The rebuilding of Colorado’s iconic Hanging Lake trail after wildfire and devastating floods is complete. Nearly three years of reconstruction transformed one of the state’s most famous hiking destinations into …

Durango, Colorado — The big Colorado terrain expansion debuting next winter will be at Purgatory Resort. The Gelande parking lot will now be served by a fixed-grip triple chairlift (named …

Woods ran the route through storms, heat of up to 37C and she dodged floods & wildfires across eight countries. “Through the whole thing, I was only ever thinking about …

New long range forecast guidance from Direct Weather suggests the upcoming fall and winter seasons could feature a complex pattern with periods of colder temperatures and increased storm activity across …

New long range forecast guidance from Direct Weather suggests the upcoming fall and winter seasons could feature a complex pattern with periods of colder temperatures and increased storm activity across …

The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is asking hikers to help protect Mount of the Holy Cross after several trail marking rock cairns were recently spray painted bright yellow along the popular …

My favorite ski movies aren’t made in the mountains. They don’t feature mouth-watering powder turns, dizzying heli drops, or Alaskan spines.  Instead, they’re shot in snow-laden parking lots and decaying …

Plans to redevelop Sheffield dry ski centre into a new outdoor sports facility are still happening, the latest commercial partner for the enterprise says. Sheffield Ski village was, in the …

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Florida tourist’s inaugural mountain hike turned into an unforgettable wilderness encounter when a massive moose interrupted her trek in the Colorado high country. Carleigh Smith …

The brave firefighters from the Honolulu Fire Department are newly Instagram famous after a hiking PSA video released on their official account went viral. The informational video is set to the …

Zermatt Bergbahnen is temporarily suspending general summer skiing operations on the Theodul Glacier due to the exceptional weather conditions of recent weeks. This week it had 13kms of slopes open …

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DENVER – A hawk knocked a police drone out of the sky near Denver, demonstrating why built in Drone First Responder safety systems are so valuable. According to the Arvada …

For many European skiers, visiting a major American ski resort offers a chance to compare two very different mountain cultures. German ski instructor and YouTuber Marius Quast traveled to Colorado’s …

Every year, people across parts of the eastern United States slice open the seeds of ripe American persimmons in hopes of getting a glimpse of the coming winter. While modern …

Something’s happening at Breckenridge, but we aren’t sure exactly what. For the past few weeks, the Colorado ski resort has been sharing photos of a man dressed as Ullr, the …

Every skier has experienced waking up and checking the forecast, only to roll over and go back to sleep or text the chat that the plan has changed. For one …

August is something of a turning point in the year.  For the southern hemisphere, this is peak season when, normally, any early season snowfall niggles should have been ironed out …

North Carolina — It’s been a transformative few years for Hatley Pointe. Formerly known as Wolf Ridge, the Hatley family took over the ski resort in 2023 and basically did …

The ski mountain should be a place of calm and enjoyment, not a place of yelling and fighting. Unfortunately we all know that that’s not always the case, and simple …

Rescue teams searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak have recovered the bodies of four climbers, including three who were transported to a hospital Friday, …

Two things at Stratton Mountain, Vermont, are true.  One, a new trail called Hibernator is rocking and rolling. Two, bike park tickets are only $8.02 on Sunday (or 8/2), which, …

In a video from YouTuber Marius Quast, the longtime ski content creator and German ski instructor visits Sunshine Village Ski Resort in Alberta to explore the legendary Delirium Dive, a …

All good things must come to an end. In the case of Bogus Basin, Idaho, it’s the Pine Creek Bra Tree, which they said held it down for more than …

Earlier this week, Red Bull announced the return of the “Super Bowl of Mountain Biking”, Red Bull Rampage. The event, which expanded to a two-day format in 2024 to include …

For advanced skiers and ski mountaineers, America’s national parks offer some of the most spectacular backcountry terrain in the world. These protected landscapes feature massive peaks, remote glaciers, steep couloirs, …

Park City, Utah — After years of squabbling between the world’s largest ski resort conglomerate and local residents, Park City Mountain Resort may finally be able to start work on …

Crested Butte, Colorado— Regarded as the “last great Colorado ski town” (at least until Vail showed up), Crested Butte is full of great businesses that evoke a bygone era in …

One of Canada’s best known captive grizzly bears has died after spending 25 years serving as an ambassador for wildlife conservation. Grouse Mountain, the popular ski resort overlooking Vancouver, British …

MAMMOTH LAKES, California – We are properly in the dog days of summer right now, and for many of us it feels like there’s no escape from the extremely high …

A Utah Nordic ski venue is taking an unusual approach to extend its ski season by preserving thousands of cubic feet of snow through the hottest months of the year. …

Why keep going? For Mikaela Shiffrin, already the winningest alpine ski racer of all time, it’s a big question. And it’s one that she addressed, among others—including a wedding update—in …

Resorts in the state of Victoria have seen some of the best snow in the past few days with 15cm falling at Mt Hotham. Here’s Falls Creek in Victoria. It …

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) officials a video documenting the damage to SR-153 through Beaver Canyon after recent flooding and the outlook is rather dire: “Here is just a small …

“Wait, this isn’t trash, it’s a historic artifact!” -Zion National Park Zion National Park is famous for its historical artifacts which archeologists carefully collect and curate. Many of the artifacts found …

For North American skiers dreaming of getting back to winter, conditions in the Chilean Andes have lined up at just the right time. Valle Nevado has picked up 62 inches …

One of Traverse City, Michigan’s ski hills, Mt. Holiday, is asking for help as it pushes to raise $100,000 by late August in an effort to keep offering affordable skiing. …

Aspen, Colorado — In a sign of the times, Aspen’s oldest chairlift is being retired to make way for a new luxury development. This week, Aspen Snowmass announced that demolition …

Steamboat Springs, Colorado — While hotel bookings were down last winter out West, demand remains high for quality lodging in ski towns. This is demonstrated by a new Hyatt development …

Hancock, Vermont — We’ve seen a few restorations of historic buildings this offseason at New England ski resorts. Cranmore Mountain Resort renovated its 1939 cabin and made it into a …

Teton County Search and Rescue located a missing hiker on Wednesday, July 29th, after an extensive search in the remote backcountry between Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. …

The Nordkette Gondoal above Innsbruck is playing host to one wildest events in the world. Munky’s Air Jam event was created by Simon Wening, better known as Munky. Simon is …

Following the devastation of the Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah, Mother Nature has dealt the area another tough hand. Monsoon season has caused daily thunderstorms, flash flooding, and debris flows, …

Skiers and snowboarders will have the chance to ride into the early morning hours this Friday as Big SNOW American Dream hosts its Park After Dark event. The after-hours snow …

Ski instructor Maruo F. was enjoying delicious powder turns at Argentina’s Cerro Catedral ski resort on July 28, 2026, when he noticed something wrong. Just as Mauro passed a group …

A historic piece of theme park history has been transformed into a one of a kind adventure attraction at SkyPark at Santa’s Village in California. The B Rail, which opened …

Big SNOW American Dream, a fridge-like indoor ski area located outside Manhattan in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is staying open just past midnight until 1 a.m. on Friday, July 31, …

Arc 1950 is carrying its summer momentum into August with 4 weeks of free village events, from falconry and sheepdog demonstrations to mountain bike shows, star-gazing and fireworks. After a …

Following an enormous winter storm that brought feet of snow in only a week, Valle Nevado, Chile, has gone from zero to hero. The resort, which, like others in South …

