once, particularly when flames are involved. The video Birkelund shared shows a skier colliding chest-first with fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stunt-gone-wrong-skier-collides-with-burning-ring-of-fire-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stunt-gone-wrong-skier-collides-with-burning-ring-of-fire-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alterra CEO To Step Down at End of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Smith, the CEO of Alterra Mountain Company, is stepping down at the end of this ski season.&ldquo;Serving as CEO of Alterra has been an honor, and I am deeply proud of the incredible people, capabilities and businesses we&rsquo;ve added to this amazing company,&rdquo; he said in a statement. &ldquo;The commitment of the ownership group to these mountains, and to the team members and communities they serve, is truly unique.&rdquo;Alterra, which owns multiple famous ski resorts and sells the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alterra-ceo-to-step-down-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alterra-ceo-to-step-down-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Skiers Should Care About Wyoming's Wealth Inequality Gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, the New York Times published an article titled Welcome to Wyoming, the Frontier of America's New Gilded Age.The article chronicles the subtext beneath Wyoming's great ski town, which has only become more prevalent over the last five years. Once a small town that attracted only the most die-hard mountain lovers, Jackson Hole has become a billionaire's tax haven disguised as a ski town.<br />
TheTimes does a fantastic job breaking down the conundrum that so many mountain towns now face, exace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-skiers-should-care-about-wyomings-wealth-inequality-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-skiers-should-care-about-wyomings-wealth-inequality-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Wyoming Ski Area Vandalized by Off-Road Vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems every ski season, at least one ski area falls victim to a driver who had trouble obeying parking lot signage or simply got lost.<br />
A photo surfaces of a car (usually a rental, without proper snow tires or 4WD) parked haphazardly on a ski run with skiers around it looking confused, and a quirky comment from the resort reminding folks that parking directly on the mountain doesn't qualify as "ski in, ski out."While these instances are typically innocent mistakes, occasionally, the odd driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/small-wyoming-ski-area-vandalized-by-off-road-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/small-wyoming-ski-area-vandalized-by-off-road-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Cut" Is Set: Freeride World Tour's Best Athletes Heading To Alaska]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a bumpy few weeks that included multiple event cancellations, the Freeride World Tour is looking ahead towards its final two events of the season: the Haines Alaska Pro and Xtreme Verbier.These competitions serve as the circuit&rsquo;s finals, meaning only a select number of skiers&mdash;the top 13 men and the top 6 women&mdash;made what the FWT calls the &ldquo;cut.&rdquo;&nbsp;This season&rsquo;s cut was colored by those cancellations. The FWT had hoped to give competitors four opportuni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-cut-is-set-freeride-world-tours-best-athletes-heading-to-alaska/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-cut-is-set-freeride-world-tours-best-athletes-heading-to-alaska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecasters Predicting Alpine Snowmelt as Temps Expected To Soar Out West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heat wave is almost here, according to forecasters, and it may lead to earlier than usual high-elevation snowmelt amid an already tough and often snowless ski season out West.&ldquo;Warmer conditions are coming for the West! Probabilities reach 90-100% across the Southwest,&rdquo; the Climate Prediction Center wrote in a recent social media post. &ldquo;Temps may reach upper 80s over the CA Valley and triple digits over the Desert Southwest.&rdquo;&ldquo;This pattern may lead to early onset of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/forecasters-predicting-alpine-snowmelt-as-temps-expected-to-soar-out-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/forecasters-predicting-alpine-snowmelt-as-temps-expected-to-soar-out-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Ski Photos of the Year, Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[These images originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Click here to see Part 1 of the 2026 Photo Annual Gallery.The 2026 Photo Annual Gallery,Part 2Piers Solomon. Engelberg, Switzerland.Oskar EnanderAilo Riponiemi. Kuopio, Finland.Arttu HeikkinenBrennan Lagasse. Lake Tahoe, California.Ming PoonDominic Melanson. Blackcomb, British Columbia.Andrew BradleySam Cohen. Alta, Utah.Lee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-ski-photos-of-the-year-part-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-ski-photos-of-the-year-part-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcomb Ski Slope: Community Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve gotten my ski days this year but I haven&rsquo;t done much to advance my goal to ski all the lift-served hills in New York. Life has required me to stay close to home this season, and it shows in the list of areas I&rsquo;ve skied. Early this year, I realized that skiing Central NY and Western NY wasn&rsquo;t realistic. I made a separate list of ski areas ranked by their distance from our base in the Southern Adirondacks. I &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/newcomb-ski-slope-community-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/newcomb-ski-slope-community-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lifts and 1,000 Acres of Public Terrain Coming To Powder Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder Mountain, Utah, is pouring $40 million into infrastructure improvements that include a soon-to-open chairlift unlocking over 1,000 acres of advanced terrain in the DMI, or &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t Mention It,&rdquo; area.&nbsp;The titular lift, Don&rsquo;t Mention It, is a new Skytrac fixed-grip triple chair that, starting in the 2026-27 season, will climb uphill just beyond Powder Mountain&rsquo;s current boundaries.&nbsp;&ldquo;The terrain in DMI is some of the best in Northern Utah. As a ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-lifts-and-1000-acres-of-public-terrain-coming-to-powder-mountain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-lifts-and-1000-acres-of-public-terrain-coming-to-powder-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This The Ultimate Backcountry Skiing Repair and Medical Kit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 lot to be said about saving weight when it comes to backcountry skiing&ndash;carrying less mass up the hill means you have energy left over when it comes time to pointing those skis back down. We spend a lot of time obsessing over lighter skis, boots, bindings, packs, jackets, helmets&ndash;all the obvious things, really. The thing about saving weight on the bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-the-ultimate-backcountry-skiing-repair-and-medical-kit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-the-ultimate-backcountry-skiing-repair-and-medical-kit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt. Bachelor's Beloved Summit Chair Opened This Past Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over this past weekend, Oregon's largest ski area opened its long-awaited final chairlift.<br />
On Saturday, March 7th, 2026, Mt. Bachelor spun the Summit Chair for the first time during the 2025-26 ski season. Aptly named, Summit Chair brings skiers to the top of Mt. Bachelor and provides access to 360 degrees of volcano skiing, making the ski area the nation's sixth largest.<br />
A storm brought 12" of snow to Mt. Bachelor early last week, helping to build the mountain's base enough to get Summit's stee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-bachelors-beloved-summit-chair-opened-this-past-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-bachelors-beloved-summit-chair-opened-this-past-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldier Mountain, Idaho Throws In the Towel on Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Idaho ski area, Soldier Mountain, has officially closed for the 2025/26 season.<br />
The ski area announced the early closure in a social media post on Saturday, March 8, 2026, and cited weather and poor ski conditions.<br />
Ultimately, the mountain decided to close due to safety concerns stemming from a lack of seasonal snowfall.<br />
"Like many of you, we&rsquo;ve been hoping for winter to finally arrive and allow us to open more terrain and build momentum for the season. Unfortunately, the conditio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/soldier-mountain-idaho-throws-in-the-towel-on-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/soldier-mountain-idaho-throws-in-the-towel-on-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts Revenue, Skier Visits Plummet Amid "Worst-Case" Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenue and visitation at Vail Resorts&rsquo; North American destinations have dropped this winter amidst what its CEO, Rob Katz, said many would consider a &ldquo;worst-case weather scenario,&rdquo; nodding to the snow drought that&rsquo;s gripped mountain states across the West.In a news release for investors, the company, which owns numerous ski resorts and sells the Epic Pass, shared stats that compared this season so far to the last.Skier visits fell 11.9%, while total lift revenue, includi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-revenue-skier-visits-plummet-amid-worst-case-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-revenue-skier-visits-plummet-amid-worst-case-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Caldwell, Father of Cross-Country Skiing in U.S., Dies at 97]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Olympian himself, he wrote the sport&rsquo;s bible, coached the American team at five Winter Games and helped make Vermont a hub of Nordic sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/john-caldwell-father-of-cross-country-skiing-in-us-dies-at-97/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/john-caldwell-father-of-cross-country-skiing-in-us-dies-at-97/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drool-Worthy Photos From Alta's "Incredible" Week of Powder Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a season where powder days have been few and far between out West, the moments when the atmosphere finally cooperates are that much sweeter.&nbsp;That was the story in Utah&rsquo;s Cottonwoods this past week, when the snow piled up at Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude.Forecasters spotted the storm in advance, but, as far as we can tell, the surge of wintry weather delivered more than expected. Skiers vanished into the white room. Hoots and hollers, we can only assume, became the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/drool-worthy-photos-from-altas-incredible-week-of-powder-skiing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/drool-worthy-photos-from-altas-incredible-week-of-powder-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Massive Storm Incoming, Mt. Baker to Offer Night Skiing For First Time Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 73 years Mt. Baker Ski Area has been in operation, it has never offered night skiing.<br />
In 2026, that changes, and for the first time ever, skiers and riders will be able to enjoy Mt. Baker once the sun has set. Starting March 13, 2026, the Washington ski area, known for being one of the snowiest in the U.S., will offer night skiing.<br />
Mt. Baker will run Chair 7 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., and the White Salmon Handle Tow from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 13 &amp; 14, 2026. The White Salmon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/with-massive-storm-incoming-mt-baker-to-offer-night-skiing-for-first-time-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/with-massive-storm-incoming-mt-baker-to-offer-night-skiing-for-first-time-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Margin for Error: Skier Blazes Down World's "Narrowest" Ski Slope (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve all been there.It&rsquo;s November, and your home mountain is barely open. You&rsquo;re happy to be skiing, but stuck on a narrow stretch of snow with what seems like one million other skiers. Getting to the bottom is similar to ski racing, except instead of gates, you&rsquo;re dodging humans, fences, and patches of dirt.This isn&rsquo;t a position most of us would enter willingly. But ski cross world champion Filip Flisar, in pursuit of some high-grade shenanigans, did just that wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/zero-margin-for-error-skier-blazes-down-worlds-narrowest-ski-slope-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/zero-margin-for-error-skier-blazes-down-worlds-narrowest-ski-slope-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA's Paralympics &ldquo;Rock Star&rdquo; Patrick Halgren Skis to Silver, and Leaves Everyone Laughing]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s colorful, candid, entertaining, enigmatic, fun-loving, friendly, unpredictable, and now a Paralympic alpine skiing silver medalist.&nbsp;One-legged ski racer Patrick Halgren laid down the best run of his para skiing career, one that landed him in the middle of the medals on Monday in Cortina.<br />
The 33-year-old Paralympic athlete from Connecticut celebrated jubilantly in the finish area, demonstratively shouting to an enthusiastic crowd, especially his parents, who were watching him race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/usas-paralympics-ldquorock-starrdquo-patrick-halgren-skis-to-silver-and-leaves-everyone-laughing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/usas-paralympics-ldquorock-starrdquo-patrick-halgren-skis-to-silver-and-leaves-everyone-laughing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-Year-Old Dies at Alta Ski Area, Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young skier passed away in an accident at Alta Ski Area in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon this past Sunday.<br />
On March 8, 2026, Alta Ski Patrol responded to a medical emergency on the "Nina's" trail at approximately 12:00 p.m.<br />
According to Alta Town Marshall Mike Morey, the victim was a 19-year-old male. Officials believe the skier accidentally collided with a tree. He was given life-saving measures on scene and transported to the base area before being airlifted to a nearby hospital. The patie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/19-year-old-dies-at-alta-ski-area-utah/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/19-year-old-dies-at-alta-ski-area-utah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Skier Killed in Backcountry Avalanche, State's First Avalanche Fatality of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A skier in Colorado died in an avalanche on March 7, 2026, in the Boss Basin area south of Ptarmigan Pass, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), marking the state&rsquo;s first recorded avalanche death of the season.In a preliminary report, the CAIC said that a snowmobiler was reported missing Saturday evening in the backcountry.&nbsp;Summit County Rescue Group, Vail Mountain Rescue, and Summit and Eagle County Sheriff's responded, finding an avalanche with ski and snowm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-skier-killed-in-backcountry-avalanche-states-first-avalanche-fatality-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-skier-killed-in-backcountry-avalanche-states-first-avalanche-fatality-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Did You First Try Skiing? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[My home mountain is Palisades Tahoe, California.On a daily basis, if not hourly, I'm reminded that I am not the best skier on the mountain. Sure, there are plenty of 30-, 40-, and 50-somethings who can best me, but, more embarrassingly, it's the kids. The kids are so good these days.My mom and dad first put me on skis 4-years-old. Because of this, I can claim that I've been skiing my whole life, but the frequency at which I actually skied was quite low until I became a young adult.Compare that t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/when-did-you-first-try-skiing-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/when-did-you-first-try-skiing-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brace for Impact: 100 Inches of Snow Forecasted for Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Northwest stays active all week.<br />
A cold reload continues through Tuesday, March 10, with very low snow levels and good snow quality, then a stronger storm train arrives Tuesday night and keeps the Washington Cascades firing through Friday before easing Saturday, March 14, 2026.<br />
Stevens Pass is the clear standout with 65-101 inches by Saturday afternoon, while Crystal Mountain is in line for 51-80 inches and Mt. Baker Ski Area for 43-67 inches. Whistler should stack a colder 22-33 inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/brace-for-impact-100-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-washington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/brace-for-impact-100-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Type of Chairlift Is the Best? 1,000 Skiers Weigh In on a Classic Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s&nbsp;Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re&nbsp;back with the results of another POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll, thanks to the&nbsp;Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this&nbsp;week's&nbsp;debate was chairlifts. This time, we wanted to know which one was the most popular.&nbsp;Keep reading to see what more than 1,000 skiers had to say when asked: Which type of ski lift is your favorite?The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newssta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-type-of-chairlift-is-the-best-1000-skiers-weigh-in-on-a-classic-debate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-type-of-chairlift-is-the-best-1000-skiers-weigh-in-on-a-classic-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Ski Resorts Refreshed With Snow Heading Into Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montana scored big this week, with snow piling up at some of the state's biggest ski areas.<br />
The storm moved in from southern Canada and interacted with moisture moving east from the Pacific Northwest, and dropped more than a foot of snow in some areas.<br />
Saturday and Sunday should be a bit calmer, with more weather potentially moving in Sunday night into next Monday.<br />
The Montana/Idaho border resorts seemed to fare the best with this particular storm track. Resorts in Idaho, like Pomerelle, Pebble]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/montana-ski-resorts-refreshed-with-snow-heading-into-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/montana-ski-resorts-refreshed-with-snow-heading-into-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Heck Is Going on at Deer Valley? Inside the Sprawling, 2,000 Acre Ski Resort Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deer Valley, I think, is one of skiing&rsquo;s ultimate Rorschach tests.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s in Park City, Utah, a historic and ritzy ski town where you might spot a celebrity or a candy pink G-Wagon. Snowboarders aren&rsquo;t allowed, making Deer Valley one of three mountains in North America with the unique and, to some, outdated policy (Alta Ski Area and Mad River Glen are also skier-only). At an apr&egrave;s hut on the mountain, you can sip on champagne and buy an item known as the &ldquo;Seafoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-the-heck-is-going-on-at-deer-valley-inside-the-sprawling-2000-acre-ski-resort-expansion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-the-heck-is-going-on-at-deer-valley-inside-the-sprawling-2000-acre-ski-resort-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Midwest Ski Resort Group Moves from Indy Pass to IKON Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing's independent multi-pass, Indy Pass, will see some changes to its lineup of resorts for the 2026/27 season, and the company's director has something to say about it.<br />
By offering access to more than 300 resorts worldwide for two days of skiing at each, without taking ownership of the resorts, the Indy Pass has long been committed to supporting independent ski areas and keeping skiing more accessible.<br />
As passes for next season go on sale, which resorts are included on each pass is a major c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/major-midwest-ski-resort-group-moves-from-indy-pass-to-ikon-pass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/major-midwest-ski-resort-group-moves-from-indy-pass-to-ikon-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arapahoe Basin's Beloved Zuma Bowl Finally Opens This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bowl is back.For the first time this season, Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is dropping the ropes on Montezuma Bowl, or Zuma.The zone comes back into play on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with two main trail options: Cooper and Gentling. But there will be more for skiers to choose from, including limited openings from Long Chute all the way to Durance, in Miner's Glade, and the runs off Mountain Goat Travers (like Torreys, Grays, Bierstadt, and more).The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basins-beloved-zuma-bowl-finally-opens-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basins-beloved-zuma-bowl-finally-opens-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alaska's Andrew Kurka Is Poised to Attack Cortina's Paralympic Slope with a Vengeance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alaskan Andrew Kurka was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in the lead-up to the Beijing 2022 Paralympics as a top contender to bring home multiple medals; however, it didn&rsquo;t go quite as planned.Then 30, Kurka was at the pinnacle of his Para alpine skiing career, in addition to being the defending Paralympic monoski downhill champion from PyeongChang 2018. And boasting multiple world titles too.But a crash shortly before competition on the Paralympic course in China changed thing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alaskas-andrew-kurka-is-poised-to-attack-cortinas-paralympic-slope-with-a-vengeance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alaskas-andrew-kurka-is-poised-to-attack-cortinas-paralympic-slope-with-a-vengeance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracle March: Two Feet of Snow Slams Utah Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, the storm pulled through.At some ski resorts throughout Utah, multiple feet of powder have fallen over the past 24 hours. The epicenter, as is often the case, is the Cottonwoods, the canyons outside Salt Lake City, home to Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude.Snowbird wasted no time showing off the goods. In an Instagram post from Friday morning, a skier nearly disappeared into the white room. We&rsquo;re not jealous&mdash;you are.Tap or click below to watch. Keep reading for st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/miracle-march-two-feet-of-snow-slams-utah-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/miracle-march-two-feet-of-snow-slams-utah-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth Mountain Appeals OSHA Determination on Ski Patroller's Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) opened an investigation at Mammoth Mountain, following the death of a ski patroller in an accident last winter.<br />
Claire Murphy was one of two ski patrollers caught in an avalanche on February 14, 2025, at Mammoth Mountain, while working to open terrain in an area called 'Avalanche Chutes.' The second patroller survived, but Murphy tragically passed away due to injuries.Following the investigation, Cal/OSHA made an administrative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-appeals-osha-determination-on-ski-patrollers-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mammoth-mountain-appeals-osha-determination-on-ski-patrollers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Cancellation in Weeks: Freeride World Tour Bails on Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another event, another cancellation.The Freeride World Tour announced on March 6, 2026, that its Fieberbrunn Pro competition in Austria had been canned.&ldquo;While Fieberbrunn still offered the best available conditions, none of the options assessed met the safety, snow quality, and contestability standards required to stage a Freeride World Tour Pro competition,&rdquo; organizers wrote in a release.At first, organizers saw promising conditions on the Fieberbrunn venue, the Wildseeloder. But, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/third-cancellation-in-weeks-freeride-world-tour-bails-on-austria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/third-cancellation-in-weeks-freeride-world-tour-bails-on-austria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Dasha, Solitude's Adorable New Avalanche Rescue Dog In Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The avalanche dog team at Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is getting a whole lot cuter.&nbsp;The resort, in a social media post, introduced Dasha, a black nine-week-old Australian Shepherd Lab mix, alongside her patrol handler, PJ.For now, she&rsquo;s a puppy still learning the ropes. But before long, Dasha could be on the front lines, helping sniff out skiers stuck in the snow. Check out more photos of Dasha below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-dasha-solitudes-adorable-new-avalanche-rescue-dog-in-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-dasha-solitudes-adorable-new-avalanche-rescue-dog-in-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCauley: Going Strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first signs of spring appeared last weekend and the doomers were out in full force. The winter is over! The rain is coming! If you internalized the social media discourse then you might as well pack your gear and call it a season. The rest of us will be enjoying the warmer weather and soft turns. Way up North in Old Forge the locals had missed the news that winter was over. The Olympic snowfort built the previous weekend &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mccauley-going-strong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mccauley-going-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 New Runs, $100 Lift Tickets: Deer Valley Slashes Prices for Rest of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Park City, Utah ski resort Deer Valley debuted its massive terrain expansion this season, expanding its skiable acreage to more than 4,300.<br />
The increase in acreage also amounted to 100 new skiable runs. To celebrate, Deer Valley has announced a new lift-ticket special starting March 4, 2026.<br />
Through the end of the season, Deer Valley will offer $100 half-day lift tickets, allowing skiers to experience 100 new runs at a significantly lower price.<br />
Access to discounted lift tickets starts at 12:30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/100-new-runs-100-lift-tickets-deer-valley-slashes-prices-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/100-new-runs-100-lift-tickets-deer-valley-slashes-prices-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Para Alpine Skiers and Snowboarders Are Amped for Winter Paralympics "Italian Style"]]></title><description><![CDATA[CORTINA D&rsquo;AMPEZZO, Italy: Team USA Para Athletes couldn&rsquo;t be more excited and anxious to attack courses and show the world what they&rsquo;re capable of as the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games open this weekend in northern Italy.&nbsp;Thirty-two American athletes, consisting of 24 Para alpine skiers and eight snowboarders, will begin quests for coveted Paralympic medals in sun-drenched Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo, as competition officially kicks off on Saturday, March 7, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/us-para-alpine-skiers-and-snowboarders-are-amped-for-winter-paralympics-italian-style/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/us-para-alpine-skiers-and-snowboarders-are-amped-for-winter-paralympics-italian-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole's Famous Snowmobile Hillclimb Won't Happen This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each spring, the pristine quiet of downtown Jackson Hole is replaced by the unmistakable braaap of snowmobiles for the annual World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb at Snow King Mountain.<br />
Unfortunately, on Wednesday, March 4, the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, who put on the event, announced that it would be cancelled in 2026 due to insufficient snowpack at Snow King.<br />
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no way we could make it happen and have it safe, have a quality course, a quality World Championship Hill Climb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-holes-famous-snowmobile-hillclimb-wont-happen-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-holes-famous-snowmobile-hillclimb-wont-happen-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Weather Advisory Issued, Up to 20 Inches of Snow Possible in Utah's Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm is enveloping Utah, and the National Weather Service&rsquo;s Salt Lake City office has issued a winter weather advisory that calls for as much as 20 inches in some mountains.The advisory applies to ski country, including the Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and Central Mountains.In it, the National Weather Service called for snow accumulations between six and 12 inches, with, locally, up to 20 inches falling in the Cottonwoods, the canyons home to Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Brig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-weather-advisory-issued-up-to-20-inches-of-snow-possible-in-utahs-mountains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-weather-advisory-issued-up-to-20-inches-of-snow-possible-in-utahs-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikon Pass Reveals 2026-27 Price, New Resorts, and Access for Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ikon Pass, one of the two biggest multi-mountain ski passes, is back on sale soon with new resorts, deals for younger skiers, and expanded Colorado access.The 2026-27 Ikon Pass will be available for purchase on March 12, 2026, at $1,399, a $70 increase from last season's starting price. The Ikon Pass price is the lowest when it first goes on sale and climbs as the upcoming winter approaches.The more limited Ikon Base Pass will cost $949, and Ikon Session Passes, which work like bundled lift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ikon-pass-reveals-2026-27-price-new-resorts-and-access-for-skiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ikon-pass-reveals-2026-27-price-new-resorts-and-access-for-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Benchetler Shows Off His Personal Bent Ski Collection, Reveals His Preferences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artist and skier (and so much more), Chris Benchetler, took to Instagram on a little walk down memory lane with one of, if not the most, notable collaborations to come out of his career&sbquo; the Bent Chetler ski.<br />
2008 saw the first iteration of the Bent Chetler, in a 123mm underfoot twin-tipped powder ski. Today, the Bent line up comes in a range of widths, as well as a smaller, junior version of the ski, and is one of the most popular freeride skis around.You can watch Benchetler's full video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chris-benchetler-shows-off-his-personal-bent-ski-collection-reveals-his-preferences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chris-benchetler-shows-off-his-personal-bent-ski-collection-reveals-his-preferences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet The Pro Skiers and Judges for the Inaugural Sun Valley Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howdy, partner, the inaugural Sun Valley Stampede presented by POWDERMagazine is just a few weeks away.Slated to go down between March 13-15, 2026, skiers are flocking from far and wide to test their skills on the never-before-seen race course that will feature race gates, moguls, and terrain park features.Registration is still open to skiers who would like to compete, but there will also be plenty for spectators to enjoy throughout the weekend. The event is open to all ages.Notably, the Sun Val]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-pro-skiers-and-judges-for-the-inaugural-sun-valley-stampede/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-the-pro-skiers-and-judges-for-the-inaugural-sun-valley-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 13 Longest Ski Runs in North America From Coast to Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[As skiers, the longer we can go without riding a chairlift or hitting the skin track, the better. Uninterrupted skiing is the Holy Grail, and some ski resorts&mdash;primarily those with considerable acreage and vertical&mdash;make the quest for enduring descents easier.For those looking to do as much downhill mileage as they can at once, here are 13 of North America&rsquo;s longest ski resort runs, sorted by region. They might not be the gnarliest or most well-known trails at many of these resor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-13-longest-ski-runs-in-north-america-from-coast-to-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-13-longest-ski-runs-in-north-america-from-coast-to-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Best Resorts for Spring Skiing This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring, in mountain-person nomenclature, can mean multiple things at once.<br />
That late-April surprise storm qualifies as spring skiing, as does the day, only a week later, when skiing corn snow under the sun. The weather in this transitory period is mercurial.However, when we think of spring skiing, we lean towards the sunnier, slushier side of the spectrum. In our books, the word spring means a few things: parking lot parties, egregious goggle tans, and pond skims. At a certain point, it's time f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-best-resorts-for-spring-skiing-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-best-resorts-for-spring-skiing-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole Skier Takes Down S&amp;amp;S Couloir's Daunting Wallride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kids are alright, and they&rsquo;re teeing off some of the toughest stuff Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has on offer.In this case, it was S&amp;S Couloir, the little rock slot near its better-known sibling, Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir.&nbsp;The line&rsquo;s a bear, with only two viable options. Either you jump in, or, alternatively, ski over rocks on a steep face. Liam Thompson, a local ripper, chose the latter, flawlessly knocking off S&amp;S.Tap or click to watch Thompson ski S&amp;S Couloir bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-skier-takes-down-sampamps-couloirs-daunting-wallride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-skier-takes-down-sampamps-couloirs-daunting-wallride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Working Lego Ski Lifts Are an Engineering Marvel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing is a soulful sport.<br />
So much has been said and written about the mountains that concerns feeling rather than fact. Poems do more to capture the embodied experience of skiing than spreadsheets. Yet, at the same time, skiing invites us to tinker like engineers and obsess over equipment.&nbsp;First, there are the basics, like affixing two skis together with straps or patching a coat with duct tape. Things get more complicated from there, including homemade skis with colossal presses and ad-ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-working-lego-ski-lifts-are-an-engineering-marvel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-working-lego-ski-lifts-are-an-engineering-marvel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palisades Tahoe Is Going All-Out for International Women's Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[March is International Women's Month, and the California ski area Palisades Tahoe is celebrating with a series of special events.<br />
Throughout the month, the ski area will host on-snow gatherings, community events, and storytelling experiences that honor women in Olympic Valley.<br />
Events include everything from high-performance ski camps to snowboard meetups to book signings, spanning a range of activities on and off the slopes.Keep reading for a breakdown of events.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-is-going-all-out-for-international-womens-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-is-going-all-out-for-international-womens-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cognitive Dissonance of Resort Touring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our skis skidded and chattered as we descended each artificial snow mound, a series of off-white heaps dotting the entire run that seemed more like a series of whale&rsquo;s bodies than a surface made for skiing.<br />
Up and down, we made our way over these piles of human-made snow that were soon to be groomed over the entire slope, all in the name of fitness, boredom, and&ndash;perhaps more than anything&ndash;a burning desire simply to ski.&nbsp;We had ascended the ski area in the way many now do,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-cognitive-dissonance-of-resort-touring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-cognitive-dissonance-of-resort-touring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Looking for Snowboarder Who Hit 8-Year-Old Skier at Winter Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local law enforcement is looking for information about a snowboarder who hit and hurt an 8-year-old boy on the slopes of Winter Park Resort, Colorado, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, according to local news reports.CBS Colorado reported that, according to the Fraser Winter Park Police Department, the boy was skiing in the afternoon around Butch's Breezeway and Gangway, two trails below the Prospector Express lift.&nbsp;Investigators said witnesses reported that the boy was stopped when the snowboarder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-looking-for-snowboarder-who-hit-8-year-old-skier-at-winter-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-looking-for-snowboarder-who-hit-8-year-old-skier-at-winter-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA Selects Flag-Bearers for Paralympics Opening Ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games just days away, Team USA has named the official flag bearers for the opening ceremony.<br />
Paralympic alpine skier Laurie Stephens and Paralympic sled hockey player Josh Pauls will hold the American flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on Friday, March 6, 2026.<br />
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games will mark Stephens' sixth Paralympics and Pauls' fifth Paralympic Games. Both hold multiple medals alongside other significant career ach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/team-usa-selects-flag-bearers-for-paralympics-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/team-usa-selects-flag-bearers-for-paralympics-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Ski Movie Studio Warren Miller Entertainment Names New On-Screen Host]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new host will lead the storied ski film outfit Warren Miller Entertainment into the future, and it&rsquo;s a name you&rsquo;ll probably recognize.&ldquo;This year, we&rsquo;re expanding,&rdquo; Warren Miller Entertainment wrote in a social media post. &ldquo;Introducing Katie Burrell as our new on-camera host&mdash;bringing back a tradition that channels the classic narrator energy into the films we&rsquo;ve built together since 1949.&rdquo;See below. Keep reading for more.The 2026 POWDER Phot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/iconic-ski-movie-studio-warren-miller-entertainment-names-new-on-screen-host/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/iconic-ski-movie-studio-warren-miller-entertainment-names-new-on-screen-host/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Roasts ESPN's Pat McAfee: "You Guys Yap Like No Other"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an incredible performance at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, Mikaela Shiffrin's status as one of the greatest athletes of all time has transcended the winter sports world.<br />
ESPN's Pat McAfee show, which most often covers MLB, college, and professional football, welcomed Shiffrin to the show yesterday, March 3, 2026.Shiffrin joined and noted immediately that McAfee "yaps like no other," which is an accurate description if ever we've heard one. McAfee, who kept referring to Shiffrin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-roasts-espns-pat-mcafee-you-guys-yap-like-no-other/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-roasts-espns-pat-mcafee-you-guys-yap-like-no-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone Saved Skier's Life After Avalanche Buried Him for Hours in the Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[It all came down to an iPhone.That&rsquo;s according to the family of Michael Harris, a skier who, at Stevens Pass, Washington, got trapped in the aftermath of an avalanche for four hours last week.Speaking with Fox 13Seattle, his wife, Penny, said that she had the urge to check her husband&rsquo;s location through the &ldquo;Find My iPhone&rdquo; feature. The Apple program shows the location of devices and, if you like, family and friends.&ldquo;You get a feeling something&rsquo;s just not righ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/iphone-saved-skiers-life-after-avalanche-buried-him-for-hours-in-the-snow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/iphone-saved-skiers-life-after-avalanche-buried-him-for-hours-in-the-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look Releases New "Tiger Candy" Pivot 2.0 Bindings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Admittedly, ski bindings are pretty overlooked when it comes to showcasing your own style on the hill. Usually, it's a helmet, goggles, or outerwear that make a statement&ndash;or better yet, some really sick skiing! Of course, that's probably due to the fact that most ski bindings are inherently quite plain, but Look is looking (ha, ha) to change that with their new Piv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/look-releases-new-tiger-candy-pivot-20-bindings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/look-releases-new-tiger-candy-pivot-20-bindings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 9 Best Places To Get Off-Season Ski Gear for Cheap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Spring is right around the corner, and if you're anything like us here at POWDER,&nbsp;your ski gear has probably taken a beating this season.<br />
Whether it's finally time to replace those all-mountain skis you've had for years, your fancy Gore-Tex pants are now more duct tape than anything else, or you just want to finally splurge on a new backcountry touring setup, late s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-9-best-places-to-get-off-season-ski-gear-for-cheap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-9-best-places-to-get-off-season-ski-gear-for-cheap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's How I Turned My Atomic Remedy 130 Into A Touring Boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[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'll admit that my personal preferences for ski gear exist in a pretty weird corner of the industry. I'm lucky enough to ski something like 100 days a year (yes, it's my job), and I love spreading that out between pretty much any kind of skiing there is. Living in the Tetons, I've developed a fond appreciation and a pretty big appetite for exploring the high mountains ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/heres-how-i-turned-my-atomic-remedy-130-into-a-touring-boot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/heres-how-i-turned-my-atomic-remedy-130-into-a-touring-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molly Armanino Is Out for the Season After Freak Accident In Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freeride World Tour (FWT) competitor Molly Armanino (USA) is officially out for the season.<br />
Armanino was injured while skiing in Austria, presumably after the FWT Georgia Pro stop was relocated to K&uuml;htai/Innsbruck, which was ultimately cancelled.<br />
In an Instagram post about her injury, Armanino said that after jumping off a small cliff, she landed and caught a rock buried beneath the snow. The crash broke her two main lower leg bones, the tibia and fibula, but luckily, her knee and ankle see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/molly-armanino-is-out-for-the-season-after-freak-accident-in-austria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/molly-armanino-is-out-for-the-season-after-freak-accident-in-austria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Idaho Ski Resort Sold to Longtime Mountain Manager and Local]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humble Idaho ski area, Pomerelle Mountain Resort, found new owners without having to look very far.On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the ski area announced that its previous owners, the Anderson family, had sold to&nbsp;Pomerelle&rsquo;s&nbsp;mountain manager Zach Alexander and his wife, Crystal.Local Freshies, which covers skiing and&nbsp;first&nbsp;reported&nbsp;the story, interviewed Alexander.&nbsp;Alexander&rsquo;s&nbsp;ties to the mountain go far beyond employment. His grandparents, Barry and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/idaho-ski-resort-sold-to-longtime-mountain-manager-and-local/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/idaho-ski-resort-sold-to-longtime-mountain-manager-and-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeming to acknowledge critics&rsquo; complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-reduces-the-price-of-its-epic-pass-for-gen-z-skiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-reduces-the-price-of-its-epic-pass-for-gen-z-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Resort To Host Night Skiing Until 1 in the Morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once wasn't enough.In a unique move mirrored by few other ski resorts, Camelback Resort, Pennsylvania, is planning to host a late-night party on its slopes that lasts until 1 a.m. on March 28.The Club Camelback event first went off on February 28. That night, the resort spun the Black Bear 6 lift and hosted a 21-and-over party in the Pennsylvania Room. It marked the latest Camelback Resort had been since the 1980s.Later this month, the ski resort is doing it all again.&ldquo;You showed up. You s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pennsylvania-resort-to-host-night-skiing-until-1-in-the-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pennsylvania-resort-to-host-night-skiing-until-1-in-the-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Watch Natural Selection Ski's First Super Sessions Broadcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Natural Selection Tour Ski (NST Ski) gets ready for its second iteration in Alaska later this spring, eight hopeful athletes have thrown their names in the ring in hopes of a spot in the big show.<br />
NST Ski 2026 officially kicked off at Palisades Tahoe last week with the first-ever Natural Selection Ski Super Session.<br />
All we know at this point is that an incredibly stacked field of athletes selected by the Natural Selection Ski Advisory Council went head-to-head in a progressive, collaborat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-watch-natural-selection-skis-first-super-sessions-broadcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-watch-natural-selection-skis-first-super-sessions-broadcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Tahoe Just Got 100 Inches of Snow, but It's Snowpack Is Still Below Average, Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a concerningly dry start to winter in the Lake Tahoe area, the faucet finally turned on in mid-February for the Sierras.<br />
In the middle of last month, one of the mega-storms California is known for hit Tahoe's ski areas, burying them under feet of snow. As of February 18, Palisades Tahoe had seen 61 inches of snow and 79 inches measured on the upper mountain. The resort would end up with a storm total of more than 100 inches.<br />
