Skiers who call Anchorage, Alaska home have a handful of options when it comes to local ski areas and resorts.  Those looking for big mountain adventures can travel south to Alyeska, but family-friendly turns can be found at smaller areas like Hilltop, Hillberg, and Arctic Valley. Fresh tracks descend one of Arctic Valley's treeless faces. Courtesy: Arctic Valley Ski Area Alyeska Resort is known for averaging the most snow of any ski area in the country, but Arctic Valley Ski Area is attempting to steal one of Alyeska's desirable accolades- the last open ski area in the state of ..read more

Marcel Hirscher dominated the Slalom and Giant Slalom World Cup circuit for the majority of his career. With 67 wins to his name, he sits only behind Lindsey Vonn (82 wins), Ingemar Stenmark (86 wins) and Mikaela Shiffrin (97 wins) for most all-time. Hirscher competed for his home country of Austria until retiring from competitive ski racing in September of 2019. Nearly five years later, he's shocked the world by announcing today, April 24, 2024 that he's returning to ski racing next season, but with a twist. Marcel Hirscher of team Austria foreruns the course during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski Wo ..read more

While the ski season may have just ended, Trollhaugen Ski Area, Wisconsin, is already thinking about next Fall.  Taking after European resorts that use a similar technique, the small ski area has spent the past several years covering and storing large piles of snow summer-long. When October arrives, Trollhaugen unwraps the snow and transports it to a suitable piste for use during its popular pre-season rail jam, Open Haugen. A skier winds up to spin off at a rail at Open Haugen. Stephan Jende The initiative—called a "little snow science experiment" by Trollhaugen's Marketing Director ..read more

Riding the Rails With One of Skiing's Most Iconic Photographers Words and Photos by Mattias Fredriksson Following any local on their home mountain is usually fun, but following Leoni Zopp down the steps surrounding Andermatt is a fantastic experience. Not only does this 23-year-old ripper know every little corner of each groomer, every chute worth a name (or even the ones without a name!), and all the other off-piste runs, but she also skis them with power and style in a rare blend almost hard to describe. Leoni Zopp is a former ski racer who could have been a star in the Alpine World Cup. Sho ..read more

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, will replace its four-seater fixed-grip Sublette lift with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer. JHMR plans to have the new lift ready for the 2024-2025 season. The replacement lift—a Leitner-Poma—will reduce Sublette's ride time from eight to four minutes, climbing approximately 1,600 vertical feet at 1,000 feet per minute. JHMR is replacing its 37-year-old predecessor due to its age. The original Sublette Lift ferries skiers uphill during a snowstorm. Courtesy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort The original Sublette, constructed in 1987, was ..read more

Towering over the looker's left side of the KT-22 lift—a Palisades Tahoe classic—stands McConkey's (previously known as Eagle's Nest—Palisades changed the name in honor of the late, great Shane McConkey), an imposing, near-vertical face that's functioned as a big mountain test piece for years and years. A skier descends McConkey's at Palisades Tahoe, California Courtesy Palisades Tahoe The zone's weighty reputation is well-deserved. Popularized by the likes of—you guessed it—Shane McConkey, McConkey's functions like a no-fall-zone-lite. Bailing doesn't guarantee a season-ending injury. However ..read more

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: 1,785 grams per boot (26.5) – w/o spoiler Shell: 1,436 grams Liner: 380 grams Stated Flex: 130 Binding Compatibility: Pin Bindings, GripWalk Stated ROM: 55° Forward Lean: 13.5° + 4° ramp angle Stated last width (27): 98-104mm The Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130 will be available soon. Intro: Despite what the industry wants to tell you, ski boot design has always been about compromise. It goes something like this: “Pick two - light enoug ..read more

 The Founders of 'The Skier's Magazine' Are Immortalized. Some serious Powder Mag lore right here! Press play to watch their speeches. Class of 2023 - Jake & Dave Moe Tribute Video & Acceptance Speech (22:32 ..read more

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