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With Deep Snow in the Forecast, Is Colorado's Ski Season About to Start?

The high-altitude ski resorts of Colorado's Summit County— Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Copper, and Keystone are typically among the first ski resorts to open each season, but a prolonged warm spell has delayed the festivities thus far.

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NOAA’s Latest Winter Forecast Is Good News for PNW Skiers

Each month, NOAA updates its seasonal outlooks—broad, months-long predictions that assess the odds of precipitation and temperature outcomes across the U.S.

Skiing News / Powder / October 17

First Look: Raide Research’s New LF30 Ski Touring Pack

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Last season, we (and the rest of the industry, it seems) were pretty obsessed with a new ski touring backpack: Raide Research’s LF40.

Skiing News / Powder / October 17

The World's Best Skiers and Snowboarders Have Been Announced for FWT 2025

It's October, but here at POWDER, we're already thinking about freeride season. The Freeride World Tour kicks off in January of 2025, and this morning, the circuit announced the male and female competitive fields.

Skiing News / Powder / October 17

Warmer Than Average Winter Forecasted for Most of U.S.

Weather.com has released its annual long-range winter forecast, and their predictions for Winter '24/'25 won't be celebrated by many skiers across the country.

Skiing News / Powder / October 17

The 4 Most Exciting New Ski Trails in North America

Nothing moves the needle like asking your skier friend, "Did you see (insert name of your favorite ski resort) is expanding?!" Despite millions of acres of previously-developed skiable terrain across North America, there's something inherently exciting about new trails and terrain.

Skiing News / Powder / October 17

Top 8 Ski Resorts With the Longest Vertical Drops in North America

Let’s admit: Whether you’re a backcountry fanatic, a chairlift rider, or somewhere in between, skiing’s all about the downhill—the more time spent playing with gravity, the better.

Skiing News / Powder / October 16

Wisconsin's Biggest Ski Area Conducts Successful First Snowmaking Test

Preparations for first chair have begun. This morning, October 16, 2024, the snow guns at Granite Peak, Wisconsin's largest ski area, came to life for a snowmaking test.

Skiing News / Powder / October 16

Seattle Area Ski Resort Logs First Snowfall of Season

Better to be a little late than never. Crystal Mountain, Washington—a popular ski area among Seattle-area skiers—has reported its first snowfall of the season today, October 16, 2024.

Skiing News / Powder / October 16

California Ski Resort Launches New Parking Reservation System

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, located near South Lake Tahoe, California, announced their intention to implement a parking reservation system back in March of 2024.

Skiing News / Powder / October 16

10 Inches of Snow Falls Overnight at Vermont Ski Resort

Many of Vermont's ski resorts woke up to a dusting of snow yesterday, October 15, 2024. Photos circulated across the internet as the excitement for winter builds.

Skiing News / Powder / October 16

7 Winter Music Festivals and Events for Skiers

There's nothing we'd rather do than spend all day skiing, but it's okay to have as much fun off the mountain, right? The following music festivals and events are hosted at ski resorts and mountain across North America.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

How To Start A Ski Company: The Story Behind Colorado’s Ellis Skis

Let’s face it, the ski industry is a tough place to work. Much like Hollywood, or even Wall Street, making sacrifices is part of the job, and it’s an environment that chews up and spits out anyone who isn’t ready.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

After Decades of Making Skis, LINE Launches Its First Snowboard

LINE is making a…snowboard? This morning, the freeskiing-focused brand rolled out the Lateral, its first snowboard. Billed as a jib-oriented tool for beginner and intermediate riders, the Lateral costs $479.95, is available in three sizes, and features a camo-print top sheet.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

Wyoming Ski Resort to Sell $25 Lift Tickets to Jeans Wearing Skiers

One of the best parties of the season is returning to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming for a second consecutive year. Ski In Jeans Day will take place at JHMR on December 7, 2024 with lift tickets costing just $25 per denim-clad skier.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

Nation’s Biggest Ski Resort Will Limit February Weekends to Passholders Only

Powder Mountain, Utah, continues to march to the beat of its own drum. This upcoming winter, all four weekends during the month of February will be passholders-only.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

Over One Foot of Snow Forecasted for Utah and Colorado

What might be the largest pre-season snowstorm so far will arrive between October 17 and October 20, 2024, hammering ski resorts across the West with fresh snow. Check out NOAA's Expected Snowfall for Utah, 10/17-10/20/24 below.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

The 10 Most Exciting New Ski Lifts in North America

During the pre-season, most skiers throughout North America are stuck playing the waiting game, anxiously watching snow forecasts, and going to sleep each night thinking of colder days ahead.

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / October 15

Lindsey Vonn Drops Another Hint About Potential Comeback

POWDER published a story on October 9, 2024 that exposed rumors about American ski racing legend Lindsey Vonn's potential return to the World Cup ski racing circuit.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

Giorgia Menetre Is Forging a New Path for Women in Telemark

In early December of 2022, a video of a skier using the lowest of telemark styles started oozing its way onto Instagram feeds and forum message boards.

Skiing News / Powder / October 15

The 5 Best Exercises for Skiers

Have you heard a skier mention that they need to work on getting their "ski legs"? It's an odd phrase we use to describe the physical shape and strength we require to achieve our goals on skis, but one that paints most of the picture.

Skiing News / Powder / October 14

Local Effort To Buy Oregon's Largest Ski Resort Gains Momentum

Mount Bachelor Community Inc. (MBCI), the local group intent on purchasing Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, from its current owners—POWDR Corp.—saw continued momentum with the hosting of a kick-off rally late last week on Saturday, October 12th, in Bend, Oregon.

Skiing News / Powder / October 14

Cody Townsend Reveals New Details About 'The FIFTY+'

When Cody Townsend started The FIFTY Project in 2019, ski touring and backcountry skiing was just beginning to hit the mainstream. Gear was getting lighter, hybrid and dedicated touring bindings were getting safer, and a massive influx of skiers were thrust into the backcountry for the first time as ski resorts closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skiing News / Powder / October 14

Popular Washington Ski Resort Adds Controversial Paid Parking Program

The reach of paid and managed parking systems at ski resorts across North America continues to expand. On October 13, 2024, Summit At Snoqualmie, a ski area popular among Seattle, Washington, skiers, announced it would begin charging for parking daily, November 18, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Several groups won’t have to pay, though.

Skiing News / Powder / October 14

Why a Beloved California Ski Resort Won't Open This Season

The controversy and drama surrounding Homewood Mountain Resort, California on Lake Tahoe's West Shore has come to a head. The beloved ski resort posted