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• Wildfire Ravaged Eagle Point Makes Difficult Decision on Next Ski Season

  03-08-2026 19:18 via powder.com
  On Monday, August 3, 2026, Eagle Point Ski Resort officially announced that it will not open for the upcoming winter season. The resort cited damage to infrastructure, ski terrain, and surrounding forest lands from the Cottonwood Fire as the reason for the closure. The fire, which burned nearly 100,000 acres in total, impacted roughly 300 of Eagle Point's 600 acres. Additionally, the Canyonside Lodge, Tushar Warming Station, 145 homes and condos, and four out of the resort's five chairlifts were
  
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• Molly Armanino Contemplates Freeride's Olympic Inclusion and Whether She'll Try To Qualify

  04-08-2026 13:32 via powder.com
  It was a season of highs and lows for elite freerider Molly Armanino. Inspiring execution at times, and unexpected misfortune at others.The 33-year-old Kirkwood, California, skier seized the moment, unleashing a near-flawless run that blended style and precision to capture a bronze medal at the World Championships in Andorra in early February.However, her season success took a dramatic turn later that month at a relocated event in Kühtai, Austria. Armanino crashed after snagging a buried ro
  
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• Purgatory, Colorado Teases Steep Glades and Cliff Lines Coming With New Lift

  04-08-2026 12:42 via powder.com
  As work continues this summer on its new ColoradoCouloir chairlift, Purgatory Resort, Colorado, is offering a pre-season look at the kind of terrain skiers can expect to enjoy next winter.The ski area, in a social media video, showed off the “steep glades,” “new gullies,” and “cliff lines” below the Colorado Couloir.They also shared an update on the progress of the Colorado Couloir. At the time of the post late last month, tower footers were almost complete, w
  
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• What a Skier Leaves Behind

  04-08-2026 12:06 via powder.com
  Walking through old town, under an unrelenting sun, past well-kempt yards and those forsaken to another summer of Colorado drought,something out of season caught my eye. In front of an old home lined with hollyhocks were two pairs of skis, set roadside for the taking. One of the sets was an immaculately cared-for older model, a pair of Tua’s with the name Montes MX printed on them in a vintage typeface. Melting wax, perhaps last applied decades ago, beaded down their narrow, 200cm len
  
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• Skier Finds 14 Year Old Camera at Mammoth, Launches Search for Original Owner

  03-08-2026 20:53 via powder.com
  The search is on for a decade-plus-old time capsule found on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, California.In a post on the Mammoth subreddit, one user said that while hiking the Hemlocks trail at the ski resort this summer, their friend came across a Contour Roam—a long-discontinued POV camera that used to be an alternative to GoPros.Their friend gave them the camera, and they popped the SD card, imported the footage, and discovered that it dated back to March 2nd, 2012 (bear in mind: the fo
  
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• Summer Snow Falls at Canadian Ski Resort

  03-08-2026 20:14 via powder.com
  While most of North America's ski resorts are basking in the heat of summer and welcoming mountain bikers and hikers to their slopes, Alberta's Banff Sunshine Village just got it's first peek at winter. The Canadian ski area got a dusting of snow Sunday night (August 2, 2026) as the snow level dropped to 7,800 feet and temperatures dropped into the high 30s. Although the snow had already melted by mid-morning on Monday, the records (by records, we mean screenshots of the resort webcams) show tha
  
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• Swiss Glacier Known for Summer Skiing Closes Indefinitely

  03-08-2026 19:05 via powder.com
  As Europe tangles with a swelteringly hot summer, one Swiss resort that typically offers summer skiing, Zermatt, has suspended its usual operations, citing high temperatures and a lack of cold weather at night.Zermatt Bergbahnen said in a release that the uncooperative conditions mean that it’s no longer possible to provide safe, high-quality skiing. “The safety of guests and staff is always our top priority. At the same time, we attach great importance to ensuring that our gues
  
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• With Access Road Still Closed and More Snow on the Way, Ski Portillo Is Getting Creative

