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Fire-Threatened SoCal Ski Resort to Reopen This Weekend

Mt. Baldy Resort, located near Los Angeles, California, isn't "100% in the clear just yet" from the raging Vista Fire, but resort officials are slowly starting to celebrate as it appears they "dodged a bullet".

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Alaska Airlines Adds Non-Stop Flights To Vail

Alaska Airlines recently announced that they are offering 18 new, non-stop flights to ski destinations across North America to make traveling to ski resorts

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

La Niña Has 79% Chance of Emerging This Winter

Would-be ski prognosticators, start your engines. According to a recent update from NOAA, the chance of a La Niña developing between August and October is 70%, and the odds that La Niña persists from November through January are 79%.

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Choosing A Backcountry Freeride Boot

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Are you an upper or a downer?

Skiing News / Powder / July 11

Amie Engerbretson on Hosting X Games Ventura

"You really just have to hustle", says professional freeskier Amie Engerbretson on how of being an action sports athlete has changed in the last fifteen years.

Scott Gaffney on Releasing His 1997 Film 'Breathe' for Free Online

Tahoe-based, internationally-known ski filmmaker Scott Gaffney just released a film online. To clarify, the film has been out for almost three decades, but was unavailable to stream online. Now, 'breathe' is free to watch on YouTube (see embedded video below), thanks to digitizing efforts.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

Aspen Offering Locals Free Season Passes to House Resort Employees

Aspen One's Tenants for Turns program, which provides homeowners in the Roaring Fork Valley with ski tickets or season passes if they house an Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Hospitality, or ASPENX employee, is back for the fourth year in a row.

Skiing News / Powder / July 10

People of Powder: Max Ritter

The following interview is part of our 'People of POWDER' series in which we take a deeper look into the people behind The Skier's Magazine. Read along as Ian Greenwood interviews POWDER's new gear editor Max Ritter to learn more about his childhood, his life spent skiing, goals, and more.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

Fire Near Los Angeles Threatens Popular SoCal Ski Area

Firefighters are battling the still-raging Vista Fire near Mt. Baldy Resort, California, a ski area popular among Los Angeles skiers. The Vista Fire started on Sunday, July 7th around 9 a.m.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

Völkl Releases the Mantra M7 and Secret 96 Skis

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Wait, another Mantra? Today, Völkl has officially unveiled the next generation of their venerable all-mountain freeride series with the release of the Mantra M7 and women’s Secret 96.

Skiing News / Powder / July 9

Big Mountains, Free Heels

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 was already time to get moving.

Skiing News / Powder / July 8

A Ski Media Renaissance Is Happening on YouTube

When Cody Townsend announced the end of The Fifty Project this winter, one thing, among others, was evident: a new mode of professional skiing had been established.

Skiing News / Powder / July 8

Iconic 1960 Winter Olympics Torch Fetching Large Bids at Auction

Palisades Tahoe, CA, (formerly known as Squaw Valley) was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. 64 years later, a California state employee who was responsible for the safety of the torch runners, is auctioning off the iconic torch used at the games.

Skiing News / Powder / July 8

Editor's Picks #2: Top Ski News From Last Week

Who said skiing is just a winter sport? The temperature is cracking 90 degrees in ski towns across America, but the news cycle continues on. In order to keep you informed, POWDER is dedicated to covering ski industry news, no matter the season.

Skiing News / Powder / July 8

Shop Talk: Big Skis, Little Bindings

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Just the other day, my predecessor Cy re-shared his thoughts on dabbling in ultralight bindings for everyday backcountry skiing.

Skiing News / Powder / July 7