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Gondola Cabin Plunges Down Mountain at Popular Swiss Ski Area
Engelberg’s Titlis Xpress—just a decade old—was being shut down for wind when a cabin detached and tumbled down steep terrain. ...
What Today’s Skiers Can Learn From Daron Rahlves’ No-Fear Era
Published March 19, 2026 02:49PM Daron Rahlves is a rare breed of athlete: Not only did he race Downhill, Super-G, ...
Inside an Historic Sierra Route: The Redline Traverse
Updated March 17, 2026 04:33PM It’s 6 p.m., and spring sun drenches the granite peaks, stacked as far north as ...
Do Design Differences Still Matter?
As brands abandon gendered skis, one longtime skier argues that design differences still matter. Why ditching women’s skis in the ...
The Best Finds at REI and Evo’s End-of-Season Sales
Spring sales are serving up some hot finds on ski gear. (Photo: Getty Images) Updated March 17, 2026 04:55PM There ...
"Major Windstorm" Closes Popular Lift at Snoqualmie
A key chairlift at Washington’s Summit at Snoqualmie ski area remains out of commission after it was hit by a ...
See the Stunning Runs That Won the Freeride World Tour in Alaska
After a string of Freeride World Tour cancellations, fans were jonesing for some good old-fashioned big mountain action. You know, ...
Two California Ski Areas Close as Intense Heatwave Arrives
At least two Californian ski resorts have closed early for the season as a heat wave that’s already brought record-breaking ...
Sun Valley Stampede Day 1 Report: Sun, Snow, and Fast Skiing
Riding up the Challenger Lift at 9:01 a.m., POWDER’s Ian Greenwood and I shared a look of concern.A thick fog ...
How Old Were You When You First Tried Skiing? Our Readers Weigh In
It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll, thanks to the Department of Polls ...