Colorado — Arapahoe Basin is working towards implementing many major projects from its master plan, which was accepted by the U.S. Forest Service last September. However, this acceptance is for …

Ski resorts across the United States are becoming more than just winter destinations, investing in off-season recreation like mountain biking, disc golf, and beyond. Most of the time these activities …

Something’s happening at Cape Smokey, but we aren’t sure what yet. The small ski area on the Atlantic Coast in Nova Scotia teased in a social media post that “Big …

As winter continues to hammer mountains in South America, one ski area got a little bit of heat, but not the kind you want. One of the main chairlifts at …

Congratulations to Czech skateboarder Maxim Habanec who just broke the world record for longest skateboard grind after locking and sliding a 255.9 foot rails. Habanec used a cross-locked 50/50 grind to …

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — The National Park Service announced today that Death Valley National Park will begin an $69.5 million infrastructure project this fall to modernize two critical water systems and a …

The goats and sheep are back. At Jay Peak, Vermont, a crew of hooved assistants has returned to the slopes this summer, munching on plants like poison ivy and sumac. …

A woman and her dog were safely rescued from a dangerous situation in Colorado’s Poudre Canyon last week after rising river levels left them stranded along the shoreline late at …

Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire — In recent years, Wildcat Mountain has struggled to keep up with neighboring mountains. This is due to having a weaker snowmaking network compared to its …

Park City, Utah — We’re approaching the dog days of summer, which means ski shops are preparing for the busier days ahead. Some of these ski shops are offering discounts …

The Government of Canada is investing millions of dollars into Alberta’s winter sports infrastructure, announcing up to $33.6 million in funding for major upgrades at Olympic legacy venues and national …

Long before we relied weather radar, smartphone apps, and the National Weather Service, people looked to the natural world for clues about the changing weather conditions. According to the Farmers’ …

People watching the famous Katmai National Park bear cameras experienced a heartbreaking moment this week after brown bear 806 killed a cub in full view of the live stream. In …

Ahead of the 2030 Winter Olympics, the Canadian Government is funneling up to CAD $33.6 million into winter sports venues in a bid that officials say will support athletes and …

There is a very particular kind of joy to a family ski holiday, the sort that begins long before anyone clips into bindings or pushes away from the top of …

Wild scene from La Parva Ski Resort in Chile where their central chairlift caught fire during a busy Saturday afternoon. Chilean police report the Alpha Quad Chairlift caught fire after …

Denver, Colorado — The move of one of the biggest ski resort conglomerates could help bring more life to a vacant building in downtown Denver. The Denver Post reports that …

A developing strong El Niño continues to draw attention from meteorologists as the upcoming winter approaches. The latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center points to an 81 percent chance …

If you’ve ever dreamed of trading content for free turns, your ultimate winter gig has officially arrived. Ski Utah is looking for its next crew of local athletes and social …

High on the slopes of a Swiss ski resort, visitors are swinging. Villars-Gryons-Diableret recently debuted a giant swing called the BalancAIR. Perched at nearly 7,000 feet, the swing floats over …

Rumor has it that the company behind the IKON Pass is planning to move its headquarters, but its home state is willing to pay a lot to keep it there. …

Snowtrax’s annual Pond Skim, sponsored by Goodr Sunglasses, exploded into its biggest, loudest and wettest edition to date, perhasps helped by temperatures in the mid-high 20s. More than 90 skiers …

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Jeffersonville, Vermont — In what could be the strangest ski industry story from this month, if not the whole summer, a driver under the influence led to a few injuries …

Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia — Following its revival in 2021, Cape Smokey has been making waves for its major additions. This has included a new gondola and slopeside accommodations. However, …

The Vermont State Police have accused a vault supervisor at Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, of allegedly stealing more than $70,000 from a secure vault room at the mountain. Lisa Gaylor, …

When people imagine the world’s most dangerous islands, they often think of places filled with venomous snakes, active volcanoes, or hostile wildlife. But according to YouTuber Curiosity Dude, the most …

A 15-year-old backpacker was rescued after sliding roughly 200 feet down a steep snowfield in Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with rescuers later saying the teenager had unknowingly entered a …

Few ski runs in North America have earned the reputation of Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Known for its steep entrance, mandatory commitment, and unforgiving terrain, the legendary …

A new high-altitude attraction in the Swiss Alps is offering visitors a jolt of adrenaline alongside sweeping mountain views. Perched at 6,922 feet above sea level at the summit of …

Back in 2023, the John Muir Trail at Yosemite National Park was damaged by the record-setting snow, avalanche, ice, and water that slid onto the “Ice Cut” section between Clark …

Fancy a trip to compete in backcountry slopestyle at the “end of the world”? Consider moseying on over to the Backcountry Invitational website, where, right now, you can submit an …

Despite cooler temperatures and a chance of rain in the forecast, two wildfires continue to burn within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, with crews maintaining a full suppression …

Queensbury, New York — One of the ski resorts that could grow the most over the next several years could be one near Lake George. West Mountain is on the …

Tip of the cap to professional wildlife expedition guide Brad Josephs for this sensible guide to dealing with naughty, curious, and aggressive adolescent brown bear. Josephs encourages folks not to …

Angel Fire Resort has reached another major milestone in the construction of what will become New Mexico’s first high speed six pack chairlift. The resort announced on Friday, July 24, …

Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin), Colorado, hopes to expand its parking and snowmaking, alongside adding remote avalanche control systems, in a slew of projects that, according to a Forest Service document, are …

Park City, Utah — Last ski season was shaping up to be a big one for the ski resorts of Park City, Utah. Then the actual ski season happened, and it sucked. …

A hiker died after suffering a medical emergency on the popular Welch and Dickey Trail in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, prompting a large scale rescue response that included volunteer rescuers, …

North Conway, New Hampshire — Lots of ski resorts are worthy of their own museum. One of the most worthy is Cranmore Mountain Resort. Created thanks to the work of …

Ever wondered if your favorite ski trail was a result of Mother Nature’s handiwork or if it came to be in some other way? While some trails are happy, geological …

At Angel Fire ski resort, work on New Mexico’s first high-speed six-pack chairlift is almost complete. Aptly called the Angel Express, the lift recently underwent load testing, a process that …

Seems a bit contradictory to describe a compilation of adrenaline fueled BASE jumps as relaxing but this breathtaking FPV drone footage captured at Angel Falls in Venezuela somehow achieves a calming …

Cycling safety has become a growing concern in cities where more commuters are sharing roads and paths with pedestrians. In London alone, around 1.5 million bike commutes take place every …

For most skiers in the Northern Hemisphere, June marks the absolute end of the season. But high above the Alps, the Matterhorn Glacier near Zermatt, Switzerland, offers one of the …

Five months after the Olympic flame was extinguished in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the venerable Italian Dolomites ski resort celebrated its Olympic heritage by hosting the inaugural Cortina 56-26 Legacy trail races. …

This Grand Teton National Park hiker came to a rather rapid understanding why park regulations require visitors maintain at least 25 yards distance from elk at all times. According to …

A teenager was killed and four other hikers were injured after a lightning strike on the summit of Mount Blue Sky in Colorado on Sunday afternoon, according to 9News and …

The upcoming Winter 2026 through 2027 could be unlike anything seen in decades if current climate trends continue. According to a new long range outlook from Direct Weather, an exceptionally …