  03-08-2026 18:49 via powder.com
  Ski Portillo, Chile, receives about 200 inches (508cm) of snowfall throughout an entire winter season.200 inches isn't a lot when compared to North American resorts like Alta Ski Area (500 inches) and Mt. Baker Ski Area (600+ inches), but it's plenty to typically offer skiing between the end of June and the end of September.This season has been anything but typical for Ski Portillo.As of August 3, 2026, the resort has recorded a whopping 274 inches (696cm) of snow, with nearly all of it falling
  
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• Why the Best Ski Movies Are Made in a Parking Lot Behind 7/11

  02-08-2026 12:53 via powder.com
  My favorite ski movies aren’t made in the mountains. They don’t feature mouth-watering powder turns, dizzying heli drops, or Alaskan spines. Instead, they’re shot in snow-laden parking lots and decaying urban plazas and, more often than not, are made by a group of people who can’t resist spending countless hours in vans that smell like old socks. Interested yet?I’m talking about street skiing—the movies that happen in Minnesota rather than the backcountry
  
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• Mysterious Countdown Appears on Breckenridge Ski Resort Website

  01-08-2026 12:26 via powder.com
  Something’s happening at Breckenridge, but we aren’t sure exactly what.For the past few weeks, the Colorado ski resort has been sharing photos of a man dressed as Ullr, the Norse god associated with snow and skiing (or is it Ullr himself?), at various locations. He’s appeared at baseball stadiums, in Aspen, and on the streets of New York City in Times Square, all while hoisting a sign with a website link that reads: theyleftusoffthemap.com.Visiting the site reveals a countdown
  
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• A Million Acres Burned: Wildfire Smoke and the Privilege of Fresh Air

  01-08-2026 12:15 via powder.com
  Every skier has experienced waking up and checking the forecast, only to roll over and go back to sleep or text the chat that the plan has changed. For one reason or another, we all make concessions in a sport that’s weather-dependent.However, even on the days when we begrudgingly take out narrow skis, undoubtedly we’ve also had the thought, 'at least, I’m skiing!’ Because truly, being able to ski every day, every week, or even a few times a year is a privilege, especiall
  
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• Stratton Shows Off New Downhill Bike Trail and Teases Steep Lift Ticket Deal

  31-07-2026 20:26 via powder.com
  Two things at Stratton Mountain, Vermont, are true. One, a new trail called Hibernator is rocking and rolling. Two, bike park tickets are only $8.02 on Sunday (or 8/2), which, of course, is a nod to Vermont’s lone area code, 802.The ticket discounts are steep. Normally, they run $55. So, if you do the math, you get about seven Sunday tickets for the price of one. Don’t hesitate to surprise the whole crew.As for Hibernator, it’s a delightful-looking, long cruiser that takes
  
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• Idaho Ski Area Sacrifices Its "Bra Tree" for New Trail

  31-07-2026 19:37 via powder.com
  All good things must come to an end.In the case of Bogus Basin, Idaho, it’s the Pine Creek Bra Tree, which they said held it down for more than two decades between 1999 and 2026.The resort, in a silly video, asked Bogus disciples to pour one out for the tree. It’d been “sacrificed” to make room for the Lucky Friday trail as the ski area undergoes offseason improvements.Condolences flooded in, perhaps summed up best by one social media comment that read, “Is nothing
  
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• Red Bull Rampage Is Officially Back for Its 25th Anniversary Edition

  31-07-2026 19:20 via powder.com
  Earlier this week, Red Bull announced the return of the "Super Bowl of Mountain Biking", Red Bull Rampage.The event, which expanded to a two-day format in 2024 to include a women's field, will return October 8 and 10th, 2026. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Red Bull Rampage, which has shaped the sport of freeride mountain biking.For those hoping to watch in person, tickets to the event go on sale August 26, 2026. The event will also be live-streamed via Red Bull TV in all countries outsi
  
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• Mikaela Shiffrin Talks Wedding Questions, Goals, and Why She Keeps Skiing After All These Years

  31-07-2026 11:37 via powder.com
  Why keep going?For Mikaela Shiffrin, already the winningest alpine ski racer of all time, it’s a big question. And it’s one that she addressed, among others—including a wedding update—in a solo episode she shared to YouTube.“I'm really just talking and sharing what's up,” she began, before noting one thing that she’s been thinking a lot about recently: motivation.Some of those thoughts, surely, come from the outside. Shiffrin said that she’s often
  