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar all got bet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lake-tahoe-just-got-100-inches-of-snow-but-its-snowpack-is-still-below-average-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lake-tahoe-just-got-100-inches-of-snow-but-its-snowpack-is-still-below-average-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plattekill: Now I Get It]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve been lucky to ski many areas across New York, but I haven&rsquo;t skied the Catskills, until now. When a nor&rsquo;easter swept up the coast and blanketed the Cats in snow, it felt like the opportunity for Tiff and I to explore. We kicked things off at Belleayre on Tuesday for a sunny machine groomed packed powder day, after the storm.&nbsp; And on Friday we finally made it, to Plattekill. Plattekill operates a little differently. As the last standing family &raquo; Read More &raquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/plattekill-now-i-get-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/plattekill-now-i-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SLVSH Reveals Athlete Lineup for the March Madness of Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roster for the SLVSH Cup, a popular park skiing throwdown in Grandvalira, Andorra, is here. The competition isn't dissimilar to March Madness thanks to its bracket format, but we'll get to the specifics later.<br />
First, here are the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s lineups below. Keep reading for more on SLVSH.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.SLVSH Cup 2026 RosterWomen&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/slvsh-reveals-athlete-lineup-for-the-march-madness-of-skiing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/slvsh-reveals-athlete-lineup-for-the-march-madness-of-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Oregon's "Worst Season Ever," I'm Still Happy to Be Skiing Mt. Bachelor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben and I originally made plans to take his snowmobile out and poke around in the backcountry on Sunday morning this past weekend.<br />
After skiing in conditions that felt more like mid-May than late-February on Saturday afternoon, I texted him Saturday night, wondering if we should rethink our plans.&ldquo;Still thinking of sledding tomorrow?&rdquo; I asked him.&ldquo;Apparently, it&rsquo;s horrible,&rdquo; he responded, &ldquo;Breakable crust or sheet ice everywhere.&rdquo; His response wasn&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-oregons-worst-season-ever-im-still-happy-to-be-skiing-mt-bachelor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-oregons-worst-season-ever-im-still-happy-to-be-skiing-mt-bachelor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Instagram Account Features Corbet's Couloir's Biggest Crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re an avid skier, you know the name Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir.The run located just below the upper terminal of Jackson Hole&rsquo;s Aerial Tram has, over the years, developed a reputation for being one of the toughest in-bounds test pieces in North America.Is that stature warranted? We think so. While there are plenty of lines that are more technical or difficult than Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir, the run is easily accessible and highly visible, making it a crowd favorite. The yearly Kings &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-instagram-account-features-corbets-couloirs-biggest-crashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-instagram-account-features-corbets-couloirs-biggest-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Ski Photos of the Year, Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[These images originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.The 2026 Photo Annual GallerySammy Carlson. Palmer, AlaskaChad ChomlackEvan McEachran. Toronto, CanadaJDominic Melanson. Coast Mountains, British Columbia.Andrew BradleyKye Petersen. Pemberton, British Columbia.Blake JorLauri Kivari. Kemij&auml;rvi, Finland.Arttu HeiKye Peterson. Haines, Alaska.Will WissmAmie Engerbretson. Al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-ski-photos-of-the-year-part-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-ski-photos-of-the-year-part-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Women's Skiing and Mardi Gras Beads Party Cancelled at Mount Bohemia After Legal Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another day, another chapter for what might be the North American ski industry&rsquo;s most unique online resort presence.This time, Mount Bohemia, the famous ski area on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, announced that it had to cancel the &ldquo;women ski free&rdquo; and &ldquo;beads contest&rdquo; parts of its Mardi Gras Madness event planned for March 7, 2026.The reason, according to Mount Bohemia? A legal threat. The ski area&rsquo;s Instagram account shared a series of email screenshots that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/free-womens-skiing-and-mardi-gras-beads-party-cancelled-at-mount-bohemia-after-legal-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/free-womens-skiing-and-mardi-gras-beads-party-cancelled-at-mount-bohemia-after-legal-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Gen Z Discount Added for Vail Resorts' Epic Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re a member of Gen Z, now, probably, would be a good time to consider an Epic Pass.The ski industry giant Vail Resorts announced in a press release Tuesday morning that the Epic Pass, which provides access to more than 90 ski resorts in North America and around the world, was on sale for the upcoming 2026-27 season with a new pricing category for teens and young adults aged 13 to 30&mdash;or current Gen Z skiers.The category's discount is sizable, trimming 20% off next winter&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-gen-z-discount-added-for-vail-resorts-epic-pass/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-gen-z-discount-added-for-vail-resorts-epic-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Telemark More Relevant When It Was Dead?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look around, and you will see it. Free-heel rippers are again sending airs and rails in the park; the tele-hate of the previous generation has all but abated. And most of the Phish fans finally went home (well, not me yet).&nbsp;Jokes aside, something has indeed changed of late in telemark skiing. After years of little movement in the sport and its commerce, Scarpa&rsquo;s long-awaited modern boots are here, and donned by many, while stronger participation has prompted makers to bring more bindi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/was-telemark-more-relevant-when-it-was-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/was-telemark-more-relevant-when-it-was-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother Nature Forces Mt. Ashland, Oregon To Close Indefinitely, Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Oregon ski area has been hit by the state's unseasonably warm weather and wet winter storms.<br />
Southern Oregon's Mt. Ashland paused ski area operations on February 28, 2026, due to insufficient snowfall.The non-profit ski area, which opened for the season in late December like many other ski areas across the west, hasn't seen its 220" of annual snowfall this year.<br />
With only 94" this season and a 16" base, the ski area sits at 27% of its annual snowpack. For context, most of Oregon is below]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mother-nature-forces-mt-ashland-oregon-to-close-indefinitely-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mother-nature-forces-mt-ashland-oregon-to-close-indefinitely-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patagonia's Best Ski Outerwear Is Now Up To 50% Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.We get it, high-quality ski apparel adds up quick&ndash;but if you've ever tried any Patagonia's technical outerwear, you know you get what you pay for. Want to stay warm and dry, no matter the conditions? Look no further. I've been a huge fan of Patagonia's jackets and bibs for years, and our team of testers was very impressed with their latest update to the venerable P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/patagonias-best-ski-outerwear-is-now-up-to-50-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/patagonias-best-ski-outerwear-is-now-up-to-50-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Type of Ski Lift Is Your Favorite? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing, perhaps more than any other action sport, encourages a fascination with the mechanical.<br />
The heart of our shared sport, resorts, run on lumbering ropeways of differing size and scope. We could always go touring in the backcountry without them. At the same time, it's true that skiing wouldn&rsquo;t be the same if it weren&rsquo;t for the access provided by our favorite lifts.These machines endure through generations and, over time, become something like a trusted, silent family member.<br />
Jac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-type-of-ski-lift-is-your-favorite-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-type-of-ski-lift-is-your-favorite-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Women Sweep Podium In Dual Moguls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. women's moguls team has claimed yet another victory following an excellent performance at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.<br />
At the Nanto-Toyota World Cup in Japan this past weekend, decorated mogul skier Jaelin Kauf took another win in the Dual Moguls category. It was something of a serendipitous moment for Kauf, who's first-ever World Cup win also took place in Dual Moguls in Japan, nearly 10 years ago.<br />
Kauf was joined on the podium by teammates Olivia Giaccio and Tess Johns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-women-sweep-podium-in-dual-moguls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-women-sweep-podium-in-dual-moguls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Resort Wants To Add Decorative "Carousel Horse" to Ski Lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the guidance of its new owner, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, Powder Mountain, Utah, has taken some unconventional steps.The resort, for one, has adopted a unique private-public model, with some parts of its mountain being cordoned off for homeowners. The move, Hastings wrote in a letter in 2023, was meant to keep Powder Mountain independent and uncrowded, but has at times proven controversial.Powder Mountain is also home to multiple open-air art installations, a project supported by th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-resort-wants-to-add-decorative-carousel-horse-to-ski-lift/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-resort-wants-to-add-decorative-carousel-horse-to-ski-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessie Diggins Makes History, Places 2nd In Dramatic Sprint Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one of American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins' final races, she not only made history but further cemented herself as the most talented athlete the USA has ever seen in the sport.<br />
Diggins, 34, who is set to retire at the end of the season, raced the skiathlon event at the FIS World Cup in Falun, Sweden, this past weekend.<br />
The race marked Diggins' 357th World Cup start, which makes her the cross-country skier with the most World Cup starts in the history of the sport.<br />
The skiathlon is par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jessie-diggins-makes-history-places-2nd-in-dramatic-sprint-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jessie-diggins-makes-history-places-2nd-in-dramatic-sprint-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager Dies in Avalanche at Ski Area Near Calgary, Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old boy died late last week after being buried in an avalanche at Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta, Canada, according to local news reports.The avalanche happened on Friday, February 27, 2026, the CBC reported, leading to a call to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who responded alongside other emergency services around 12:45 p.m.&nbsp;Per the CBC, an initial report from the RCMP said that the avalanche struck and buried two skiers. One was able to dig themself out and wasn&rsquo;t injured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teenager-dies-in-avalanche-at-ski-area-near-calgary-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teenager-dies-in-avalanche-at-ski-area-near-calgary-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Feet of Snow Likely for Utah Ski Resorts This Week, but Storm Will Start Warm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two rounds of snow will move through Utah from Monday, March 2, through early Saturday, March 7, 2026.<br />
The first wave arrives Monday with a warm start. Snow levels begin high. As the cold front moves through Monday afternoon and evening, snow levels fall quickly, and the Wasatch picks up a steady, modest refresh into Tuesday.Better ski conditions come with the second system, late Wednesday night through Friday night, when colder air lowers snow levels at most bases, and snow quality turns lighte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-likely-for-utah-ski-resorts-this-week-but-storm-will-start-warm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-likely-for-utah-ski-resorts-this-week-but-storm-will-start-warm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mountains&rsquo; resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-crisis-in-the-alps-airbnb-climate-change-and-americans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-crisis-in-the-alps-airbnb-climate-change-and-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, China and America See a Mirror Image]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Olympic athletes are the subject of uncomfortable public comparisons that present online narratives that overlap more than both sides may realize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/in-alysa-liu-and-eileen-gu-china-and-america-see-a-mirror-image/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/in-alysa-liu-and-eileen-gu-china-and-america-see-a-mirror-image/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleayre: After the Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s something about tracking a nor&rsquo;easter that adds a little extra electricity to a winter week. When a storm started lining up to bring 18+ inches to the Catskills, Evan was watching every model run like it was his job. As it turned out, the system shifted east and underperformed, but 7 inches still fell on Monday, just enough to freshen everything without complicating travel. With kids back in school after Presidents Week and a midweek window on our calendar, &raquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/belleayre-after-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/belleayre-after-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Had the Best Olympic Gold Ski Performance? Here's What 1,000 Skiers Think.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate was Olympians. This time, we wanted to know which one put on the best gold medal performance (to be more exact: we wanted to know about skiers&mdash;we&rsquo;ve yet to broach the subject of curling).&nbsp;Keep reading to see what more than 1,000 skiers had to say when asked: Which Olympic skiin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/who-had-the-best-olympic-gold-ski-performance-heres-what-1000-skiers-think/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/who-had-the-best-olympic-gold-ski-performance-heres-what-1000-skiers-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the Current Deepest Snowpacks at Ski Resorts in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, we looked at the ski areas in the U.S. and Canada with the highest season-to-date snowfall totals.<br />
The usual U.S. suspects like Jay Peak, Vermont, and Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, topped the list with their massive totals. In Canada, Revelstoke and Whitewater's early-season dumps bode nicely for their season totals.<br />
However, not all that snowfall has stuck around in some places.<br />
Winter has brought warm spells and rainstorms that have done a number on the snowpack in the PNW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-of-the-current-deepest-snowpacks-at-ski-resorts-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-of-the-current-deepest-snowpacks-at-ski-resorts-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Woman Dangling From Chairlift Says She Was Attempting a Pull-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video that went viral this week, showing a young woman dangling from a chairlift at Big Bear Mountain Resort in California, raised some eyebrows.The woman was ultimately okay, landing on the ground just a few feet short of the top terminal of the chairlift, but the explanation for how the incident started in the first place is, well... questionable.Roula de Miranda-Arce, the 21-year-old woman seen in the video, told NBCLA that she was in "So much pain, my body is in so much pain" after the inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-woman-dangling-from-chairlift-says-she-was-attempting-a-pull-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-woman-dangling-from-chairlift-says-she-was-attempting-a-pull-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vail Resorts CEO Explains How His Company Changed the Economics of Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Vail Resorts&rsquo; CEO, Rob Katz, explained how his company reimagined the economics of skiing.&nbsp;&ldquo;What would typically happen in the ski industry back 20 or 30 years ago was that you&rsquo;d wait to see,&rdquo; said Katz to Roberto Ferdman, a correspondent with the Journal. &ldquo;Was this a good ski year? Did it snow a lot?&rdquo;Katz, of course, was laying the groundwork for the Epic Pass, the all-consuming Vail Resorts ski pass produ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-ceo-explains-how-his-company-changed-the-economics-of-skiing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vail-resorts-ceo-explains-how-his-company-changed-the-economics-of-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Survivors Describe the Terror and Tragedy of the Tahoe Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of how nine skiers were killed, and six survived, in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2-survivors-describe-the-terror-and-tragedy-of-the-tahoe-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2-survivors-describe-the-terror-and-tragedy-of-the-tahoe-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Ski Resort Rolls Out New Parking Reservation System for Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevens Pass, Washington, is tweaking its parking system again, now planning to use reservations on most weekends and holiday periods next season (winter 26/27) with a mix of paid and free options.&ldquo;Over the past few seasons, we&rsquo;ve tested different approaches and listened closely to guest feedback,&rdquo; the ski resort&rsquo;s general manager, Ellen Galbraith, wrote in a letter shared with locals. &ldquo;This next step is designed to provide clear options, improve the arrival experie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/washington-ski-resort-rolls-out-new-parking-reservation-system-for-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/washington-ski-resort-rolls-out-new-parking-reservation-system-for-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaun White Unveils New Tiffany &amp; Co. Trophy for the Snow League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun White's freeski and snowboard event series, the Snow League, unveiled its world championship trophy just ahead of its third event of the season.<br />
The Athlete Draw for the Snow League's snowboard field, who will compete in Aspen this weekend, also acted as the unveiling ceremony for the trophy.<br />
Like much of the Snow League's other programming, the trophy was created with the opportunity to take a different approach than traditional action sports awards in mind.<br />
Notably, the Snow League pays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/shaun-white-unveils-new-tiffany-amp-co-trophy-for-the-snow-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/shaun-white-unveils-new-tiffany-amp-co-trophy-for-the-snow-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Schedule Change, Freeride World Tour Faces Another Cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Freeride World Tour competition in K&uuml;thai-Innsbruck, Austria, has been cancelled because the current conditions didn&rsquo;t meet the organizers&rsquo; standards for safety and a fair competition.The event was a rescheduled version of another competition that was supposed to happen in Georgia this month, making for back-to-back cancellations.&ldquo;While significant work was done to prepare the venue, the current conditions do not allow for a competition that would be both fair for all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-schedule-change-freeride-world-tour-faces-another-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-schedule-change-freeride-world-tour-faces-another-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Skier Dies From Injuries Sustained In Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has confirmed that a skier has died from injuries sustained in an avalanche in Butler Basin on Saturday, February 21, 2026.Two skiers were involved in the incident, according to the UAC. One skier suffered a leg injury, and another, the fatality announced today, was airlifted from the scene in critical condition.<br />
UAC confirmed today, February 27, that the skier had passed away in the hospital from their injuries.The avalanche occurred at 9,300 ft. on a north-facin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-skier-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utah-skier-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salomon's Original Shift Binding Failed Me, So I Tried The New 16-DIN Version]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 modern hybrid touring bindings first came out nearly a decade ago, they promised to usher in a new level of backcountry performance for skiers looking for added safety and increased performance by way of skiing downhill on a traditional "alpine" binding. The original Salomon Shift binding was the brainchild of Salomon and Atomic engineers and members of both brands']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/salomons-original-shift-binding-failed-me-so-i-tried-the-new-16-din-version/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/salomons-original-shift-binding-failed-me-so-i-tried-the-new-16-din-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowboarder Apologizes To Family, Owns Up To Mistakes That Caused Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowboarder Jacob Erickson triggered an avalanche, then did something very few would ever consider: he admitted he made a mistake.Not only did Erickson admit to making one mistake that led to the avalanche he captured on a GoPro camera attached to his helmet, but he admitted to multiple mistakes and apologized profusely to his friends and family."I am not proud of what I did on this day, and I am very lucky to have the chance to learn from this," writes Erickson in the caption of his Instagram p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowboarder-apologizes-to-family-owns-up-to-mistakes-that-caused-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowboarder-apologizes-to-family-owns-up-to-mistakes-that-caused-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic: Steeps, Trees, Bumps and an Indy Vibe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year when we re-up our Indy Pass, Magic Mountain is high on my list of destinations. Every visit has been magic. Our fondness for the place lined up nicely with last week&rsquo;s weather and our patrol schedule. We made plans; my son logged in and made reservations Thursday night. Friday night we got our gear together and set our alarms- not all that early though. We weren&rsquo;t on a mission for first chair or anything &mdash; just a relaxed &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/magic-steeps-trees-bumps-and-an-indy-vibe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/magic-steeps-trees-bumps-and-an-indy-vibe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Letter To Skiers After One of the Worst Avalanche Weeks In History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear skiers,Standing outside my garage, shovel in hand, smiling as I glared at the buckets of snow that had accumulated in just a few hours of what would be a multiple-day-long storm, my housemate said a handful of words that sent a shiver down my spine."There's a huge emergency response on Castle Peak right now. I think multiple people are missing in an avalanche."Nine skiers died near Castle Peak on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Two skiers and two snowmobilers would die in avalanche-related inci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-letter-to-skiers-after-one-of-the-worst-avalanche-weeks-in-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-letter-to-skiers-after-one-of-the-worst-avalanche-weeks-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Warm Season, Mammoth Has Enough Snow To Stay Open Through Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's right, California's Mammoth Mountain will stay open for skiing and riding through at least Memorial Day 2026, according to a press release obtained by POWDER on February 26, 2026.Historically, Mammoth Mountain has stayed open through late May and sometimes even into June during big snow years. The ski area, which has a summit of 11,053 ft., tends to hang onto snow better than other ski areas due to colder temperatures.<br />
While Mammoth sees an average of 400" of snow per year, it doesn't tak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-warm-season-mammoth-has-enough-snow-to-stay-open-through-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/despite-warm-season-mammoth-has-enough-snow-to-stay-open-through-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Exploring British Columbia's Ski Areas "Lost In Time"]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Photos by Kari Medig.The upper t-bar at Troll Ski Resort, 48km east of Quesnel, BC.Kari MedigA skier on the upper t-bar at Troll Ski Resort, 48km east of Quesnel, BC.Kari MedigA temporary ski lodge village at the base of Troll Ski Resort, 48km east of Quesnel, BC.Kari MedigWilliams Lake's Alyssa Ilnickigets her twin sons Tucker]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/photo-gallery-exploring-british-columbias-ski-areas-lost-in-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/photo-gallery-exploring-british-columbias-ski-areas-lost-in-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best 10 Days of Skiing Sun Valley Has Ever Seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Something SpectacularThis Way ComesBald Mountain is not an impressive sight. From the valley below, it deceptively looks like a wooded mogul that scratches the sub-alpine. No couloirs, no inspiring rock outcrops, no jagged alpine teeth, no tram perched on a precipice. In the world of ski resorts, it is aesthetically, the girl n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-10-days-of-skiing-sun-valley-has-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-10-days-of-skiing-sun-valley-has-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Snowboarder Stratton Matteson Killed in Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[On February 24, 2026, professional split-boarder (also known as backcountry snowboarding) Stratton Matteson was caught and killed in an avalanche near Pemberton, British Columbia.<br />
The avalanche occurred in a remote area of the Anniversary Glacier, near Mt. Joffre and Mt. Matier.<br />
Pemberton RCMP were notified of a missing person in the backcountry around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The reporting party witnessed the avalanche and initiated a search, but found no transceiver signal. The Sea to Sky RCMP, Pemb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/professional-snowboarder-stratton-matteson-killed-in-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/professional-snowboarder-stratton-matteson-killed-in-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mad River Glen Seals Acquisition of Over 1,000 Acres of Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beloved Vermont ski area Mad River Glen has closed the deal on a significant milestone.<br />
On February 25, 2026, in a 1214 to 11 shareholder vote, The Mad River Glen Cooperative successfully acquired the 20th Hole land parcel. The land includes an additional 1,100 acres adjacent to the ski area and allows MRG to secure full control, thereby preserving autonomy and alignment with the ski area's founding vision of recreational access and stewardship.<br />
Purchase of the land was contingent upon a "Conser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mad-river-glen-seals-acquisition-of-over-1000-acres-of-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mad-river-glen-seals-acquisition-of-over-1000-acres-of-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Work Friday Laps Are Easy at Mt. Rose Thanks To Extended Lift Hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tahoe-area ski resort is taking advantage of longer days and mid-winter conditions to bring guests longer days of skiing and riding. Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Nevada, is bringing back its "Open Late" schedule, starting this weekend.<br />
Beginning on Friday, February 27th, the ski area plans to keep lifts spinning and resort services open late on Fridays and Saturdays through the end of the season. From February 27 until March 8, the mountain will stay open until 5:30 p.m. Following the end of daylight s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/post-work-friday-laps-are-easy-at-mt-rose-thanks-to-extended-lift-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/post-work-friday-laps-are-easy-at-mt-rose-thanks-to-extended-lift-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buried Skier Saved By Fast-Acting Friends at Palisades Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blizzard dumped more than 100 inches of snowfall on Palisades Tahoe, California, last week.<br />
The storm created dangerous avalanche conditions and caused Palisades, along with many of its neighboring ski resorts, to close entirely for multiple days at a time.Carson Schmidt was skiing Palisades Tahoe's KT-22 lift with a friend on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, when they noticed a pair of skis sticking out from the snow.<br />
His GoPro was rolling the entire time."Hey, are they good?" Schmidt says, poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/buried-skier-saved-by-fast-acting-friends-at-palisades-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/buried-skier-saved-by-fast-acting-friends-at-palisades-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 48-Hour Layover in Montreal With an Airline Pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent stopover, the writer savors the wintry charms of this Canadian city, taking time out for a little urban skiing, bagels and his favorite Leonard Cohen songs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-48-hour-layover-in-montreal-with-an-airline-pilot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-48-hour-layover-in-montreal-with-an-airline-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Ski Team Announces Nominated Paralympic Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winter Olympics might be over, but the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games are just getting ready to kick off. From March 6-15, 2026, the finest Paralympic athletes will gather in Milan Cortina to compete in Para Alpine skiing, para-biathlon, para cross country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboarding, and wheelchair curling.<br />
Team USA will be represented by 32 athletes at the Paralympic Winter Games, with 11 skiers and six snowboarders competing in the 79 medal events across the ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/us-ski-team-announces-nominated-paralympic-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/us-ski-team-announces-nominated-paralympic-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oregon Ski Area Closes Due to Flooding: "Our Lifts Are Underwater"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just when Oregon ski area Hoodoo Ski and Recreation thought their season was turning around, Mother Nature had more to say. Following the storm system that brought significant moisture to the Central Cascades on Sunday and Monday this week, Hoodoo was forced to close due to massive flooding.<br />
Hoodoo, which sits on Santiam Pass just northwest of Sisters, Oregon, reopened just last week after suspending operations earlier this winter due to low snow and a prolonged dry spell that's plagued much of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/oregon-ski-area-closes-due-to-flooding-our-lifts-are-underwater/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/oregon-ski-area-closes-due-to-flooding-our-lifts-are-underwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This Europe's Deadliest Avalanche Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As winter reaches it's peak across the northern hemisphere, so does avalanche season. While sadly, avalanche deaths are something that impact the winter sports community every year, this year has been particularly deadly, especially across the Alps.<br />
In the last week, two major storms have moved through the Alps, dropping significant amounts of snow. After a prolonged dry spell in November, a persistent weak layer formed in many areas. When loaded with heavy, new snowfall and combined with strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-europes-deadliest-avalanche-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-europes-deadliest-avalanche-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Strafe Willow 3L Shell Half- Bib &amp; Bliss Jacket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Colorado-born outwear brand, Strafe, has built its foundation on making ski apparel for uphill missions and long days in the backcountry. Founded in 2011 by John and Pete Gaston at the base of Aspen Highlands, Strafe has the same grassroots appeal as other cult-followed outerwear brands like Flylow, but more of an "uphill hardo" feel. Still, Strafe makes a range of both]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-strafe-willow-3l-shell-half-bib-amp-bliss-jacket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-strafe-willow-3l-shell-half-bib-amp-bliss-jacket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee Placed On Hold Due to Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm moving through the Tetons dropped 19" of snow on Grand Targhee resort and 14" of snow at Jackson Hole on Tuesday, February 24, with 1-2" per hour falling throughout the day. Unfortunately, Wednesday might not shape up to be as epic a Teton powder day as metrics like those would suggest.<br />
Wednesday morning as of 9:30am MST, both Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole's lifts were placed on hold due to lightning in the area.<br />
At Jackson Hole, as of 10:15am MST, Apr&egrave;s Vous Quad, Sweetwater Gon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-grand-targhee-placed-on-hold-due-to-lightning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-grand-targhee-placed-on-hold-due-to-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Female Athletes That Led The Way at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historically, the Olympic Games have been a place where careers are born, cold wars are fought, and stories that last generations are told.<br />
This year, as athletes from 93 countries gave it their all across winter sport disciplines, one particular storyline seemed to hold true above all others.Women in sports are performing at the highest level and with unmatched grace. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games was undoubtedly, for the girls.<br />
Across numerous disciplines in Milan-Cortina over the last t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-female-athletes-that-led-the-way-at-the-2026-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-female-athletes-that-led-the-way-at-the-2026-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Cancellation, Freeride World Tour Reschedules Comp In Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Freeride World Tour has found a place to re-stage its cancelled Georgia Pro event, the competition called off by organizers due to unstable snow conditions last week.They now hope to hold the event on February 26 or 27, 2026, on the slopes of K&uuml;htai, Austria, near Innsbruck, and pull off what must be a massive, quick turnaround logistical effort. Originally, the Georgia Pro was scheduled for February 21-27.The Freeride World Tour, in a press release, said the planned venue, Sch&ouml;ffi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-cancellation-freeride-world-tour-reschedules-comp-in-austria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-cancellation-freeride-world-tour-reschedules-comp-in-austria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indy Pass, The Ski Pass With a Cult Following, Lowers Prices and Adds 16 New Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indy Pass, a popular ski pass that offers two days of downhill skiing or riding, plus cross-country skiing access at each of its hundreds of partner ski resorts globally, has added 16 new resorts for the next ski season, according to a press release.New for the 26/27 ski season are European destinations Les 7 Laux, France; Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG, Switzerland; Valmorel, France; St&ouml;ten i S&auml;len, Sweden; Levi, Finland; and Stranda Ski Resort, Norway.Also new for the 26/27 season is Pebb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/indy-pass-the-ski-pass-with-a-cult-following-lowers-prices-and-adds-16-new-resorts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/indy-pass-the-ski-pass-with-a-cult-following-lowers-prices-and-adds-16-new-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor's Pick: These Are The Best Avalanche Beacons of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Staying safe in avalanche terrain starts with proper decision making and smart travel practices in the mountains. However, being prepared for the worst with training and frequent rescue practice and carrying the right gear is equally as important. That&rsquo;s why we tested four of this year&rsquo;s best avalanche beacons to see how they stacked up. We explored three new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-pick-these-are-the-best-avalanche-beacons-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-pick-these-are-the-best-avalanche-beacons-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arapahoe Basin President Reveals On Podcast Why "Pali" Is Still a Double Chairlift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional skier Drew Petersen's new self-titled podcast has been one of the best ski-media shows in recent memory.Petersen keeps the format simple and intimate, inviting members of the skiing world to join him for a chairlift ride. In the roughly 10 to 15-minute episodes, Petersen asks his guests unique questions about their professions, skiing, and beyond.Previous podcast guests have included Olympic halfpipe Bronze-medalist Zoe Atkin, POWDER Magazine co-founder Jake Moe, and professional sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basin-president-reveals-on-podcast-why-pali-is-still-a-double-chairlift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/arapahoe-basin-president-reveals-on-podcast-why-pali-is-still-a-double-chairlift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's Office Identifies Two Skiers Who Died In Separate Incidents at Heavenly Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two separate skiers were involved in fatal accidents at Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, California, last Friday, February 20, 2026.<br />
Both incidents were reported just before noon at Heavenly's Boulder Lodge. Authorities say life-saving measures were attempted for both victims; however, the attempts were unsuccessful, and both were pronounced dead on the scene.<br />
As of Monday, February 23, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department has identified both victims. A statement released by the Sheri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sheriffs-office-identifies-two-skiers-who-died-in-separate-incidents-at-heavenly-resort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sheriffs-office-identifies-two-skiers-who-died-in-separate-incidents-at-heavenly-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Take Over New York City As Blizzard Dumps Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again this winter season, the northeastern United States is getting walloped by snow.<br />
Over the last couple of days, parts of Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New England have seen up to 3+ feet of snow. Places in Central Park, New York, received nearly 20 inches of snow, with a snowfall rate of 2-3 inches per hour, setting a record for the ninth-highest snow total in the park.<br />
It's the biggest storm the New York area has seen since 2020-2021, causing power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-take-over-new-york-city-as-blizzard-dumps-snow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-take-over-new-york-city-as-blizzard-dumps-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Ski Day Should Have a Menu, According To Two Ski Bums Turned Cooks]]></title><description><![CDATA[After becoming the first woman to land a backflip into Corbet's Couloir and the professional skiing career that took off with it, Veronica Paulsen has recently shifted her focus to the stories of other athletes and folks in the ski industry.<br />
Her web series, which is now in its third season, chronicles how others approach the mountains, skiing, and life, often narrated with a framework of a specific ski line. Paulsen has done everything from following Reine Barkered on his last FWT stop, tackling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-every-ski-day-should-have-a-menu-according-to-two-ski-bums-turned-cooks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-every-ski-day-should-have-a-menu-according-to-two-ski-bums-turned-cooks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Best Skiing Photos From The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are over, but we're still buzzing from the Games' plethora of exciting moments across a variety of skiing disciplines.Whether it was Breezy Johnson winning Gold in Downhill and then being proposed to days later, or Alex Ferreira soaring high in the pipe for Olympic glory, there was no shortage of amazing and emotional moments throughout the Games.We've compiled some of the best moments captured by numerous photographers below.Enjoy, and start looking forwar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-best-skiing-photos-from-the-2026-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-best-skiing-photos-from-the-2026-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah's Nordic Valley Ski Area Can't Catch a Break, Temporarily Closes After Brief Reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utah's ski resorts are experiencing a lackluster season in terms of total snowfall; that's no secret.<br />
Resorts like Alta and Snowbird are accustomed to being at or near the top of snowiest ski resorts lists, but, at least as of late February 2026, they don't even crack the top ten.<br />
These resorts, despite below-average snowfall, remain open due to high elevation, low sun angles, and a decent, if not significantly below-average, season-to-date snowfall of north of 200 inches. It's enough to keep th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utahs-nordic-valley-ski-area-cant-catch-a-break-temporarily-closes-after-brief-reopening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/utahs-nordic-valley-ski-area-cant-catch-a-break-temporarily-closes-after-brief-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston-Area Ski Hill Buried By 24 Inches of Snow, Most In Last 24 Hours Nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to popular snow tracking and ski forecasting app OpenSnow, Blue Hills Ski Area, located just 16 miles outside of Boston, is the snowiest ski area nationwide over the last 24 hours.The ski area is reporting that 24 inches (two feet) of snow fell yesterday, February 23, in a blizzard that slammed the East Coast from Virginia and Delaware to Maine.The next closest ski resort in terms of 24-hour snowfall totals is Timberline Lodge at 17 inches, which is located high on Oregon's Mt. Hood. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/boston-area-ski-hill-buried-by-24-inches-of-snow-most-in-last-24-hours-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/boston-area-ski-hill-buried-by-24-inches-of-snow-most-in-last-24-hours-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Corbet's Couloir Webcam Captures Skier's Big Mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you missed it, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, has installed a webcam at the top of Corbet's Couloir this season.The webcam is pointed directly at Corbet's infamous headwall, giving online spectators a front-row view as local pros and fearful tourists alike drop into the famous trail.Corey Jackson was watching the Corbet's Couloir webcam feed recently and captured a funny moment when a skier accidentally slid backward, or "switch" into the couloir.Tap or click below to watch. Keep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-corbets-couloir-webcam-captures-skiers-big-mistake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-corbets-couloir-webcam-captures-skiers-big-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WorldSkiTraveller: Collector of Ski Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, Zurich-based skier Roger Gfr&ouml;rer, known online as Worldskitraveller, completed an undertaking that sounded more like a military logistics operation than a ski vacation. Over six weeks, he skied at 79 different ski areas across 18 U.S. states, drove more than 7,500 miles, and checked into 38 hotels and motels along the way. The project was originally titled Project 101, reflecting an initial goal of visiting 101 ski areas; however, a snow drought in the western U.S. forced a &raq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/worldskitraveller-collector-of-ski-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/worldskitraveller-collector-of-ski-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Ski Resorts With The Most Snow In The U.S. and Canada This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's nearly March, which means, depending on where you live, ski season is about halfway over.<br />
There's no doubt it's been a rough season for a lot of places when it comes to snowfall. The northeastern U.S. has had a particularly fruitful snow year, especially during the early season when much of the west was hurting. As December rolled around, interior BC and Alberta seemed to get storm after storm.<br />
However, as things warmed up in BC, a storm cycle came through California, walloping the Sierras]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-ski-resorts-with-the-most-snow-in-the-us-and-canada-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-10-ski-resorts-with-the-most-snow-in-the-us-and-canada-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Force Engineer Gary Denton Helped Win The Indy 500. Now, His DIY Bindings Might Be The Future Of Telemark.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the summer of 2022, a user known simply as Gravity began posting videos to YouTube and the seldom visited if important free-heel forum BackcountryTalk.com of a mysterious homemade telemark binding they were developing. In true tele fashion, it was an inauspicious start. Gravity had only a few followers on their YouTube channel, and many of the user&rsquo;s previous posts were simply mods to existing binding models.But that was but the beginning of The Gravity Binding. And its creator&ndash;en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/air-force-engineer-gary-denton-helped-win-the-indy-500-now-his-diy-bindings-might-be-the-future-of-telemark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/air-force-engineer-gary-denton-helped-win-the-indy-500-now-his-diy-bindings-might-be-the-future-of-telemark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans Flock to Japan’s Ski Country for Good Snow and Delicious Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with soaring ticket prices and bare slopes at many U.S. resorts, Americans are flocking to the island of Hokkaido, which gets up to 50 feet of snow a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/americans-flock-to-japans-ski-country-for-good-snow-and-delicious-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/americans-flock-to-japans-ski-country-for-good-snow-and-delicious-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Death Confirmed In Utah, Third This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has confirmed that an avalanche fatality occurred yesterday, February 22, 2026, in the Snake Creek backcountry area near Midway, Utah.The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office conducted Search &amp; Rescue operations on the morning of February 23rd following a report of an avalanche the previous afternoon. Shortly after 9 a.m., Search &amp; Rescue crews located the body of a 45-year-old male from Rose Park, Utah. His name has not been released at this time.The victim wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-death-confirmed-in-utah-third-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-death-confirmed-in-utah-third-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Surgeon Saved Lindsey Vonn's Leg From Amputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to injuries.Following one of the sport's greatest-ever comebacks by way of a partial knee replacement, the American alpine skier went into the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics poised to perform exceptionally well, if not medal.<br />