Whistler Blackcomb‘s summer season transforms North America’s largest ski resort into a massive outdoor adventure destination. The Summer Alpine Experience gives visitors access to the record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK …

Carrabasset Valley, Maine — It’s been a surprisingly quiet offseason for Boyne Resorts. While they’ve made many marquee additions to their ski resorts over the past decade, there aren’t many …

Yellowstone National Park is opening applications for its 2026-2027 winter snowmobile permit lottery, giving visitors the chance to explore the park without a commercial guide during the upcoming snowy season. …

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update shows a slight improvement in drought conditions across the country, though expanding heat and persistent dryness continue to worsen conditions in parts of the …

Summer skiing is alive and well on Mount Rainier, and a new video from Rise & Alpine shows exactly what that looks like on one of the mountain’s most famous …

It has been slightly cooler over the weekend in the Alps, but that is set to change by the middle of the week. Three glacier areas remain open for skiing …

Founded in 1946, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has, over the years, grown significantly, seen different owners, and established itself as a hotspot for diehard skiers along Colorado’s I-70. But through …

Bessemer, Michigan — One of the snowiest ski resorts in the Midwest has a new owner. Skiers and Snowboarders of the Midwest reported last weekend that Big Powderhorn is under …

Alec Blossom tends to treat South American snow forecasts with skepticism.  As a longtime instructor and guide at one of Chile’s best-known ski resorts, Portillo, he said promising systems can …

Professional meteorologist Weather With Travis is pointing to one of the strongest El Niño events on record as a possible roadmap for the upcoming winter, though he cautions that the …

Ski tunnels are among the most unique features found at mountain resorts, offering skiers the chance to pass through mountains and glaciers before emerging onto another trail. While they are …

Mount Hutt remains one of New Zealand’s most recognizable ski areas, offering dramatic scenery, varied terrain, and a location within easy reach of Christchurch. In a new video review, PeakRankings …

The blaze broke out on Wednesday 15th June. Though it was being contained & brought under control a change in wind direction meant the village was under threat. Police Scotland …

Golden, British Columbia — There’s no need to pinch you, because you’re not dreaming: Kicking Horse is actually going to install a new chairlift next year. In March, Resorts of …

A pair of curious black bear cubs surprised homeowners and first responders after breaking into a residence in Roxborough, Colorado, through an open window. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s …

A few years ago, the New York Times bought Wordle, a simple but devilishly clever word game from software engineer Josh Wardle. Since then, the game’s become a household object, …

German ski instructor and YouTuber Marius Quast documented his attempt to ski Rambo at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, giving viewers a firsthand look at one of the most intimidating in …

Pacific Northwest skiers looking to change up their Cascade cement ski days now have the option for a direct flight to the home of Champagne Powder. On July 23, 2026, …

Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire, has a new general manager, Alan Wickstrom, officially set to start on August 17, 2026. The name Wickstrom may be familiar to locals. Previously, he led …

PDX — Alaska Airlines is growing its ski footprint next thanks to adding flights to a Colorado ski destination that’s known for a certain type of powder. Yesterday, Alaska Airlines …

One of South America’s best known ski resorts is jokingly asking winter sports fans to put an end to their snow dances after an extraordinary week of nonstop snowfall. On …

Hairy moment for this California cliff diver who mistook a sleeping sea lion for rock and got the scare of a lifetime. The man dove from a popular cliff diving …

“I have a show in development,” actor and comedian Jimmy Tatro told the hosts of the Pardon My Take podcast on the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 episode. “It’s a comedy …

A five year mystery has come to an unexpected end at Colorado’s Green Mountain Reservoir after an all terrain vehicle that disappeared beneath the ice during an ice fishing trip …

A San Antonio police officer served a 15-day suspension this summer after failing to report a severe public intoxication incident that led to his hospitalization at a New Mexico ski …

Hikers involved in a widely shared grizzly bear encounter in Banff National Park have been charged after Parks Canada determined their dog was off leash and identified the individuals involved …

The latest seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center points toward a warmer than normal end to summer and start to fall across much of the United States. The newly …

How much snow is too much snow? The folks at Ski Portillo, Chile, are finding out the answer the hard way. One of the strongest winter storms in the continent’s …

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming – A recent video from Yellowstone National Park captured the moment a large bison punctured a passing car’s tire. The wild encounter shows off just how …

What are you doing right now? Mowing your lawn? Drinking some iced tea? Getting your tan on? Well, dear reader, we are here to inform you that Mammoth Mountain, California, …

There’s nothing quite like an abandoned bag of dog poop on the side of beautiful hiking trail to quickly eject you out of the serene headspace of an outdoors experience. …

Chile — Mountain Capital Partners is one of the ski resort companies that has grown the most in the 2020s. Recent acquisitions have included Lee Canyon in Nevada, Sandia Peak …

Central Oregon downhill bikers rejoice; the best lift-accessed downhill trail in Bend opened for the season on July 23. Mt Bachelor Bike Park will officially open Redline on Thursday at …

Jackson, Wyoming, like many ski towns, doesn’t sit directly at the foot of a ski resort (well, it does—let’s not forget about the smaller, lesser-known Snow King), meaning visitors often …

Wildfires can quickly transform a landscape to an unrecognizable state but they also have lasting effect long after the flames are gone. One of the most serious post-fire hazards is …

An 83 year old hiker who was reported missing on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been found alive following an extensive search effort. According to the …

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the Teton Village Association have announced a new free summer shuttle connecting the Town of Jackson with Teton Village, giving visitors and locals a convenient …

Danbury, New Hampshire — Ragged started a new era in November 2025 following the purchase of the ski resort by long-time skiers. The latest step in its future vision came …

Roxbury, New York — One of New York’s more rugged skiing experiences is at Plattekill Mountain. Known as having some of the most challenging inbounds runs in the state, the …

The hits keep coming for Eagle Point Resort, Utah. Just weeks after the massive Cottonwood Fire ripped through the mountains outside of Beaver, Utah, scorching much of Eagle Point’s terrain …

Mount Washington stands just 6,288 feet above sea level, a height that would barely qualify as a major peak in many western mountain ranges. Yet the New Hampshire summit has …

There are quite a few gorgeous places to go for a bike ride around the world, from stunning coastal cities to towering mountains, but the tidal island of Mont-Saint-Michel might …

If you are in the or around Grand Canyon National Park today keep your eyes peeled for an elderly man who lasting seen on the North Rim. At approximately 5:00 …

Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski resort is shaking up its leadership team, naming a new CEO and shifting the positions held by members of the DesLauriers family, which, alongside a small …

Hidden deep within California’s Sierra Nevada lies one of the most remarkable geologic formations on Earth: a towering wall of near-perfect hexagonal basalt columns that looks less like a work …

I just watched a headliner play under the backdrop of the Wasatch for the price of a High West Whiskey cocktail. The stunning mountain vistas were extra, and it didn’t …

SUN VALLEY, Idaho – Sun Valley Resort has become the first resort in the United States to earn certification through the DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. The recognition honors the Idaho …

Little Cottonwood Canyon — While ski season has been over for a while now in Utah, the work on making the experience better never truly slows down. While I was …

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire — One of the best ski areas in New Hampshire is losing its General Manager to a nearby competitor. This month, it was announced that Cannon …

Red Lodge, Montana — The legal dispute between a man killed on a chairlift during a heavy wind day and the ski resort has reached a conclusion. KTVQ reports that …