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• "Intentionally Affordable" Michigan Ski Area Hopes To Raise $100,000

  30-07-2026 21:04 via powder.com
  One of Traverse City, Michigan’s ski hills, Mt. Holiday, is asking for help as it pushes to raise $100,000 by late August in an effort to keep offering affordable skiing.As a nonprofit, Mt. Holiday said it's “intentionally affordable” and “exists to make memories, build confidence, and keep the outdoors within reach for every family.” That means keeping prices low alongside offering discounted youth programs and scholarships.But, Mt. Holiday added, the costs of ever
  
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• UDOT Says Ski Resort's Access Road Will Be Closed Indefinitely

  30-07-2026 19:40 via powder.com
  Following the devastation of the Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah, Mother Nature has dealt the area another tough hand. Monsoon season has caused daily thunderstorms, flash flooding, and debris flows, particularly in Beaver Canyon along SR-153. On Tuesday, July 21, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) closed the road indefinitely after the road was severely damaged or completely washed away in several locations. Recently, videos shared on the agency's social media showed the extent of th
  
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• Argentinian Skier Deploys Airbag Inbounds, but Was He Caught In an Avalanche?

  30-07-2026 19:33 via powder.com
  Ski instructor Maruo F. was enjoying delicious powder turns at Argentina's Cerro Catedral ski resort on July 28, 2026, when he noticed something wrong.Just as Mauro passed a group of rocks peeking out from the freshly fallen feet of snow, he spotted a skier tumbling head over heels in what appeared to be an avalanche slide path. The skier didn't travel far in the debris, but he deployed his avalanche airbag in the process.Mauro approaches the skier, covered in snow, and asks in Spanish if he's o
  
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• America's Only Indoor Ski Resort Will Remain Open After Midnight for a Special Event

  30-07-2026 18:54 via powder.com
  Big SNOW American Dream, a fridge-like indoor ski area located outside Manhattan in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is staying open just past midnight until 1 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.The event, called Park After Dark, understandably focuses on the terrain park and features “live DJs, giveaways, food, drinks, and more,” according to Big SNOW’s website. Entry costs about $50. Another Park After Dark throwdown is planned for August 28.Located inside the sprawling American
  
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• Chile's Valle Nevado Ski Resort "Transformed" by Unbelievable Storm, Opens Almost 100% of Terrain

  30-07-2026 11:17 via powder.com
  Following an enormous winter storm that brought feet of snow in only a week, Valle Nevado, Chile, has gone from zero to hero.The resort, which, like others in South America, struggled with snowfall early in the season and had little terrain available, is now almost open wall to wall.All 13 ski lifts are operating, and 44 of 45 trails are open with even more snow—perhaps far more than a foot—possible in the coming days.Dominique Rudloff, Valle Nevado’s general manager, said in a
  
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• Canadian Ski Area Teases "Big Things," but Details Are Scarce

  29-07-2026 20:26 via powder.com
  Something’s happening at Cape Smokey, but we aren’t sure what yet.The small ski area on the Atlantic Coast in Nova Scotia teased in a social media post that “Big things are coming to Smokey. Skiers and snowboarders have a lot to be excited about.” The post added that more details are coming soon, and included a short video of a neat cut through the trees that, at first brush, looks like an ideal place to put some kind of ski lift. But Cape Smokey didn’t hint if
  
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• Chairlift Catches Fire at Chilean Ski Area

  29-07-2026 19:59 via powder.com
  As winter continues to hammer mountains in South America, one ski area got a little bit of heat, but not the kind you want. One of the main chairlifts at Chilean Ski Resort, La Parva, caught fire on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
  Videos showed flames roaring inside the main lift terminal of Alpha Chair.Reports from the Chilean Police indicated that a plastic pipe had come into contact with the lift's motor exhaust pipe, causing the fire to start. Luckily, the fire was completely extinguished, and no o
  