However, in a heartbreaking turn of events, just a week before the Games, Vonn tore her ACL in a crash at a World Cup event in Crans-Montana. While some thought her Olympic comeback dreams might be over, Vonn knew better and, after evaluation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-a-surgeon-saved-lindsey-vonns-leg-from-amputation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-a-surgeon-saved-lindsey-vonns-leg-from-amputation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shuttered Oregon Ski Areas Reopen Thanks To New Snow, But State's Snowpack Is Still Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest storm that marched across the West last week has allowed some previously closed Oregon ski areas to reopen and start spinning their chairlifts again amid&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;largely been a warm, snowless winter.Mt. Ashland, a small ski area near Ashland, Oregon, resuscitated its ski season on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The resort said some suggested they call it the&nbsp;&ldquo;third act,&rdquo;&nbsp;an apparent reference to previous closure periods.Per its Instagram page, Mt. As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/shuttered-oregon-ski-areas-reopen-thanks-to-new-snow-but-states-snowpack-is-still-behind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/shuttered-oregon-ski-areas-reopen-thanks-to-new-snow-but-states-snowpack-is-still-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eileen Gu Wins Halfpipe Gold, Becomes Most Decorated Freeskier Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's freeski halfpipe was one of the last events to take place during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games after heavy snow caused the competition to be postponed.<br />
Following a qualifying round, twelve skiers, including favorites like Zoe Atkin (GBR), Cassie Sharpe (CAN), Li Fanghui (CHN), Svea Irving (USA), and Eileen Gu, advanced to finals with Atkin, Fanghui, and Sharpe in the top three qualifying spots, respectively.<br />
Earlier in the week, Gu, who was the only female skier to compete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-wins-halfpipe-gold-becomes-most-decorated-freeskier-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-wins-halfpipe-gold-becomes-most-decorated-freeskier-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Olympic Skiing Gold Medal Was the Most Impressive? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winter Olympics have wrapped up and, as expected, delivered more than a few performances we&rsquo;ll be thinking about for a long time.Vote for which performance was the most impressive. Keep reading for a breakdown of each Gold Medal.(We&rsquo;re limited to four options, so inevitably, some runs will be missing. Did someone knock your socks off more than one of these athletes? Drop their name in the comments.)The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-olympic-skiing-gold-medal-was-the-most-impressive-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-olympic-skiing-gold-medal-was-the-most-impressive-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palisades Tahoe Skiers Are Calling This The "Best Line On The Fingers" Of All-Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did professional skier and Tahoe local Noah Gaffney ski the best line on Palisades Tahoe's "The Fingers" of all-time?<br />
Many skiers across the Lake Tahoe region are saying so.Gaffney, no stranger to winning The Fingers race on a classic Palisades' powder day, raced off KT-22 with little to no hesitation to stomp a perfect line on "Middle Knuckle", one of the gnarliest airs on The Fingers.The video was filmed on Friday, February 20, 2026, after Palisades Tahoe recorded more than 100 inches of snowf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-skiers-are-calling-this-the-best-line-on-the-fingers-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-skiers-are-calling-this-the-best-line-on-the-fingers-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nine Victims of the Castle Peak Avalanche Have Been Recovered and Identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all nine victims of the tragic avalanche near Castle Peak, California, on Wednesday, February 18th, have been recovered and identified."The first five individuals were recovered on the evening of Feb. 20 and the remaining four on the morning of Feb. 21," writes the Sheriff's Office.<br />
The nine victims have been identified as follows. Listed in alphabetical order.Andrew Alissandratos, 34, of Verdi, Nevada (Blackbird Mountain Guide)Carrie Atkin, 46,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-nine-victims-of-the-castle-peak-avalanche-have-been-recovered-and-identified/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-nine-victims-of-the-castle-peak-avalanche-have-been-recovered-and-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Death Confirmed In Idaho, 12th Nationwide In Last Seven Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) has confirmed that a snowmobiler died in a backcountry avalanche on Sunday, February 23, 2026.The accident occurred north of Keg Springs trailhead near Island Park, Idaho in the Centennial Mountains, according to GNFAC."One snowmobiler was caught and killed in an avalanche," writes the GNFAC in a preliminary report. "It was a group of four visiting the area from the mid-west. One was buried fairly deeply and did not survive. 2 others may have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-death-confirmed-in-idaho-12th-nationwide-in-last-seven-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-death-confirmed-in-idaho-12th-nationwide-in-last-seven-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather permitting: skiing in Scotland – a visual essay]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Winter Olympics dominating screens, Dougie Wallace instead took his camera to Scotland&rsquo;s ski areas of Glenshee, Cairngorm Mountain, Glencoe and Nevis Range, where a thaw, a band of rain, or a gust can change everythingWhen the snow comes, the car parks fill. Word spreads quickly, a good week, a belter of snow, and by mid-morning the access roads are tight with hatchbacks, hire skis and cautious optimism. In Scotland, the difference between a strong season and a poor one can be a w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/weather-permitting-skiing-in-scotland-a-visual-essay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/weather-permitting-skiing-in-scotland-a-visual-essay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo Leads Norway to Record Olympic Medal Haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway, led by the cross-country skiing sensation Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, topped the medal table for the fourth straight Winter Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/johannes-hoesflot-klaebo-leads-norway-to-record-olympic-medal-haul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/johannes-hoesflot-klaebo-leads-norway-to-record-olympic-medal-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Your DIN Setting? 4,525 Skiers Weigh In on a Classic Gear Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate was ski boots. This time, we wanted to know what DIN you all were rocking.Keep reading to see what more than 4,000 skiers had to say when asked: What&rsquo;s your DIN?*POWDER recommends consulting with a ski shop professional on DIN settings.*POWDER Weekly Poll ResultsThe 2026 POWDER Photo Annu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-your-din-setting-4525-skiers-weigh-in-on-a-classic-gear-debate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-your-din-setting-4525-skiers-weigh-in-on-a-classic-gear-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Least 15 Have Died on Tahoe-Area Slopes This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three more skiers have died in the Lake Tahoe area since the deadliest avalanche in California history on Tuesday killed nine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/at-least-15-have-died-on-tahoe-area-slopes-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/at-least-15-have-died-on-tahoe-area-slopes-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Skiers Are Injured After Being Buried in Utah Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men were skiing on Saturday in a backcountry area of the Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, said officials, who urged caution in unstable snow conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2-skiers-are-injured-after-being-buried-in-utah-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2-skiers-are-injured-after-being-buried-in-utah-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine Bodies of Skiers Recovered in Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ninth victim who had been missing was found and recovered, officials said Saturday, from an avalanche that was the deadliest in modern California history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-bodies-of-skiers-recovered-in-deadly-sierra-nevada-avalanche-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-bodies-of-skiers-recovered-in-deadly-sierra-nevada-avalanche-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine Bodies of Skiers Recovered in Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ninth victim who had been missing was found and recovered, officials said Saturday, from an avalanche that was the deadliest in modern California history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-bodies-of-skiers-recovered-in-sierra-nevada-avalanche-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-bodies-of-skiers-recovered-in-sierra-nevada-avalanche-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine Bodies Recovered in Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ninth victim who had been missing was found and recovered, officials said Saturday, from an avalanche that was the deadliest in modern California history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-bodies-recovered-in-deadly-sierra-nevada-avalanche-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-bodies-recovered-in-deadly-sierra-nevada-avalanche-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of recent tragedies, including a fatal avalanche near Lake Tahoe and an unusually deadly winter in Europe, has cast a spotlight on the sport&rsquo;s inherent dangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powders-siren-song-the-risks-and-rewards-of-backcountry-skiing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powders-siren-song-the-risks-and-rewards-of-backcountry-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klaebo Makes Olympic History: Unforgettable Photos from 6-Gold Sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johannes Klaebo won his sixth cross country gold medal at the 2026 Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/klaebo-makes-olympic-history-unforgettable-photos-from-6-gold-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/klaebo-makes-olympic-history-unforgettable-photos-from-6-gold-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klaebo. Inevitable.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johannes Klaebo won his sixth cross country gold medal at the 2026 Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/klaebo-inevitable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/klaebo-inevitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Johannes Klaebo’s 6 Gold Medals Ranks Among the All-Time Olympic Performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his win on Saturday, the Norwegian cross-country skier completed one of the biggest medal hauls ever at a single Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-johannes-klaebos-6-gold-medals-ranks-among-the-all-time-olympic-performances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-johannes-klaebos-6-gold-medals-ranks-among-the-all-time-olympic-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Inches of Snow In Seven Days: Tracking the Deepest Storm Totals In California]]></title><description><![CDATA[This phase of the storm that hit California and the Sierra Nevada has abated.<br />
Mostly sunny skies are expected at ski resorts like Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe. The start of a perhaps wet Sierra storm is in the cards for Monday.For now, though, incredulity is the main emotion associated with what happened in the Sierra Nevada this week. Feet and feet and feet of snow hit the mountains. Several resorts, tangling with the wind and snow, instituted closures and limited openings.<br />
On Friday mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/100-inches-of-snow-in-seven-days-tracking-the-deepest-storm-totals-in-california/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/100-inches-of-snow-in-seven-days-tracking-the-deepest-storm-totals-in-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Leap From Chinese Ski Lift During Dangerous "Rollback" Malfunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video of a ski lift malfunction at a Chinese ski resort is making the rounds across the internet.The video, embedded below, allegedly shows a ski lift in Liaoning, China, experiencing a "rollback" failure, similar to a viral incident that took place in the country of Georgia a few years ago.The accident reportedly took place on Wednesday, February 20, 2026. It's unclear how many people were injured. Tap or click below to watch.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-leap-from-chinese-ski-lift-during-dangerous-rollback-malfunction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-leap-from-chinese-ski-lift-during-dangerous-rollback-malfunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See the Best Moments From the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[See the Winter Olympics in a series of composite images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-the-best-moments-from-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-the-best-moments-from-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Ski Resorts Just Tallied Feet of Snow. Who Got the Most?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado Storm Totals as of February 20, 2026Arapahoe Basin: 2 inches (48 hour)Aspen Highlands: 23 inchesAspen Mountain: 22 inchesBeaver Creek Resort: 16 inchesBreckenridge Ski Resort: 9 inchesButtermilk: 21 inchesCopper Mountain: 17 inches (month)Crested Butte Mountain Resort: 28 inchesEldora Mountain Resort: 8 inchesGranby Ranch: 6 inches (72 hour)Keystone Resort: 8 inchesLoveland Ski Area: 10 inches (72 hour)Monarch Mountain: 11 inchesPowderhorn Mountain Resort: 8 inches (48 hour)Purgatory Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-ski-resorts-just-tallied-feet-of-snow-who-got-the-most/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-ski-resorts-just-tallied-feet-of-snow-who-got-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Alex Ferreira Takes Olympic Halfpipe Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Olympics, American skier Alex Ferreira had been honest about his goal: he wanted nothing less than halfpipe gold.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve seen it a million times in my head,&rdquo; he told TIME. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve spoken it into reality a million times through affirmation. I, Alex Ferreira, will be the 2026 gold medalist.&rdquo;With a previous Olympic bronze and silver, he only needed one more to complete the set. And on Friday, amid the hotly contested halfpipe final, he did.Keep reading f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-alex-ferreira-takes-olympic-halfpipe-gold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-alex-ferreira-takes-olympic-halfpipe-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA's Biggest Stories During The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics (So Far)]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewCORTINA D&rsquo;AMPEZZO, Italy: Mikaela Shiffrin&rsquo;s scintillating slalom runs, Alysa Liu&rsquo;s magical free skate performance, and Megan Keller&rsquo;s acrobatic game-winning overtime hockey goal. All golden moments that propel the U.S. Olympic Team into the final weekend of Italy&rsquo;s Olympic Winter Games full of momentum, pride, and a bit of swagger.With much respect to the victorious ladies, as Milan-Cortina 2026 begins to wrap up hosting the most gender balanced Winter Olymp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/team-usas-biggest-stories-during-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/team-usas-biggest-stories-during-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 People Are Killed in Series of Avalanches in Austrian Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police said several other rescues took place. The avalanches happened amid severe weather warnings across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/3-people-are-killed-in-series-of-avalanches-in-austrian-alps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/3-people-are-killed-in-series-of-avalanches-in-austrian-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly Avalanche Breaks Loose in Austrian Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly avalanche spanning roughly 1,300 feet broke loose near St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, on Friday, according to the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/deadly-avalanche-breaks-loose-in-austrian-alps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/deadly-avalanche-breaks-loose-in-austrian-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s a Dangerous, Sometimes Deadly, Sport. I Won’t Stop.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing the backcountry remains essential to me &mdash; to find solace, recharge, sweat, laugh, cry and unplug from the ills of the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-a-dangerous-sometimes-deadly-sport-i-wont-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-a-dangerous-sometimes-deadly-sport-i-wont-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San José State University Graduate Is Found Dead in Tree Well at Lake Tahoe Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent graduate, 21, was on a trail in the Lake Tahoe region of California on Tuesday and did not return, prompting a search. His death is under investigation, the authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/san-jos-state-university-graduate-is-found-dead-in-tree-well-at-lake-tahoe-resort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/san-jos-state-university-graduate-is-found-dead-in-tree-well-at-lake-tahoe-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Center Warns of Dangerous Conditions in Utah Backcountry This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Avalanche Center, which forecasts avalanche conditions throughout the Beehive State, is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions across all of Utah&rsquo;s mountains this weekend in a Special Avalanche Bulletin.&ldquo;This week&rsquo;s heavy snowfall and strong winds overloaded preexisting weak layers, creating a HIGH avalanche danger across the entire state. With improving weather moving in for the weekend, avalanche accidents are likely in the backcountry,&rdquo; the organization wro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-center-warns-of-dangerous-conditions-in-utah-backcountry-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-center-warns-of-dangerous-conditions-in-utah-backcountry-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Skiers Cleared Out as Group That Would Be Hit by Avalanche Arrived]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the party had waited out the storm in their cabins, one of the skiers said, the outcome might have been different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-skiers-cleared-out-as-group-that-would-be-hit-by-avalanche-arrived/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-skiers-cleared-out-as-group-that-would-be-hit-by-avalanche-arrived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Police Roast Ignorant Amazon Delivery Driver Stuck In Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[California Highway Police Truckee, also known as CHP-Truckee, has one of the best social media accounts out there.The account, which has over 300,000 followers, provides motorists with relevant and important information during Lake Tahoe's brutal winter storms. The account's tone, however, isn't what you would expect from your local police department.Today, February 20, 2026, CHP-Truckee took to Instagram to remind drivers about the still-snow-covered roads after a blizzard dumped more than 70 i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-police-roast-ignorant-amazon-delivery-driver-stuck-in-snow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-police-roast-ignorant-amazon-delivery-driver-stuck-in-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Stop of Skiing's Biggest Freeride Circuit Canceled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third stop of the Freeride World Tour, the Georgia Pro, has been canceled due to unstable snow conditions, organizers said.The competition in Georgia was added to the FWT roster in 2024, showcasing the lesser-known but impressive slopes of the country in the Caucasus.&nbsp;&ldquo;Following extensive evaluation by FWT officials, mountain safety experts, and local professionals, current conditions do not meet the standards required to ensure athlete and staff safety,&rdquo; FWT organizers said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/third-stop-of-skiings-biggest-freeride-circuit-canceled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/third-stop-of-skiings-biggest-freeride-circuit-canceled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Young Girl" Dies In Avalanche Near Brighton Resort, Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has confirmed that a "young girl" died in an avalanche near Brighton Resort on Thursday, February 19, 2026.The accident reportedly occurred in a zone called Rock Garden outside of the resort's boundary. Brighton is known for its various backcountry access gates scattered around the perimeter of the resort.Unified police detective Quin Wilkins told KSL that the girl was not wearing an avalanche beacon."I want to thank all the responding agencies for their quick res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/young-girl-dies-in-avalanche-near-brighton-resort-utah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/young-girl-dies-in-avalanche-near-brighton-resort-utah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin’s Silent Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[I savor the Olympic achievements that don&rsquo;t make it into any record book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrins-silent-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrins-silent-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families of Six Castle Peak Avalanche Victims Release Statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families of six of the Castle Peak avalanche victims released a statement on February 19, 2026. It has been republished word-for-word below.Statement From the Families of Six of the Castle Peak Avalanche Victims:"We are devastated beyond words.Our focus right now is supporting our children through this incredible tragedy and honoring the lives of these extraordinary women. They were all mothers, wives and friends, all of whom connected through the love of the outdoors. They were passionate, skil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/families-of-six-castle-peak-avalanche-victims-release-statement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/families-of-six-castle-peak-avalanche-victims-release-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Skier Found Deceased at Northstar Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Placer County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 21-year-old skier was found deceased on the morning of Thursday, February 19, 2026.<br />
The man had been reported missing at 11 p.m. the night prior:"Around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, deputies received a report of a possible missing person," writes the Placer County Sheriff's Office. "They immediately began investigating and located the vehicle of the missing 21-year-old man in the Northstar parking lot. Based on the investigation, it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/missing-skier-found-deceased-at-northstar-resort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/missing-skier-found-deceased-at-northstar-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Forecasters Are "Very Concerned" About Avalanche Accidents This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry users that it is very concerned about the potential for avalanche accidents this weekend after a storm dumped feet of snow on mountains across the state.&nbsp;In a news release, the organization&rsquo;s director, Ethan Greene, referenced the fatal avalanche incidents in California and Utah earlier this week. The two states were also bombarded with snow and have seen elevated avalanche danger.&ldquo;Weather events move from w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-forecasters-are-very-concerned-about-avalanche-accidents-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-forecasters-are-very-concerned-about-avalanche-accidents-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whiteface Mid-season Update ’25/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could the banner year of 2024-25 be repeated at Whiteface? After what was a consensus &ldquo;best season in over a decade,&rdquo; there was little talk of whether it could be repeated. That kind of thing just doesn&rsquo;t happen. Or does it? First, though, there was some excitement in the off season about the new Little Whiteface Chair. The new double chair re-used the towers north of its mid-station unloading, with new towers below. The realignment of towers was needed because &raquo; Read Mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whiteface-mid-season-update-2526/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whiteface-mid-season-update-2526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/was-anyone-at-fault-in-sierra-nevada-avalanche-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/was-anyone-at-fault-in-sierra-nevada-avalanche-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Dangerous. Sometimes Deadly. I Won’t Stop.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing the backcountry remains essential to me &mdash; to find solace, recharge, sweat, laugh, cry and unplug from the ills of the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-dangerous-sometimes-deadly-i-wont-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-dangerous-sometimes-deadly-i-wont-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Know About the Victims of the Tahoe Area Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the people on the fatal trek were women &mdash; mothers, sisters and wives &mdash; with ties to Marin County, Calif.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-we-know-about-the-victims-of-the-tahoe-area-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-we-know-about-the-victims-of-the-tahoe-area-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Tested The Lightest Certified Avalanche Shovel In The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Backcountry skiers are all about shaving weight. We obsess over finding lighter skis, bindings, boots, even backpacks&ndash;but one place that's been conspicuously absent from the gram-counting has been in our avalanche rescue gear. As a weight-curious backcountry skier myself, I've long been hesitant to cut weight from arguably the most important pieces of gear I carry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-tested-the-lightest-certified-avalanche-shovel-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-tested-the-lightest-certified-avalanche-shovel-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Skier Nick Goepper Took a Practice Run In Jeans, Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The denim is back.&nbsp;The four-time Olympian Nick Goepper, who will compete as a skier in the halfpipe competition, is wearing jeans.&nbsp;More accurately, he wore jeans as he twisted and turned down the halfpipe during a training run, his baggy blues flapping in the wind.&nbsp;The fashion choice is a resurrection of Goepper&rsquo;s attire during the X Games when he competed&mdash;and took fourth&mdash;wearing jeans. The pants also accompanied him when he claimed third at the Toyota U.S. Grand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-skier-nick-goepper-took-a-practice-run-in-jeans-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-skier-nick-goepper-took-a-practice-run-in-jeans-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming Climate Can Increase Avalanche Risk, Studies Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research has pointed to the dangers of heavier and wetter snowfall, even as the number of snowy days decreases overall in California&rsquo;s Sierra Nevada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/warming-climate-can-increase-avalanche-risk-studies-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/warming-climate-can-increase-avalanche-risk-studies-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's Office Update: Avalanche Victims Can't Be Recovered at This Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[An avalanche killed eight skiers on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, near Castle Peak, west of Truckee, California. One skier remains missing at this time.You can read more about the accident here.The Nevada County Sheriff's Office has provided an update regarding the recovery of the victims today, February 19, 2026:"Due to hazardous weather conditions, avalanche victims cannot be safely extracted off the mountain today," writes the Sheriff's Office. "Recovery efforts are expected to carry into the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sheriffs-office-update-avalanche-victims-cant-be-recovered-at-this-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sheriffs-office-update-avalanche-victims-cant-be-recovered-at-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I Was Screaming, out of Fear": Skiers Tackle Fearsome Tetons Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you step up to a line in the Tetons called Zombie Apocalypse, you'd better be prepared for some type two fun.&nbsp;Last spring, that&rsquo;s exactly what skiers Clayton Herrmann, Erich Roepke, and Jim Ryan did. The narrow couloir, also known as the Cabin Couloir or Ichiban, is a true no-fall zone, with tight choke points and wickedly steep slopes.&ldquo;I enjoy this. But also, I was screaming, out of fear,&rdquo; said Ryan, in a video documenting the descent. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s for therapy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-was-screaming-out-of-fear-skiers-tackle-fearsome-tetons-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-was-screaming-out-of-fear-skiers-tackle-fearsome-tetons-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Valley's New Event, the Stampede, Aims To Find the "Best Skier in the West"]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you were ever one yourself, you know this to be true: young skiers are an imaginative bunch.They scan the hill for moguls that could produce airtime. Rollovers become jump spots. Cat tracks? No, silly, those are butter pads. Through their hungry eyes, the contours of the mountain are the building blocks for something bigger.In helping craft the inaugural Sun Valley Stampede, the resort&rsquo;s competition services manager, Riley Berman, tapped into that youthful part of himself. He grew up sl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valleys-new-event-the-stampede-aims-to-find-the-best-skier-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valleys-new-event-the-stampede-aims-to-find-the-best-skier-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Storm Complicates Efforts to Recover Victims of Tahoe Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sheriff&rsquo;s office in Nevada County, Calif., said a storm that moved through early Thursday has slowed their work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-storm-complicates-efforts-to-recover-victims-of-tahoe-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-storm-complicates-efforts-to-recover-victims-of-tahoe-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Utah Ski Resorts Got the Most Snow From This Latest Storm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After days of anticipation, doubts, and speculation, it&rsquo;s here: the storm cycle battering states across the West is, indeed, delivering memorable ski conditions to Utah.So memorable, in fact, that it&rsquo;s prompted some mountains to tweak operations amid the powder heaps.<br />
Several resorts, including Alta Ski Area and Snowbird, wound down operations early on Wednesday because of the snow, which fell in feet, not inches. Brighton, too, threw in the towel at 5 p.m. that day.For context, sinc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-utah-ski-resorts-got-the-most-snow-from-this-latest-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-utah-ski-resorts-got-the-most-snow-from-this-latest-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Slips Up, Shares Laugh With TV Hosts After Gold Medal Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatting with a trio of TODAY hosts after her big Olympic win, American ski racing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin let an f-bomb slide, joking that the espresso martinis she was served the day before could have played a role in the on-air curse.&nbsp;She and the hosts shared a laugh afterwards, turning to the topic of those espresso martinis.&nbsp;Shiffrin explained that she hadn&rsquo;t been drinking for around two years and, when she claimed gold, &ldquo;everybody kept handing me espresso martinis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-slips-up-shares-laugh-with-tv-hosts-after-gold-medal-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-slips-up-shares-laugh-with-tv-hosts-after-gold-medal-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Sisters Died in Tahoe Area Avalanche During Trek With Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man said his sisters regularly met up with their friends, many from Stanford University, to go on ski trips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-sisters-died-in-tahoe-area-avalanche-during-trek-with-friends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-sisters-died-in-tahoe-area-avalanche-during-trek-with-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery Efforts After Tahoe Avalanche Face More Heavy Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another storm rolled across the Lake Tahoe region on Thursday, and more wintry weather is expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/recovery-efforts-after-tahoe-avalanche-face-more-heavy-snow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/recovery-efforts-after-tahoe-avalanche-face-more-heavy-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Photos From California's 70-Inch Blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's ski season seemed fairly lackluster until a mega-blizzard dumped more than 70 inches of snow across the region this week.It's still snowing this morning, with an additional foot of accumulation possible before the storm is expected to clear tomorrow, February 20, 2026.In the spirit of celebrating the deepest powder skiing of the season (we are POWDER Magazine, after all), let's take a look at some of the best pictures captured at ski resorts throughout the week.Check back on this po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-photos-from-californias-70-inch-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-photos-from-californias-70-inch-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Death Confirmed In Utah, First of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has confirmed that an avalanche fatality occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.The accident occurred between Snake Creek and Ant Knolls to the Southeast of Salt Lake City. Details are scarce at this time, and UAC forecasters are planning to visit the accident site today.The accident marks the first avalanche death in Utah this winter season, and is at least the 15th nationwide. The UAC's full statement is below. A preliminary avalanche report is not available o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-death-confirmed-in-utah-first-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-death-confirmed-in-utah-first-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears Crash Powder Day at California Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northstar California, a popular ski resort located near Lake Tahoe, is reporting a whopping 48 inches of new snow over the last seven days.Skiers and snowboarders are thoroughly enjoying the deepest powder of the season, but it appears that they aren't the only ones.Multiple skiers recorded a mama bear and her two cubs running across the 'Woodcutter' trail yesterday, February 18, 2026. Tap or click below to watch the two videos of the encounter. Keep reading for more.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bears-crash-powder-day-at-california-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bears-crash-powder-day-at-california-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Association Releases Sobering Statement on California Tragedy, Warns Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The skiing world is reeling this week after eight skiers were confirmed to have died in an avalanche near Castle Peak, California, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.You can read more about the developing story here.The American Avalanche Association (AAA), a non-profit educational organization, published a lengthy statement about the tragedy."We are hurting alongside our professional avalanche colleagues and the entire winter recreation community," writes AAA. "Our hearts go out to the families and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-association-releases-sobering-statement-on-california-tragedy-warns-skiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-association-releases-sobering-statement-on-california-tragedy-warns-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Favorite, Most Outrageous and Most Unexpected Moments of the Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/our-favorite-most-outrageous-and-most-unexpected-moments-of-the-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/our-favorite-most-outrageous-and-most-unexpected-moments-of-the-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar Bowl Academy Says Multiple Victims Were Tied to Its Ski Resort School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the people on the fatal trek had ties to a ski-focused private school, Sugar Bowl Academy, in the Sierra Nevada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sugar-bowl-academy-says-multiple-victims-were-tied-to-its-ski-resort-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sugar-bowl-academy-says-multiple-victims-were-tied-to-its-ski-resort-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Moments So Far at the Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-moments-so-far-at-the-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-moments-so-far-at-the-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Concern in Avalanche Recovery Effort Is Now Safety of Searchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather and snow conditions will dictate when the bodies of skiers killed in the avalanche near Lake Tahoe can be retrieved from mountain. More snow is expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/top-concern-in-avalanche-recovery-effort-is-now-safety-of-searchers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/top-concern-in-avalanche-recovery-effort-is-now-safety-of-searchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Lake Tahoe Avalanche Recovery, the Safety of Searchers Is Top Concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather and snow conditions will dictate when the bodies of skiers killed in the avalanche near Lake Tahoe can be retrieved from mountain. More snow is expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/in-lake-tahoe-avalanche-recovery-the-safety-of-searchers-is-top-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/in-lake-tahoe-avalanche-recovery-the-safety-of-searchers-is-top-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Skin Orgasms for Everyone’: Highlights of the Winter Olympics So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skin-orgasms-for-everyone-highlights-of-the-winter-olympics-so-far/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skin-orgasms-for-everyone-highlights-of-the-winter-olympics-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-avalanche-warnings-a-sierra-nevada-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-avalanche-warnings-a-sierra-nevada-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Worst Avalanches in Recent North American History]]></title><description><![CDATA[With at least eight people dead, Tuesday&rsquo;s avalanche in California was one of the deadliest in the last five decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worst-avalanches-in-recent-north-american-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worst-avalanches-in-recent-north-american-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alta and Snowbird Close Early as Feet of Snow Piles Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not just the Sierra Nevada tangling with a resurgence of wintry weather.&nbsp;Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah&mdash;home to famed ski resorts Alta and Snowbird&mdash;is getting hit hard with snow. So hard, in fact, that both resorts opted to wind down operations early on Wednesday afternoon amid the storm.(To get the latest information on either resort, including their Thursday operating plans, check their websites or social media pages.)Snowbird shared that it had received 31 inches i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-and-snowbird-close-early-as-feet-of-snow-piles-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alta-and-snowbird-close-early-as-feet-of-snow-piles-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Know About Blackbird Mountain Guides, Which Led Sierra Ski Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackbird Mountain Guides, which has locations around the world, also taught mountain safety classes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-to-know-about-blackbird-mountain-guides-which-led-sierra-ski-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-to-know-about-blackbird-mountain-guides-which-led-sierra-ski-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Least 8 Skiers Are Dead in Sierra Nevada Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bodies of eight skiers killed during an avalanche near Lake Tahoe were found during a rescue effort late Tuesday, authorities said. One member of the 15-person group remains missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/at-least-8-skiers-are-dead-in-sierra-nevada-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/at-least-8-skiers-are-dead-in-sierra-nevada-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Skiers Confirmed Dead In California Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nevada County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that at least eight skiers died in a backcountry avalanche near Castle Peak, located near Truckee and Lake Tahoe, California, yesterday, February 17, 2026.Speaking at a press conference today, Sheriff Shannan Moon confirmed the death toll and that six skiers were rescued last night, two of whom were unable to move due to injuries sustained in the avalanche.The body of one of the victims remains missing at this time. The eight deceased individuals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eight-skiers-confirmed-dead-in-california-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eight-skiers-confirmed-dead-in-california-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowless California Ski Area To Reopen for First Time In Two Years After Huge Snowfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alta Sierra Ski Resort, a small ski area located near Bakersfield in Southern California, has announced it will welcome guests to its slopes and lifts for the first time in two years."YAHHH! We have an Opening Day Planned. February 21-22!" wrote Alta Sierra in a Facebook post on Tuesday. "We received over 15" of fresh snow yesterday with more storms forecasted for Thursday, February 19."According to OpenSnow, Alta Sierra could record another 15-17 inches of snow through Thursday, bringing the re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowless-california-ski-area-to-reopen-for-first-time-in-two-years-after-huge-snowfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowless-california-ski-area-to-reopen-for-first-time-in-two-years-after-huge-snowfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Six Feet of Snow: California Ski Resorts Are Buried Amid Intense Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has, as all you Sierra skiers know, been a memorable 24 hours.&nbsp;Throughout California&rsquo;s mountains, an intense winter storm has resulted in temporary resort closures (some of which have continued on Wednesday), whiteouts, and yes, lots of snow.&nbsp;Resorts are now digging through the powder, instituting delays, staggered openings, and limited terrain offerings. At Mammoth Mountain, the Main Lodge is closed, but the resort plans to operate eight chairlifts, conditions permitting. Pal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/more-than-six-feet-of-snow-california-ski-resorts-are-buried-amid-intense-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/more-than-six-feet-of-snow-california-ski-resorts-are-buried-amid-intense-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backcountry Skiers Carry a Variety of Safety Gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beacons, shovels and probes are necessities in avalanche country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/backcountry-skiers-carry-a-variety-of-safety-gear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/backcountry-skiers-carry-a-variety-of-safety-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insiders Say Outdoor Media Is Dead, But Do Readers Agree?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In early 2021, something of a soft coup occurred at Outside, the venerable, legendary magazine that had begun life decades earlier not as the lofty thought incubator for the rising outdoor subculture it would become, but as another arrow in Rolling Stone founder and publisher Jann Wenner&rsquo;s growing quiver of titles.Long since owned and fostered by Mariah Magazine founder Larry Burke, the Santa Fe-based Outside was but one of many acquisitions made by a mysterious and fledgling outfit then k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/insiders-say-outdoor-media-is-dead-but-do-readers-agree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/insiders-say-outdoor-media-is-dead-but-do-readers-agree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Death Confirmed at Northstar, Second In Two Weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Placer County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that 53-year-old Stuart McLaughlin of Hillsborough, California, died in a ski accident at Northstar Ski Resort on Sunday, February 15, 2026.Northstar officials have stated that McLaughlin was involved in a collision with another skier on the Polaris trail, a Black Diamond-rated slope on the resort's 'Backside' terrain.<br />