Park City, Utah — Vail Resorts is trying to switch things up following another disappointing ski season. The announcement of the Epic Experience initiative last week aimed to show guests …

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado – Summit County officials have significantly increased the maximum penalty for violating local fire restrictions as the region continues to face elevated wildfire danger under Stage 2 …

In a Colorado county known for its ski resorts, penalties for violating fire restrictions are going up. The Sheriff’s Office for Summit County—home to Centennial State classics like Keystone and …

The epic unfolding at Black Mountain, New Hampshire, continues with another twist reported by resort General Manager and Indy Pass CEO, Erik Mogensen. On July 17, 2026, Mogensen posted another …

This summer, work is underway on a beginner chairlift set to serve skiers and snowboarders at Washington’s 49 Degrees North, a ski area located in the Northeast corner of the …

BOLTON VALLEY, Vermont – Bolton Valley Resort has announced a major leadership transition as the independently owned Vermont ski area prepares for its next chapter. The changes come as the …

Colorado’s gray wolf restoration effort reached another milestone this week with the confirmation of a new pack in Eagle County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that the newly identified Piney …

There are an estimated 300 grizzly bears that reside within the 1,600 square miles of Glacier National Park and anyone hiking it’s 700+ miles of trails should familiarize themselves with basic bear safety protocol’s …

Imagine standing in front of towering sandstone formations in Colorado that preserve clues to one of the most dramatic climate events our planet has ever experienced. This October, an expert-led Geological Society of America field trip offers the chance to explore these extraordinary rocks …

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concludes that the historic snow drought that gripped the western United States during the winter and spring …

Austrian mountain biker and stunt athlete Elias Schwärzler just released footage from what he says is the world’s first mountain bike ride across the top of a flying hot air …

Modern ski and snowboard manufacturing relies heavily on synthetic plastics, petro-based epoxies, and mass assembly lines. This new Kickstarter project titled “Natural — Hand Built Skis & Snowboards Engineered From …

Banff, Canada’s first national park, is arguable among the most beautiful places on Earth. It’s Rocky Mountain peaks, glacier lakes, and surrounding landscapes are home to a wide range of …

Loveland Ski Area lottery to purchase retired Lift 5 Chairlift Chairs ($650) closes today so enter now for your chance to purchase but there’s a catch, only 2026/27 season pass …

The comments came in fast, and they came in with a surprising amount of agreement. When Unofficial Networks asked readers a simple question—“Which mountain town has changed for the worse …

Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, and the family of a man who died in a chairlift accident in March 2025 have reached a “mutual resolution,” according to a joint statement shared …

Most of us measure a good day in the mountains by vertical metres skied or a view worth stopping for. Ben Spencer and Peter Smorthit measured theirs rather differently this …

The best ski holidays rarely begin with a map of the world, but that is more or less what the Ikon Pass now offers. With the 2026/27 Ikon Pass on …

Summer is all about finding creative ways to stay cool, spend time with family, and maybe cut a few corners on physical exertion. One dad recently set the bar for …

On Sunday, July 19, around a month after the Cottonwood Fire torched Eagle Point Resort, Utah, flowing debris seriously damaged or completely washed away parts of State Route 153, a …

Beaver, Utah — While Eagle Point Resort was the most notable business to suffer damage from the Cottonwood Fire, many in the community (homeowners and businesses) are dealing with the …

Downhill mountain biking can be an incredibly dangerous sport, with the risk of injury following crashes much higher than many other activities and biking disciplines. Usually you expect those risks …

Jackson, New Hampshire — Earlier this year, Entabeni Systems decided to keep Black Mountain rather than sell it and move their team there full-time. Their intention is to turn it …

Washington — Last winter was a very underwhelming one for the Pacific Northwest. The ski season for Washington started late and concluded earlier than usual. Regardless, the state’s ski industry …

A century after historic mining practices reshaped Resurrection Creek near Anchorage, Alaska, a major restoration effort is bringing the damaged waterway closer to its natural condition. The project has transformed …

Another day, another transmission from South America bearing news of what you could, perhaps, describe as a snowpocalypse that brought feet and feet of powder in only a few days. …

Heavy rain triggered multiple mudslides that sent water and debris into a historic theater and a public school in the Colorado mountain town of Telluride on Friday, leaving both buildings …

Two new world records have been set by Japanese biker, Tomomi Nishikubo, for the world’s Steepest Fakie Nose Manual. Nishikubo is known for his trials skills (think almost like parkour, …

A hiker was injured during a grizzly bear (or brown bear) encounter on a trail above the Bear Valley neighborhood in south Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, July 18th, according to …

Winter Weather Forecast / Prediction / Outlook For Winter 2026 – 2027 Compared To Last Winter 2025 – 2026 From the looks of it, Winter 2026–2027 is shaping up very …

If you think a guided cave tour sounds like an easy stroll underground, the Wild Caving Tour at Jewel Cave National Monument will quickly prove you wrong. Before participants are …

British alpinist Fay Manners, a former data consultant turned elite ski mountaineer, has completed what appears to be the first ski descent of a long‑abandoned route on the southwest ridge …

Fancy jam bands? How about skiing? (It’s a silly question, we know—odds are good that if you like one, you probably like the other). You might want to mosey on …

As summer begins to wind down, many outdoor enthusiasts start asking the same question: What kind of fall are we headed for? While modern meteorologists rely on satellites, weather models, …

Eden, Utah — It’s been a tough past few years at Nordic Valley Ski Resort. A downed chairlift in 2023 and 2024, the base lodge being destroyed by a fire, …

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, South Dakota – Badlands National Park in South Dakota has officially been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International, recognizing both the quality of …

WHITE SANDS NATIONAL PARK, N.M. — A beloved fixture of White Sands National Park has collapsed after standing tall against the desert elements for more than seven decades. Park officials …

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit responded to a call about a hiker who had been struck by lightning and had subsequently …

Netflix is turning its attention towards ski towns and, no, we’re not talking about the company’s co-founder, Reed Hastings, and his purchase of Powder Mountain, Utah.  A new series called …

The National Park Service has found another creative way to get an important message across—and this time it looks like it could have been directed by Wes Anderson. Bryce Canyon …

Badlands National Park, South Dakota – Getting the perfect selfie isn’t worth risking your life. A viral video making the rounds on Instagram shows a woman walking within just a …

The first chapter of a promising storm cycle for skiers across South America delivered, dropping feet of snow and, almost overnight, leapfrogging ski resorts from the early-season to the mid-season. …

Westminster, Mass — If you’re a ski resort (or have a property with lots of land in your backyard) that’s in desperate need of a high-speed chairlift, there’s one that’s …

Richmond, Utah – One of Utah’s newest ski resorts is officially looking for a new owner. Cherry Peak Resort, located in Cherry Canyon just east of Richmond, Utah, has been …

Timberline Lodge officially wrapped up its 2026 lift served summer skiing season on Sunday, July 19th, bringing an end to the longest outdoor ski season in North America. Located high …

Eighteen visitors were evacuated overnight after powerful thunderstorms triggered multiple mudslides that buried a mountain road inside Colorado’s Curecanti National Recreation Area, temporarily trapping more than 20 people in a …

Pour one out for the 2025/2026 ski season, it’s officially come to an end. Timberline Lodge, located high on Oregon’s Mt. Hood, welcomed skiers and snowboarders for the last time …

