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Connecticut Ski Area Auctioning Historic Chairs For Charity

Ski Sundown in Connecticut is about to auction off chairs from one of their most iconic lifts that was recently upgraded, with the proceeds going to charity. The auction will go live on May 10th at 7:00am EST, but bidders can register now.

Skiing News / Powder / 45 minutes ago

Mammoth Confirms Closing Date For Winter '23/'24 Season

Mammoth Mountain, CA made international headlines last season. Record snowfall to the tune of nearly 900 inches at The Summit allowed lifts to spin from November 5th, 2022 to August 6th, 2023. It was the resort's second longest season at 275 days. This season will be much shorter.

Skiing News / Powder / 2 hours ago

Norwegian Sets Guinness World Record for Skiing Backwards

Last week, 37 year old Norwegian pro skier Anders Backe’s switch speed skiing world record was confirmed by Guinness. Backe hit 82.9 mph (133.46 km/h), narrowly surpassing Elias Ambühl’s 81.3 mph (131.2 km/h) record.

Skiing News / Powder / 2 hours ago

Bariloche, Argentina Buried by 4-8 Feet of Early-Season Snowfall

Spring showers are bringing May flowers north of the equator, but our friends to the south are bundling up as Fall settles in. Bariloche, Argentina, on the other hand, has skipped Fall entirely and has jumped straight into Winter with four to eight feet of snow falling in the first week of May of 2024.

Skiing News / Powder / 18 hours ago

Colorado Ski Resorts Refreshed By May Snowstorm

Colorado saw fresh snow this late in the season due to a storm that also hit Utah, delivering late-season powder as spring chugs along. Breckenridge, for example, has not declared a closing day, and it looks like their spring may be continuing in style.

Skiing News / Powder / 21 hours ago

Winter Returns to Ski Resorts Across California

From Palisades Tahoe to Mammoth Mountain, Californian ski resorts enjoyed a resurgence of wintry weather this weekend, leading to more than a few powder turns.

Skiing News / Powder / 23 hours ago

Powerful May Blizzard Dumping Nearly 4 Feet At Utah Ski Resorts

Most ski resorts have closed for the season, but Mother Nature isn't ready to let go of winter just yet. Following 26+ inches of snow over the weekend at Palisades Tahoe, CA, a powerful May blizzard is currently dumping feet of snow on Utah's ski resorts.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / May 6

These Guides Want More Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Plus-Size, and Neurodivergent Skiers in the Mountains

Moxie Mountain Guides, led by Kristin Arnold and Sheldon Kerr, helps marginalized communities discover belonging through skiing and climbing.

Skiing News / Powder / May 6

Bill Nye Presenting at New Planetarium Atop Jackson, WY Ski Resort

Snow King Mountain in Wyoming is now hosting a planetarium experience at their ski resort (the first of its kind), and grand opening tickets--featuring

Skiing News / Powder / May 6

Review: K2 Mindbender 140 Boots

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Size skied: 27.5 Stated Weight: 1816 g at 26.5 Stated Flex: 140 Binding Compatibility: Pin Bindings, GripWalk Forward Lean: Stated last width: 97-100mm K2's Mindbender 140 boots will be available soon.

Skiing News / Powder / May 5

Mammoth Shifting To Spring Hours For Remainder Of Season

Mammoth Mountain, CA, posted an operations update late last week detailing their skiing and riding schedule for the remainder of the season. With a solid base depth and sunny skies, skiers can expect more skiing (but fewer hours per day) in their futures.

Skiing News / Powder / May 4

Keep Your Clips Up #2: Best Ski Videos of the Week

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." While he was onto something in the '80s, I don't know if Ferris Bueller's advice applies to 2024.

Skiing News / Powder / May 4

Solitude, UT Says Parking Reservations Were Successful This Season

Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is touting the success of its parking reservation system implemented this winter, which required skiers and snowboarders to reserve parking spots before arriving at the slopes.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / May 3

In My Final Ski Season, I Reflect On a Lifetime of Memories and Lessons Learned

Skiing is is a great way to make and keep friends, find a partner, and get to know your children better. At 75, I have no regrets.

Skiing News / Powder / May 3

Six Inches of New Snow Reported At Jackson Hole, WY

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming celebrated closing day for the Winter '23/'24 season on April 14th, 2024, but that doesn't winter is over. A strong May snow storm is currently moving through many parts of the Intermountain West, and JHMR is in the bullseye.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / May 3

9 Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Ski

While we can't quite give mom the world, these gifts are a solid start.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / May 3

6 Helmets and Goggles Our Testers Loved That Are Now On Sale

If you’ve sworn off your fogged-up goggles or uncomfortable helmet for the last time, these tester-approved options are a steal.

Skiing News / Powder / May 3

Copper Mountain, CO Announces Latest Closing Date Since 1996

Copper Mountain will officially close on May 12th, 2024--one of its longest seasons ever on record. To celebrate, Copper will have a lineup of DJs in Center Village offering tunes for the final two weekends of the season.

Skiing News / Powder / May 3

Powder Mountain, UT Auctioning Historic Chairs For Charity

The Timberline Lift Chair Auction is currently live online, and chairlift enthusiasts from far and wide are placing (silent) bids on the iconic piece of Powder Mountain's history. All proceeds are directly donated to the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley, UT.

Skiing News / Powder / May 2

Sugarbush, VT Opening for Surprise Bonus Ski Day

Sugarbush Resort, VT just issued a 'Bonus Day' alert to Instagram, writing, "we just couldn't help ourselves... sunny and 60 degrees tomorrow was too good to pass up." This was the final weekend, no matter what, for the resort, but now, skiers have one extra day (Friday) due to the current conditions.

Skiing News / Powder / May 2

Has Skiing Become Too Complicated?

As usual, I arrived at Montana Snowbowl late, maneuvering my car through the mostly empty, dust-caked parking lot. The forecast hinted that the upper mountain might be skiing well, but it was late in the season, and the rest of Missoula had moved on to different, more seasonally appropriate pass times.

Skiing News / Powder / May 2

The Snowiest Ski Resorts of Winter '23/'24

For many ski resorts across the West, "weird" wasn't the half of it, with the first portion of winter proving to be, well, not great. In December, some skiers worried 2023-2024 would be a dud.

Skiing News / Powder / May 2

Mid-Winter Like Storm Likely to Slam the West with 1-2 Feet of Blower Pow.

Powderchasers is watching a developing low over the Gulf of Alaska that will swing south over the Cascades, entering Oregon, Nevada, and California by Friday night-Saturday.

Skiing News / Powder / May 2

Review: Mammut Haldigrat HS Women

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 a nutshell Mammut’s Haldigrat hardshell kit is light enough for climbing and robust enough to protect you from the elements on cold days or big descents.

Skiing News / Powder / April 28

Late-Season Storm to Bring Nearly Two Feet of High Quality Snow to the PNW

An unusually cold system is impacting the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing several inches (as much as up high) to the region by Tuesday night. The