See below on Northstar's trail map.Section of Northstar's trail map with the 'Polaris' trail marked by arrows.NThe accident marks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-death-confirmed-at-northstar-second-in-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-death-confirmed-at-northstar-second-in-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several Skiers Still Missing After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescuers have been able to locate some of the 15-person backcountry ski group in California that was caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe. Heavy, disruptive snowfall has been forecast to continue in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/several-skiers-still-missing-after-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/several-skiers-still-missing-after-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CA Governor Newsom Briefed on Avalanche and Missing Skiers Near Lake Tahoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirmed yesterday, February 17, 2026, that 15 skiers were involved in a serious avalanche incident in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California. It was originally reported that 16 total skiers were involved.Six of the 15 skiers were rescued late last night, two of whom were transported to a local hospital for injuries. The group consisted of guests and guides who were attempting to return to the trailhead after a three-night stay at the Frog Lake backcoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ca-governor-newsom-briefed-on-avalanche-and-missing-skiers-near-lake-tahoe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ca-governor-newsom-briefed-on-avalanche-and-missing-skiers-near-lake-tahoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates Slalom Field for Olympic Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest ski racer of all time, didn't win a medal at the last Winter Olympics and was left off the podium in Giant Slalom and the Team Combined races at Milan-Cortina.Today, February 18, Shiffrin shook the proverbial monkey off her back and raced to Olympic glory in the Women's Slalom, her most dominant event.Shiffrin not only won Gold, she absolutely crushed the field. Winning a race by a second in Slalom is impressive. Winning a race by 1.5 seconds, as Shiffrin did in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-dominates-slalom-field-for-olympic-gold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-dominates-slalom-field-for-olympic-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellis Skis Launches 26/27 Pre-Sale Skis]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're halfway through this current season, but Colorado's Ellis Skis is already looking forward. This week, they are launching pre-sale for their 2026/27 product, including updates to their POWDER Editor's Pick-winning Meraki 112 freeride ski. These guys are used to thinking outside the box, not just with their ski design, but also with how they are getting skis on your feet. In a world of huge ski companies dominating the market, Ellis's grassroots effort stands out, but with product this good,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ellis-skis-launches-2627-pre-sale-skis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ellis-skis-launches-2627-pre-sale-skis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin exorcises ghost of Olympic past.]]></title><description><![CDATA[After failing to medal in 2022, Shiffrin rebounded to win gold in slalom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-exorcises-ghost-of-olympic-past/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-exorcises-ghost-of-olympic-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-skiers-still-missing-after-lake-tahoe-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nine-skiers-still-missing-after-lake-tahoe-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-mountaineering-makes-its-olympic-debut-at-the-milan-cortina-winter-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-mountaineering-makes-its-olympic-debut-at-the-milan-cortina-winter-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s and ’90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicknamed &ldquo;Tomba la Bomba,&rdquo; the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alberto-tomba-was-an-80s-and-90s-icon-the-olympics-have-brought-him-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alberto-tomba-was-an-80s-and-90s-icon-the-olympics-have-brought-him-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of 15 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 15 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Nine others were still missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/six-of-15-skiers-caught-in-california-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-are-rescued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/six-of-15-skiers-caught-in-california-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-are-rescued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of 16 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 16 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Ten others were still missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/six-of-16-skiers-caught-in-california-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-are-rescued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/six-of-16-skiers-caught-in-california-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-are-rescued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicknamed &ldquo;Tomba la Bomba,&rdquo; the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alberto-tomba-was-an-80s-icon-the-olympics-have-brought-him-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alberto-tomba-was-an-80s-icon-the-olympics-have-brought-him-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Skiers Missing in Avalanche as Storms Slam California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search efforts were underway on Tuesday afternoon after heavy snow caused an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada, the authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-skiers-missing-in-avalanche-as-storms-slam-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-skiers-missing-in-avalanche-as-storms-slam-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Skiers Missing After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue efforts are underway to rescue a group of 16 skiers near Truckee, California, who reportedly encountered an avalanche in the Castle Peak area on Tuesday morning, according to local law enforcement.&nbsp;At least six of the skiers survived the avalanche and are awaiting rescue, the Nevada County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said in a news release. Ten skiers were still unaccounted for at the time the release was published around 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.&nbsp;The Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said the gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-skiers-missing-after-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/10-skiers-missing-after-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA Skier Mac Forehand Barely Misses Olympic Gold in Big Air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Men's Ski Big Air Finals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics went down today, February 17, 2026, and an American skier left with a medal dangling around his neck.Mac Forehand, 24, from Connecticut, was one of the favorites to win Gold heading into today's finals, but was barely beaten by Norwegian skier Tormod Frostad.Frostad won Gold with a squeaky-clean right-nose butter double bio 1620 on his last run, which elevated his combined score to 195.50. Forehand finished with a score of 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/team-usa-skier-mac-forehand-barely-misses-olympic-gold-in-big-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/team-usa-skier-mac-forehand-barely-misses-olympic-gold-in-big-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Ski Resorts Close as Winter Storm Hammers Sierra Nevada]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t so long ago that ski resorts, from California to Oregon, were temporarily shutting down because of a lack of snow amid a dry season that&rsquo;s seen few powder days.Now, some have the opposite problem.As a major, snow-dense storm hit the Sierra Nevada, several ski resorts across California have announced that they won&rsquo;t open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.Mammoth Mountain, which is reporting between 27 and 39 inches of new snow, said that it&rsquo;ll stay closed because of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-ski-resorts-close-as-winter-storm-hammers-sierra-nevada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/california-ski-resorts-close-as-winter-storm-hammers-sierra-nevada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-80 Is Closed In Both Directions, Police Warn California Skiers To Stay Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talk of the ski world is the blizzard that's currently dumping feet of snow across the Lake Tahoe region in California and Nevada.Interstate 80 (I-80) is the main thoroughfare for skiers and tourists to access Lake Tahoe from Sacramento and San Francisco to the west, and from Reno to the East.<br />
As of 11:00 a.m. PST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, I-80 is closed in both directions as the biggest storm of the season dumps feet of snow."Should I stay or should I go? You should probably stay&helli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-80-is-closed-in-both-directions-police-warn-california-skiers-to-stay-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-80-is-closed-in-both-directions-police-warn-california-skiers-to-stay-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Val Bialas Opens in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk to any seasoned skier from the Utica area and they will likely have fond memories of Val Bialas. The ski center &mdash; named after Valentine Bialas, a local Olympic speed skater &mdash; opened in the 1954. It is one of the few municipality-owned ski areas in America. Val Bialas was a staple in the community for years. Over the last two decades unreliable winters and other economic factors have impacted the ski center&rsquo;s operations. Over that time, Val has &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/val-bialas-opens-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/val-bialas-opens-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up To 40 Inches of Snow Has Already Fallen on California's Ski Resorts as Huge Storm Slams the State]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ve likely heard the news by now: across the Sierra Nevada, ski resorts are getting absolutely hammered with snow.&nbsp;Just how much, you ask? A lot. There's already close to 40 inches at Mammoth Mountain, and this is just the beginning. More snow and stormy weather are expected throughout California this week.&nbsp;Keep scrolling for a list of current storm totals across the region.That, of course, is a boon for skiers. But it also means elevated avalanche danger (please,&nbsp;check t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/up-to-40-inches-of-snow-has-already-fallen-on-californias-ski-resorts-as-huge-storm-slams-the-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/up-to-40-inches-of-snow-has-already-fallen-on-californias-ski-resorts-as-huge-storm-slams-the-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Ski Patroller Roasts Littering Skiers: "It's Pretty Disgusting"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ski patroller at Boyne Mountain, Michigan, is pleading with guests to stop littering.In a short video shared to @patrollers_perspective, the patroller stands next to a heaping pile of trash in the snow.<br />
"I'm here with the trash we picked up from under our lift lines this morning. It's pretty disgusting," says the solemn patroller. "Please have some self-respect. Use the trash cans we have all over the mountain. Stop throwing trash off the lifts."Tap or click to watch the video below. Keep read]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/michigan-ski-patroller-roasts-littering-skiers-its-pretty-disgusting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/michigan-ski-patroller-roasts-littering-skiers-its-pretty-disgusting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Deposits "15 Feet" of Snow on Lake Tahoe Highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a major winter storm hits the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews are hard at work keeping roadways safe and clear.&nbsp;On Tuesday morning, February 17, that involved using an avalanche control system to bring down 15 feet of snow across the Mt. Rose Highway summit, a stretch of road that connects Reno, Nevada, to Lake Tahoe area&nbsp;ski resorts, like Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe.Traffic was stopped, and after the avalanche&nbsp;was released, NDOT said&nbsp;that&nbsp;i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-deposits-15-feet-of-snow-on-lake-tahoe-highway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-deposits-15-feet-of-snow-on-lake-tahoe-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["My Leg Is Still In Pieces": Lindsey Vonn Returns To The U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn's horrific crash in the Women's Downhill at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one of the top stories of the Games.Charging back from retirement, Vonn won multiple times on the World Cup stage leading up to the Games, but suffered a torn ACL in a crash just a week prior to the Games starting.Despite the torn ACL, Vonn assured fans that her crash in the Downhill final wasn't related. &ldquo;My ACL and past injuries had nothing to do with my crash whatsoever," wrote Vonn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-leg-is-still-in-pieces-lindsey-vonn-returns-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-leg-is-still-in-pieces-lindsey-vonn-returns-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Leaps From Vail Chairlift After Too Many People Loaded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern ski resorts, such as Vail Mountain in Colorado, use a host of chairlifts and gondolas to ferry skiers up the mountain.Many newer chairlifts hold four, six, or even eight people at a time. A Vail skier learned that paying attention to how many people a chair can hold before loading it is essential to everybody's safety. You'll see what I mean.A video posted to Reddit on Friday, February 13, 2026, shows a skier leaping from Vail's 'Sourdough Express Lift' after five skiers loaded a chair me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-leaps-from-vail-chairlift-after-too-many-people-loaded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-leaps-from-vail-chairlift-after-too-many-people-loaded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Still Miss Waiting Tables In A Ski Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[I really don&rsquo;t hate my current job.And, no, I&rsquo;m not defending any ambivalence I might feel toward my dream side-gig writing about skiing. I&rsquo;m referring to the one I&rsquo;m at forty hours a week: desk-bound, making sales, plugging orders into a computer, and navigating the&ndash;shall we call it&ndash;interestingly mundane landscape of day job office politics. I also write, but instead of jetting off to parts unknown to cover adventure, exquisite cuisine, and over-the-head turn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-i-still-miss-waiting-tables-in-a-ski-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-i-still-miss-waiting-tables-in-a-ski-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage Skier Dies In Horrific Chairlift Accident at Canadian Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centre Vorlage, a small ski area near Ottawa, Canada, was closed for multiple days this past week after a horrific accident unfolded on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.According to CBC, the 13-year-old girl was on a class trip to the ski area. She was reportedly getting ready to unload the chairlift at the top of the hill when "her clothes became tangled in the machinery."The ski area decided the best way to free her from the chair was to bring it back to the bottom of the small hill. The skier was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teenage-skier-dies-in-horrific-chairlift-accident-at-canadian-resort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teenage-skier-dies-in-horrific-chairlift-accident-at-canadian-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of Some Winter Olympians Face Extreme Fear as Their Children Compete]]></title><description><![CDATA[When your child races headfirst down an ice chute, leaps off ski jumps or performs snowboard tricks in midair, a medal may not be the main thing you pray for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/parents-of-some-winter-olympians-face-extreme-fear-as-their-children-compete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/parents-of-some-winter-olympians-face-extreme-fear-as-their-children-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Big Air Silver, Eileen Gu's Olympic Medal Streak Remains Unbroken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two events so far at these Olympics. Two medals, too.China&rsquo;s Eileen Gu is well on her way to repeating an Olympic medal hat trick after placing second in the women's big air competition on Monday. She earned silver last week in the women&rsquo;s slopestyle competition.Her streak continues. Gu, at 22 years old, still hasn&rsquo;t entered an Olympic competition without earning a medal.&nbsp;In fact, she hasn&rsquo;t placed lower than second. At the 2022 Beijing Games, she nabbed two golds an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/with-big-air-silver-eileen-gus-olympic-medal-streak-remains-unbroken/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/with-big-air-silver-eileen-gus-olympic-medal-streak-remains-unbroken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Times Remembered 15 Winter Olympics Greats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obituaries have memorialized the lives of a figure-skating trailblazer, a &ldquo;Miracle on Ice&rdquo; hockey player, a bobsledder who overcame blindness, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-times-remembered-15-winter-olympics-greats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-times-remembered-15-winter-olympics-greats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Are The Winners Of Kings And Queens Of Corbet's 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most anticipated freeride event of the year in Jackson Hole went down this past weekend, with a strong showing of freeride skiers and snowboarders hucking their meat into the infamous Corbet's Couloir. After a long January dry spell, the Tetons were blessed with a fresh coating of snow in the days leading up the event, setting up conditions perfectly for a freeride comp for the ages.<br />
Congratulations to Tristen "Pants" Lilly and Piper Kunst for taking home the crown of King and Queen of Corbe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-are-the-winners-of-kings-and-queens-of-corbets-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-are-the-winners-of-kings-and-queens-of-corbets-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Your DIN Setting? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[POWDER's very serious Department of Polls and Skier Opinion is back with another polling question to get your week started off on the right foot.Today's question, which may spark a few spicy takes in the comments, centers on preferred DIN settings for ski bindings.DIN, an acronym for Deutsches Institut f&uuml;r Normung (German Institute for Standardisation), is a standardized measurement of force required for a binding to release.<br />
Recommended DIN settings are calculated based on a skier's height]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-your-din-setting-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/whats-your-din-setting-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[44 Inches of Snow Forecasted for Alta Ski Area, Utah This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[SummaryA powerful storm cycle targets Utah, Colorado, and the Northern Rockies from Monday night through Thursday afternoon (February 16-19, 2026). Strong south to southwest winds arrive first, then two main snow pushes follow with the best coverage on Tuesday and the coldest, highest-quality snow on Wednesday into early Thursday.<br />
Expect wind-affected snow on exposed ridgelines Tuesday, then steadily improving powder quality as temperatures fall and snow ratios climb.Utah&rsquo;s Cottonwoods wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/44-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-alta-ski-area-utah-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/44-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-alta-ski-area-utah-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Are The Best Insulated Layers For Skiers, According To Our Testers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Outerwear might get all the glory, but it&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s on the inside that really matters. Insulated midlayers are the key to staying warm on the mountain and offer the most options when it comes to your on-mountain layering system. This season, our team of testers put insulated layers from various brands through the wringer, ranging from active midlayers designed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-are-the-best-insulated-layers-for-skiers-according-to-our-testers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/these-are-the-best-insulated-layers-for-skiers-according-to-our-testers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crotch Fabric, Blue Skin Suits and Other Mysteries of Olympic Gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before going for the gold, athletes at the Winter Games must check their apparel and equipment. Or else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/crotch-fabric-blue-skin-suits-and-other-mysteries-of-olympic-gear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/crotch-fabric-blue-skin-suits-and-other-mysteries-of-olympic-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Olympic Athletes Were Just Disqualified for a Novel Reason: PFAS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their skis and snowboards tested positive for &ldquo;forever chemicals,&rdquo; slippery-but-dangerous chemicals now banned in the Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/three-olympic-athletes-were-just-disqualified-for-a-novel-reason-pfas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/three-olympic-athletes-were-just-disqualified-for-a-novel-reason-pfas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Italy’s Federica Brignone Won Gold in Giant Slalom.]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 35, Federica Brignone of Italy became the oldest Olympic Alpine gold medalist. Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. finished a disappointing 11th.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-italys-federica-brignone-won-gold-in-giant-slalom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-italys-federica-brignone-won-gold-in-giant-slalom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Type of Olympic Ski Event Is the Most Fun To Watch? Here's What Skiers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another&nbsp;POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll!This week, we asked, Which type of Olympic ski event is the most fun to watch?Here&rsquo;s what 845 skiers had to say.POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll ResultsPoll HighlightsTotal Votes: 845Number of Votes on Instagram: 735Number of Votes on Website: 110Most Popular Option: Freestyle Skiing (490 votes, 58% of voters)Least Popular Option: Nordic (28 votes, 3% of voters)Poll Observ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-type-of-olympic-ski-event-is-the-most-fun-to-watch-heres-what-skiers-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-type-of-olympic-ski-event-is-the-most-fun-to-watch-heres-what-skiers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could an Electronic Coach Help Ski Jumpers Leap Farther?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future Olympic prospects are testing a device that can give them corrective advice in real time as they hurtle into the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/could-an-electronic-coach-help-ski-jumpers-leap-farther/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/could-an-electronic-coach-help-ski-jumpers-leap-farther/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olympics Take Themselves Too Seriously. Bring Back Ski Ballet.]]></title><description><![CDATA[You want at least one weird entree on the Olympics menu, even if only for the pleasure of not ordering it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-olympics-take-themselves-too-seriously-bring-back-ski-ballet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-olympics-take-themselves-too-seriously-bring-back-ski-ballet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the 2026 Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the tensions and triumphs shaping this year&rsquo;s Winter Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/inside-the-2026-olympics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/inside-the-2026-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No siempre se gana: los atletas olímpicos nos enseñan sobre la decepción]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lidiar con el fracaso es parte del trabajo de los deportistas de &eacute;lite. As&iacute; es c&oacute;mo lo enfrentan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/no-siempre-se-gana-los-atletas-olmpicos-nos-ensean-sobre-la-decepcin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/no-siempre-se-gana-los-atletas-olmpicos-nos-ensean-sobre-la-decepcin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan Win Olympic Gold Medals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brazilian skier secured South America&rsquo;s maiden medal at a Winter Games the day after a Kazakh figure skater won his nation&rsquo;s first gold in 32 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lucas-pinheiro-braathen-of-brazil-and-mikhail-shaidorov-of-kazakhstan-win-olympic-gold-medals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lucas-pinheiro-braathen-of-brazil-and-mikhail-shaidorov-of-kazakhstan-win-olympic-gold-medals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titus Powder Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[For my wife and I, life is better in the Adirondacks. There are so many things we love about it. Fresh air, clean water, enticing exercise options and views. Another big one, now that we live where we want to be, we drive much less. Less than half as much. Gas costs more in NY, but we are using much less. Still I&rsquo;ve got goals. Over the next several years, I want to ski every ski area in New York. &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/titus-powder-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/titus-powder-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Star Lindsey Vonn To Undergo More Surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a serious crash in the Olympics that led to a complex tibia fracture, Lindsey Vonn, the ski racing superstar, is sharing another update with her fans.&nbsp;More surgeries are on the way, Vonn explained in a video posted on Friday.&ldquo;It has been quite a hard few days in the hospital here. I'm finally feeling more like myself,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I have a long, long way to go. Tomorrow I'll have another surgery, and hopefully that goes well, and then I can potentially leave and go ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-star-lindsey-vonn-to-undergo-more-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-star-lindsey-vonn-to-undergo-more-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs, Colo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plane crashed in remote mountain terrain at about 12:20 a.m. on Friday &ldquo;under unknown circumstances,&rdquo; according to the National Transportation Safety Board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/four-killed-in-plane-crash-near-steamboat-springs-colo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/four-killed-in-plane-crash-near-steamboat-springs-colo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened to Mikaela Shiffrin's Eyebrow? In Candid Video, Ski Star Explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you see Mikaela Shiffrin missing part of her eyebrow at the Winter Olympics, no, you didn&rsquo;t.Known for being candid, the American ski racing superstar explained the situation on social media.Shiffrin has an eyebrow scar. In the past, while she was doing balance training, she said, she &ldquo;fell off the balance thing.&rdquo; That caused her eyebrow to split open. Thirty stitches followed.Now, Shiffrin said, sometimes her eyebrow hairs &ldquo;grow a little bit funky&rdquo;&mdash;she comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-happened-to-mikaela-shiffrins-eyebrow-in-candid-video-ski-star-explains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-happened-to-mikaela-shiffrins-eyebrow-in-candid-video-ski-star-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Major Winter Storm Is Coming to California. What Ski Resorts Could Get the Most Snow?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Sierra storm arrives late Sunday and runs through Thursday.<br />
The heaviest snow falls from Monday through Wednesday, and totals build into the multi-foot range along the crest. Winds ramp Saturday and stay active through the heart of the storm, so expect wind-affected snow on exposed terrain.Snow levels start around 4500-5500 feet as the storm spins up Monday, then drop hard Monday night into Tuesday and stay low through Wednesday. That trend lifts snow ratios from moderate early to fluffy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-major-winter-storm-is-coming-to-california-what-ski-resorts-could-get-the-most-snow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-major-winter-storm-is-coming-to-california-what-ski-resorts-could-get-the-most-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Now: Watch the 2026 Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet's Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ladies and gents, the moment&rsquo;s here. The Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet&rsquo;s, the ultimate huckfest and showdown at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, started the morning of Friday, February 13.As the competition&rsquo;s name implies, it involves skiers and snowboarders leaping off Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir, a famed Jackson Hole run with a huge drop. After cruising down the chute, the competitors hit a manicured set of park jumps at the bottom. Whoever laces the best line wins, earning the title of King]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/live-now-watch-the-2026-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/live-now-watch-the-2026-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hard Is Olympic Halfpipe Skiing, Really? Sports Journalist Finds Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Olympics are strange in that, watching from the comfort of your couch, it&rsquo;s possible to naively assume that whatever the athletes are doing isn&rsquo;t hard.&nbsp;The curling looks like no big deal. The alpine racing, at least in those moments that it doesn&rsquo;t involve hair raising crashes, seems straightforward. You just go down, right? And then there&rsquo;s the freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Their tricks are so impeccable you might guess that they&rsquo;re hardly thinking ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-hard-is-olympic-halfpipe-skiing-really-sports-journalist-finds-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-hard-is-olympic-halfpipe-skiing-really-sports-journalist-finds-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Niña Wanes, Neutral Conditions Expected To Follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reign of La Ni&ntilde;a should soon end, according to the Climate Prediction Center, which estimated that there&rsquo;s a 60% chance the climate phenomenon&rsquo;s current outing wraps up between February and April this year.&nbsp;The agency expects a period of El Ni&ntilde;o Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral through the summer, adding that there&rsquo;s a 50 to 60% chance of El Ni&ntilde;o forming during the late summer and beyond.Although the Climate Prediction Center, which publishes up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/la-nia-wanes-neutral-conditions-expected-to-follow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/la-nia-wanes-neutral-conditions-expected-to-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for Love This Valentine's Day? Try Chairlift Speed Dating at These 8 Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notoriously, mountain towns are home to quick flings, missed connections, and fleeting crushes. Something about the alpine air makes people crazy, and we&rsquo;re not just talking about the powder.Always, though, amid the seasonal shuffle, there&rsquo;s the promise of a lasting relationship with a person who actually likes skiing as much as you do.<br />
In service of trying to forge those bonds, several ski resorts, from Utah to California and beyond, are hosting chairlift speed dating sessions on Va]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/looking-for-love-this-valentines-day-try-chairlift-speed-dating-at-these-8-resorts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/looking-for-love-this-valentines-day-try-chairlift-speed-dating-at-these-8-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What To Look Out For At Tomorrow's Kings &amp; Queens Of Corbet's Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wait is almost over! Teton Village, Wyoming (home of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort) has been electric for the last four days with athletes and media crews anticipating the 8th running of the now infamous Kings and Queens of Corbet's event. I've been on location since Sunday evening and can certainly say it's been the highest-energy week of the year here at my home mountain.<br />
With a lackluster start to the season for most mountains out west, this crew of athletes is absolutely frothing to ski s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-to-look-out-for-at-tomorrows-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-to-look-out-for-at-tomorrows-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oregon Ski Area's Indefinite Closure Continues for Presidents Day Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The powder taps are turning back on across the West, but for Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon, the return of winter hasn&rsquo;t proven fruitful enough quite yet.&ldquo;We did get a good amount of snow in the last storm and we're very thankful for it,&rdquo; the ski resort wrote in a recent social media post, noting that the lifts won&rsquo;t spin over Presidents Day weekend. &ldquo;However, it's not enough to reopen.&rdquo;Hoodoo added that it&rsquo;s watching the forecast and that there&rsquo;s &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/oregon-ski-areas-indefinite-closure-continues-for-presidents-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/oregon-ski-areas-indefinite-closure-continues-for-presidents-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Warns of "Heightened" Avalanche Danger During Holiday Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow is arriving in Colorado, and for skiers, the excitement is palpable as the long weekend approaches.&nbsp;At the same time, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning those planning to head into the backcountry that avalanche danger is expected to reach the highest levels seen so far this month.The weekend danger, the CAIC said, will be most elevated in areas that receive the most snow on Thursday and Friday.In response, the organization urged travelers to make avalanche saf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-warns-of-heightened-avalanche-danger-during-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-warns-of-heightened-avalanche-danger-during-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From a Gold Medal to a Ring: Ski Star Gets Engaged at the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[First an Olympic gold medal, now an engagement ring.Following her performance in Thursday&rsquo;s Olympic super-G race, Breezy Johnson&rsquo;s boyfriend of more than two years, Connor Watkins, got down on one knee at the bottom of the ski hill in Italy.&nbsp;Tearfully, Johnson said yes.&nbsp;Along with the ring, Watkins handed Johnson a wood carving that included lyrics from the Taylor Swift song The Alchemy, &ldquo;Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?&rdquo;&nbsp;That prompted a response]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/from-a-gold-medal-to-a-ring-ski-star-gets-engaged-at-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/from-a-gold-medal-to-a-ring-ski-star-gets-engaged-at-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Death Confirmed at Northstar, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Placer Country Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 26-year-old skier died at Northstar Resort, a popular Lake Tahoe ski resort, on Friday, February 6, 2026.Nicholas Kenworthy of Los Angeles was found unresponsive on the Martis Trail. Life-saving attempts were made, but Kenworthy was pronounced dead at the scene.Martis Trail is a Black-Diamond rated slope accessible by Northstar's Martis Camp Express. The Martis Camp Lodge is a members-only lodge at the base of the lift.See below on Northst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-death-confirmed-at-northstar-california/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-death-confirmed-at-northstar-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best affordable ski-wear brands for a stylish snow season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about buying ski gear: our fashion expert&rsquo;s top budget brands for goggles, gloves, salopettes and jackets&bull; How to dress in cold weatherSkiing is expensive. From your lift pass to your equipment hire, transfers, travel and accommodation, it&rsquo;s not a particularly accessible sport. Luckily, there are ways to curb your spending if you&rsquo;re heading to the slopes &ndash; one of which is your choice of ski gear.There are several reasonably priced brands t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-affordable-ski-wear-brands-for-a-stylish-snow-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-affordable-ski-wear-brands-for-a-stylish-snow-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Selection Ski Reveals Stacked Wildcard Roster Including Tanner Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five wildcard invitations for one of skiing&rsquo;s most anticipated competitions, Natural Selection, have arrived, including Olympians, all-around legends, and Freeride World Tour stars.The selection of skiers, which was picked by Natural Selection&rsquo;s star-studded ski advisory council (Sammy Carlson and Michelle Parker are members, to name a few), will join qualified athletes at the finals competition in Valdez, Alaska.Here are the newly announced wildcards you can look forward to watc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/natural-selection-ski-reveals-stacked-wildcard-roster-including-tanner-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/natural-selection-ski-reveals-stacked-wildcard-roster-including-tanner-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palisades Tahoe Is Bracing for 50+ Inches of Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited pattern change seems to be here, and with it, forecasters say, feet of snow could pummel the mountains and ski resorts across California.&nbsp;A taste has already arrived this week, with the Lake Tahoe ski resort Palisades Tahoe reporting a welcome, if not extreme, snowy refresh. It comes amid a largely dry season with few powder days, which has seen the snowpack across the Sierra Nevada plunge below normal.Thinner snow cover in the mountains can cause concerns about future wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-is-bracing-for-50-inches-of-snow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/palisades-tahoe-is-bracing-for-50-inches-of-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans Go One-Two in Olympic Mogul Event for Gold and Silver]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a one-two performance for America&rsquo;s Liz Lemley and Jaelin Kauf in the women&rsquo;s Olympic mogul event.Lemley earned the win and the gold. Kauf earned silver. France&rsquo;s Perrine Laffont, who took Olympic gold in 2018, rounded out the podium.&nbsp;During the competition, Australia&rsquo;s Jakara Anthony, a medal favorite and the defending Olympic champion, slipped and finished eighth, saying later that she was &ldquo;bummed&rdquo; about the performance.Other members of the Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/americans-go-one-two-in-olympic-mogul-event-for-gold-and-silver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/americans-go-one-two-in-olympic-mogul-event-for-gold-and-silver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks, Olympics. We Needed This.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Olympics have brought a much needed injection of awe, a welcome breather from a barrage of disturbing news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/thanks-olympics-we-needed-this-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/thanks-olympics-we-needed-this-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Shares Photo Update From Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road to recovery continues for Lindsey Vonn, the superstar ski racer who, after leading an increasingly successful return to competition, crashed and broke her leg in the Olympic downhill.In a recent Instagram post, she shared a message saying that she&rsquo;d undergone her third surgery, alongside a photo of her sitting in a hospital bed.&ldquo;Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago,&rdquo; she wrote. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m making progress and while it is slow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-shares-photo-update-from-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-shares-photo-update-from-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Ryan Cochran-Siegle Locks Down Second Olympic Silver Medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[American ski racer Ryan Cochran-Siegle is once again coming home with an Olympic silver medal.In the men&rsquo;s super-G race at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, he cruised into second place, sneaking ahead of Switzerland&rsquo;s ever-dominant Marco Odermatt.<br />
Franjo von Allmen, another member of the Swiss squad who&rsquo;s come out swinging this Olympics, claimed his third gold.&nbsp;&ldquo;I felt like I went out there, skied with a lot of heart and just the focus that I've been doing consistently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-ryan-cochran-siegle-locks-down-second-olympic-silver-medal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-ryan-cochran-siegle-locks-down-second-olympic-silver-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessie Diggins' Last Olympics Have Started Slow, but Medals Are Still Within Reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewAmerica&rsquo;s most decorated cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is poised to earn her fourth or more Olympic medals at the familiar Milan-Cortina 2026 venue in Val Fiemme, a place that conjures warm memories and at which she had a defining career breakthrough 13 years ago.&nbsp;Aged just 21 and teamed with Kikkan Randall, the duo blazed to a historic 2013 world championship gold medal in the team sprint in Val di Fiemme, Italy. It marked a first-ever triumph for USA cross-country skiing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jessie-diggins-last-olympics-have-started-slow-but-medals-are-still-within-reach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jessie-diggins-last-olympics-have-started-slow-but-medals-are-still-within-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This Candide Thovex's Best Video Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candide Thovex is arguably the best skier of his generation, but what isn't up for debate is his unique and mysterious social media strategy.Most pro skiers are forced to upload clips to social media weekly, if not daily. In 2026, it's all part of the game to earn sponsor money, meet brand obligations, and keep your name relevant in an industry known for one-hit wonders and passers-through.Candide, on the other hand, seemingly posts new videos on social media at random. A new clip, with a captio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-candide-thovexs-best-video-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-this-candide-thovexs-best-video-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a "New Era" for Beloved Ski Area Smugglers' Notch, Vermont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smugglers' Notch is a family ski area by trade, with endless steeps, glades, and powder stashes tucked between classic Vermont groomers.The ski area has stuck to its roots, namely in preserving its use of slow, fixed-grip double chairlifts to reach each of its three peaks, and has a cult-like following amongst New Englanders. It's known for getting nearly 300 inches of snow annually.An announcement made on Facebook today, February 11, came as a shock to many of the Smuggs diehards:<br />
"A new era be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-a-new-era-for-beloved-ski-area-smugglers-notch-vermont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-a-new-era-for-beloved-ski-area-smugglers-notch-vermont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Organizers Reveal Cause of Broken Medals]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far, the Winter Olympics have treated American skier Breezy Johnson well.<br />
She raced into first place during the women&rsquo;s downhill, claiming an Olympic gold, but the medal came with a quick caveat. Or, more accurately, it broke, the ribbon separating from the medallion, amid some post-skiing celebrations.&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t jump in them. I was jumping in excitement and it broke,&rdquo; Johnson, according to The Associated Press. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sure somebody will fix it. It&rsquo;s not cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-organizers-reveal-cause-of-broken-medals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-organizers-reveal-cause-of-broken-medals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks Olympics. We Needed This.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Games have brought a much needed injection of awe, a welcome breather from a barrage of disturbing news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/thanks-olympics-we-needed-this/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/thanks-olympics-we-needed-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Review: ‘Emilio Pucci,’ by Terence Ward and Idanna Pucci]]></title><description><![CDATA[In &ldquo;Emilio Pucci,&rdquo; the subject&rsquo;s niece and her husband explore the early life of the Italian designer who dressed the jet set.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/book-review-emilio-pucci-by-terence-ward-and-idanna-pucci/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/book-review-emilio-pucci-by-terence-ward-and-idanna-pucci/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Olympics: How Athletes Handle Disappointment (and How You Can Too)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dealing with failure is part of the job for elite athletes. Here&rsquo;s how they cope with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-olympics-how-athletes-handle-disappointment-and-how-you-can-too/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-olympics-how-athletes-handle-disappointment-and-how-you-can-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paula Moltzan and Jackie Wiles Secure Olympic Bronze in First-Ever Team Combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of Team USA skiers raced to bronze in the new Team Combined alpine racing event, which features one athlete in downhill and one in slalom, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.For the duo, slalom skier Paula Moltzan and downhill skier Jackie Wiles, the standout performance marked their first Olympic medals.&nbsp;"I didn't sleep well the last couple of nights, but I felt grateful that I had another opportunity with Paula," said Wiles, per U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard. &ldquo;I just tried to move forw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/paula-moltzan-and-jackie-wiles-secure-olympic-bronze-in-first-ever-team-combined/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/paula-moltzan-and-jackie-wiles-secure-olympic-bronze-in-first-ever-team-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solitude Cancels Some Paid Parking Days In Response To Slow Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move that may seem unlikely as parking programs become the norm at many ski resorts across North America, Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is heading in the other direction.The resort recently announced that, for the rest of the season, parking will be free and reservations will not be required on Fridays.&nbsp;Paid parking and reservations remain in place on Saturdays and Sundays. On those weekend days&mdash;and holidays&mdash;you&rsquo;ll still pay to park.For vehicles carrying one to thre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/solitude-cancels-some-paid-parking-days-in-response-to-slow-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/solitude-cancels-some-paid-parking-days-in-response-to-slow-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Tearfully Admits That He Cheated On Girlfriend After Winning Olympic Medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are well underway, and emotional celebrations have been the norm, but Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid took a different approach after winning his first Olympic medal.<br />
Holm Laegreid, 28, won the Bronze in men's biathlon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and his post-race interview is drawing international headlines.<br />
"There's someone I want to share this with, who may not be watching today," said Holm Laegreid emotionally to a Norwegian TV station. "Six]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-tearfully-admits-that-he-cheated-on-girlfriend-after-winning-olympic-medal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-tearfully-admits-that-he-cheated-on-girlfriend-after-winning-olympic-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Alex Hall Wins Silver Medal in Olympic Ski Slopestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Olympics, another slopestyle medal for the American Alex Hall.This time, he grabbed silver, having been beaten out by Norway&rsquo;s Birk Ruud amid a stacked field of skiers. Hall won the gold medal in Olympic slopestyle at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.In true Hall fashion, his silver medal run opened with a technical rail section, followed by a dizzying series of jumps.<br />