On the shelf above my desk in Jackson, there is an unopened can of Ski Kind Lager: 1 pint, 4.9 percent ABV, white label with black lettering, a small pink …

Although some pro skiers aren’t strangers to having moments in greater pop culture, there’s a lot to be said for skiers catching the eyes of those outside the sport. However, …

This summer we have posted from the mountains of Sweden and the coastal paths of England. PlanetSKI goes summer hiking in the Swedish ski resort of  Are PlanetSKI turns intoPlanetHIKE …

Ski resorts in Argentina and Chile have been reporting snowfall totals rising at an astronomical rate through the weekend as a major snowstorm hits the Andes. Chile’s Portillo ski area, …

Every winter, skiers hear the same two terms: El Niño and La Niña. But most people do not care about complicated ocean temperatures or atmospheric science. They want to know …

Yellowstone National Park is famous for erupting geysers, steaming hot springs, and one of the world’s largest volcanic systems. But scientists say there is another unusual feature hidden within the …

NOAA has released a new Winter Weather Prediction 2027, offering an early look at the temperature and precipitation patterns that could develop across the United States during the heart of …

The good folks at Arches National Park in Utah decided to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day with a simple message for their 1.5 million annual visitors to help maintain their …

European ski instructor and outdoor content creator Marius Quast has put together a ranking of the five most demanding and iconic road bike climbs featured throughout Tour de France history, …

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is home to one of the most iconic and intimidating ski runs in the world and seeing it in the summer without a thick coat of …

The system is made by Drone Amplified and the authorities are allowing US resorts to conduct drone-based avalanche control operations. It is being seen as significant development for mountain safety …

Up north, Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, is making progress on the Showcase lift, a fixed-grip quad set to replace a t-bar of the same name that provided access to the …

Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a dream trip for many. Month after month living on the trail with few responsibilities, working to finish the accomplishment of a lifetime. But committing …

Meadowlands, New Jersey — There’s not much that impacts operations at Big SNOW American Dream. The ski area typically operates year-round (except major holidays), but the World Cup has led to …

In Chile, Ski Portillo and Valle Nevado are being battered by the storm and there are forecasts that over 3m may have fallen once the storm passes. Some predict even …

New England’s ski country, a stretch of mountains across Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that draws visitors from across the country every winter, is watching the tropical Pacific this summer. …

Two additional wildfires have been discovered inside the North Cascades National Park Service Complex following a series of lightning storms that moved through the region this week. Fire officials reported …

BOLIVIA –  Chacaltaya Ski Resort was once the only ski resort in Bolivia in addition to being the highest ski resort in the world. Opened in the late 1930s, the …

If you’re a fan of leg burning mogul runs that never seem to end than the Mur Suisse, or Swiss Wall, at the Portes du Soleil ski area on the …

Here’s an experiment for you to try. Think of a niche fact about freeskiing from sometime in the 2000s or 2010s. Punch it into Google or, if you’re so inclined, …

A zone just outside The Remarkables, one of New Zealand’s best-known ski resorts, will officially be folded into the resort’s boundaries this winter in the southern hemisphere, adding just under …

The powder train is pulling into the station. At ski resorts across South America, snow is piling up amid the region’s largest winter storm in recent memory—so large, in fact, …

Long before Calgary’s western suburbs filled with modern homes and commuter roads, a stretch of rolling foothills along the Bow River was home to one of the city’s most ambitious …

Coffee isn’t necessary to shake the cobwebs out in the morning if you wake up to a bear inches away from your face staring at you through the flap of …

Parks Canada has closed the Opal Hills Trail in Jasper National Park following a recent grizzly bear encounter that left two hikers with minor injuries. Officials say the trail will …

With growing discussion about the possibility of another powerful El Niño, many skiers are looking back at the last “Super El Niño” winter to see which mountains benefited the most. …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging anglers to change the way they fish this summer as dangerously warm water and historically low river flows continue to threaten trout and other …

The mountains of Utah provide the ultimate escape, offering joy, freedom, and a wild space to unplug and recharge. But keeping our majestic canyons pristine takes a village. This summer …

They are being used to prepare the ground as the nearby Fishhook fire might spread to the resort’s ski area. The fire started last Sunday, July 12th, after a lightning …

Mountain biking continues to grow across North America and the continent’s biggest lift served bike parks are evolving right alongside the sport. Resorts that once focused almost entirely on winter …

There is something truly special about rolling down the singletrack and straight onto a patio with someone serving up a pint. No car ride required. No, “do we have enough …

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a modest improvement in drought conditions across the United States after widespread rainfall brought much needed moisture to parts of the country. While the …

A years long international investigation has ended with convictions in both the United States and Canada for three American hunters who illegally crossed the border into Canada’s Yukon Territory and …

A beloved slice of the San Mateo County coast is about to enter a brand-new era. On July 29, the privately owned San Gregorio Ranch will officially open to the …

Whistler Blackcomb’s high-alpine access improvement project is well underway as crews work to replace the vintage Showcase T-Bar with a brand new fixed-grip quad chairlift. The Showcase T-Bar was debuted …

The blaze started in heathland at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge, late on Wednesday morning. By Thursday afternoon it had spread across 3.7 miles. A helicopter joined the firefighting efforts …

Skiers and snowboarders across the Northwest should plan for a warmer, drier, and more variable 2026-27 season, with El Niño tilting the odds away from classic deep mid‑winter powder (especially …

The heatwave has lasted over two weeks with the freezing level at well over 4,000m in the Alps. It is now easing off and temperatures are set to fall. Tignes …

Every now and then, Mother Nature offers a reminder to skiers, mountaineers, and climbers: when you’re in the mountains, you’re merely a visitor, and I’m the one calling the shots. …

As an enormous winter storm looms off the coast of South America, a local ski resort, Valle Nevado, Chile, is making changes to its operating plans on the fly.  The …

An overnight patrol in Colorado led to a rescue operation after deputies discovered two people trapped inside an abandoned missile silo on a restricted property. The incident happened shortly after …

Wild scene from California’s Mugu State Beach where 70+ year old live explosive washed up on the sandy beach over the weekend. Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, the Sheriff’s …

New Zealand — The Remarkables made waves when it announced its expansion into The Doolans this past spring. While this project is undergoing a newly expedited review process, the New …

It might sound like an old camping myth, but there’s actually a very good reason. If you’re hiking through mountain goat country in places like Glacier National Park, Olympic National …

On July 6, 2026, the Claremont Fire broke out in the Boise foothills and has since spread to over 6,100 acres. In an effort to chip in, non-profit ski hill, …

A strengthening El Niño is set to reshape weather patterns across the country, and the effects will reach deep into some of the nation’s most visited public lands. NOAA’s Climate …

Valle Nevado, Chile – A potentially historic winter storm is bearing down on Chile’s central Andes, and if current forecasts verify, Valle Nevado could receive between 12 and 20 feet …

Over the years, a steep drainage ditch in Lions Bay near Vancouver, British Columbia, has seen plenty of action—as in, skiers and kayakers searching for a shot of pure adrenaline.  …

Glacier National Park will begin work in late July to permanently plug the historic Butte Oil Well near Kintla Lake after monitoring detected leaking gases from the site. The well …

Mikaela Shiffrin didn’t let her formal attire keep her from a little juggle session with her fiancé and fellow ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde at the ESPY Awards ceremony. The …

A major winter storm is expected to bring extraordinary snowfall to the Chilean Andes over the coming weeks, prompting Ski Portillo to suspend access to the resort and close its …