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• Four-Legged Employees Return to Vermont Ski Resort for Trail Maintenance

  29-07-2026 19:19 via powder.com
  The goats and sheep are back.At Jay Peak, Vermont, a crew of hooved assistants has returned to the slopes this summer, munching on plants like poison ivy and sumac. Known as the Chew Crew, they’re tasked with “managing” (snacking on, really) vegetation on alpine and nordic slopes, and were first recruited by Jay Peak from Cloud Brook Farm last fall.“[The] pilot showed us this could be more than just a fun idea," said Andy Stenger, director of mountain and base area operat
  
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• Canada Invests Millions in Future of Skiing and Snowsports

  29-07-2026 12:53 via powder.com
  Ahead of the 2030 Winter Olympics, the Canadian Government is funneling up to CAD $33.6 million into winter sports venues in a bid that officials say will support athletes and strengthen the country’s ability to host major events.The investment, made through a federal fund, will go towards the rehabilitation and modernization of the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary campus, which hosted speed skating at the 1998 Winter Games.In total, the Olympic Oval is set for a $52-million contr
  
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• Thrilling New Swing at Swiss Ski Resort Soars Over Vertical Cliff

  28-07-2026 20:55 via powder.com
  High on the slopes of a Swiss ski resort, visitors are swinging.Villars-Gryons-Diableret recently debuted a giant swing called the BalancAIR. Perched at nearly 7,000 feet, the swing floats over a vertical drop and provides views of the surrounding mountainscapes and valleys.The AFP reported that the swing uses an “ingenious system of cables and pulleys,” hoisting visitors into the air and putting them in a position where they face down. Then, they plunge into the void. The bravest sw
  
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• Denver, Colorado Launches "Project Odysseus" To Keep Alterra From Moving To SLC

  28-07-2026 20:03 via powder.com
  Rumor has it that the company behind the IKON Pass is planning to move its headquarters, but its home state is willing to pay a lot to keep it there.
  Alterra Mountain Co. is currently based in Denver, Colorado's River North Art District, but news outlets have reported speculation that the company is considering a move to Salt Lake City.
  However, on Monday, July 27, 2026, the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) held an emergency meeting to approve a grant and job-creation tax rebates f
  
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• The Summer Mountain Bike Essentials I Can't Live Without

  28-07-2026 19:58 via powder.com
  Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.We can't talk test ski gear all year here in POWDER's Gear Locker, so there's a select few months where summer seasonal affective disorder takes over and it's time to focus on a few other things. Luckily, mountain biking scratches a similar gravity-fueled itch to sliding down a snowy mountainside, and we've had plenty of hero dirt across the Mountain West to put some new
  
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• Former Jay Peak Employee Accused of Stealing More Than $70,000 From Secure Vault

  28-07-2026 19:32 via powder.com
  The Vermont State Police have accused a vault supervisor at Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, of allegedly stealing more than $70,000 from a secure vault room at the mountain.Lisa Gaylor, 41, police said, took cash in smaller increments ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 at a time from the safe between the fall of 2025 and the spring of 2026. The amount taken totaled $70,790, according to police. Gaylor was taken into custody on July 22 and later released, police said. The Boston Globe reported that she
  
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• Green Lakes State Park

  28-07-2026 14:30 via nyskiblog.com
  Upstate New York is filled with state parks. I’ve lived within an hour of the Syracuse region for my entire life, but I had never heard of Green Lakes State Park until about 10 years ago when I first started dating Farah. Since then we have spent plenty of time in the park and it has become one of our favorite spots to visit. The lakes were formed 15,000 years ago at the end of the ice age by waterfalls » Read More »
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• Skier Applications Open for Freeride Competition at the "End of the World"

  28-07-2026 12:02 via powder.com
  Fancy a trip to compete in backcountry slopestyle at the “end of the world”? Consider moseying on over to the Backcountry Invitational website, where, right now, you can submit an application for the upcoming event in Ushuaia, Argentina.The application includes the expected questions: social links, recent footage, sponsors—things like that. Those selected don’t just get to compete in Ushuaia. They’ll also get three nights of lodging, lunch, and access to all the con
  
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