Among freeskiing fans, Hall&rsquo;s known for his MAGMA video series, which tracks him and fellow Olympian Hunter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-alex-hall-wins-silver-medal-in-olympic-ski-slopestyle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/american-alex-hall-wins-silver-medal-in-olympic-ski-slopestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nerds Are Ruining Backcountry Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Shane McFallsNerds! Self-Righteousness! Paleolithic Murder!Taking backcountry skiing seriously is seriously dumb. I always figured that it was so purposeless, so goofy and impractical that it couldn&rsquo;t become nerded out and uptight. I was so, so wrong.In 1991, high in the Alps on the Austria/Italy border, German tourists f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nerds-are-ruining-backcountry-skiing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nerds-are-ruining-backcountry-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Is Back: 12 Inches for The West to Be Followed by a "Monster" Holiday Weekend Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western US snowfall through Thursday, February 12, 2026.Powderchasers&amp;sol;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-is-back-12-inches-for-the-west-to-be-followed-by-a-monster-holiday-weekend-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-is-back-12-inches-for-the-west-to-be-followed-by-a-monster-holiday-weekend-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["To Victory!" Six Days Backcountry Skiing in Georgia&rsquo;s Caucasus Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last few years, the tiny European country of Georgia has suddenly landed on the map as an otherworldly ski destination.<br />
Sitting on the southern border of Russia and the western end of the Black Sea, Georgia is a country that&rsquo;s been caught in wars since the 10th Century AD. Outside the capital city&rsquo;s old town, the rows of concrete block buildings make it hard to ignore evidence of the Soviet Union&rsquo;s 70-year occupation of the country.<br />
Yet, beneath its war-torn history, Geo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/to-victory-six-days-backcountry-skiing-in-georgiarsquos-caucasus-mountains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/to-victory-six-days-backcountry-skiing-in-georgiarsquos-caucasus-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt. Shasta Ski Area Closes, but Feet of Snow Is in the Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-shasta-ski-area-closes-but-feet-of-snow-is-in-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-shasta-ski-area-closes-but-feet-of-snow-is-in-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ski Bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s just get on with it already, and learn to love the Ski Bomb.What is the Ski Bomb, yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-ski-bomb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-ski-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Bought the Powder Ski Propaganda. Then I Tried Carving Skis]]></title><description><![CDATA[I should start with a confession. Since I was 12 or 13, I&rsquo;ve believed that carving skis&mdash;those narrow-waisted, parabolic sticks&mdash;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&rsquo;d ridden in the past decade or two (save]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-bought-the-powder-ski-propaganda-then-i-tried-carving-skis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-bought-the-powder-ski-propaganda-then-i-tried-carving-skis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say no to fake snow: the Austrian ski resort that likes to keep it real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many Alpine areas faced with declining snowfall, Villach had to make a difficult choice: bring in the snow cannons or reinvent itselfWalking up a winding trail in the Dobratsch nature park in Carinthia, surrounded by picturesque snowy slopes dotted with pines, we hear shrieks coming from round the corner. The path is as wide as a one-way street but Birgit Pichorner, the park ranger I&rsquo;m taking a tour with, motions for me to move to the side, where we watch a couple with wide grins glid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/say-no-to-fake-snow-the-austrian-ski-resort-that-likes-to-keep-it-real/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/say-no-to-fake-snow-the-austrian-ski-resort-that-likes-to-keep-it-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You the "Best Skier in the West?" Register Now for the Sun Valley Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you might be the &ldquo;Best Skier in the West&rdquo;? 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&nbsp;POWDER,&nbsp;that's about figuring out&nbsp;who can rip the hardest.&nbsp;Registration&nbsp;just opened, and those who advance through the qualifiers will have the chance to compete against invited pros and fan-voted wildcards.&nbsp;This&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t a racing, ski cross, or free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/are-you-the-best-skier-in-the-west-register-now-for-the-sun-valley-stampede/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/are-you-the-best-skier-in-the-west-register-now-for-the-sun-valley-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Reveals Olympic Injury Diagnosis and Puts Rumors To Bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-reveals-olympic-injury-diagnosis-and-puts-rumors-to-bed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-reveals-olympic-injury-diagnosis-and-puts-rumors-to-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathilde Gremaud Narrowly Defeats Eileen Gu in Olympic Slopestyle Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mathilde Gremaud, of Switzerland, has once again held off Eileen Gu, the Chinese freeskier she challenged for gold in the women&rsquo;s Olympic slopestyle finals on Monday.<br />
It came down to the wire.&nbsp;Across three runs, Gremaud narrowly eked out a 0.38 lead on the slopestyle course, which includes a range of rails and jumps.<br />
During Gu&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mathilde-gremaud-narrowly-defeats-eileen-gu-in-olympic-slopestyle-showdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mathilde-gremaud-narrowly-defeats-eileen-gu-in-olympic-slopestyle-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Death Confirmed at Mammoth Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-death-confirmed-at-mammoth-mountain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-death-confirmed-at-mammoth-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Olympic Ski Event Is the Most Fun To Watch? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winter Olympics are underway.While we&rsquo;ve already been treated to some standout ski moments&mdash;Breezy Johnson&rsquo;s epic gold medal finish among them&mdash;there&rsquo;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&rsquo;s question: Which type of Olympic ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-olympic-ski-event-is-the-most-fun-to-watch-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-olympic-ski-event-is-the-most-fun-to-watch-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Ski Area Closes Indefinitely, but Snow Is On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with warmer-than-expected temperatures, a Pacific Northwest ski area, Bluewood, has opted to shut down.&ldquo;Assessing the weekend&rsquo;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,&rdquo; the ski area&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/washington-ski-area-closes-indefinitely-but-snow-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/washington-ski-area-closes-indefinitely-but-snow-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powder Alert: 12+ Inches of New Snow Reported In Idaho and Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-alert-12-inches-of-new-snow-reported-in-idaho-and-oregon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-alert-12-inches-of-new-snow-reported-in-idaho-and-oregon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I'll Slap You"&mdash;Skier Threatens Snowboarder In Viral Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ill-slap-youmdashskier-threatens-snowboarder-in-viral-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ill-slap-youmdashskier-threatens-snowboarder-in-viral-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Community Rallies Behind Hunter Hess Following Trump's Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-community-rallies-behind-hunter-hess-following-trumps-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-community-rallies-behind-hunter-hess-following-trumps-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Current Medal Count for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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*.<br />
Countries ordered by total number of gold medals. This post will be updated daily.The 2026 P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-current-medal-count-for-the-2026-milan-cortina-winter-olympic-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-current-medal-count-for-the-2026-milan-cortina-winter-olympic-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Feats and Tailgating Feasts at 100-Year-Old Ski Jump in Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salisbury, Conn., has been hosting ski jumping competitions since 1926, when the Satre brothers from Norway brought the sport to Litchfield County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-feats-and-tailgating-feasts-at-100-year-old-ski-jump-in-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-feats-and-tailgating-feasts-at-100-year-old-ski-jump-in-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The difference between gold and silver: a sliver.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mathilde Gremaud edges out Eileen Gu to win slopestyle gold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-difference-between-gold-and-silver-a-sliver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-difference-between-gold-and-silver-a-sliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mathilde Gremaud Edged Out Eileen Gu in Slopestyle, Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mathilde Gremaud edges out Eileen Gu to win slopestyle gold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-mathilde-gremaud-edged-out-eileen-gu-in-slopestyle-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-mathilde-gremaud-edged-out-eileen-gu-in-slopestyle-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My rookie era: on my first ski trip, I felt like a natural – then I was rapidly humbled by the mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was a ski god. An avalanche. I was starting to think about the Olympics. Darude&rsquo;s Sandstorm was playing in my head. Then wham, bam, stacked itRead more summer essentialsTwenty hot lesbians in a cabin in the snow. It sounds like a budget porn plot from the 70s, but it was the pitch my sister gave when she convinced me to try out skiing for the first time.I am not a sports dyke. I am a like-to-read-books-and-sit-in-saunas dyke. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-rookie-era-on-my-first-ski-trip-i-felt-like-a-natural-then-i-was-rapidly-humbled-by-the-mountain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/my-rookie-era-on-my-first-ski-trip-i-felt-like-a-natural-then-i-was-rapidly-humbled-by-the-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Racer Claims Team USA's First Olympic Gold Medal in 2026 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Breezy Johnson set the tone early.&nbsp;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&rsquo;t believe it yet, I don]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-racer-claims-team-usas-first-olympic-gold-medal-in-2026-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-racer-claims-team-usas-first-olympic-gold-medal-in-2026-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See How Breezy Johnson Won Downhill Gold by 0.04 Seconds at the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-how-breezy-johnson-won-downhill-gold-by-004-seconds-at-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/see-how-breezy-johnson-won-downhill-gold-by-004-seconds-at-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezy Johnson’s Olympic Gold Medal Celebration Muted By Lindsey Vonn’s Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/breezy-johnsons-olympic-gold-medal-celebration-muted-by-lindsey-vonns-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/breezy-johnsons-olympic-gold-medal-celebration-muted-by-lindsey-vonns-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. Skiing Star Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympic Women’s Downhill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn&rsquo;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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-us-skiing-star-lindsey-vonn-crashes-in-olympic-womens-downhill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-us-skiing-star-lindsey-vonn-crashes-in-olympic-womens-downhill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which US Region Produces the Best Skiers? 3,000 Readers Voted]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s&nbsp;Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re&nbsp;back with the results of another&nbsp;POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll!This week, we asked,&nbsp;which US region produces the best skiers?Here&rsquo;s&nbsp;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&nbsp;here&nbsp;to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll ResultsPOWDER MagazinePoll HighlightsTotal Votes: 3,554Number of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-us-region-produces-the-best-skiers-3000-readers-voted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-us-region-produces-the-best-skiers-3000-readers-voted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Crashes Hard, Airlifted Off Olympic Downhill Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the Italian sky, Lindsey Vonn pushed off down the Tofane downhill course in Cortina d&rsquo;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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-crashes-hard-airlifted-off-olympic-downhill-course/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-crashes-hard-airlifted-off-olympic-downhill-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Lindsey Vonn’s crash.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/breezy-johnsons-celebration-is-muted-by-lindsey-vonns-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/breezy-johnsons-celebration-is-muted-by-lindsey-vonns-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support Your Local Rope Tow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the last few years there&rsquo;s been a resurgence of park skiing in Western New York. Just outside of Rochester, you&rsquo;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, &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/support-your-local-rope-tow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/support-your-local-rope-tow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali Noyes Is The First Woman To Ski Canada's Comstock Couloir]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mali-noyes-is-the-first-woman-to-ski-canadas-comstock-couloir/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mali-noyes-is-the-first-woman-to-ski-canadas-comstock-couloir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Team USA's Snowboarders for Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewThere are names even skiers will recognize on the Team USA Snowboard roster for Milan Cortina 2026.<br />
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.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-snowboarders-for-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-snowboarders-for-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Aims to Become the Oldest Alpine Olympic Medalist, Despite Ruptured A.C.L.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 41-year-old American aims to complete her comeback by racing in the women&rsquo;s Olympic downhill on Sunday despite rupturing her left A.C.L. a week ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-aims-to-become-the-oldest-alpine-olympic-medalist-despite-ruptured-acl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-aims-to-become-the-oldest-alpine-olympic-medalist-despite-ruptured-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Sleep Habits to Steal From Winter Olympians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s how athletes get better rest when it really counts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-sleep-habits-to-steal-from-winter-olympians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-sleep-habits-to-steal-from-winter-olympians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haití, campeón indiscutible en ‘looks’ olímpicos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los atletas de la naci&oacute;n caribe&ntilde;a quer&iacute;an rendir homenaje a la herencia de su pa&iacute;s. El resultado es una serie de atuendos imposibles de ignorar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/hait-campen-indiscutible-en-looks-olmpicos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/hait-campen-indiscutible-en-looks-olmpicos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haiti Just Won the Fashion Game at the Opening Ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country&rsquo;s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/haiti-just-won-the-fashion-game-at-the-opening-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/haiti-just-won-the-fashion-game-at-the-opening-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Essential Pieces of Gear I Brought Backcountry Skiing in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Earlier this month, I hopped a plane (actually four) to the Republic of Georgia, a tiny country on the border of Russia and the Black Sea, for a ski trip. We started our trip in Tbilisi, Georgia&rsquo;s capital city, before taking a bus to the tiny town of Oni, and then skinning into a backcountry camp at 6,000 feet where we spent six days ski touring. By virtue of the e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-essential-pieces-of-gear-i-brought-backcountry-skiing-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/8-essential-pieces-of-gear-i-brought-backcountry-skiing-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Team USA's Nordic and Cross Country Skiers for Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewTeam USA will be represented in all three major Nordic ski disciplines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games.<br />
Across the cross country, Nordic combined, and ski jumping disciplines, the USA has 20+ of the country's most talented athletes. Perhaps most notably, the women's cross-country team is led by Jessie Diggins, who will be competing in her fourth Olympic Games in Milan Cortina and looking to add to the three Olympic medals already in her name. Diggins, who is the most decora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-nordic-and-cross-country-skiers-for-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-nordic-and-cross-country-skiers-for-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Ski Racers Often Don’t Win Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike many Olympic sports, the best Alpine skiers often don&rsquo;t win gold. The two-time Olympic champion Ted Ligety explains why the sport is so unpredictable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-ski-racers-often-dont-win-gold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-best-ski-racers-often-dont-win-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet's 2026: Everything You Need To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's February, and you know what that means: the return of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's annual Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet's freeride competition!We've cut through the noise and compiled everything you need to know before the event gets underway next week. Use the Table of Contents bar below to jump between sections.Happy Kings &amp; Queens, friends. It's one of my favorite times of the year.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click&nbsp;her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cómo ver la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ser&aacute; la primera vez en la historia de las Olimpiadas que se enciendan simult&aacute;neamente dos pebeteros ol&iacute;mpicos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cmo-ver-la-inauguracin-de-los-juegos-olmpicos-de-invierno-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cmo-ver-la-inauguracin-de-los-juegos-olmpicos-de-invierno-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Feet of Snow for the West This Week With More To Come]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-Level SummaryECMWF 6-day snowfall.Powderchasers&amp;sol;WeatherBellA warm ridge holds through Friday, February 6, then a wetter pattern rolls in this weekend with a sharp west-to-east push of moisture and wind.<br />
The Pacific Northwest gets the first hit, and the best results stay centered on higher terrain where snow levels can keep up. Expect dense, heavy snow early, then better-quality snow as colder air lowers snow levels through Sunday night and into Monday.Early next week shifts the focu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-for-the-west-this-week-with-more-to-come/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/two-feet-of-snow-for-the-west-this-week-with-more-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Just Proved She Doesn't Need Her ACL To Ski]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you've been living under a rock, Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American ski racing legend, tore her ACL last week during a World Cup race that preceded the start of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.Despite the injury, Vonn said her knee was stable enough to compete in Sunday's upcoming Women's Downhill ski race, but she would have to log a successful training lap, per Olympic rules, prior to the race itself.Today, February 6, 2026, the US Ski Team confirmed that Vonn successfully completed a t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-just-proved-she-doesnt-need-her-acl-to-ski/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-just-proved-she-doesnt-need-her-acl-to-ski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Team USA's First-Ever Ski Mountaineering Athletes at Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewSki Mountaineering, known as skimo, is a new sport at the2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.The ski discipline consists of sprint races in the men's and women's disciplines, as well as a longer-distance mixed-gender team relay.<br />
In sprint races, athletes race uphill with climbing skins attached to their skis, navigating obstacles, then transition to downhill mode as quickly as possible and race back to the finish line. Men's and Women's sprint races will take place on Thursday, February 19.The te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-first-ever-ski-mountaineering-athletes-at-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-first-ever-ski-mountaineering-athletes-at-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Llegó el momento de los Juegos Olímpicos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Se supone que las Olimpiadas deben unir a personas de todo el mundo, pero no se puede escapar de la pol&iacute;tica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lleg-el-momento-de-los-juegos-olmpicos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lleg-el-momento-de-los-juegos-olmpicos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milan Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: What Time to Watch, How to Watch, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/milan-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-what-time-to-watch-how-to-watch-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/milan-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-what-time-to-watch-how-to-watch-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milan Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: How to Watch, Timing and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/milan-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-how-to-watch-timing-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/milan-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-how-to-watch-timing-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Team USA's Talented Alpine Skiers for Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team USA Alpine Skiing. These are the American ski racers everyone knows, the names dominating the news in and out of the ski industry.<br />
Ski racers garner some of the highest celebrity and renown in the sport, and the Olympic field is stacked with international powerhouses like Marco Odermatt and Lara Colturi on the docket.<br />
So, who are the men and women getting ready to click in and brave Cortina's slopes at top speed to represent Team USA?Keep reading to meet Team USA's alpine ski team.The 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-talented-alpine-skiers-for-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-talented-alpine-skiers-for-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Time for the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Games are supposed to bring people from around the globe together, but there&rsquo;s no escaping politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-time-for-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-time-for-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[67 Are Rescued From Stuck Gondolas at a New York Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mechanical failure at the Gore Mountain resort in the Adirondacks left guests in about 20 gondolas hovering above the snow for several hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/67-are-rescued-from-stuck-gondolas-at-a-new-york-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/67-are-rescued-from-stuck-gondolas-at-a-new-york-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Winter Olympics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As top athletes prepare to test their limits in Milan and Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo, why not take a minute to test your knowledge of Winter Olympics trivia?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Police Investigating Skier Death at State's Largest Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Police Department responded to a call from Whiteface Mountain yesterday, February 4, 2026.According to a press release, an investigation determined that Michael E. Vacek Jr., age 44, of Atlanta, Georgia, was found unresponsive in a tree line along the Upper/Lower Skyward Trail, hours after his ski party reported him missing.Life-saving measures were continued as Vacek was transported to a medical building. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene.The investigation remains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-york-police-investigating-skier-death-at-states-largest-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-york-police-investigating-skier-death-at-states-largest-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Team USA's Freestyle Skiers for Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team USA Freeski has quite the talented roster between halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, aerials, and moguls.<br />
Across the disciplines, there are already two Olympic gold medals and a total of eight medals from previous years, not to mention X Games and World Championship medals. There's no doubt the USA is showing up in Milan Cortina with a solid shot at more medals in the freeski categories. So, who are the folks representing Team USA?Keep reading for the full list of Team USA Freeski athletes and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-freestyle-skiers-for-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-team-usas-freestyle-skiers-for-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know About Men’s Alpine Skiing for Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewThe notoriously icy, bumpy, dark, and unforgiving Stelvio track will be home to men&rsquo;s Olympic alpine events at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.<br />
It is revered as one of the toughest in the world, inaugurated in 1982 and gaining status as a regular stop on the World Cup in 1993.&nbsp;When Bormio&rsquo;s annual World Cup Downhill and Super-G races were contested over the Christmas holiday, a lack of sufficient light on the shadowy course increased the difficulty of tackling terr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mens-alpine-skiing-for-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mens-alpine-skiing-for-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Ligety on Why the Best Skiers Often Don’t Win Gold at the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike many Olympic sports, the best Alpine skiers often don&rsquo;t win gold. Two-time Olympic champion Ted Ligety explains why the sport is so unpredictable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ted-ligety-on-why-the-best-skiers-often-dont-win-gold-at-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ted-ligety-on-why-the-best-skiers-often-dont-win-gold-at-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Ski Resort To Stay Open Into May for First Time Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the majority of ski resorts west of the Mississippi River are hurting for snow, Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains have experienced a banner season.With prolonged stretches of cold, snowmaking-worthy temperatures, and above-average natural snowfall, Camelback Resort, one of the most popular in the region, could be having one of its best seasons ever.Conditions are so good, in fact, that Camelback announced today, February 5, that it wants to remain open for skiing and snowboarding into May, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pennsylvania-ski-resort-to-stay-open-into-may-for-first-time-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pennsylvania-ski-resort-to-stay-open-into-may-for-first-time-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Oregon Ski Area Has Closed Indefinitely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is this the worst winter ever? For some skiers in Oregon, it just might be.POWDER reported earlier this week that two Oregon ski areas, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl and Mt. Ashland, had made the tough decision to close operations due to a dwindling snowpack and unseasonably warm temperatures.Today, February 5, POWDER has learned that Hoodoo Ski Area, located in Sisters, Oregon, has also paused operations due to poor snow conditions.<br />
A message on Hoodoo's site begins, "Hoodoo Ski Area will be suspending ope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-oregon-ski-area-has-closed-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-oregon-ski-area-has-closed-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Legend: "My New Hero Is Lindsey Vonn"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL in a crash at Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Friday, January 30, 2026, just nine days before she was scheduled to compete in the Women's Downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.Despite the injury, Vonn is "confident in [her] body's ability to perform" and has consulted doctors and physical therapists to make a decision that has inspired the greater sports world.<br />
At 41 years old, and with a newly torn ACL, Vonn will race in Sunday's Downhill.<br />
The announcement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nba-legend-my-new-hero-is-lindsey-vonn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nba-legend-my-new-hero-is-lindsey-vonn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno: qué ver y cómo verlo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los mejores atletas del mundo sobre la nieve y el hielo tienen su cita cuatrienal este mes en los Juegos de Invierno de 2026 en Italia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/los-juegos-olmpicos-de-invierno-qu-ver-y-cmo-verlo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/los-juegos-olmpicos-de-invierno-qu-ver-y-cmo-verlo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessie Diggins is the Olympian Testing the Limits of Endurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessie Diggins has become the best-ever American cross-country skier because of what she pushes her body through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jessie-diggins-is-the-olympian-testing-the-limits-of-endurance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jessie-diggins-is-the-olympian-testing-the-limits-of-endurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Winter Olympics Guide: How to Watch, Schedule, and Top Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best athletes in the world on snow and ice get their quadrennial moment this month at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2026-winter-olympics-guide-how-to-watch-schedule-and-top-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/2026-winter-olympics-guide-how-to-watch-schedule-and-top-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m Not a Ski Racer—But I Loved the 2026 DPS Pisteworks 94 Carving Skis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.DPS skis are perhaps best known for their unique carbon construction, meant to deliver a quiet, damp, almost metal-like ride at a fraction of the weight. They&rsquo;re also known for being one of the few ski brands that currently manufacture everything they sell in the US. While testing these skis, I got to tour the DPS Factory in downtown Salt Lake City and watch the fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/im-not-a-ski-racerbut-i-loved-the-2026-dps-pisteworks-94-carving-skis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/im-not-a-ski-racerbut-i-loved-the-2026-dps-pisteworks-94-carving-skis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Skiers Didn't Get To Compete at The Freeride World Championships, Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Freeride World Championships took place earlier this week and brought together the best freeride skiers and snowboarders from 17 countries to compete for the title of World Champion.<br />
The day started with a weather delay due to poor visibility and clouds that caused a significant delay to the competition's start. Once things cleared, the first category, Snowboard Men, ran without delay. Snowboard Women and Ski Men followed up.<br />
Ski Women was the last category of the day to drop in, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-skiers-didnt-get-to-compete-at-the-freeride-world-championships-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-skiers-didnt-get-to-compete-at-the-freeride-world-championships-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of Skiers Rescued From Gondola at Gore Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Police and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's forest rangers responded to calls from Gore Mountain after the Adirondacks ski area's Northwoods gondola stopped today.<br />
Calls for rescue were made around 10:35 a.m. EST after a non-emergency mechanical alignment issue with a component of the lift system was detected. In accordance with the ski resort's evacuation procedure, the gondola was stopped immediately.Around 20 gondola cars were stopped, stranding 67]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dozens-of-skiers-rescued-from-gondola-at-gore-mountain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dozens-of-skiers-rescued-from-gondola-at-gore-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uphill Skiers Keep Breaking The Rules at Black Mountain, Maine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Mountain of Maine (not to be confused with Black Mountain in New Hampshire) is giving skiers a slap on the wrist for breaking uphill travel rules.<br />
The ski area took to social media to remind folks that they need a ticket for uphill access.The Facebook post states that Mountain Ops recently encountered multiple skiers without an uphill pass who were utilizing the mountain's uphill access route, and that doing so was technically considered theft of services."Not a reminder we love posting, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/uphill-skiers-keep-breaking-the-rules-at-black-mountain-maine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/uphill-skiers-keep-breaking-the-rules-at-black-mountain-maine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Cult of POWDER Magazine Started—Founder Jake Moe on New Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional skier, accomplished trail runner, mental health advocate, and talented filmmaker Drew Petersen has started a new endeavor&mdash;a podcast.Dubbed the Drew Petersen Podcast, the show centers around chairlift conversations with some of the biggest names in skiing.<br />
The show launched yesterday, February 3, 2026, with three episodes: Angel Collinson, Caroline Gleich, and POWDER Magazine co-founder Dave Moe. You can watch or listen to all three episodes on Petersen's YouTube channel, on Sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-cult-of-powder-magazine-startedfounder-jake-moe-on-new-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-cult-of-powder-magazine-startedfounder-jake-moe-on-new-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$99 Heli Skiing Returns To Colorado After Public Reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado's Silverton Mountain isn't your run-of-the-mill ski resort.There's one chairlift, and guides are required to lead you around the mountain for most of the season. Oh, and there's a helicopter.Silverton used to be known for offering individual heli rides for just $99. For less than the cost of a third of a modern lift ticket at a major ski resort, skiers and snowboarders were whisked to 13,000+ feet above sea level and treated to bucket-list-worthy descents.For whatever reason, perhaps th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/99-heli-skiing-returns-to-colorado-after-public-reaction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/99-heli-skiing-returns-to-colorado-after-public-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Ski Descent of Canada's Deltaform Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Years ago, when Guillaume &ldquo;Gee&rdquo; Pierrel was at Moraine Lake, he was a tourist.&nbsp;The glittering body of water near Banff, Alberta, is ringed by a series of towering, jagged peaks that, historically, appeared on the back of Canadian twenty-dollar bills. Like many other sightseers who&rsquo;ve stopped by to soak in an unforgettable alpine view, Pierrel took a picture. He thought the peaks were protected, and you couldn&rsquo;t climb them.However, those mountains, part of the Valley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-first-ski-descent-of-canadas-deltaform-mountain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-first-ski-descent-of-canadas-deltaform-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New First Ski Descent on Canada's Deltaform Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Years ago, when Guillaume &ldquo;Gee&rdquo; Pierrel was at Moraine Lake, he was a tourist.&nbsp;The glittering body of water near Banff, Alberta, is ringed by a series of towering, jagged peaks that, historically, appeared on the back of Canadian twenty-dollar bills. Like many other sightseers who&rsquo;ve stopped by to soak in an unforgettable alpine view, Pierrel took a picture. He thought the peaks were protected, and you couldn&rsquo;t climb them.However, those mountains, part of the Valley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-new-first-ski-descent-on-canadas-deltaform-mountain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-new-first-ski-descent-on-canadas-deltaform-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Death of the Ski Bum, And Imagining Their Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrouded in clich&eacute; and nostalgia, at once our heroes and our foil, the ski bum has become so legendary that its true nature is now nearly impossible to grasp.<br />
At once foundational, mysterious, and perhaps more lately dosed with a dash of irrelevance, this countercultural figure inhabits a sort of purgatory in the modern skiing consciousness. Subject to both reassessment and wistful regard, nothing else might strike the ski world with ambivalence as much as the ski bum.&nbsp;But this figur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-death-of-the-ski-bum-and-imagining-their-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-death-of-the-ski-bum-and-imagining-their-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World's First Skiing Robot Is Lame]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is not a news story. This is a roast.Chinese company LimX Dynamics recently posted a YouTube video of its TRON 1 robot "conquering" the slopes of a ski area in -20&deg;C. The small, bipedal robot, attached to two small skis, navigates a flat slope amid fanfare and hubbub."Graceful slope run, zero skidding all the way," reads one caption of the 48-second video. "Cruising the runs steady as a pro," reads another as the robot bumbles and fumbles its way down an embarrassingly flat trail.Robots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worlds-first-skiing-robot-is-lame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worlds-first-skiing-robot-is-lame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Skiers Have Some Pretty Cool Sponsors, We're Jealous]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that brands love capitalizing on the many advertising opportunities provided to them by the Olympics.<br />
After all, what better way to sell cereal and energy drinks than with the face of your favorite Olympic skier?<br />
On the flip side, these brand endorsements are also a great way for skiers (and athletes of all kinds!) to get paid. While some ski brands certainly have money, it's usually pennies compared to, say, a car company.<br />
So, many skiers turn to non-endemics, or brands that aren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-skiers-have-some-pretty-cool-sponsors-were-jealous/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-skiers-have-some-pretty-cool-sponsors-were-jealous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First-Ever Freeride World Champions Have Been Crowned, but Not Without Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-ever Allianz FIS Freeride World Championships Andorra 2026 have wrapped up, and the winners of the historic freeride event have been crowned.<br />
40 of the best freeride skiers in the world (minus a few due to the competition being cut short) dropped into Ordino Arcal&iacute;s, Andorra, to represent 17 countries and battle it out for the title of World Champion.<br />
Many favorite Freeride World Tour (FWT) riders from both the current season and past ones were on the roster for the event, altho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-first-ever-freeride-world-champions-have-been-crowned-but-not-without-controversy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-first-ever-freeride-world-champions-have-been-crowned-but-not-without-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armada's New Film 'ORNADA' Is Now Available to Watch Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Armada Skis will grace the internet with their much anticipated two-year film project, ORNADA.<br />
ORNADA toured this fall with a band coined the Ornada8, live-scoring the film's original soundtrack. The ORNADA Live Experience was truly something to behold, and if you were lucky enough to catch one of the showings, you'll know what an epic blend of music and skiing it was.<br />
However, now anyone with internet access will be able to watch the brand's all-team film that not only features in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/armadas-new-film-ornada-is-now-available-to-watch-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/armadas-new-film-ornada-is-now-available-to-watch-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World's First Professional Ski Bum]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.The No-Vision VisionaryGary Bigham is watching tennis.<br />
After playing phone tag for the better part of spring, I finally caught the self-professed professional ski bum at his chalet in Argenti&egrave;re, the small community nestled at the base of the Grands Montets just up valley from Chamonix. It&rsquo;s a few weeks after his 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worlds-first-professional-ski-bum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-worlds-first-professional-ski-bum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Alpine Skiing for Milan-Cortina 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PreviewSurrounded by mesmerizing Italian Dolomites beauty, the Olympia delle Tofane courses will be showcased like never before as the world&rsquo;s elite female ski racers charge full throttle at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.&nbsp;All five women&rsquo;s alpine ski events will be contested on the venerable piste, the same slope that Austrian legend Toni Sailer sailed to downhill gold on at the 1956 Winter Olympics.Echoing the sentiments of most racers, Olympic skiing and snowboard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/everything-you-need-to-know-about-womens-alpine-skiing-for-milan-cortina-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/everything-you-need-to-know-about-womens-alpine-skiing-for-milan-cortina-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eileen Gu Reveals Deeply Personal Writing Ahead of Olympics: "At Last, I Am Home"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eileen Gu, the 22-year-old freeskier who competes for China, is the overwhelming favorite to win medals in Big Air, Halfpipe, and Slopestyle at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.Gu burst onto the freeskiing scene as a teenager at X Games, won two golds and a silver at the 2022 Beijing Games, became a bona fide supermodel, and is among the top-paid female athletes in the world."Coming into my second Olympics as the same person in many ways, and also changed in some others," writes Gu in an I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-reveals-deeply-personal-writing-ahead-of-olympics-at-last-i-am-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-reveals-deeply-personal-writing-ahead-of-olympics-at-last-i-am-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denver's Free Ski Park Just Opened, but There's a Catch This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver's skiers and snowboarders have experienced a rather dry season thus far.The Rocky Mountains' snowpack is well below average, but thanks to the "incredible" work of volunteer snowmakers and park shapers, the city's beloved, and most importantly, free, Ruby Hill Rail Yard and Terrain Park has officially opened for the season as of February 1, 2026."Crazy to think we can open with the snow drought this year!" writes Ruby Hill's official Instagram page. "The volunteers killed it! Snowmaking w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/denvers-free-ski-park-just-opened-but-theres-a-catch-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/denvers-free-ski-park-just-opened-but-theres-a-catch-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn on Serious Knee Injury: "I will not lose hope"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL in a crash at Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Friday, January 30, 2026, in a downhill World Cup race preceding the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.The 41-year-old ski racing legend confirmed the news in a solemn, yet hopeful, social media post on Tuesday, February 3rd:"Well&hellip; I completely tore my ACL last Friday.&nbsp;I also sustained a bone bruise (which is a common injury when you tear your ACL)," writes Vonn. "...plus meniscal tears, but it&rsquo;s unclear how muc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-on-serious-knee-injury-i-will-not-lose-hope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-on-serious-knee-injury-i-will-not-lose-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athlete Interview: The Profundity of Telemark Skier Meghan Kelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a hut trip to the Selkirk Mountains some eleven years ago,Meghan Kelly, one of the strongest telemark skiers of her generation, was with a group of fellow female snowriders on SheJumps&rsquo; inaugural Alpine Finishing School, a program that would become a linchpin in the advocacy group&rsquo;s aim to inspire more women to tackle technical backcountry skiing.There, the ensemble began to envision the future. Specifically; Kelly&rsquo;s.&ldquo;I was kind of saying, &lsquo;Oh yeah, this is kind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/athlete-interview-the-profundity-of-telemark-skier-meghan-kelly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/athlete-interview-the-profundity-of-telemark-skier-meghan-kelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl Fostvedt Lands Wildcard Invitation to NST Ski Alaska 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Natural Selection Ski Tour (NST Ski) has begun rolling out the invited athlete roster for the second iteration of the event, which fans will be able to watch in mid-April.<br />
Along with last year's first-place finishers, Craig Murray and Manon Loschi, several other returning athletes have been announced for the competition.<br />
Joining Loschi and Murray in the NST Ski lineup this year are Sam Kuch, who made it to the finals up against Murray last year, Colby Stevenson, who was beat out for a final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/karl-fostvedt-lands-wildcard-invitation-to-nst-ski-alaska-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/karl-fostvedt-lands-wildcard-invitation-to-nst-ski-alaska-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Medal Hopeful Jessie Diggins Speaks Out Ahead of Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[34-year-old Jessie Diggins is the most decorated cross-country skier in American history.<br />
With three World Cup overall titles, three Olympic medals, and seven World Championship medals to her name, she's known globally as a force on the XC track.Diggins hails from Minnesota and recently took to Instagram to address the immigration raids, murders, and deportations that have been taking place in her home state over the last month."I want to make sure you know who I&rsquo;m racing for when I get to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/gold-medal-hopeful-jessie-diggins-speaks-out-ahead-of-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/gold-medal-hopeful-jessie-diggins-speaks-out-ahead-of-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Freeride World Championship Goes Down Tomorrow. Here's What You Need To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A competition date for the first ever Allianz FIS Freeride World Championships has been confirmed.<br />