California is asking residents to help shape the future of three proposed state parks that could significantly expand public outdoor access across the Central Valley. California State Parks has launched …

As wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota smothers large parts of Michigan, at least one local ski resort, Boyne Mountain, opted to partially shut down on Wednesday afternoon. The ski …

The deal introduces a series of travel measures aimed at making business and leisure trips easier while also strengthening economic ties between the two countries. See here for further details. …

Jet2.com has launched a new ski route for Winter 26/27 and put services on sale to Innsbruck from London Stansted. The new weekly Saturday services will run from 19 December …

Vail Resorts’ newly announced Epic Experience initiative is focused on everything from mountain dining to ski lessons, but one of the biggest changes for everyday guests will happen at the …

Yellowstone National Park has expanded fishing restrictions after dangerously warm water temperatures led to reports of dead trout in some of the park’s most popular rivers. Beginning today, July 15th, …

Over the last several years, drones have become both more advanced and more user-friendly, which has opened up a new realm of use cases for the aerial devices. From their …

Ski Portillo is battening down the hatches. Only weeks after a lack of snow forced the Chilean ski resort to start the season later than planned, a massive winter storm …

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a revised proposal that would give Western states greater flexibility to manage grizzly bears in areas where populations have supposedly reached or exceeded …

A stranded BASE jumper was rescued from a cliff high above Squamish, British Columbia, after a complex late night operation on Tuesday involving helicopter crews and technical rope rescuers. According …

A major change could be coming to winter in America. For ski enthusiasts, the idea of Daylight Saving Skiing could soon become a reality, altering how we enjoy the slopes. …

A small brush fire broke out Sunday evening in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and investigators are pointing toward a carelessly discarded cigarette or marijuana product as the cause. The Brush Fire …

Vail Resorts CEO, Rob Katz, has announced what he calls “a new era for the company” defined by what he said would be “delivering the best and most differentiated guest …

Yellowstone National Park is urging visitors to use extra caution this time of year as the annual bison rut gets underway. In a recent PSA, the park described the behavior …

NOAA expects El Niño to strengthen into winter 2026–27. Here’s the early region-by-region snow outlook for skiers across North America. This article discusses the Winter Weather Forecast 2027 to help …

Winner of Robb Report’s Best of the Best award for Best Amenities, Monitor’s Rest is an unparalleled 18,000-square-foot ski-in, ski-out masterpiece nestled on five private acres within The Colony at …

A strengthening El Niño event is expected to bring warmer temperatures and reduced snowfall to much of western Canada this winter, according to forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada …

The journey starts at London St Pancras with a change in Lille, and it then stops at several stations in the French Alps. Chambéry Albertville Moûtiers Aime-La-Plagne Landry Bourg-Saint-Maurice It …

Interested in buying a ski resort? You’ll need a cool $22.5 million. That’s the recent listing price of Cherry Peak, a small Utah mountain in Cache County that went on …

Located 60 miles northeast of Redding, California, Burney Falls is truly one of the most magnificent natural features of North America. The 129-foot waterfall is the main attraction of Arthur-Burney Falls …

Colorado’s Custer County Search and Rescue pulled off a mutli-hour rescue operation this week after a hiker suffered a knee injury near Broken Hand Pass in the Sangre de Cristo …

Ever wondered what it takes to make a pair of skis?  Jason Levinthal, the visionary behind early twin-tip models and owner of J Skis, has the answer.  In a recent …

Superior National Forest has closed all public access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a remote million-acre wilderness along the Minnesota-Canada border known for its network of interconnected lakes …

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Accidents happen. Spend enough time in …

Thirteen months ago, sitting at my computer on a warm Wednesday evening in June, in a quiet moment hours after my children were asleep and all our chores were finished, …

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. I crashed my bike, hard, the …

What’s Vail Resorts’ biggest goal going forward? Selling more Epic Passes? Not quite.  Instead, according to a recent announcement, the company plans to focus on the “guest experience,” improving amenities …

A hotel group has officially staked its claim in the ski industry with the signing of a ski resort in the Republic of Georgia. United Arab Emirates-based group, Rotana Hotels, …

Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz unveiled a sweeping new company strategy on Tuesday called Epic Experience, a multi-year plan aimed at reshaping nearly every part of the guest journey at …

Peak Retreats has released a fresh set of early winter 2026/27 ski offers, with savings on selected self-catered apartment holidays in Val Thorens, La Rosière and Tignes. It may feel …

Legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known most widely for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park movies, sadly passed away on Monday, July 13th. His acting …

Further details have emerged about the bison attack at Yellowstone National Park‘s Bridge Bay Campground that left an elderly man seriously injured Friday, July 10th. Bozeman based photographer Mike MacLeod …

An SUV crashed through a fence and plunged into a swimming pool at Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Vermont on Monday afternoon, sending first responders to the scene and prompting a …

El Niño has officially arrived this year, and the pattern is expected to strengthen through the end of the year. In fact, there’s a 97% chance that it will persists …

From soaring over alpine wildflowers to floating above glacier-carved valleys, these chairlift rides prove you don’t need snow (or skis) to experience some of the most breathtaking views in North …

An Aspen Police officer was forced to make a hasty retreat on Monday afternoon after being charged by a pair of moose on the town’s iconic downtown rugby field. The …

Skiworld has launched a new all-inclusive winter holiday sale offering savings of up to £380 per person on catered chalet ski holidays for Christmas, New Year and January. The London-based …

Snow Camp has been named the UK’s highest-ranking charity for apprenticeships for the second year running after securing 16th place in the Government-backed Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings. The …

After a bumpy few ski seasons, Wisconsin’s Whitecap Mountains Resort has exited bankruptcy and has a court-approved debt repayment plan. The ski area’s owner, David Dziuban, shared the news in …

Construction of a new chairlift and the creation of seven new trails at Colorado’s Purgatory Resort has entered its most visible stage as helicopters begin ferrying components onto the steep, …

Hats off to the folks at Yosemite National Park for conducting an extremely well orchestrated celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The 4th of July is traditionally one of the busiest …

The American alpine skiing community is mourning the loss of former speed skier TJ Lanning, who died on July 2nd in Park City, Utah. Lanning was a top-ranked junior in the world in …

Summer is in full swing, and while millions of visitors are flocking to Yellowstone and Yosemite, another national park is quietly putting on one of the most spectacular displays of …

The search for 55-year-old missing hiker Steven Dorsett in Washington state has come to a tragic end as the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery of his body on …

Mount Washington‘s Tuckerman Ravine is an iconic destination for East Coast skiers, offering backcountry turns quite late into the spring. Most people in the world of skiing and snowboarding know what …

Got to love this midsummer freeform video post by the Ski Boss himself who started filming on trip to his storage unit with his dog to formally announce that he …

The grandfather tossed into the air by an agitated bison at Yellowstone National Park‘s Bridge Bay Campground Friday evening has been identified as 65-year-old Carl McDaniel. McDaniel and his 13-year-old …

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement regarding illegal drone activity hindering wildland firefighting efforts on the Elephant Fire. North of Truckee, near Loyalton, …

It’s July. Across much of the U.S. and beyond, temperatures are broiling, the sun is shining, and many of us are just surviving from glass of iced lemonade to glass …

Two new wildfires have broken out in Routt County, Colorado. Located in the northwestern corner of the state, Routt County encompasses the towns of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, Yampa, Clark, …

It’s presumably been a loud week in Durango, Colorado, where helicopters are installing towers for Purgatory Resort’s new “Colorado Couloir” triple chairlift. The new chair is slated to open in …

A winter storm, possibly a massive one, is brewing in South America.  As of now, multiple forecasts show intense snowfall slamming ski resorts in the region later this week.  At …

DURANGO, Colorado – Purgatory Resort’s new Colorado Couloir chairlift entered a new, highly visible phase of construction this week as helicopters begin flying lift components and building materials into the …

A new deal between the UK and Switzerland should allow Brits to use E-Gates when travelling into Switzerland, restoring some of the freedom of movement British passport holders lost when …

If you’ve ever wanted to ski or sled down a hill without needing snow, Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado has you covered. Home to the tallest sand …

On Sunday, July 12th, Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to become a two-time Wimbledon singles winner. But before becoming the #1 male tennis player in the world, …

Val Thorens ski patrol teams have been using the DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD drone. The drone averaged two flights per day during the 2025/26 season and could cover …

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in Teton County. WDH is leading the public health response, including contact tracing and public health guidance, with support from the National Park …

Jannik Sinner comes from the snow-capped Dolomites in the Sud Tirol in northern Italy. He was a promising racer and may well have made the Italian team as he showed …

Yellowstone National Park has not released any information about the man who was seriously injured Friday, July 10th after getting launched by a bison but a video has emerged of …

Virginia — While Virginia is known as a state for lovers for some reason, it’s also a state for skiers. There are four active ski resorts in The Mountain State, …

A new video from YouTube channel Geography by Geoff explored the quirks hiding in America’s heartland, and the details are stranger than most residents realize. The Midwest has no official …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging outdoor recreators to use the free Colorado Trail Explorer app, known as COTREX, to check for active wildfire and prescribed burn alerts before heading …

We’ve all had bad days at work.  The copier, improbably, decides to start speaking Greek and refuses to return to English. You spill hot coffee all over yourself, but it’s …

Juneau, Alaska — It’s been a strange past several years for the city-owned Eaglecrest Ski Area. The ski area appeared to be on the rise due to an upbeat General …

Yellowstone National Park is home to a historic trail system that has shifted, shrunk and been rebuilt multiple times over the past century, yet it still carries the name of …

Aside from a few exceptions, the ski season in North America has come to an end. Instead of skiing, we’re biking, climbing, and doing whatever other hobbies best distract from …

A hiker was rescued from Utah’s Wave and Wire Pass area after becoming separated from his group and spending hours stranded in remote slot canyon terrain, according to the Kane …

A new update signed in North Carolina significantly changes the state’s ski resort laws, including making it a misdemeanor to leave the scene of a skier-on-skier collision without providing contact …

A new video from YouTuber Curiosity Dude took a look at nine mountains around the world that are almost entirely unseen and unexplored by people, despite the fact that they’re …

Southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills region is getting a new attraction with the announcement of the Hocking Hills Mountain Coaster, the first mountain coaster in the entire state. The new coaster, …

Eagle Point Resort has announced intentions to rebuild following devastating damage from the Cottonwood Fire, though a definitive timeline for the reconstruction remains uncertain. The disaster significantly threatens the longevity …

I’ll level with you, this has literally nothing to do with skiing. I can’t even feign that this is ski-related. But you know what? It’s July. Not much is happening …

Oregon’s Mount Hood is one of few places that offers lift served skiing and riding well into the summer months thanks to Timberline Lodge, but their chairlifts don’t go to …

Hermon, Maine — Things weren’t looking good last fall for Hermon Mountain Ski Area (also known as New Hermon Mountain). On the market for a couple of years, the prior …

Colorado — Monarch Mountain had a monumental 2025-26 season. The opening of No Name Basin added lots of new terrain and a new fixed-grip chairlift to Monarch’s lineup. It looks …

Have you ever seen a skier go off a massive jump and some point in the air they appear to panic and start waving their arms around like crazy? Its …

After the Cottonwood Fire torched parts of the ski area he owns, Eagle Point, Utah, Shane Gadbaw has announced the launch of BeaverTUF, a nonprofit focused on recovery in the …

Investigators with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after human remains were discovered near the Wild Rose Picnic Area off Lands End Road on the Grand Mesa in western …

Wild video from the west shore of Lake Tahoe where a father resorted to using bear spray when confronted with an aggressive black bear on the 4th of July. Cortlandt …

The ski area is situated in the Vosges mountains and is the third Vosges resort to end alpine skiing in recent times, following Tanet and Gaschney. Vosges is a medium-altitude …

Another month, another update from the Climate Prediction Center and, this time, the agency’s odds of an enduring and “very strong” El Niño are climbing even higher. The climate phenomenon, …

Loveland Ski Area is giving the public a chance to own a piece of one of its most historic chairlifts.  Lift 5, which spanned a half-mile over Highway 6, linking …

Mars Hill, Maine — A family-oriented non-profit Maine ski area is adding new terrain for the 2026-27 season. This offseason, Big Rock Mountain in Maine is adding a new beginner …

Upson, Wisconsin — Wisconsin skiers were concerned last year by a ski resort’s bankruptcy. Whitecap Mountains Resort filed for bankruptcy last year after two dry and warm ski seasons. While …

A hiker’s knee injury on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail in New Hampshire triggered an overnight rescue effort by Fish and Game officers and volunteer searchers this week. New Hampshire Fish …

Beaver, Utah — AI definitely influences our social media feeds in 2026. For example, more businesses have begun using AI to promote products on social media. This is partially due …

There’s a debate among skiers and snowboarders that, while it hasn’t blown up quite yet, is sure to continue growing over the coming seasons. The question surrounds backcountry skiing versus …

Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world, is home to an incredible predator-prey complex of large mammals. The park’s most famous animals are undoubtedly the thousands of …

After spending the past several weeks living aboard my boat on Block Island, I’ve had the chance to put the XTRATUF Men’s Ankle Deck Boot Sport DriftTech through exactly the …

The new Master Development Plan (MDP) for Monarch Mountain, a homey ski area in western Colorado, has been accepted by the Forest Service, offering a glimpse of how Monarch Mountain’s …

Two hikers required a helicopter rescue Monday after one suffered a serious injury on Mount Siyeh in Glacier National Park. Two Bear Air Rescue was dispatched July 6th to help …

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein just signed Senate Bill 648 into law, updating the state’s winter sports safety statutes for the first time in years. The law, now designated Session …

El Niño is intensifying and could rank among the strongest events ever recorded, according to the latest update from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The agency said on Thursday, July 9th, …

A routine gondola ride went sideways when several cabins piled up against one another in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, creating a mid-air traffic jam.  The Daily Express reported that a malfunction …

The Alps is experiencing another heatwave and this one may be the longest with high temperatures set for the next 10 days. There was one in May, another in June …

HONOLULU — A Grand Canyon river-rafting guide has shattered multiple world records after completing a solo rowing journey across the mid-Pacific from California to Hawaii, becoming the first American woman …

Europe — As an American, comprehending the European ski industry is quite the undertaking. A seemingly endless number of ski resorts, combined with modern lifts and a lively après-ski scene, …

Cheers to Bryan Murray who was just officially named the world’s oldest water skier by Guinness World Records. Born in New Zealand on June 3rd, 1931, Murray’s status as the …