The competition will take place in Andorra on February 3, 2026, at 9 am CET (6 am EST). The event, which is sanctioned by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), will feature 65 of the world's best freeriders from 17 different countries. The championship event is a significant milestone for big mountain skiing and freeride as it marks the first time the sport will be represented by FI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-first-freeride-world-championship-goes-down-tomorrow-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-first-freeride-world-championship-goes-down-tomorrow-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt. Hood Skibowl Closed Indefinitely, but Hope Is On The Horizon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a rough season out west, and a new development at Mt. Hood Skibowl, one of Oregon's most popular ski areas, was a blow to many who were hoping February would bring cooler and snowier weather.Skibowl announced on January 31, 2026, that it had suspended operations, effective immediately, due to "current snow and weather conditions". The ski area, which is lower in elevation than its neighbors, received heavy rainfall over the past week.Combined with warm temperatures and little natural s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-hood-skibowl-closed-indefinitely-but-hope-is-on-the-horizon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-hood-skibowl-closed-indefinitely-but-hope-is-on-the-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt. Baker Ski Area To Close This Week, Snow In The Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm that tracked across the far northern parts of the PNW and southern British Columbia gave Mt. Baker, Washington a nice refill after the long high pressure cycle much of the West has been stuck in.<br />
More than a foot of snow fell at Mt. Baker between Wednesday, January 28, and Sunday, January 31, 2026. The ski area celebrated the new snowfall with live music, night skiing, and food through the weekend.<br />
Unfortunately, the fun weekend at Mt. Baker precedes a not-so-fun week of work on the road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-baker-ski-area-to-close-this-week-snow-in-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mt-baker-ski-area-to-close-this-week-snow-in-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Will Finally Return To California and Colorado, but Patience Is Required]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers across the West have spent this winter refreshing webcams, squinting at brown trails, and settling for thin-cover tactics. The numbers match the feeling.<br />
In California, the mountain snowpack sat around 59% of average in late January 2026, and the long-running Phillips Station reading near Lake Tahoe was roughly 46% of average.<br />
In Colorado, SNOTEL basin indices on February 2, 2026, hovered in the 40s and 50s, with the Arkansas basin near 48% and the Upper Rio Grande near 51%. A thin early]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-will-finally-return-to-california-and-colorado-but-patience-is-required/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-will-finally-return-to-california-and-colorado-but-patience-is-required/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big-Mountain Skiing Icon Cody Townsend Joins Julbo Athlete Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a lot of athlete signing news lately in the ski world. Visionary freeskier Cole Richardson is now on Salomon, Corbet's Champion Tim McChesney hopped on the Tecnica-Blizzard train, and now man-of-many-talents Cody Townsend has a new eyewear sponsor: Julbo.View this post on Instagram<br />
As an athlete, Cody Townsend is perhaps best known for two things: doing one of the most f*cked-up things to ever happen on skis, and shifting his career away from said stunts to much more contemplative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/big-mountain-skiing-icon-cody-townsend-joins-julbo-athlete-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/big-mountain-skiing-icon-cody-townsend-joins-julbo-athlete-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Region of the United States Produces The Best Skiers? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning, skiers. POWDER'sDepartment of Polls and Skier Opinion is back with another weekly poll that should light a fire for the keyboard warriors out there.We asked about preferred ski boot flex last week, and while I'm not surprised that the majority of our readers are advanced to expert-level skiers, I was slightly shocked at just how skewed the results were.<br />
The findings and subsequent reflection on the results led me to the following question, in a way I can't exactly explain (my brain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-region-of-the-united-states-produces-the-best-skiers-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-region-of-the-united-states-produces-the-best-skiers-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowboarder "Stoked to be Alive" After Avalanche Releases on Live TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[German snowboarder Leo Schweizer said he was "stoked to be alive" after he triggered a large avalanche that caught and carried him on February 1, 2026.Schweizer was competing in a 4-star Freeride World Tour (FWT) qualifier event at Serre-Chevalier, France, when the incident occurred. The entire ordeal was caught on a livestream camera and narrated by a French commentator.Tap or click below to watch. Pay attention to how Schweizer attempts to remain on top of the avalanche debris and eventually d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowboarder-stoked-to-be-alive-after-avalanche-releases-on-live-tv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowboarder-stoked-to-be-alive-after-avalanche-releases-on-live-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games On]]></title><description><![CDATA[We preview the Winter Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/games-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/games-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-drought-political-shifts-and-strikes-batter-ski-industry-in-western-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-drought-political-shifts-and-strikes-batter-ski-industry-in-western-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Stiff Are Your Ski Boots? We Asked 2,000 Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s&nbsp;Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re&nbsp;back with the results of another POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll, thanks to the&nbsp;Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this&nbsp;week's&nbsp;debate was ski boots. This time, we wanted to know what flex you all are rocking.Keep reading to see what more than 2,000 skiers had to say when asked:&nbsp;How stiff are your ski boots?POWDER Weekly Poll Results130 or higher: 979 votes (39%)125 or 120: 803 votes (32%)115]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-stiff-are-your-ski-boots-we-asked-2000-skiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-stiff-are-your-ski-boots-we-asked-2000-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-drought-in-the-west-reaches-record-levels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-drought-in-the-west-reaches-record-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 60 Evacuated From Lift at Ivy League College Ski Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[In New Hampshire, nearly 60 people were evacuated from a malfunctioning chairlift on Thursday at the Dartmouth Skiway, with one hospitalization.&nbsp;The small ski area, owned and operated by the Ivy League college Dartmouth, described the incident in a social media post, noting that Winslow Lift had a service brake failure.&ldquo;We believe this was unrelated to earlier electric motor issues which have been resolved,&rdquo; the ski area added. They said they would reopen the Winslow Lift when i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nearly-60-evacuated-from-lift-at-ivy-league-college-ski-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nearly-60-evacuated-from-lift-at-ivy-league-college-ski-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular California Ski Resort Reveals Steep Midweek Lift Ticket Discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California ski area is launching a program that offers discounted lift tickets&mdash;and gives back to the local community.&nbsp;On select Wednesdays in February and March, Palisades Tahoe will be holding Community Days.&nbsp;Palisades' Community Days will celebrate the perks of mid-week skiing, like fewer crowds and more open slopes, by offering $89 lift tickets.&nbsp;That's far lower than the sticker price of standard Palisades tickets, which crest $100 or $200, depending on the day.Communit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/popular-california-ski-resort-reveals-steep-midweek-lift-ticket-discounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/popular-california-ski-resort-reveals-steep-midweek-lift-ticket-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Others Star in New ESPN Ski Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, ESPN is launching a new limited series that gives an inside look into the lives and training of the world's most elite alpine ski racers.&nbsp;On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing, which premieres on January 30, 2026, was directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Pat Dimon and produced by the International Ski &amp; Snowboard Federation in partnership with the Stifel US Ski Team and Team USA.The series, which consists of five episodes, foll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-mikaela-shiffrin-and-others-star-in-new-espn-ski-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-mikaela-shiffrin-and-others-star-in-new-espn-ski-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Snow, Intense Cold To Slam the Southeast US This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare, high-impact winter storm is set to hit the Southeast late Friday into Sunday, with accumulating snow reaching far beyond the Appalachians. Cold air is already dug in, and a developing low will ride the temperature boundary from Georgia into the Carolinas, setting up a broad swath of snow and a tight gradient that runs through big cities.Now that's a snow forecast you don't see every day!Powderchasers&amp;sol;WeatherBellThis setup works because the atmosphere stays cold from the surface u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/heavy-snow-intense-cold-to-slam-the-southeast-us-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/heavy-snow-intense-cold-to-slam-the-southeast-us-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Star Lindsey Vonn Crashes, Airlifted From Downhill Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the final World Cup downhill before the upcoming Winter Olympics, American ski racing superstar Lindsey Vonn crashed and skidded into the safety netting, later being airlifted off the course.The fall happened after she cruised over a jump on the course, losing control. She stayed down for a few moments as medical staff helped her.Vonn stood, but carefully. She clicked into her skis and reached the finish line, stopping and checking her knee multiple times on the way down. Then, she limped to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-star-lindsey-vonn-crashes-airlifted-from-downhill-course/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-star-lindsey-vonn-crashes-airlifted-from-downhill-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Star Lindsey Vonn Addresses Crash: "My Olympic Dream Is Not Over"]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, at the final World Cup downhill before the upcoming Winter Olympics, American ski racing superstar Lindsey Vonn crashed and skidded into the safety netting, later being airlifted off the course in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.The fall happened after she cruised over a jump on the course, losing control. She stayed down for a few moments as medical staff helped her.Vonn stood, but carefully. She clicked into her skis and reached the finish line, stopping and checking her knee multiple ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-star-lindsey-vonn-addresses-crash-my-olympic-dream-is-not-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-star-lindsey-vonn-addresses-crash-my-olympic-dream-is-not-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Parks and Rec" Star Spotted Skiing the Slopes in Utah&mdash;and He Rips]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the list of celebrities who can actually, you know, ski, Rob Lowe is top-ranked.The&nbsp;Parks and Recreation&nbsp;star has a penchant for stopping by&nbsp;Utah&rsquo;s&nbsp;Alta Ski Area, to sample the goods. Most recently, he shared a photo of himself in the sun at the mountain, soaking up some Little Cottonwood Canyon goodness.&ldquo;Celebrating the Sundance premiere of&nbsp;&ldquo;The Musical&rdquo;&nbsp;with some quality time at Alta,&rdquo;&nbsp;he wrote in the caption of his Instagram]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/parks-and-rec-star-spotted-skiing-the-slopes-in-utahmdashand-he-rips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/parks-and-rec-star-spotted-skiing-the-slopes-in-utahmdashand-he-rips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Group of Skiers Tried a Real-Life &ldquo;Third-Person Mode.&rdquo; It Went How You'd Expect.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video game fans know the lingo.&nbsp;The &ldquo;first-person&rdquo; viewpoint, for the most part, is the stuff of action-packed shooters. &ldquo;Third-person,&rdquo; on the other hand, hovers above the video game character, a kind of omniscient presence guiding the wizard, soldier, or hero through a digital realm.Both work seamlessly when you&rsquo;re using a controller. But what about trying to move your own body from the third-person perspective? And, to step it up a notch, what about skiing?T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-group-of-skiers-tried-a-real-life-ldquothird-person-moderdquo-it-went-how-youd-expect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-group-of-skiers-tried-a-real-life-ldquothird-person-moderdquo-it-went-how-youd-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flowers or Snowdrifts? The Old Farmer's Almanac Reveals Spring 2026 Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is still months away, but a historic publication famed for its long-range forecast, The Old Farmer&rsquo;s Almanac, has a few thoughts on how the season, which officially starts in late March, could unfold.Does The Old Farmer&rsquo;s Almanac think chilly weather is on the way? Will the barren conditions across the West get a snowy bookend? Can skiers look forward to more powder days?Overall, according to The Old Farmer&rsquo;s Almanac, the story of spring is mostly warm and dry.&ldquo;Spr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/flowers-or-snowdrifts-the-old-farmers-almanac-reveals-spring-2026-forecast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/flowers-or-snowdrifts-the-old-farmers-almanac-reveals-spring-2026-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeride Skiing Takes a Another Step Toward the Olympics With This New Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[This winter, Freeride World Tour fans are getting a bonus event: the FIS Freeride World Championships.In the tradition of the Alpine racing World Championships, held every two years, the upcoming event is billed as an all-out throwdown to determine the next World Champion of freeride.It&rsquo;ll start sometime between February 1 and February 6 at Ordino Arcal&iacute;s, Andorra, a mountain locale that&rsquo;s hosted Freeride World Tour events in the past. As with other freeride events, organizers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/freeride-skiing-takes-a-another-step-toward-the-olympics-with-this-new-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/freeride-skiing-takes-a-another-step-toward-the-olympics-with-this-new-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ikon Pass Offers To Pay Guests up to $60 in “Mountain Credits” for Going Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine how cool it would be if your ski pass gave you points the same way your credit card does?&nbsp;The Ikon Pass had a similar thought. In an email sent to pass holders, the company shared an offer: skiers could earn "Mountain Credits" by skiing at Ikon Pass destinations in the US during the 2025-26 season.&nbsp;Here's how it works: skiers must register in order to earn Mountain Credits. $20 in Mountain Credits will then be earned for each day skied at an Ikon Pass destination through Februa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-ikon-pass-offers-to-pay-guests-up-to-60-in-mountain-credits-for-going-skiing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-ikon-pass-offers-to-pay-guests-up-to-60-in-mountain-credits-for-going-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Ski Area Opens 370-Plus Acres of New Terrain: No Name Basin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans for Monarch Mountain's massive terrain expansion were laid out more than a decade ago in the ski area's Master Development Plan. Now, as of January 29, 2026, skiers will finally get to enjoy more than 370 acres of new terrain in No Name Basin.&nbsp;After a quick storm dropped almost a foot of snow on Monarch last week, the mountain announced that No Name Basin would make its debut. The access to No Name Basin via Breezeway lift was scheduled to open at 9:30 am on Thursday, with Panoram]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-ski-area-opens-370-plus-acres-of-new-terrain-no-name-basin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-ski-area-opens-370-plus-acres-of-new-terrain-no-name-basin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Skiers Need to Know About ZipFit’s Ultralight Espresso Boot Liner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Among skiers and bootfitters alike, there&rsquo;s a lot of debate about who makes the best custom ski boot liner. For many skiers, the stock liners that come in your off-the-shelf boots just don&rsquo;t quite cut it, with limited customization, a tendency to pack out after just a few days of skiing, and uncomfortable pressure points due to a generic, &ldquo;one-size-fits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-skiers-need-to-know-about-zipfits-ultralight-espresso-boot-liner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-skiers-need-to-know-about-zipfits-ultralight-espresso-boot-liner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Skier Cole Richardson Talks Creativity, Ski Movies, and His New Sponsor, Salomon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a heavy, life-threatening crash in 2023, the professional skier Cole Richardson felt compelled to tell his story.&nbsp;He&rsquo;d hit a tree, suffered a long list of injuries, and was left wondering when&mdash;and if&mdash;he could ski next. Miraculously, though, Richardson was back on snow within months. In recounting his journey to and from the brink, he chose a non-traditional path, making a deconstructed ski movie with help from his outerwear sponsor Arc&rsquo;teryx and the new wave sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pro-skier-cole-richardson-talks-creativity-ski-movies-and-his-new-sponsor-salomon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pro-skier-cole-richardson-talks-creativity-ski-movies-and-his-new-sponsor-salomon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Trending Cold, Snowy in Colorado”: Meteorologist Sees Sign of Hope for Snow Fans and Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t break out the powder skis quite yet.&nbsp;But Jacob Woods, a meteorologist for FOX31 and CW 2, has spotted a sign that could be cause for cautious optimism among Colorado skiers and snow fans.&ldquo;I'm seeing the strongest signal that we've had all season long &hellip; for a prolonged duration of colder air and more active weather,&rdquo; he wrote in a recent social media post.&nbsp;Although Woods added, in a parenthetical, that that&rsquo;s &ldquo;not saying much.&rdquo;&nbsp;&#820]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/trending-cold-snowy-in-colorado-meteorologist-sees-sign-of-hope-for-snow-fans-and-skiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/trending-cold-snowy-in-colorado-meteorologist-sees-sign-of-hope-for-snow-fans-and-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sights and Sounds From Ski Ballet's First Competition In Nearly 30 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Ballet is Back!Kathryn Wadsworth is dressed as a butterfly. More precisely, the Event Manager at Monarch Mountain Ski resort is in a monarch butterfly costume, made of lift tower pads she says were stitched together by &ldquo;our tower-pad guy.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a befitting look, considering we are watching a ski discipline kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sights-and-sounds-from-ski-ballets-first-competition-in-nearly-30-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sights-and-sounds-from-ski-ballets-first-competition-in-nearly-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Skiers Reflect on Their Historic Corbet's Couloir Double Backflips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pro ski film stars, Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger, visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on mountain bikes to reflect on their history-making first-ever double back flips during the King and Queen&rsquo;s of Corbet&rsquo;s event. POWDER catches up with Parkin about this pivotal moment in the sport of skiing and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the impact on his skiing from that iconic experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8203;Watch the video to check out the impressive cliff and how mighty steep Corbet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pro-skiers-reflect-on-their-historic-corbets-couloir-double-backflips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/pro-skiers-reflect-on-their-historic-corbets-couloir-double-backflips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sledges, bears and a hotel with Wes Anderson vibes: Switzerland’s quirkiest family ski resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget flashy St Moritz or Zermatt, the unsung village of Arosa has childlike charm, with animal sanctuaries, cool accommodation and kid-friendly tobogganingOn the approach to Arosa in the Graub&uuml;nden Alps, the road is lined with mountain chapels, their stark spires soaring heavenwards; a portent, perhaps, of the ominous route ahead. The sheer-sided valley is skirted with rugged farmhouses and the road twists, over ravines and round hairpin curves, to a holiday destination that feels like a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sledges-bears-and-a-hotel-with-wes-anderson-vibes-switzerlands-quirkiest-family-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sledges-bears-and-a-hotel-with-wes-anderson-vibes-switzerlands-quirkiest-family-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor's Picks: The Best Ski Pants &amp; Bibs for Women of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 pants and bibs aren&rsquo;t all made the same. When it comes to choosing, there&rsquo;s likely hundreds of options on the market at this point, and between insulated, hardshell, and softshell pants and bibs, we&rsquo;ve been busy testing the year&rsquo;s best products. Here are our Editor&rsquo;s Pick choices for the year&rsquo;s best ski pants and bibs for men.Bibs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-the-best-ski-pants-amp-bibs-for-women-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-the-best-ski-pants-amp-bibs-for-women-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Rips Through Luxury Hotel at Popular French Ski Resort, Hundreds Evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hotel fire broke out at one of the French Alps' biggest and most popular ski areas, Courchevel, on Tuesday.&nbsp;The fire started in the attic of the luxury hotel, Grand Alpes, around 7 pm. As of Wednesday morning, roughly 115 firefighters and local emergency services were still working to contain the blaze as it spread to other nearby wooden structures, such as Le Denali, a neighboring restaurant.&nbsp;Around 200 people were evacuated from the hotel, with another group evacuating the nearby H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fire-rips-through-luxury-hotel-at-popular-french-ski-resort-hundreds-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fire-rips-through-luxury-hotel-at-popular-french-ski-resort-hundreds-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Financier Is Giving U.S. Olympians $200,000 in Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Winter Olympics approach, Team USA has a star-studded roster, from alpine ski racers to freestyle skiers. But unlike many other nations, those athletes don&rsquo;t receive financial support from the government, with only the biggest names making serious money from endorsements.Ross Stevens, the founder of&nbsp; Stone Ridge Holdings Group, decided to help improve their financial security by giving each U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete $200,000 in benefits.&nbsp;The initiative comes by w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-a-financier-is-giving-us-olympians-200000-in-benefits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-a-financier-is-giving-us-olympians-200000-in-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Tricky Winter, Keystone Ski Resort Finally Opens Bergman Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Keystone Resort officially has all of its lifts open. On January 27, the Colorado ski area opened Bergman Bowl for the season, giving skiers access to the high alpine terrain and, across the resort, more than 1,500 acres of skiing. This milestone also grants Keystone the title of "most skiable acreage" in Summit County, Colorado, according to the resort.&nbsp;Keystone advises guests that Bergman Bowl, which sits at the top of Wapiti Peak, is not fully groomed. The terrain is geared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/amid-tricky-winter-keystone-ski-resort-finally-opens-bergman-bowl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/amid-tricky-winter-keystone-ski-resort-finally-opens-bergman-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Announcing Its Closure, the Farmers’ Almanac Gets a Surprise Second Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[TThe Farmers&rsquo; Almanac, a beloved and historic, if quirky, American staple, has been saved after previously announcing its closure due to financial pressure late last year.&nbsp;To preserve it, Unofficial Networks, the family-owned skiing and outdoor news website, bought the 208-year-old publication known for its yearly pocket-sized print releases, weather forecasts, and gardening tips.&nbsp;(The Farmers&rsquo; Almanac shouldn&rsquo;t be confused with its competitor, TheOld Farmer&rsquo;s A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-announcing-its-closure-the-farmers-almanac-gets-a-surprise-second-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/after-announcing-its-closure-the-farmers-almanac-gets-a-surprise-second-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteorologist Reveals Dramatic Snowfall Gap Between Vermont and Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&mdash;in terms of snowfall&mdash;couldn&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meteorologist-reveals-dramatic-snowfall-gap-between-vermont-and-colorado/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meteorologist-reveals-dramatic-snowfall-gap-between-vermont-and-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering The Olympic Athletes Who Dominated Cortina 70 Years Ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team USA, Cortina 1956Cortina&rsquo;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.<br />
Team members included Buddy Werner, Brooks Dodge Jr., Andrea Mead-Lawrence, Penny Pitou, and Gladys &ldquo;Skeeter&rdquo; Werner, Buddy&rsquo;s sister.Werner, America&rsquo;s first elite alpine ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remembering-the-olympic-athletes-who-dominated-cortina-70-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/remembering-the-olympic-athletes-who-dominated-cortina-70-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Snow Than Utah: Remembering Vermont's Epic Ski Season of 24/25]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Our Deep Little Secret&ldquo;You need to get up here. Now.&rdquo;My friend Greg was texting me. I was still in bed. I checked the time: 6:30 a.m.&nbsp;I checked the Stowesnow report: 4 inches.&nbsp;Seriously? Did he really think I would cancel work, postpone meetings, and move deadlines for a mere 4 inches?&nbsp;&ldquo;See you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/more-snow-than-utah-remembering-vermonts-epic-ski-season-of-2425/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/more-snow-than-utah-remembering-vermonts-epic-ski-season-of-2425/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Breakout Stars to Shocking Upsets: 5 Takeaways From the 2026 X Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/from-breakout-stars-to-shocking-upsets-5-takeaways-from-the-2026-x-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/from-breakout-stars-to-shocking-upsets-5-takeaways-from-the-2026-x-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Ditched Chairlifts and Shredded City Streets Across the U.S. After Major Snowstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the most part, skiing&nbsp;is associated&nbsp;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&nbsp;wasn&rsquo;t&nbsp;just the peaks that&nbsp;were covered&nbsp;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&nbsp;that&nbsp;aren&rsquo;t&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-ditched-chairlifts-and-shredded-city-streets-across-the-us-after-major-snowstorm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-ditched-chairlifts-and-shredded-city-streets-across-the-us-after-major-snowstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do Pro Skiers Make Money? Olympian Lindsey Vonn Debunks "Ski Myths"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a wide-ranging interview with SELF, the Olympian Lindsey Vonn dispelled&mdash;or confirmed&mdash;what the outlet called &ldquo;ski myths.&rdquo;The topics ranged from wearing makeup on the race course (skiers can, Vonn explained) to how professional skiers get paid.&ldquo;Like other Olympic athletes, pro-skiers make a majority of their income from prize money and brand sponsorships,&rdquo; one SELF statement, which could&rsquo;ve been debunked, posed.But that&rsquo;s true, said Vonn.&ldquo;We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-do-pro-skiers-make-money-olympian-lindsey-vonn-debunks-ski-myths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-do-pro-skiers-make-money-olympian-lindsey-vonn-debunks-ski-myths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freezing Temps Prompt Multiple Rescue Missions for Colorado Backcountry Skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple rescues were made for a group of Colorado backcountry skiers on a hut trip suffering from frostbite on Sunday night and Monday morning.<br />
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.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/freezing-temps-prompt-multiple-rescue-missions-for-colorado-backcountry-skiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/freezing-temps-prompt-multiple-rescue-missions-for-colorado-backcountry-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Asks Utahns To “Seek Help From a Higher Power” Amid Lackluster Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid an often snowless season that&rsquo;s stifled ski conditions in Utah, the state&rsquo;s Governor, Spencer Cox, has a recommendation for locals: look upwards.&ldquo;I invite all Utahns to seek help from a higher power and do our part to conserve water,&rdquo; he announced on social media on Monday.Cox said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re grateful to the faith communities across Utah who are coming together this week to pray for snow,&rdquo; adding that &ldquo;With more than 90% of our state experiencing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/governor-asks-utahns-to-seek-help-from-a-higher-power-amid-lackluster-winter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/governor-asks-utahns-to-seek-help-from-a-higher-power-amid-lackluster-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Mallory Duncan, One of Skiing's Foremost Creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;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&rsquo;d earned it. &ldquo;I came into this with zero formal training,&rdquo; the 33-year-old athlete and filmmaker said. &ldquo;I didn't g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-mallory-duncan-one-of-skiings-foremost-creatives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/meet-mallory-duncan-one-of-skiings-foremost-creatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Telemark Skiing Dying? Veteran Skiers Share Their Honest Take]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&ndash;less demanding but nonetheless exciting and perhaps higher performance&ndash;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&rsquo;s easy to wonder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-telemark-skiing-dying-veteran-skiers-share-their-honest-take/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-telemark-skiing-dying-veteran-skiers-share-their-honest-take/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Take The "Quintessential" Swiss Ski Vacation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
It&rsquo;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&rsquo;s also home to Grindelwald, one of the world&rsquo;s premier ski destinations.About 45 mile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-take-the-quintessential-swiss-ski-vacation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-take-the-quintessential-swiss-ski-vacation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teal Harle on Skiing, Fishing, and Flying High in TGR's 'Pressure Drop']]></title><description><![CDATA[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&mdash;a real tribute to those fleeting moments that you can have on skis that may last forever.&nbsp;&#8203;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teal-harle-on-skiing-fishing-and-flying-high-in-tgrs-pressure-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teal-harle-on-skiing-fishing-and-flying-high-in-tgrs-pressure-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Season To Remember: Vermont Ski Resort Hits 300 Inches of Seasonal Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s only January, there are plenty more months for Jay Peak to hit that watermark (or snowmark?), which might now be in reach.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-season-to-remember-vermont-ski-resort-hits-300-inches-of-seasonal-snow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-season-to-remember-vermont-ski-resort-hits-300-inches-of-seasonal-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Wild Ski Runs That Crowned Freeride World Tour Winners in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;t unusual for these events to deal with tricky weather conditions&mdash;the organizers can&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-the-wild-ski-runs-that-crowned-freeride-world-tour-winners-in-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-the-wild-ski-runs-that-crowned-freeride-world-tour-winners-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor’s Picks: The Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s likely hundreds of options on the market at this point. Between insulated, hardshell, and softshell jackets, we&rsquo;ve been busy testing the year&rsquo;s best products. Here are our Editor&rsquo;s Pick choices for the year&rsquo;s best ski jackets for women. Insulated vs. Hardshell&nbsp;Recently, on a chilly day at Mt. Bachel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-the-best-ski-jackets-for-women-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-the-best-ski-jackets-for-women-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Ski Center: Indy Pass Opens a Door]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;ve been interested in Buffalo Ski Center&rsquo;s history and the area as a whole for &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/buffalo-ski-center-indy-pass-opens-a-door/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/buffalo-ski-center-indy-pass-opens-a-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corbet's Couloir Champion Joins Blizzard Tecnica Ski Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;was previously sponsored&nbsp;by Faction, but parted ways with the brand at the end of last year.&nbsp;Generally speaking, the two brands have&nbsp;a&nbsp;pretty&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/corbets-couloir-champion-joins-blizzard-tecnica-ski-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/corbets-couloir-champion-joins-blizzard-tecnica-ski-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Boots Are Vital Pieces of Ski Equipment. What Stiffness Do You Choose? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ve heard it before, but we&rsquo;ll repeat it: boots are one of the most essential pieces of ski equipment you can buy. If they fit poorly, they&rsquo;ll hold you back. If they&rsquo;re uncomfortable, they can ruin a day in the mountains.There's a reason the "Date your skis, marry your boots" mantra exists.What&rsquo;s less certain, though, is skiers&rsquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-boots-are-vital-pieces-of-ski-equipment-what-stiffness-do-you-choose-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-boots-are-vital-pieces-of-ski-equipment-what-stiffness-do-you-choose-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Maine Ski Resort&rsquo;s Snowstorm "Apology" Perfectly Captures Skiers&rsquo; FOMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you&rsquo;re a ski resort, what do you do before a storm that&rsquo;s forecasted to deliver more than a foot of snow? According to Saddleback Mountain, Maine, you apologize.&ldquo;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,&rdquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-maine-ski-resortrsquos-snowstorm-apology-perfectly-captures-skiersrsquo-fomo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-maine-ski-resortrsquos-snowstorm-apology-perfectly-captures-skiersrsquo-fomo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Massive Storm Just Delivered Feet of Snow to East Coast Ski Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;Mountains across Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, and other parts of the East racked up impressive snow totals, particularly heading into Monday, January 26.&nbsp;Much of the East benefi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-massive-storm-just-delivered-feet-of-snow-to-east-coast-ski-areas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-massive-storm-just-delivered-feet-of-snow-to-east-coast-ski-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympian Delights Crowd by Snowboarding and Throwing Tricks in Central Park Amid Blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monstrous winter storm that passed through the U.S. this weekend buried towns, left millions without power, snarled roadways, and grounded flights. It&rsquo;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.&nbsp;In a video shared by NBC, White was spotted on Sunday throwing down in New York City&rsquo;s Central Park as a crowd of fans looked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympian-delights-crowd-by-snowboarding-and-throwing-tricks-in-central-park-amid-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympian-delights-crowd-by-snowboarding-and-throwing-tricks-in-central-park-amid-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a Race Against the Clock for Italy's Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;Ampezzo, as part of an innovative, multi-location opening ceremony.The Il Gazzettino newspaper, one of Italy&rsquo;s oldest and pub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-a-race-against-the-clock-for-italys-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-a-race-against-the-clock-for-italys-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Making of ORNADA, Armada's Bold, Two-Year Film Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-making-of-ornada-armadas-bold-two-year-film-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-making-of-ornada-armadas-bold-two-year-film-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin Clinches Record-Setting Win at the Same Ski Area Where Her Career Began]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood couldn&rsquo;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 &Scaron;pindler&#367;v Ml&yacute;n in the Czech Krkono&scaron;e 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&mdash;the GS race coming just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-clinches-record-setting-win-at-the-same-ski-area-where-her-career-began/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-clinches-record-setting-win-at-the-same-ski-area-where-her-career-began/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Polled Skiers on Ski Pass Value: Here’s the Pass They Chose]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll!This week, we asked, what ski pass offers the best value?Here&rsquo;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&nbsp;here&nbsp;to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.Poll HighlightsTotal Votes: 702Number of Votes on Instagram: 220Number o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/we-polled-skiers-on-ski-pass-value-heres-the-pass-they-chose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/we-polled-skiers-on-ski-pass-value-heres-the-pass-they-chose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oak Mountain: Let’s Go!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;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.&nbsp; Tele &rsquo;til I&rsquo;m smelly. Probably some others that I&rsquo;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.&nbsp; As the editor of NYSkiBlog, recently retired &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/oak-mountain-lets-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/oak-mountain-lets-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Skiers Get a Break as a Powerful Storm Dumps Fresh Powder]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a largely snowless, dry season for ski resorts across Colorado, spoiling many skiers&rsquo; hopes for powder turns and faceshots.But this weekend, at least, it&rsquo;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 (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-skiers-get-a-break-as-a-powerful-storm-dumps-fresh-powder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-skiers-get-a-break-as-a-powerful-storm-dumps-fresh-powder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Winter Olympic Events and Stories Are Most Exciting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a long four years and, at last, we&rsquo;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.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s sure to follow, here at POWDER, we&rsquo;ve decided to weigh in on the events and skiers we&rsquo;ll be wat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-winter-olympic-events-and-stories-are-most-exciting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-winter-olympic-events-and-stories-are-most-exciting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Skiing's Steepest Ticket Discounts Is Back, but It May Not Last for Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of skiing&rsquo;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 &ldquo;rollback day&rdquo; special earlier this winter, once again selling $4 lift tickets.&nbsp;&ldquo;King Pine decided to give more skiers a chance to experience the great skiing and family vibe again on Friday, March 20,&rdquo; the ski area shared in an email. &ldquo;Tickets must be bought online in advance only. Ticket sales will be lim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-of-skiings-steepest-ticket-discounts-is-back-but-it-may-not-last-for-long/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/one-of-skiings-steepest-ticket-discounts-is-back-but-it-may-not-last-for-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Graces Yet Another Magazine Cover Ahead of the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, all eyes are on not just the athletes most likely to perform well, but those with the most captivating stories. Amongst them is, of course, Queen of the Comeback, ski racer Lindsey Vonn.&nbsp;Vonn stunned the world with her return to ski racing last winter, at 40 years old and sporting a partial knee replacement. As the Olympic winter kicked off, Vonn quickly proved that she wasn't messing around after coming out of retire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-graces-yet-another-magazine-cover-ahead-of-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-graces-yet-another-magazine-cover-ahead-of-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midwest Ski Areas Close Amid Extreme Cold Warnings and Plunging Temps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A colder-than-usual snap is hitting the Midwest this week. Temperatures are plummeting to lows that even hearty Midwest skiers won't dare braving. The National Weather Service has issued several cold-weather alerts for the Great Lakes area, including an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. In particular, parts of Wisconsin reported temperatures as low as -17 degrees (feels like -39!) on Friday morning, with wind chill dropping things as low as 40-45 below, and no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/midwest-ski-areas-close-amid-extreme-cold-warnings-and-plunging-temps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/midwest-ski-areas-close-amid-extreme-cold-warnings-and-plunging-temps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Snowboarder Turned Accused Drug Kingpin Arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the strangest stories in snowsports has, for now, come to an end.&nbsp;Friday morning, NBC News reported that, according to law enforcement officials, Ryan Wedding, a snowboarder and one-time Canadian Olympian accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation that imported drugs from Mexico, had been arrested.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.Ryan Wedding slides]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-snowboarder-turned-accused-drug-kingpin-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-snowboarder-turned-accused-drug-kingpin-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Snowboarder and “Largest Distributor of Cocaine in Canada” Arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the strangest stories in snowsports has, for now, come to an end.&nbsp;Friday morning, NBC News reported that, according to law enforcement officials, Ryan Wedding, a snowboarder and one-time Canadian Olympian accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation that imported drugs from Mexico, had been arrested.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.Ryan Wedding slides]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-snowboarder-and-largest-distributor-of-cocaine-in-canada-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/olympic-snowboarder-and-largest-distributor-of-cocaine-in-canada-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Season Back on Track: After Strike, Quebec Ski Resort Announces Plans To Reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure of a Quebec ski resort that was negotiating with unionized employees who went on strike is coming to an end.&nbsp;&ldquo;We are very pleased to announce that the mountain will officially reopen as of January 24, 2026,&rdquo; reads a message published on the website of Le Massif de Charlevoix.&nbsp;The ski resort added that daily tickets and consecutive multi-day tickets will be refunded for days that coincided with the strike-related closure, up to and including January 23, 2026.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-season-back-on-track-after-strike-quebec-ski-resort-announces-plans-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-season-back-on-track-after-strike-quebec-ski-resort-announces-plans-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Recreates Iconic Shane McConkey BASE Jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[A skier paid perhaps the ultimate tribute to the late and legendary Shane McConkey earlier this month.<br />
Professional wingsuit pilot and BASE jumper Kasey English ski BASE jumped Lover's Leap, the iconic cliff in Strawberry, California, just outside of Lake Tahoe. The death-defying stunt not only paid tribute to McConkey but also replicated one of his first-ever ski BASE jumps.<br />