A funnel cloud formed over Alaska’s rugged interior on July 4th. The funnel was spotted around 5pm near Alpine Creek Lodge along the Denali Highway, a remote stretch of road …

The International Olympic Committee made a pretty big splash on Tuesday after announcing the Olympic Winter Games Alpes 2030 program, including the exciting inclusion of Freeride skiing and snowboarding. But …

Talk about a welcome surprise. While many resorts across the southern hemisphere have seen a slow start to the winter season, some New Zealand mountains, including Mt. Lyford, are now …

The timing is appropriate. The decision was smart. The future seems bright. Forty-four freeride skiers and snowboarders, 22 male and 22 female, will navigate precipitous slopes, fearlessly launch off cliffs, …

The folks at Monster Energy have been teasing the release of this groundbreaking video for months and now we finally have it, for the first time ever the world’s best …

Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire — A key priority this offseason at New Hampshire ski resorts appears to be snowmaking. Some of the announced projects so far include a huge …

Former alpine racer for the U.S. Ski Team, Thomas “TJ” Lanning passed away earlier this week at the age of 41. The U.S. Ski Team issued a statement on July …

California — Yosemite National Park is often compared to an amusement park due to the crowding it experiences. While this label is a bit harsh, it does have one attraction …

Colorado’s Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to keep their drones on the ground during and around active fires, as the technology can lead to disruptions in firefighting …

Did you hear the news? The Olympic’s newest sports are freeride skiing and snowboarding. POWDER has been tracking the potential for freeride’s inclusion at the 2030 French Alps Games for …

California’s largest ski resort, Palisades Tahoe, is officially bringing back the Midweek Pass for reduced cost skiing and snowboarding Monday through Friday. Designed for those who prefer the quieter weekdays …

It’s a brilliant May afternoon, and though the ski season officially ended weeks ago, I’m making the ten-minute walk through pools of snowmelt and over a rickety wood bridge to …

Five Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympians, including Britain’s first ever gold medallists on snow, Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale, headline the GB Snowsport Moguls, Ski Cross, and Snowboard Cross World Cup squads …

The three squads are set to compete across the World Cup circuit, with the disciplines also set to form part of the 2027 Freestyle World Championships programme in Montafon in …

A fiercesome and rare piece of footage was capture in Whistler, British Columbia, between two of the area’s most recognizable apex predators: a resident mother black bear named Ruby and …

As part of ongoing response efforts to the Babylon Fire, fire suppression aircraft will be scooping water from Lake Powell between Good Hope Bay and Castle Butte to refill tanks …

Nederland, Colorado — Remember when the Town of Nederland was closing in on a deal to acquire Eldora Mountain Resort? Pepperidge Farm remembers. It seemed close to being finalized in …

Kyrgyzstan — Ali-Too is the biggest new ski resort project that you probably haven’t heard of. Situated in Kyrgyzstan, the country is working with various ski industry staples, such as …

This summer, Aspen Mountain, Colorado, is working on a brand new lift, the Nell Bell. To make room, the ski resort is removing two classic lifts that, together, have served …

Colorado is home to a wide variety of ski areas, from smaller mountains to some of the biggest resorts in the country. As such, there’s quite a broad range of …

It’s official.  After years of speculation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that at Alpes 2030, freeride skiers and snowboarders will have a shot at taking home Olympic hardware.  “Freeride …

Amazing news from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board meeting today where it was announced freeride skiing and snowboarding will make their first appearance on the Olympic stage at Alpes …

Mammoth Mountain, California, shared a bear-ly believable statistic about car break-ins, in hopes of reducing those numbers this year. The California state flag has a bear on it, so it’s …

Alaska — A video captured by Alaska bear guide Brooke Bartleson is challenging one of the most common misconceptions about grizzly bears, that they don’t climb trees. In the footage …

Just a few months after the successful delivery of the maiden FIS Freeride World Championships, in Andorra, Freeride has taken yet another step forward in its dazzling journey and is …

Wild stunt by 32-year-old Italian professional mountain biker Torquato Testa who set up a jump ramp on a skinny cable suspension bridge and tossed a couple high consequence backflip attempts …

In 2012, Park City became the International Mountain Biking Association made Park City the world’s first ever Gold Level Ride Center. Status like this doesn’t happen by accident. It earned …

Nordic Combined sees athletes ski jump and take part in cross-country skiing. It has a long and rich tradition, but the International Olympic Committee has decided that times move on …

If you are looking for easily accessible show-stopping views of Yosemite National Park there is no better place to go than Tunnel View. Tunnel View provides one of the most …

The Department of the Interior is seeking public input to identify locations for developing long-distance biking trails. The project is part as part of work implementing provisions of the Expanding Public …

Regular PlanetSKI readers will be aware of all our travels in the winter months and some ask what we get up to into in the summer months and enjoy our …

The European Alps are full of incredible roads and routes. Everywhere you look, there are mountain passes waiting for the brave cyclist. European ski instructor and cycling fan Marius Quast …

Being opportunistic omnivore generalists, grizzly bears’ dietary plasticity likely explains their worldwide distribution as opposed to other species of bears. While you might be under the impression that the grizzlies …

An afternoon hike turned into a dramatic high-altitude rescue on Japan’s Mount Tomuraushi when a large brown bear blocked the descent of four climbers, stranding them for hours before an …

A disturbing assault was captured on video by a 15-year-old mountain biker and his friend who were enjoying a rainy day cruising around the Whistler Mountain Bike Park when they …

The folks at Mammoth Mountain in California wanted to share some helpful advice for visitors to avoid a persistent issue they deal with every summer, bears breaking into vehicles in their …

This timelapse shows the removal process of a ski lift tower over a day of work with a team working to connect the tower to a helicopter piece-by-piece. The video …

On April 27th, 2020,in the mellow voice of a novice presenter, Josh Madsen, then emerging as the most influential thought leader and equipment retailer in the isolated world of telemark …

The UK’s indoor snow centres are giant refrigerated halls kept a few degrees below freezing, blanketed in machine-made snow that skis and rides remarkably like a piste abroad. They are …

Incline Village, Nevada — A key member of one of the world’s most famous bands has put his majestic Tahoe home on the market. Earlier this year, Rock and Roll …

Isle Royal National Park announced it will temporarily close a campground used by hikers on the east end of Isle Royale as staff work to deal with a vaguely described wildlife issue. …

In a wrongful death lawsuit, an Anchorage, Alaska, jury awarded almost $7.5 million to the family of Czech billionaire Petr Kellner after he was killed in a 2021 heli-skiing accident. …

Skiing Jackson Hole in July? It might seem like a far-fetched idea for some, but not for Jackson-bred skier Luke Gentry. Over the weekend, Gentry took advantage of the last …

A new chairlift just opened in one of the furthest corners of the world. The world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia, Argentina, which sits right on the border of Chile, now has …

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Caltrans is replacing 12 avalanche cannons along State Route 88 over Carson Pass and Carson Spur, one of the most active highway avalanche zones in North America and the access …

If you’re the kind of skier who’s busy right now watching as many ski videos as possible to make it through the latest heat wave, dreaming of deep days ahead, …

Plymouth, New Hampshire — Did you know there’s a brewery in New Hampshire themed around lifts? Situated on a roundabout near Tenney Mountain, Last Chair Brewery opened back in 2016. …

Amazing wildlife rescue by this group of California hikers came upon a bear cub caught in a riverside pothole unable to get itself out. These smooth, circular holes carved into …