English shared POV footage of his jump, noting that he was inspired by watching McConkey's segment in the 2007 MSP film,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-recreates-iconic-shane-mcconkey-base-jump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-recreates-iconic-shane-mcconkey-base-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Tested The Best Ski Pants and Bibs For Men–These 7 Outperformed The Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 pants and bibs aren't all made the same. When it comes to choosing, there&rsquo;s likely hundreds of options on the market at this point, and between insulated, hardshell, and softshell pants and bibs, we&rsquo;ve been busy testing the year&rsquo;s best products. Here are our Editor&rsquo;s Pick choices for the year&rsquo;s best ski pants and bibs for men.Bibs Vs. Pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/we-tested-the-best-ski-pants-and-bibs-for-menthese-7-outperformed-the-rest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/we-tested-the-best-ski-pants-and-bibs-for-menthese-7-outperformed-the-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Skiers Swarm Trail in Seconds After Rope Drop Amid Wild Powder Frenzy (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How fast can a run get skied out after new snow falls? In a minute or so, at least according to this video shared by Ryan Gaterman documenting a hectic rope drop at Eldora Mountain, Colorado.The clip starts slowly, showing a few skiers cruising through fresh snow, before the intensity picks up. By the end, around 20 are in the frame at once, all jostling to make turns. Many cruise flawlessly down the run. Others get hung up in the snow.&nbsp;If you were looking for a visual definition of the fam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-skiers-swarm-trail-in-seconds-after-rope-drop-amid-wild-powder-frenzy-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-skiers-swarm-trail-in-seconds-after-rope-drop-amid-wild-powder-frenzy-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eileen Gu Lands TIME Magazine Cover Ahead of Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eileen Gu can add TIME to the list of publications she's graced the cover of, along with Vogue, Harper's Baazar, and others.<br />
The 22-year-old landed the cover of the prestigious publication just ahead of the quickly approaching Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Time and time again (no pun intended), Gu has proved to the world that she's one of the most multifaceted athletes in our sport, and not just on skis. Her celebrity extends far beyond the slopes, making an accolade like this as unsurpris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-lands-time-magazine-cover-ahead-of-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/eileen-gu-lands-time-magazine-cover-ahead-of-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Finally Returns To Colorado Ski Resorts This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday night (January 23, 2026) into Saturday brings the main reload across Colorado, with cold temperatures and low snow levels keeping snow quality high.<br />
Wolf Creek and Monarch lead the state for both depth and consistency, while the I-70 corridor gets a solid refresher that should ski well, with generally manageable wind.New Mexico runs a longer storm from Friday night through Sunday, with the biggest totals down south and the best quality trending north and late as snow levels fall. Ski Apac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-finally-returns-to-colorado-ski-resorts-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snow-finally-returns-to-colorado-ski-resorts-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Made Team USA’s Olympic Ski Team? The Full Roster Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snow has settled, and for America&rsquo;s skiers, the ever-competitive race to earn a ticket to Italy has ended. On Thursday morning, U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard confirmed the members of Team USA, just ahead of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games start date.&ldquo;This is a deep, experienced, and incredibly motivated alpine team that has earned its place on the Olympic stage,&rdquo; said chief of sport Anouk Patty, in a statement. &ldquo;From Olympic champions and World Championships me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/who-made-team-usas-olympic-ski-team-the-full-roster-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/who-made-team-usas-olympic-ski-team-the-full-roster-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is Your Last Chance to See ORNADA Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless you've been living under a rock, odds are you've heard the buzz about the all-team film made by Armada Skis this year.<br />
ORNADA was one of our favorite ski films of the year, and through an insane production process, takes the brand's entire athlete team on a cosmic ski journey to a mythical planet, created by artist MadSteeze.<br />
The film has everything from epic big mountain lines and blower pow to hard-hitting street skiing in the birthplace of Armada. If a full hour of this with athletes l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-is-your-last-chance-to-see-ornada-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-is-your-last-chance-to-see-ornada-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Brand Just Dropped Not One, But TWO Fresh 106mm Freeride Skis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Don't let anyone tell you that freeride is dead. In fact, I'd say it's heading straight into a new golden era. Never ones to sit back and relax, Nordica is doubling down on freeride skiing with the release of two new models today: the Unleashed 106 and Unleashed 106 CA. As a brand long known for its high-performance racing and on-piste skis and boots, it's cool to see th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-brand-just-dropped-not-one-but-two-fresh-106mm-freeride-skis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-brand-just-dropped-not-one-but-two-fresh-106mm-freeride-skis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Storm Watch Sparks Hope for a Massive Powder Day at PA Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's still dry out West, but ski resorts in Pennsylvania like Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain are preparing for what could be a memorable storm.Earlier this week, Blue Mountain, known for being the largest ski resort in the state, shared a forecast from The Weather Channel showing forecasted snowfall totals of 12 to 18 inches from Saturday, January 24, through Monday, January 26, 2026. See below.&ldquo;Could this be the powder day we've been dreaming of?&rdquo; the resort wondered. Keep readi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-watch-sparks-hope-for-a-massive-powder-day-at-pa-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-watch-sparks-hope-for-a-massive-powder-day-at-pa-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Tackle the Best of Alaska's Backcountry Ski Lines In New Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you know professional skier Caite Zeliff as the Queen of Corbet's Couloir or from her massive hucks on the big screen with MSP, you know she's no stranger to big mountains.Raised on the slopes of New Hampshire's Cranmore Mountain, Zeliff took her skills from icy eastern gates to the Tetons and then to some of Alaska's most formidable terrain to build her career.<br />
Along the way, Zeliff found Morgan McGlashon, another ski racer turned big mountain aficionado. McGlashon was born and raised i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-tackle-the-best-of-alaskas-backcountry-ski-lines-in-new-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-tackle-the-best-of-alaskas-backcountry-ski-lines-in-new-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Challenge Lets Skiers Support Avalanche Safety and Win Free Gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the market for some new ski equipment, and wondering how to support your local avalanche forecasters?&nbsp;You might want to participate in a challenge hosted by Weston and the Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the CAIC&rsquo;s nonprofit arm.&nbsp;The premise is simple.&nbsp;One submission to the CAIC&rsquo;s observations tab equals one entry into a monthly prize draw. From now until April, at the end of each month, the FoCAIC will select one submission, with whoever made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-challenge-lets-skiers-support-avalanche-safety-and-win-free-gear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-challenge-lets-skiers-support-avalanche-safety-and-win-free-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Watch The 2026 X Games Ski Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The X Games is returning to Aspen, Colorado, this weekend for another edition of one the greatest shows on snow.<br />
While the greater X Games ecosystem has had much in the works over the past year with the introduction of X Games League, this upcoming weekend is the X Games you know and love.Classic X Games ski events return to Aspen this weekend with Ski Knuckle Huck, Superpipe, Big Air, and Slopestyle all slated to take place with both men's and women's categories for each event.<br />
The X Games will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-watch-the-2026-x-games-ski-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-watch-the-2026-x-games-ski-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Tribute to Max Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve met a lot of my heroes in this job.It still doesn&rsquo;t feel real that some of the athletes I grew up watching have become friends and people I frequently work with. I know that this is a shared sentiment amongst others who do what I do, and one of the coolest parts of our jobs.<br />
What we don&rsquo;t talk about as much is when you meet an athlete, and that person becomes one of your heroes, and if you&rsquo;re lucky, also your friend.&nbsp;This was my experience with Max Martin.<br />
Withi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-tribute-to-max-martin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-tribute-to-max-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Widespread Cold Hits the U.S., the Virginias Brace for Feet of Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well over a foot of snow is possible in Virginia and West Virginia this weekend, benefiting local skiers and making for tricky driving conditions, as frigid temperatures also hit other states across the U.S.Much of Virginia and West Virginia face National Weather Service Winter Storm Watches. One, which covers one of the region&rsquo;s best-known ski resorts, Snowshoe Mountain, calls for between ten and 15 inches of snow starting Saturday morning.&nbsp;The agency cautioned that travel amid the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/as-widespread-cold-hits-the-us-the-virginias-brace-for-feet-of-snow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/as-widespread-cold-hits-the-us-the-virginias-brace-for-feet-of-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ski Helmets are "Cool" and 3 Rules To Live By]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Fives Foundation, a non-profit that, in part, supports athletes after life-changing injuries, has a message for skiers and snowboarders: helmets are cool.&nbsp;To get the word out, High Fives released a three-part documentary, tapping professional skier Xander Guldman alongside experts in medicine and helmet design.&nbsp;&ldquo;Helmet use isn&rsquo;t about fear&hellip;it&rsquo;s about confidence, respect, and longevity,&rdquo; said High Fives Foundation director of programs, Dani Trujil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-ski-helmets-are-cool-and-3-rules-to-live-by/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-ski-helmets-are-cool-and-3-rules-to-live-by/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Avalanche, Avalanche!": Skier Caught By Fast-Moving Slide Near Banff]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, Parks Canada Visitor Safety responded to a skier-triggered avalanche in Banff National Park, Canada.<br />
A size D2 avalanche was triggered in the Lake Louise Ski Area backcountry on a west-facing slope at 2450m of elevation (8,038ft.) on a run called 'Vortex.' The skier who triggered the slide was carried to the bottom and buried up to their waist by the slide. They lost both skis but were otherwise uninjured.Mountain Safety, Parks Canada reported on the incident via]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-avalanche-skier-caught-by-fast-moving-slide-near-banff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-avalanche-skier-caught-by-fast-moving-slide-near-banff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's Office Investigating Snowboarder Death at Keystone Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent death of a snowboarder at Keystone Resort, Colorado, is under investigation by the Summit County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.According to the Office, deputies responded to the mountain after receiving a report at about 2:00 p.m. that CPR was in progress following a crash on January 19, 2026.The Office said that deputies learned that a male snowboarder from the Front Range had been riding Lower Go Devil, a black diamond trail near the Mountain House base area, when he fell.Lower Go Devil is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sheriffs-office-investigating-snowboarder-death-at-keystone-resort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sheriffs-office-investigating-snowboarder-death-at-keystone-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Skiing Matter When The World Is Burning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Ryan, a professional skier and Lakota activist, speaks to me in long, eloquent streams that move swiftly in myriad directions before coming together in strong, poignant conclusions. He&rsquo;s talking about skiing, but also so much more; its intersectionality, how it beautifully and simply frames meaning. How it embodies freedom.&nbsp;But as ICE agents roam the streets of Minneapolis, as our health and human services department deplores the use of science, and as myriad other turbulent fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/does-skiing-matter-when-the-world-is-burning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/does-skiing-matter-when-the-world-is-burning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 FWT Val Thorens Pro Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blink, and you&rsquo;ll miss it.After an impressive season-opener in Baqueira Beret, Spain, the Freeride World Tour is already back on the road with the Val Thorens Pro fast approaching. The French event is scheduled to go down between January 24 and January 29, 2026, depending on the conditions.Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know before it gets underway.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to have a copy shipped direct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-2026-fwt-val-thorens-pro-preview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-2026-fwt-val-thorens-pro-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor’s Picks: The Best Men’s Ski Jackets of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 men.Insulated vs. Shell JacketsYou&rsquo;ll notice that none of these jackets offer insulation, and that&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-the-best-mens-ski-jackets-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-the-best-mens-ski-jackets-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near Miss: Freestyle Skier Loses Ski Mid-Air, but Somehow Sticks the Landing (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skis, as every skier knows, are usually supposed to stay attached to your feet.<br />
Ideally, when they do release, it&rsquo;s at the right moment, saving you from a torn ligament or dislocated hip.&nbsp;For Austrian professional freeskier Matej Svancer, that equilibrium appeared to be disrupted when one of his skis departed right as he launched off a jump.Still, Svancer, not one to miss an opportunity to demonstrate his air awareness, landed upright, somehow skiing away in one piece.Check out his ep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/near-miss-freestyle-skier-loses-ski-mid-air-but-somehow-sticks-the-landing-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/near-miss-freestyle-skier-loses-ski-mid-air-but-somehow-sticks-the-landing-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier "Extremely Lucky" After Surviving 200-Yard Slide During Avalanche in Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[One skier in Colorado is &ldquo;extremely lucky&rdquo; after emerging unscathed from a large backcountry avalanche on Berthoud Pass on January 18, 2026, according to Grand County Search and Rescue.&nbsp;The slide, the organization said, took place on a run called &ldquo;Postage Stamp&rdquo; and carried the skier about 200 yards down the mountain. The skier stayed atop the snow, self-extricated, and wasn&rsquo;t hurt. They maintained all their gear and were able to ski out alongside their partner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-extremely-lucky-after-surviving-200-yard-slide-during-avalanche-in-colorado/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-extremely-lucky-after-surviving-200-yard-slide-during-avalanche-in-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ski Film Scored by The Grateful Dead Stars Mickey Hart]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Shown the LightStanding atop a massive ice sculpture of a mammoth&rsquo;s head illuminated with Grateful Dead logos and laser projections, Mickey Hart looked past his familiar drum set at something he, and presumably nobody, had seen before.Adjacent to the brilliant ice sculpture was a massive hip feature. Cliffs towered above,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-ski-film-scored-by-the-grateful-dead-stars-mickey-hart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-ski-film-scored-by-the-grateful-dead-stars-mickey-hart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["No Warm Gear or Light to Continue": Skiers Rescued From Deep Snow in New Hampshire's White Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two skiers were lost and later rescued on New Hampshire&rsquo;s Mount Moosilauke amid blizzard-like conditions on Saturday, January 17, 2026, local authorities said.&nbsp;New Hampshire Fish and Game said it heard of the two skiers at 4:55 p.m. They told rescuers that because of the strong winds and limited visibility, they had gone off trail and become stuck in waist-deep snow. Their phone only had 2% of its battery life left, and they had no warm gear or light to continue, Fish and Game said.Us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/no-warm-gear-or-light-to-continue-skiers-rescued-from-deep-snow-in-new-hampshires-white-mountains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/no-warm-gear-or-light-to-continue-skiers-rescued-from-deep-snow-in-new-hampshires-white-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Season Paused Indefinitely Amid Strike at Quebec Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ski season at Le Massif de Charlevoix, a Quebec ski resort, has ceased after the mountain and a group of striking workers couldn&rsquo;t come to a contract agreement.The roughly 300-member union, Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs du Massif Petite-Rivi&egrave;re-Saint-Fran&ccedil;ois went on strike on January 2, 2026. Wages were a main focus of the demands, but other issues, like sick leave and safety, were involved, as well.Afterwards, the ski resort held a limited opening between J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-season-paused-indefinitely-amid-strike-at-quebec-resort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ski-season-paused-indefinitely-amid-strike-at-quebec-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Skiers Find The 'Flow State' and Why It's Essential for Progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing has this rare ability to quiet the mind in a way that exists only in motion. For a fleeting moment, attention narrows, and the body takes over.&nbsp;&ldquo;We live in a busy, complicated world, and skiing offers an opportunity to separate oneself from the noise, if only for a brief moment,&rdquo; says professional skier Xander Guldman.This escape from the noise is called flow state. It&rsquo;s intuitive action, organic creativity, and movement without boundaries. People will spend their e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-skiers-find-the-flow-state-and-why-its-essential-for-progression/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-skiers-find-the-flow-state-and-why-its-essential-for-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Palm’s Influence Is All Over Armada’s New Antimatter Freeride Ski]]></title><description><![CDATA[When young Swedish skier Max Palm made his debut on the Freeride World Tour, the world listened. In 2022, he left announcers and his fellow competitors speechless with the first-ever stomped double backflip in the competition's history, landing him atop the podium. That was followed by a multitude of other stunning performances on the FWT and at Natural Selection exemplifying his mastery of combining freestyle and big mountain skiing on a level rarely seen before. This year, the 22-year-old skie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/max-palms-influence-is-all-over-armadas-new-antimatter-freeride-ski/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/max-palms-influence-is-all-over-armadas-new-antimatter-freeride-ski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Ski Pass Offers The Best Value? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski passes like the Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Indy Pass, and Mountain Collective have dramatically changed the ski industry over the last two decades.Now, the majority of skiers carry one or multiple of these pass products to stretch their wallet further. For example, Wisconsin skiers can purchase an Epic Pass to ski Wilmot and use that same pass on a big trip to Colorado or Utah. It's a solid value proposition for a skier who spends more than ten days out on the hill each season and likes to travel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-ski-pass-offers-the-best-value-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/which-ski-pass-offers-the-best-value-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Future of Telemark Skiing May Hinge on One Piece of Gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I make my way down a steep, corn snow-laden slope drenched in evening sun, using two skis to dance with gravity for just a moment in this short life, the ether seems to ask, What do you want out of all of this?From turn to turn, I respond. It&rsquo;s this!&nbsp;Indeed, it&rsquo;s not the ether. It&rsquo;s almost assuredly myself asking such questions. The wider movements of the universe surely care little of snowsports, especially this lowly take on them. When the topic at hand is something a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-the-future-of-telemark-skiing-may-hinge-on-one-piece-of-gear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/why-the-future-of-telemark-skiing-may-hinge-on-one-piece-of-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New and Creative Ski Race Announced at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning, skiers! I come to you with one of the most exciting bits of news I've written about in quite some time:POWDER will be the presenting sponsor of a new ski race at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, dubbed 'The Sun Valley Stampede'. The competition will run from March 13-15, 2026, on Bald Mountain's Warm Springs terrain.Hold your horses, friend. I know what you're thinking, "Who cares? POWDER is hosting a downhill race for a bunch of ski racers dressed in speed suits and Lycra?"*BUZZER SOUND*]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-and-creative-ski-race-announced-at-sun-valley-resort-idaho/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/new-and-creative-ski-race-announced-at-sun-valley-resort-idaho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIP Max Martin: Jackson Hole Community Mourns Beloved Skier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jackson Hole community is reeling following the tragic passing of Max Martin, a local pro skier and "pillar of the community".Martin was involved in a ski accident in Japan on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Details about the accident have not been released to the public at this time.A GoFundMe was created yesterday to raise money for Martin's family and friends. It had raised over $196,000 at the time of publication. You can click here to donate.<br />
Keep reading for more about Max Martin and the imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rip-max-martin-jackson-hole-community-mourns-beloved-skier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/rip-max-martin-jackson-hole-community-mourns-beloved-skier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Why Blizzard’s New Canvas 108 Feels Like a Brand Reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 brands have reputations, and for an entire generation of skiers, Blizzard&rsquo;s has undoubtedly been that of being the brand for hard-charging resort skiers looking for powerful on-piste skis and crud-blasting performance. With stiff, damp, directional skis like the Cochise, Sheeva, Anomaly, and Rustler dominating their lineup for the better part of a decade, it&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-why-blizzards-new-canvas-108-feels-like-a-brand-reset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-why-blizzards-new-canvas-108-feels-like-a-brand-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Love Skiing With People. Here’s Why a Solo Day on the Mountain Surprised Me.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm had arrived. Wind whipped through the trees, which, under the weight of new snow, groaned and creaked. The visibility had fallen to a football field or so. Chairlifts, lodges, and skiers danced at the edge of the gathering emptiness. It was the final chapter of a family trip, and as the afternoon approached, the rest of the group decided to head back to the lodge. I, however, wanted to keep skiing for a little longer&mdash;the conditions were just starting to get good, after all.The 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-love-skiing-with-people-heres-why-a-solo-day-on-the-mountain-surprised-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-love-skiing-with-people-heres-why-a-solo-day-on-the-mountain-surprised-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3,398 Skiers Weighed In: Here’s How Often They Actually Use Pole Straps]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls and Skier Opinion.The subject of this week's debate was pole straps. How, exactly, varied are skiers&rsquo; opinions on these floppy pieces of fabric, though? We endeavored to find out, with some help from the hardworking scientists at the POWDERDepartment of Polls and Skier Opinion.Keep reading to see what skiers had to say when asked: how ofte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/3398-skiers-weighed-in-heres-how-often-they-actually-use-pole-straps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/3398-skiers-weighed-in-heres-how-often-they-actually-use-pole-straps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanches Across Austrian Alps Kill 8 Skiers in One Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers have also died from avalanche-related accidents in the Swiss and French Alps over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanches-across-austrian-alps-kill-8-skiers-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanches-across-austrian-alps-kill-8-skiers-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How This Vermont Artist Is Using Her Ski Paintings To Give Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Snow Day, an oil painting by the artist Carrie Pill, snowflakes zip past, and skiers, bundled against the cold, seem prepped to take another run.&nbsp;The artwork was inspired by Brattleboro Ski Hill, a non-profit community hub in Brattleboro, Vermont, which asked for donations last summer to fund needed repairs and upgrades. With Snow Day, Pill decided to help. A portion of the proceeds from the painting and prints, which are now on sale, will go towards the humble ski area.&ldquo;I know I&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-this-vermont-artist-is-using-her-ski-paintings-to-give-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-this-vermont-artist-is-using-her-ski-paintings-to-give-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Sammy Carlson's New Mind-Boggling Ski Movie, "Harmony"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sammy Carlson, the park skier turned big mountain charger, is back with another movie: Harmony. Set against towering Alaskan peaks, the film captures Carlson in his prime as he bounces down pillows, launches off cornices, and takes on steep, techy lines.Harmony premieres at 6 p.m. Pacific Time. Check it out below.Related: For the Love of Apr&egrave;s&mdash;Tales of a Monday Spent Skiing and Beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-sammy-carlsons-new-mind-boggling-ski-movie-harmony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/watch-sammy-carlsons-new-mind-boggling-ski-movie-harmony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Shows Avalanche Racing Toward People on Russia's Mount Elbrus (Watch)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A terrifying scene unfolded at Russia&rsquo;s Mount Elbrus as a huge avalanche raced towards onlookers.&nbsp;The peak, which is Europe&rsquo;s highest at more than 18,500 feet, is home to a varied collection of ski slopes and lifts. Like other resorts, it&rsquo;s also prone to avalanches. Reportedly, to control the risk, authorities triggered the slide. But from the looks of this video, it may have been much bigger than expected.&nbsp;Tap or click to play.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/video-shows-avalanche-racing-toward-people-on-russias-mount-elbrus-watch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/video-shows-avalanche-racing-toward-people-on-russias-mount-elbrus-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Ski Superstar Joins Winter Olympic Roster: Eileen Gu Confirms Italy Qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not that anyone had any doubts, but the Chinese-American freeskiing superstar Eileen Gu is headed to the Olympics, she confirmed in a social media post. She joins a growing cast of big names who have punched a ticket to the Winter Games.&ldquo;Officially Olympic qualified,&rdquo; an overlay on Gu&rsquo;s post read, which also included footage of her in her element, stomping corks and sliding rails.&nbsp;The skier, who competes for China, already has several Olympic medals in her trophy case.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-ski-superstar-joins-winter-olympic-roster-eileen-gu-confirms-italy-qualification/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-ski-superstar-joins-winter-olympic-roster-eileen-gu-confirms-italy-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Young Skier Just Revived One of Freeride’s Scariest Lines, and Nailed It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, a cast of elite skiers gathered again for the first stop of the Freeride World Tour in 2026. The competition in Baqueira Beret, Spain, delivered more than a few memorable tricks, lines, and cliff drops as athletes showed off on the Tuc de Baciv&egrave;r face.But one run stood apart from the rest.&nbsp;Toby Rafford traversed to the far edge of the venue. He signalled to the judges where he was standing. Then, he dropped into the intense exposure, skipping over rocks before laun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-young-skier-just-revived-one-of-freerides-scariest-lines-and-nailed-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-young-skier-just-revived-one-of-freerides-scariest-lines-and-nailed-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn Asks Internet for Help After "Special" Ski Pole Goes Missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even the greats aren&rsquo;t immune to petty theft (or simple accidents).Just weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, American ski racing star Lindsey Vonn revealed to her thousands of followers on X that she needed help finding a piece of her equipment: her ski pole.&ldquo;Someone took my pole in the parking lot today in Tarvisio,&rdquo; she wrote, referencing the Italian locale where two women&rsquo;s World Cup races are scheduled for the coming days. &ldquo;If you have seen it please r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-asks-internet-for-help-after-special-ski-pole-goes-missing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/lindsey-vonn-asks-internet-for-help-after-special-ski-pole-goes-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Stellar Stop of the Freeride World Tour Just Went Down: Watch the Winning Ski Runs Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s podium put d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-stellar-stop-of-the-freeride-world-tour-just-went-down-watch-the-winning-ski-runs-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/another-stellar-stop-of-the-freeride-world-tour-just-went-down-watch-the-winning-ski-runs-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Snowfall Caused Vail Resorts’ Ski Visitation To Dip 20% Amid Slow Start to the Western Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitation to Vail Resort&rsquo;s collection of North American ski areas has dropped 20% compared to last season so far, the company said in an investor update.&nbsp;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%.&nbsp;Rob Katz, the company&rsquo;s CEO, attributed the slowdown to a lack of snowfall, which, across the Western states, has limited terrain at so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/low-snowfall-caused-vail-resorts-ski-visitation-to-dip-20-amid-slow-start-to-the-western-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/low-snowfall-caused-vail-resorts-ski-visitation-to-dip-20-amid-slow-start-to-the-western-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Natural Selection Ski Super Session Roster Is Official, and It’s Stacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-natural-selection-ski-super-session-roster-is-official-and-its-stacked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-natural-selection-ski-super-session-roster-is-official-and-its-stacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Valley Confirms Return of One of the World's Biggest Ski Racing Events in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once wasn&rsquo;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.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valley-confirms-return-of-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-ski-racing-events-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/sun-valley-confirms-return-of-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-ski-racing-events-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salomon/Atomic Shift 16 First Look: Can It Silence the Haters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/salomonatomic-shift-16-first-look-can-it-silence-the-haters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/salomonatomic-shift-16-first-look-can-it-silence-the-haters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6-12 Inches of Snow Forecasted for New England Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/6-12-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-new-england-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/6-12-inches-of-snow-forecasted-for-new-england-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Took a First Look at Nordica’s Promachine 3 Boots—Here’s What Stands Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-took-a-first-look-at-nordicas-promachine-3-bootsheres-what-stands-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-took-a-first-look-at-nordicas-promachine-3-bootsheres-what-stands-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bode Miller's Ski Brand Is Back, but Questions and Unpaid Debts Remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peak Skis, the brand founded in part by American alpine racing legend Bode Miller, seemed to have an unceremonious downfall.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s Bozeman, Montana, headquarters and website shut down.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bode-millers-ski-brand-is-back-but-questions-and-unpaid-debts-remain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/bode-millers-ski-brand-is-back-but-questions-and-unpaid-debts-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telluride Resort Continues Terrain Openings After End of Patrol Strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s working on opening more of its slopes as snow conditions improve.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telluride-resort-continues-terrain-openings-after-end-of-patrol-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telluride-resort-continues-terrain-openings-after-end-of-patrol-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s Best-Selling Ski Mask Still on Sale for Only $9]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;t fret if you didn&rsquo;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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/amazons-best-selling-ski-mask-still-on-sale-for-only-9/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/amazons-best-selling-ski-mask-still-on-sale-for-only-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole Pro Skiers Race for Strava Records In New Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;In a new video from their vlog series, that&rsquo;s exactly what professional skiers Jim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-pro-skiers-race-for-strava-records-in-new-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-pro-skiers-race-for-strava-records-in-new-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Testers Found The Best Ski Goggles of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/our-testers-found-the-best-ski-goggles-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/our-testers-found-the-best-ski-goggles-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Swimming in Powder": Jay Peak Smashes Past Big Snowfall Benchmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many skiers know, much of the West has had an inconsistent start to the season.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/swimming-in-powder-jay-peak-smashes-past-big-snowfall-benchmark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/swimming-in-powder-jay-peak-smashes-past-big-snowfall-benchmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chasing Powder on The Tug]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chasing-powder-on-the-tug/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/chasing-powder-on-the-tug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The 1956 Winter Olympics Changed "Everything" In Cortina, Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
That will all change on February 6th, 2026, as the Olympic cauldron is lit at Milan&rsquo;s San Siro Stadium, igniting the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.For the scenic ski resort of Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo, nestled in the jagged and awe-inspiring Italian Dolomites, it will mark a return to its fabled past, with fond b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-1956-winter-olympics-changed-everything-in-cortina-italy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-the-1956-winter-olympics-changed-everything-in-cortina-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ore-Ida Announces Limited 'French Fry Skis' for Just $250]]></title><description><![CDATA[The phrase &ldquo;French fry&rdquo; is seared into the minds of skiers the world over.&nbsp;Most of us heard it during ski school, or from a parent who taught us how to ski informally. &ldquo;Pizza,&rdquo; the refrain goes. Then, &ldquo;French fry.&rdquo; Each food goes with a corresponding ski formation, serving as fun, kid-friendly alternatives to saying &ldquo;wedge&rdquo; or &ldquo;parallel.&rdquo;That learning lingo slots neatly into one of the most out-of-left-field winter sports collabora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ore-ida-announces-limited-french-fry-skis-for-just-250/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ore-ida-announces-limited-french-fry-skis-for-just-250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-Country Skiing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wyoming valley known for its adventurous downhill skiing also has plenty of opportunities for exploring the area on cross-country skis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cross-country-skiing-in-jackson-hole-wyoming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cross-country-skiing-in-jackson-hole-wyoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Guide to Living in Whitefish, Montana]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the snowfall&rsquo;s good, signs reading &ldquo;closed for a powder day&rdquo; appear on the doors of local businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-guide-to-living-in-whitefish-montana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/a-guide-to-living-in-whitefish-montana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Is Hurting for Snow, but Arapahoe Basin Is Getting Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s no secret that the Colorado ski season is off to a slow start.<br />
In river basins across the state, the snowpack is well below the median, according to data gathered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.&nbsp;Against this less-than-snowy backdrop, one ski resort in the state, Arapahoe Basin, is taking a unique approach to terrain management.<br />
Along with working to open trails and keep them open, the mountain is also expanding what it calls &ldquo;limited and directed&rdquo; skiin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-is-hurting-for-snow-but-arapahoe-basin-is-getting-creative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-is-hurting-for-snow-but-arapahoe-basin-is-getting-creative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests Involved in Two Avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb In Same Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s pistes, according to a statement shared by a resort spokesperson."The first incident occurred on Bushrat&mdash;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/guests-involved-in-two-avalanches-at-whistler-blackcomb-in-same-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/guests-involved-in-two-avalanches-at-whistler-blackcomb-in-same-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowmobiler Dies in Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowmobiler-dies-in-wyoming-backcountry-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/snowmobiler-dies-in-wyoming-backcountry-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Hattrup Still Isn't Tired of Talking About Skiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mike-hattrup-still-isnt-tired-of-talking-about-skiing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/mike-hattrup-still-isnt-tired-of-talking-about-skiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor's Picks: Our Testers Found The Best Ski Packs of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s about a billion different ski packs on the market, but not all of them are made the same. We&rsquo;ve been testing dozens of different ski packs this season, from ultra-minimalist mountaineering packs, to freeride-orien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-our-testers-found-the-best-ski-packs-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/editors-picks-our-testers-found-the-best-ski-packs-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap 'Old School' Lift Ticket Pricing Returns To Beloved Tahoe Ski Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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.<br />
Hence, the ski area's beloved cheap lift tickets on 'Old School Days' through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cheap-old-school-lift-ticket-pricing-returns-to-beloved-tahoe-ski-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cheap-old-school-lift-ticket-pricing-returns-to-beloved-tahoe-ski-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemark Skiing Is Back–But the Internet Can’t Agree on What It’s Becoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s hat read the word &ldquo;TELEMARK.&rdquo;It was both refreshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telemark-skiing-is-backbut-the-internet-cant-agree-on-what-its-becoming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telemark-skiing-is-backbut-the-internet-cant-agree-on-what-its-becoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Salomon's Latest Ski Boot Really Missing A Cuff Pivot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-salomons-latest-ski-boot-really-missing-a-cuff-pivot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-salomons-latest-ski-boot-really-missing-a-cuff-pivot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veronica Paulsen Peels Back The Curtain On Her Corbet's Double Backflip Attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing, whether you&rsquo;re a first-timer or lifelong diehard, is all about chasing the next peak.<br />
That could be finally tackling that one Double Black Diamond trail. Or, it could be checking &ldquo;ski in Japan&rdquo; 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&rsquo;s Couloir.&nbsp;The terrain feature positioned below the Aerial Tram is one of the Mou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/veronica-paulsen-peels-back-the-curtain-on-her-corbets-double-backflip-attempt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/veronica-paulsen-peels-back-the-curtain-on-her-corbets-double-backflip-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Need To Know Before the 2026 Freeride World Tour Drops In]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour (FWT) season is almost upon us.<br />
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.<br />
Here&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-you-need-to-know-before-the-2026-freeride-world-tour-drops-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/what-you-need-to-know-before-the-2026-freeride-world-tour-drops-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cut out flying and you shred skiing&rsquo;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&rsquo;ve always wanted to try skiing, but it&rsquo;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 &ndash; in short, profoundl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-have-a-sustainable-family-ski-holiday-take-the-train-and-head-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-have-a-sustainable-family-ski-holiday-take-the-train-and-head-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russ LaChapelle: The Bard of Bearpen]]></title><description><![CDATA[I first crossed paths with Russ LaChapelle in the fall of 2010; though, like many people interested in New York ski history, I&rsquo;d encountered him years earlier through his quirky, deeply personal website. Jam-packed with information about vanished rope tows, forgotten slopes, and half-erased ski dreams, it was clearly the work of someone who cared more about getting the story right than making it look polished or easily navigable (as much as was possible with internet technology back then).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/russ-lachapelle-the-bard-of-bearpen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/russ-lachapelle-the-bard-of-bearpen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["That Kind of Airtime Is Insane": Skier's Huge Jump Goes Viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;d venture that your average skier prefers to stay on the snow.<br />
Yes, a mogul here or a small jump there can produce some welcome air time, but entering orbit is, by and large, reserved for professionals and true thrill seekers.This skier, who goes by @tommy._.ski on Instagram, is among their ranks. In a recent, jaw-dropping clip, he estimated that he floated between 40 and 50 feet into the air, traveling over 100 feet.Sound absurd? It is. See the video below and remember, please don&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/that-kind-of-airtime-is-insane-skiers-huge-jump-goes-viral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/that-kind-of-airtime-is-insane-skiers-huge-jump-goes-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Often Do You Use Ski Pole Straps? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just about every ski pole on the market comes equipped with a seemingly innocuous feature: straps.<br />
At face value, their inclusion makes sense. Who wants to ski a narrow, icy chute after losing their grip and watching one of their poles skitter away downhill? No one, we&rsquo;d venture.Yet, despite helping to keep your gear all in one place, pole straps can also be dangerous, according to the Utah Avalanche Center. In a blog post, the forecasters recommended, outright, that you shouldn&rsquo;t we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-often-do-you-use-ski-pole-straps-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-often-do-you-use-ski-pole-straps-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Utah Ski Resort Uses Remote Control Explosives To Keep Skiers Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is showing off one of the newer techniques it&rsquo;s using to control avalanches: Wyssen Towers.&nbsp;Set to a fitting techno soundtrack, the video, shared to social media over the weekend, shows the towers firing and setting off cascades of snow.Tap or click to watch the video below, and keep reading to learn more about Wyssen Towers.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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-a-utah-ski-resort-uses-remote-control-explosives-to-keep-skiers-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-a-utah-ski-resort-uses-remote-control-explosives-to-keep-skiers-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog and Skier Swept Away by Large Avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skier Ares Masip suffered a close call during a backcountry ski outing in the country of Andorra on January 8, 2026.Masip was skiing with her dog Cim, on a slope that was "very familiar". She had skied it three times in the last five days, according to her written video description."All in all, a lot of factors have added up that made me think it was safe. And this is where it enters, what is known as a heuristic trap," writes Masip. She continues, "[A heuristic trap is] a mental bias that makes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dog-and-skier-swept-away-by-large-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dog-and-skier-swept-away-by-large-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Too Old" Skier Sends Jackson Hole's Most Feared Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wrote a story for POWDER back in May of 2024 called 'The First Family of Jackson Hole's S&amp;S Couloir'.The focus of the story was Bob Kilmain, an East Coast transplant turned local legend, and his children, Morgan and Jack, and their impressive accomplishments on Jackson Hole's most feared inbounds line, S&amp;S Couloir.The Kilmains have left their mark on S&amp;S (read my story from 2024 for the details), and Bob, the 40-plus-year-old patriarch of the family, is back this season with anothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/too-old-skier-sends-jackson-holes-most-feared-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/too-old-skier-sends-jackson-holes-most-feared-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche Kills Two In Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) confirmed that four backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche on Friday, January 9, 2026. Two of the skiers were killed."We are saddened to report that four backcountry tourers were caught and carried in an avalanche near Longs Pass in the upper Teanaway River drainage of the East Central zone. One tourer was not buried, one was partially buried and injured, one was fully buried and killed, and one was fully buried and is presumed dead."Survivors Ian La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-kills-two-in-washington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-kills-two-in-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Peak Performance Women's Vertec HIPE 3L Shell Jacket &amp; Pants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Founded in 1986, the Swedish outerwear brand Peak Performance started to gain significant popularity in North America a few years back, particularly in parts of Canada. As they really broke into the North American market and I started to see more of their products in the wild, I found myself wondering what would set them apart from other high-end outerwear brands like Ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-peak-performance-womens-vertec-hipe-3l-shell-jacket-amp-pants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-peak-performance-womens-vertec-hipe-3l-shell-jacket-amp-pants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Völkl Releases New 112mm-Underfoot Powder Ski]]></title><description><![CDATA[After releasing the new Revolt 101 last winter, V&ouml;lkl is adding yet another ski to the Revolt family: an all-new powder freestyle shape. Where the 101 and 114 fall into the hard-charging directional freeride category, the new Revolt 112 is a much more freestyle-focused shape that should split the difference between the 121 and the 104 in the Revolt line. This came as a bit of surprise given how much a certain V&ouml;lkl athlete has been teasing a prototype shape of what look to be a large p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vlkl-releases-new-112mm-underfoot-powder-ski/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/vlkl-releases-new-112mm-underfoot-powder-ski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche in Washington State Kills 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-in-washington-state-kills-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/avalanche-in-washington-state-kills-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Moguls Fun? What Almost 3,000 Skiers Really Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll!Let&rsquo;s talk about moguls. They&rsquo;re feared. They&rsquo;re adored. They&rsquo;re seen as a ski skill litmus test. As far as ski conditions go, they might be the most divisive, unlike the unanimously loved stars, including fresh powder and perfect corn snow.How varied are skiers&rsquo; opinions on moguls, though? We endeavored to find out, with some help from the hardworki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/are-moguls-fun-what-almost-3000-skiers-really-think/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/are-moguls-fun-what-almost-3000-skiers-really-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek Peak: Back for the First Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[With all the excellent reports that have been posted here this season, my wife and I were hoping that our four-day trip to Syracuse might be a good opportunity to score some of the upstate powder we&rsquo;d been seeing on TV. A sobering weekend forecast took that off the table and while driving north from New Jersey under gloomy skies, it looked like we were lined up for one of those &ldquo;at least we&rsquo;re skiing&rdquo; kind of days. But almost &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/greek-peak-back-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/greek-peak-back-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a January Ski Trip? These 7 Destinations Stand Out in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s January, the first month that, by our estimations, qualifies as the &ldquo;mid-season.&rdquo;<br />
The crazed holidays have passed, and ski resorts are settling into the routines that will guide them for the rest of the winter. And you, dear skier, probably want to know which ones you should consider visiting.That&rsquo;s where this list comes in. Without a crystal ball, we can&rsquo;t say for sure that all of these mountains will have stellar conditions all month&mdash;skiing is, after al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/planning-a-january-ski-trip-these-7-destinations-stand-out-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/planning-a-january-ski-trip-these-7-destinations-stand-out-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Stellar Equipment Free Shell 2.5 Jacket &amp; Bibs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Stellar Equipment has flown relatively under the radar as far as outerwear brands go, but the Scandinavian brand is not to be overlooked. Founded in 2015, Stellar EQ is fairly new to the scene and takes a direct-to-consumer approach. Their gear, however, is not to be overlooked and comes in at an almost sneaky good quality. The Stellar Free 2.5 kit sits in their lineup a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-stellar-equipment-free-shell-25-jacket-amp-bibs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-stellar-equipment-free-shell-25-jacket-amp-bibs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["It's Not Possible at the Moment": Ski Racing Legend Calls Off Comeback Just Weeks Before Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ski racing legend Marcel Hirscher, who was mounting a comeback bid at 36 after his retirement of five years, is no longer shooting for this winter's Olympics.Hirscher has competed in three Winter Games, amassing three medals across multiple disciplines, two of which were gold.But now, he said in a video update, &ldquo;The truth is it's not possible at the moment,&rdquo; referring to his return to ski racing.&ldquo;The pace which I can go right now is not on a World Cup level,&rdquo; he conti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-not-possible-at-the-moment-ski-racing-legend-calls-off-comeback-just-weeks-before-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/its-not-possible-at-the-moment-ski-racing-legend-calls-off-comeback-just-weeks-before-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Center of the Universe": Iconic Colorado Ski Lift Finally Opens for the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arapahoe Basin&rsquo;s famed Pallavicini Chair (Pali Chair) will open on Saturday, January 10, 2026, a welcome sign for Colorado skiers that the ski season, which got off to a slow start, is building some momentum in the New Year with fresh snow.The chairlift, dubbed &ldquo;The Center of the Universe,&rdquo; departs from Arapahoe Basin&rsquo;s base area, depositing riders atop a collection of advanced trails. The resort, in an email, noted that it's &ldquo;our most beloved lift and terrain.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-center-of-the-universe-iconic-colorado-ski-lift-finally-opens-for-the-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-center-of-the-universe-iconic-colorado-ski-lift-finally-opens-for-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Is Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new contract has been accepted, and the ski patrol strike at Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado, is over, as reported by The Colorado Sun,TheDenver Post, and other local news outlets.With the strike settled, Telluride Ski Resort announced plans to open Lift 4 on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The resort plans to add more terrain and chairlifts in the future.&nbsp;&ldquo;We are delighted that the two parties came to an agreement,&rdquo; said resort spokesman Steven Swenson in a statement, according to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-telluride-ski-patrol-strike-is-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-telluride-ski-patrol-strike-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Left Tahoe for My Old Home Mountain in Pennsylvania, It Was Lovely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pulling my buff down, I shouted over the wind and chatter of fellow skiers at the top of Camelback Resort's Stevenson Express lift, "Want to ski 'Nile Mile' like the good ol' days?"My brother and mom shook their heads with approval. I think I heard one of them shout back, "Yeah! Sounds like fun," but I had already begun to ski away in excitement.Nile Mile is, just as its name implies, a mile-long trail at Camelback, my once-home resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. It's on this trail that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-left-tahoe-for-my-old-home-mountain-in-pennsylvania-it-was-lovely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/i-left-tahoe-for-my-old-home-mountain-in-pennsylvania-it-was-lovely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD BOA 115 W]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Atomic made the Hawx XTD boot series, they set out to make a true do-it-all boot for hard charging skiers who didn&rsquo;t want to worry about multiple pairs of ski boots. The Ultra XTD line is the narrower of the Hawx XTD boots at a 98mm last as opposed to the Prime XTD series coming in at 100mm last. The Ultra XTD BOA boot comes in a range of flexes, with the softest being a 95 flex and the stiffest being a 130. However, the 130 and 120 flexes only go down to a size 24.5, taking them out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-atomic-hawx-ultra-xtd-boa-115-w/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-atomic-hawx-ultra-xtd-boa-115-w/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alyeska To Host Affordable Avalanche Clinics Led by Three of the Best Female Skiers Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are hundreds of opportunities to practice avalanche safety and learn about snow science, but if three of the best female skiers ever are hosting a clinic in Alyeska, Alaska, why not take advantage of it?SAFE AS Clinics was founded over 13 years ago by a stacked roster of female skiers that includes Elyse Saugstad, Ingrid Backstrom, Jackie Passo, Michelle Parker, Lel Tone, and Sherry McConkey (ever heard of them?!).The "open, welcoming and enthusiastic" clinics are returning to Alyeska Reso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alyeska-to-host-affordable-avalanche-clinics-led-by-three-of-the-best-female-skiers-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/alyeska-to-host-affordable-avalanche-clinics-led-by-three-of-the-best-female-skiers-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Avalanche Forecasters Expand Free Backcountry Information Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has expanded its trove of free avalanche information tools, aiming to make it easier for the public to understand current snow conditionsThe updates, now available on CAIC&rsquo;s website, include a new map-based Weather Station Map display, expanded Avalanche Accident Data Display, improved Media Gallery, and upgrades to public Field Reports.&nbsp;&ldquo;We want people traveling in the backcountry to have the best information possible,&rdquo; sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-avalanche-forecasters-expand-free-backcountry-information-tools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/colorado-avalanche-forecasters-expand-free-backcountry-information-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is It: Armada&rsquo;s Standout Ski Movie 'Ornada' Gets One Last Surprise Premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heard whispers of Armada&rsquo;s new ski movie, Ornada, but missed your chance to see it with the live band? Thanks to a surprise announcement from Armada, skiers now have another shot.To kick off the upcoming winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado, Armada is hosting a final, live-scored Ornada premiere on January 22, 2026, at the Harris Concert Hall. Former and current X Games athletes will be in attendance. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for poster signings. Ornada starts at 6 p.m.Tickets cost $35. Yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-is-it-armadarsquos-standout-ski-movie-ornada-gets-one-last-surprise-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/this-is-it-armadarsquos-standout-ski-movie-ornada-gets-one-last-surprise-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of the Olympics, J.Crew Goes Vintage With U.S. Ski Team Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a blast from the past.&nbsp;Via its three-year partnership with U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard, J.Crew has launched a line of ski apparel featuring bold colors, pointed beanies, and a distinct throwback sheen.&nbsp;Brendon Babenzien, a creative director at J.Crew, called it &ldquo;a fresh take on classic American winter style.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;This collection honors our shared histories while celebrating the elite athletes shaping the future of the sport,&rdquo; Babenzien added.The 2026 P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ahead-of-the-olympics-jcrew-goes-vintage-with-us-ski-team-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/ahead-of-the-olympics-jcrew-goes-vintage-with-us-ski-team-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved BC Heli Ski Operation Purchased By American Company 'Heli']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellar Heliskiing, based in Kaslo, British Columbia, announced today, January 8, 2026, that it has been acquired by adventure travel company Heli, which has acquired several backcountry outfits in recent years.The Kaslo operation was started in 2005 by Jason Remple and Kerry Luckey, a couple. Its tenure spans 125,000 acres of terrain across the famed Selkirk and Purcell Mountains, where, each season, 60 feet of snow falls on average. Four years ago, Stellar Heliskiing bought the Kaslo Hotel, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/beloved-bc-heli-ski-operation-purchased-by-american-company-heli/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/beloved-bc-heli-ski-operation-purchased-by-american-company-heli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting To Whitefish, Montana, Is Easier Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sponsored StoryWhether you&rsquo;re an East Coaster looking for bigger descents and snowier slopes, or a city-slicker that wants to reach the biggest ski resort as quickly as possible, there are a handful of usual suspects that fit the bill.These mega-resorts pay for billboards thousands of miles away and cash in on generations of word-of-mouth marketing. Getting there is easy, or so you&rsquo;ve been told, so you book the trip and off you go.What&rsquo;s often overlooked, as is the case with Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/getting-to-whitefish-montana-is-easier-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/getting-to-whitefish-montana-is-easier-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Investigating Skier Death at Popular Colorado Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local authorities are investigating the death of a skier at Keystone Resort, Colorado, according to a news release shared by the Summit County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.&nbsp;Police said deputies responded after a report at about 12:20 p.m. of an unresponsive skier on The Grizz, an advanced trail near Keystone&rsquo;s Outback Express chairlift.&nbsp;The skier was a man visiting from Colorado&rsquo;s Front Range, the police added, and was found by other guests who immediately started CPR and called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-investigating-skier-death-at-popular-colorado-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/police-investigating-skier-death-at-popular-colorado-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Dynafit Blacklight 2.0 Ski Touring Boots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.At this point, Dynafit is probably the longest-running player in the backcountry touring game, consistently pumping out bindings, skis, and boots for human-powered ski adventures since the 1980s. In fact, the brand has been around since 1950, when they started making boots for alpine racers. Heck, we even ran ads for them in the 70s. Throughout those years, the brand has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-dynafit-blacklight-20-ski-touring-boots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-dynafit-blacklight-20-ski-touring-boots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Strava Good or Bad for Skiers and Outdoor Athletes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In high school, I got hooked on running by joining the cross-country team.<br />
The buzz I felt after surviving another race&mdash;and then 20 more&mdash;kept me coming back. A new motivator propelled me back into the streets years after I graduated and stopped running competitively, though.&nbsp;I bought a smart watch, downloaded the social media and fitness app Strava, and suddenly, I could visualize my progress, including splits, pace, and distance over time. I planned to cap off a few months of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-strava-good-or-bad-for-skiers-and-outdoor-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/is-strava-good-or-bad-for-skiers-and-outdoor-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Outage Shuts Down Major Washington Ski Resort Amid Winter Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a major snowstorm bears down on Washington, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Seattle area, Stevens Pass, is dealing with a power outage.&nbsp;In an update published Wednesday morning, the ski resort announced that it doesn&rsquo;t expect to open today, January 7, 2026. Stevens Pass added that power restoration is estimated to arrive at 6 p.m., but didn&rsquo;t share the cause of the outage.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/power-outage-shuts-down-major-washington-ski-resort-amid-winter-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/power-outage-shuts-down-major-washington-ski-resort-amid-winter-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Hole Reveals Incredible Roster for Kings &amp; Queens of Corbet's 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another season, another opportunity for the best skiers in the world to huck themselves off Corbet&rsquo;s Couloir, the famed line at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming.&nbsp;They&rsquo;ll do so during the aptly named Kings and Queens of Corbet&rsquo;s, an event that, after the snow settles, crowns a new pair of champions each year. Whoever can put on the best show as they fly and flip down Corbet's Couloir wins.&nbsp;This year, the event is set to be held between February 7 and February 14,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-reveals-incredible-roster-for-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/jackson-hole-reveals-incredible-roster-for-kings-amp-queens-of-corbets-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Five Feet of Snow Since Christmas: Winter Returns to Utah's Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a dry, agonizing start for Utah&rsquo;s ski resorts and skiers, but the New Year is showing promise with local mountains reporting feet of snow during the last days of 2025 and the opening of 2026.In November, a slew of ski resorts across the state delayed their opening dates, including Deer Valley, Alta Ski Area, and Solitude Mountain Resort.&nbsp;The next month, Alta Ski Area saw about 45 inches of snow, roughly two feet lower than the December total during the 2024-25 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/about-five-feet-of-snow-since-christmas-winter-returns-to-utahs-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/about-five-feet-of-snow-since-christmas-winter-returns-to-utahs-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skiers Hit the Slopes in Paris Amid Wintry Weather of "Rare Intensity"]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, Paris transformed into a winter wonderland as snow fell, prompting flight cancellations, causing travel quagmires, and encouraging an unexpected local activity: skiing.Photos captured on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, show snow blanketing the City of Light. In one memorable scene, a skier was spotted ski touring in front of the Eiffel Tower.&nbsp;See below.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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-hit-the-slopes-in-paris-amid-wintry-weather-of-rare-intensity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skiers-hit-the-slopes-in-paris-amid-wintry-weather-of-rare-intensity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candide Thovex Says This Incredible Day of Skiing Is "Mellow"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional sports fans have notifications turned on for breaking news about their favorite teams. Stock investors set alerts to be notified when prices change dramatically.Skiers turn on notifications for each time Candide Thovex decides to drop down from the Heavens above and post a new ski clip.<br />
We never know when one is coming, as the Frenchman is notorious for being mysterious online, but today, January 7, 2026, is 'One of Those Days'.Arguably the greatest freeride skier of his generation,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/candide-thovex-says-this-incredible-day-of-skiing-is-mellow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/candide-thovex-says-this-incredible-day-of-skiing-is-mellow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPV Drones Have Changed Skiing—Meet The Best Pilot In The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Flying the LineA lone skier drops into the razor-sharp ridgeline of Priority I, a 1,800-foot spine in Alaska&rsquo;s Tordrillo Mountains. The pitch averages 40 to 55 degrees, but he&rsquo;s not hesitating. He flashes a double cliff drop up top, floats a massive corked 360, stomps it clean, and caps it off with a backflip. Unsee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fpv-drones-have-changed-skiingmeet-the-best-pilot-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/fpv-drones-have-changed-skiingmeet-the-best-pilot-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Ski Area Set To Open Historic New Lift Amid Intense Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a slow start to the season, Alpental, a hidden gem frequented by Seattle, Washington, skiers, is scheduled to open today, January 7, 2026, with a historic new chairlift, the Edelweiss triple.&nbsp;The timing of Edelweiss&rsquo; grand opening aligns with the arrival of much-needed snow in Washington. The state&rsquo;s mountains were drenched with rain in December. Now the temperatures have dropped.Alpental is reporting a foot of new snow at its base, with a bit more up top, and around two f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/washington-ski-area-set-to-open-historic-new-lift-amid-intense-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/washington-ski-area-set-to-open-historic-new-lift-amid-intense-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Win The Fingers Race at Palisades Tahoe, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are countless lines coveted by Palisades Tahoe skiers, but none is sexier than winning the Fingers Race on a classic KT-22 powder day.Professional skier Noah Gaffney is no stranger to winning the race. His POV videos on The Fingers launched his career as a teenager. A few years later, and he's still winning the race with big lines at breakneck speed.Gaffney, in the YouTube video embedded below, shows what it takes to win the race following a 40+ inch storm that blanketed Palisades Tahoe th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-win-the-fingers-race-at-palisades-tahoe-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/how-to-win-the-fingers-race-at-palisades-tahoe-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legacy of Tunnel Creek and Skiing's Complicated History Grappling With Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December 2012, POWDER magazine released the fourth issue of its forty-first volume, marking the first full season of publication for the eminent title since the devastating, paradigm-shifting avalanche at Tunnel Creek, Washington, an event that fundamentally changed skiing.<br />
The accident just outside the boundary of Steven&rsquo;s Pass ski area was sweeping in its scope. Sixteen individuals from disparate backgrounds&mdash;professional skiers, ski media luminaries, freeride comp pioneers, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-legacy-of-tunnel-creek-and-skiings-complicated-history-grappling-with-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-legacy-of-tunnel-creek-and-skiings-complicated-history-grappling-with-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Places to Channel the Olympic Spirit Without Attending the Games in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can&rsquo;t make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? No worries, these spots in North America offer a taste of the Games (and let you try everything from speedskating to ski jumping, if you dare).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-places-to-channel-the-olympic-spirit-without-attending-the-games-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/5-places-to-channel-the-olympic-spirit-without-attending-the-games-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engagement Ring Drops 118 Feet, Ski Resort Employee Saves The Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyne Mountain, known for being one of Michigan's most popular ski resorts, is celebrating one of its employees following a heroic effort that saved a newly-engaged couple's big day.Trevor Van Camp planned a surprise weekend getaway to Boyne Mountain with his girlfriend Danielle Jenkins. Jenkins had shown Van Camp a TikTok of Boyne Mountain's SkyBridge Michigan, a suspension bridge that spans the ski area's two peaks, and Van Camp figured it would be the perfect place to drop a knee and pop the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/engagement-ring-drops-118-feet-ski-resort-employee-saves-the-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/engagement-ring-drops-118-feet-ski-resort-employee-saves-the-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise Powder Day Blankets Arapahoe Basin, Colorado With Needed Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret&mdash;the winter 25/26 season hasn't been ideal in Colorado.Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin), known for having one of the longest seasons in the country, was able to kick things off on Sunday, October 26, 2025, but Mother Nature didn't exactly cooperate throughout November and December.Consistent warm temps and clear skies plagued powder-hungry skiers during the early season, but could today's surprise storm be a sign of better things to come?Arapahoe Basin is reporting nine inch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/surprise-powder-day-blankets-arapahoe-basin-colorado-with-needed-snow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/surprise-powder-day-blankets-arapahoe-basin-colorado-with-needed-snow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teton Gravity Research's Origin Story Is As "Core" As It Gets]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story originally appeared in the print magazine&nbsp;POWDER 2026 Photo Annual.&nbsp;Copies are still available while supplies last. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to get yours.Rigging the GameThere&rsquo;s a few different versions of the story depending on who you ask, but deep in the annals of TGR lore, the tale starts in a smelly snow cave occupied by four ski bums outside Valdez, Alaska in the spring of 1995.<br />
Heli guiding season had just wrapped up, and young brothers Todd and Steve Jones squeezed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teton-gravity-researchs-origin-story-is-as-core-as-it-gets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/teton-gravity-researchs-origin-story-is-as-core-as-it-gets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Dead In Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is confirming that a male snowmobiler died yesterday, January 5, 2026, in an avalanche near Truckee, California. Truckee is 14 miles north of Lake Tahoe.According to a media release, the initial 911 call was received at 2:19 p.m. Approximately 45 emergency responders were dispatched to the scene from the Nevada County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Truckee Fire, and North Truckee Fire. Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue also responded to the call.A total of three SnoCats,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/1-dead-in-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-california/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/1-dead-in-avalanche-near-lake-tahoe-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Today Was All-Time"&mdash;Palisades Tahoe Skiers Had a Day To Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you've been living under a rock, the talk of the last two weeks has been the Lake Tahoe region's miraculous winter comeback.The first storm, which began with heavy rain on December 22, 2025, eventually deposited over 80 inches (more than 6.5 feet) across nearly all elevations of Palisades Tahoe over the course of seven days.The second storm just dumped another 44 inches (nearly four feet) since last Friday, January 2, 2025. With combined storm totals eclipsing 100 inches, Palisades Tahoe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/today-was-all-timemdashpalisades-tahoe-skiers-had-a-day-to-remember/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/today-was-all-timemdashpalisades-tahoe-skiers-had-a-day-to-remember/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemark Gear Has Improved Dramatically Over Time. But Some Insiders Think It's Getting Too Stiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, telemark skiing had a problem. As the also-ran of the snowsports world emerged from decades of retrograde, a small but impactful flourish of new, modern norms and innovative if niche bindings came to the fore, breathing life into the sport and its scene. But perhaps the most important part of the equipment equation&ndash;telemark boots&ndash;remained untouched by this wave of progress. As 2024 came around, telemark footwear hadn&rsquo;t seen meaningful evolution in some fifteen years,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telemark-gear-has-improved-dramatically-over-time-but-some-insiders-think-its-getting-too-stiff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telemark-gear-has-improved-dramatically-over-time-but-some-insiders-think-its-getting-too-stiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veronica Paulsen Tackles One of Jackson's Gnarliest Lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Couloir is one of the most formidable and recognizable lines in the Jackson Hole backcountry.<br />
Sitting smack in the middle of Cody Peak, Central Couloir's easily recognizable hourglass entrance, middle choke, and exit air stare at anyone who dares to dream of skiing it.<br />
Since moving to Jackson Hole, Veronica Paulsen is one of many skiers who have stared at the line year in and year out.<br />
Paulsen, who is known as a moguls skier turned big mountain skier turned Queen of Corbet's Couloir, is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/veronica-paulsen-tackles-one-of-jacksons-gnarliest-lines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/veronica-paulsen-tackles-one-of-jacksons-gnarliest-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Enjoy Skiing Moguls? (Poll)]]></title><description><![CDATA[As much as we all wish every day was an endless, free refills, powder day, that's not a reality for most places, and even the snowiest spots go through dry spells.<br />
As a result, skiers are left to work with different snow conditions and configurations between storms. For some, that means sticking to groomers where snowcats have smoothed over the snow's surface to make for easy-skiing runs. But for others, it means taking advantage of piles of snow pushed around by skiers to get their heart rate u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/do-you-enjoy-skiing-moguls-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/do-you-enjoy-skiing-moguls-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telluride Opens While Patrollers Enter Second Week of Strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telluride's unionized ski patrollers, known as Telluride Professional Ski Patrollers Association (TPSPA), officially went on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike on December 27, 2025.<br />
Months of contract negotiations with Telluride Ski and Golf came to an impasse over a wage increase when TPSPA rejected Teleski's Last and Best Final Offer on December 8th.As TPSPA hung up their patrol jackets and locked their lockers, Telluride announced that the resort would be closing on December 27th due to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telluride-opens-while-patrollers-enter-second-week-of-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/telluride-opens-while-patrollers-enter-second-week-of-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Japan's Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU: Where Ski Dreams Come True]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sponsored StorySkiing at Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU should be on every skier's bucket list. There&rsquo;s enough snow to go around, and then some.<br />
I had the opportunity to visit during mid-December for the opening of a new lodge and unexpectedly scored multiple powder days in classic JAPOW fashion.<br />
Keep reading for a breakdown of my trip, including tips for the best places to eat, stay, and ski in Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/exploring-japans-niseko-tokyu-grand-hirafu-where-ski-dreams-come-true/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/exploring-japans-niseko-tokyu-grand-hirafu-where-ski-dreams-come-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Storm Warnings Issued for Pacific Northwest—Feet of Snow Expected at Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-Level SummaryA short break fades quickly as a series of systems reloads the Pacific Northwest with the best snow from Tuesday night through Thursday (January 6-8, 2026), when multiple mountains stack up meaningful overnight totals and keep daytime snow going.<br />
Snow levels stay favorable for most higher-elevation terrain through midweek, and temperatures remain cold enough for solid snow quality, especially in Washington&rsquo;s Cascades and at Whistler. The main limiting factor is wind, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-warnings-issued-for-pacific-northwestfeet-of-snow-expected-at-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/winter-storm-warnings-issued-for-pacific-northwestfeet-of-snow-expected-at-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: K&uuml;hl's Glen Plake-Designed Defiant Freeride Shell and Bib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Well, it&rsquo;s no secret that the ski season in Utah has been, shall we say, underwhelming so far. With record high temps and really only one single storm to speak of, December has been a challenging month for those of us that live and thrive in snowing mountains. But, we&rsquo;re making due, we&rsquo;re being patient. For me that means training, planning, and dialing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-kuumlhls-glen-plake-designed-defiant-freeride-shell-and-bib/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/review-kuumlhls-glen-plake-designed-defiant-freeride-shell-and-bib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Found at Utah Avalanche Burial Site, Skiers "Likely" Ducked Rope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) is reporting that two skiers were buried in a "large" avalanche on January 3, 2026.Evidence of the avalanche was discovered by Brighton Snow Safety's Malia Bowman and UAC forecaster Drew Hardesty while investigating a separate skier-triggered avalanche in Hidden Canyon.According to the official accident report published on UAC, Bowman and Hardesty know little about the origins of the slide, as it was not reported. They were able to conclude, however, after discove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/blood-found-at-utah-avalanche-burial-site-skiers-likely-ducked-rope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/blood-found-at-utah-avalanche-burial-site-skiers-likely-ducked-rope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Wear a Ski Helmet? We Asked Over 8,000 Skiers for Their Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Sunday, and you know what that means&mdash;we&rsquo;re back with the results of another&nbsp;POWDER&nbsp;Weekly Poll!This time, we asked readers a classic question: Do you wear a ski helmet?Here&rsquo;s what 8,837 skiers had to say.POWDER Weekly Poll ResultsThe 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to have a copy shipped directly to your front door.Poll HighlightsTotal Votes: 8,837Number of Votes on Instagram: 2,350Num]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/do-you-wear-a-ski-helmet-we-asked-over-8000-skiers-for-their-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/do-you-wear-a-ski-helmet-we-asked-over-8000-skiers-for-their-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cazenovia: Hitting the Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s nothing better than hitting the club on New Years Eve. The club I favor has an old Hall T-Bar and this year featured 16 inches of new lake effect snow. When Evan, Tiff and I pulled into the lot and looked up the hill, we knew it was going to be all-time. Untouched snow as far as we could see. We geared up and headed to the new lift ticket window in the Wax Hut. I saw friend and &raquo; Read More &raquo;<br />
The NYSkiBlog: NYSkiBlog.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cazenovia-hitting-the-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/cazenovia-hitting-the-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The POWDER Staff Discusses Their Favorite Ski Movies of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to 2026. In the spirit of the New Year, we&mdash;the POWDER crew&mdash;decided to make note of the recent ski movies we loved most. This isn&rsquo;t a judged, finely-tuned selection, because none of us has watched all of the countless ski movies that came out at the end of 2025. Instead, for this list, we each wrote about the movie that, personally, we found the most entertaining or impactful.&nbsp;The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-powder-staff-discusses-their-favorite-ski-movies-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/the-powder-staff-discusses-their-favorite-ski-movies-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monarch Mountain Offers Free Tickets to Skiers After Telluride Resort Closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the unionized patrol strike and associated closure of Telluride Ski Resort continue, another Colorado mountain is offering free lift tickets to those impacted.&nbsp;Monarch Mountain, in a social media post, announced, &ldquo;Telluride employees and their dependents, guests with a valid Telluride season pass or anyone with proof of a Telluride day-ticket purchased between December 29 and January 8, 2026 are eligible for three complimentary lift tickets.&rdquo;&ldquo;We care deeply about our sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/monarch-mountain-offers-free-tickets-to-skiers-after-telluride-resort-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/monarch-mountain-offers-free-tickets-to-skiers-after-telluride-resort-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy Weather Forces Closure of Popular Pacific Northwest Ski Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of the Pacific Northwest rang in the New Year with quite a bit of precipitation, but not the kind skiers want. As the ball dropped on the New Year in Pacific Time, a storm brought significant rainfall to Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor, Oregon.Mt. Hood saw a wintry mix turn to rain Thursday evening, with temperatures in the mid-high 30's. Rain and wet snow have continued through Friday morning. Mt. Hood Meadows, which opened for the season on December 23, spun lifts on New Year's Day despite the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/soggy-weather-forces-closure-of-popular-pacific-northwest-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/soggy-weather-forces-closure-of-popular-pacific-northwest-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens Dead After Tragic New Year's Blaze at Swiss Ski Resort Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty people are dead and 119 are injured after flames tore through a bar at the popular ski destination Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year&rsquo;s Eve, according to local police.Reportedly, the fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. local time on January 1 as partiers celebrated the New Year at Le Constellation, the bar where the disaster took place.&ldquo;What was a moment of joy turned into a tragedy in Crans-Montana last night, felt across the country and beyond,&rdquo; Switzerland&rsquo;s pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dozens-dead-after-tragic-new-years-blaze-at-swiss-ski-resort-bar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/dozens-dead-after-tragic-new-years-blaze-at-swiss-ski-resort-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevens Pass Ski Resort Celebrates "Opening Day 2.0" After Crucial Road Access Restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a bumpy start, the ski season seems to be back on track.West side access to Stevens Pass, a mountain popular among Seattle, Washington, skiers, has been restored only weeks after Highway 2 was damaged and closed during a period of torrential rain. The opening came sooner than expected. When Highway 2 first shuttered in early December, Governor Bob Ferguson said the closure between Skykomish and Leavenworth would last for months.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stevens-pass-ski-resort-celebrates-opening-day-20-after-crucial-road-access-restored/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/stevens-pass-ski-resort-celebrates-opening-day-20-after-crucial-road-access-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 4 Feet of Snow Forecasted to Fall Across California Ski Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-Level SummaryA brief lull on Friday gives way to a stronger, longer-duration Sierra storm that ramps up late Friday night and runs through early Monday, with snow levels starting high and then dropping steadily into Sunday and Monday. Saturday favors higher-elevation terrain, but snow will be dense, and winds will be strong on exposed ridges. The best combination of depth and quality lines up Sunday into Monday as colder air lowers snow levels, snow ratios improve into more skiable packed p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nearly-4-feet-of-snow-forecasted-to-fall-across-california-ski-resorts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/nearly-4-feet-of-snow-forecasted-to-fall-across-california-ski-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Bond Stuntman Recalls Skiing Down Italian Bobsled Track in 'For Your Eyes Only']]></title><description><![CDATA[It is still remembered as one of the most thrilling and memorable sports action sequences across six decades of James Bond Films.Italian stuntman Giovanni Dibona evaded the pursuit of black-clad assassins on motorcycles, while careening down the sweeping curves of the Olympic bobsled track in Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo, Italy, in the 1981 Bond classic For Your Eyes Only.&nbsp;It was part of a daring and intricately designed skiing sequence that began at the 1956 Olympic ski jump, continued at high]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/james-bond-stuntman-recalls-skiing-down-italian-bobsled-track-in-for-your-eyes-only/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/james-bond-stuntman-recalls-skiing-down-italian-bobsled-track-in-for-your-eyes-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Town Popular With International Tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town is known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events. The Crans-Montana Resort, which does not operate the bar that caught fire, was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/crans-montana-is-a-historic-swiss-ski-resort-town-popular-with-international-tourists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/crans-montana-is-a-historic-swiss-ski-resort-town-popular-with-international-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crans-Montana Bar Fire Victims Transported Across Switzerland for Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients were taken by helicopter and jet to bigger, specialized hospitals in Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/crans-montana-bar-fire-victims-transported-across-switzerland-for-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/crans-montana-bar-fire-victims-transported-across-switzerland-for-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California's 6'7" Skier Bryce Bennett Will Have an Edge at The Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryce Bennett towers above his fellow downhill racers standing six-foot-seven inches tall, while his long legs enable him to brilliantly absorb vast and varied terrain while rifling down mountainsides.The 14-year U.S. Ski Team veteran from Truckee, California, attributes much of his ski racing style and success to years of freeskiing, able to react in a heartbeat, instinctively navigating whatever is thrown at him.&nbsp;&ldquo;Growing up in Palisades, it was kind of what you did. There were so m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/californias-67-skier-bryce-bennett-will-have-an-edge-at-the-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/californias-67-skier-bryce-bennett-will-have-an-edge-at-the-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[36 Hours in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy: Things to Do and See]]></title><description><![CDATA[A snowy playground for the conspicuously wealthy and a co-host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, this tiny Dolomite town is ready for its close-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/36-hours-in-cortina-dampezzo-italy-things-to-do-and-see/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/36-hours-in-cortina-dampezzo-italy-things-to-do-and-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skier Front Flips Off One of Palisades Tahoe’s Most Feared Lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you shake off the cobwebs when the ski season starts? I tend to make a few groomer laps. Then, after getting my ski boots under me, I might start venturing into tougher terrain.&nbsp;That approach, I assume, will look similar to most skiers. Isaac Kaufman, however, prefers the equivalent of a quadruple shot espresso&mdash;mixed with a bit of Monster energy, for good measure.Only days after Palisades Tahoe, California, received enough snow to open its upper mountain, Kaufman ventured to Mc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-front-flips-off-one-of-palisades-tahoes-most-feared-lines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/skier-front-flips-off-one-of-palisades-tahoes-most-feared-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POWDER Gear Editor Max Ritter's Predictions for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can't predict the future, but I have opinions on what we're going to be seeing next year in the wide world of skiing. Here they are.Here's what ski boot innovation looked like back in 1978.Photo&amp;colon; Powder Magazine Volume 7&amp;comma; Issue 2Ski Boot InnovationSki boots are as good as they've ever been, but it's no secret that there's plenty of room for improvement. Looking into my witchy crystal ball, I'm going to make a prediction that we're going to see some pretty big changes and ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-gear-editor-max-ritters-predictions-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/skiing/powder-gear-editor-max-ritters-predictions-for-2026/</guid></item></channel></rss>