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View this post on Instagram On a good powder day in the Tetons, there’s a decent chance Jonnie Merrill never clicks into his skis. The Victor, Idaho-based pro, known for high-speed, high-consequence big-mountain lines with Line Skis—will sometimes leave the plastic boots in the truck and reach for something most people still think is a…

Crash Patch is a revolutionary new sticker that detects heavy impacts. | Image: supplied by Crash Patch The Snow League, the world’s first professional sports league dedicated to snowboarding and freeskiing, announced it piloted Crash Patch™–the first-ever helmet sticker designed to immediately signal major impacts–at its event at Buttermilk at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, where the…

Les Arcs in spring is not to miss! | Image: supplied by Les Arcs Contrary to popular belief, the ski season doesn’t end in March. In Les Arcs, France, the return of sunny days is one of the best times to discover the Alpine environment from a new perspective. Generous snow cover, milder weather conditions,…

Skiers and snowboarders gather at Palisades Tahoe for International Women’s Month events celebrating community, mentorship, and women in mountain sports. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley, Calif. [March 4, 2026] — This March, Palisades Tahoe is celebrating International Women’s Month with a lineup of on-snow events, community gatherings, and storytelling experiences that honor the women…

Credit: WeatherBell Japan has a solid two-wave snow cycle through Tuesday night, with the best coverage this weekend and another colder refresh Monday into Tuesday. Guidance is generally aligned on timing through Tuesday night, so skiers can plan around two primary snowfall windows instead of scattered one-off bursts. The weekend wave favors Hokkaido first, then…

Looking uphill towards the crown of the avalanche from where the victim was buried. Captured the day of the incident. Photo: Brighton Ski Patrol  The Utah Avalanche Center has released its final report on the February 19 avalanche near Brighton Resort that killed an 11-year-old girl after she exited the ski area boundary into backcountry…

Palisades Tahoe received a 115″ storm in February 2026, marking the snowiest 5 day period for the California resort since 1970. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe Blog A powerful mid-February storm cycle delivered historic snowfall to Palisades Tahoe, with the resort reporting its highest five-day snowfall accumulation since 1970. According to the resort and data from…

A view of the avalanche start zone as seen from across the valley. Photo by Brian Maude taken the day of the incident. A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near Kootenay Pass in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains after a slide buried two riders over the weekend. According to RCMP in Creston, authorities were alerted…

A skier shreds the powder at Tamarack Resort. | Photo: John Webster via Tamarack Resort TAMARACK, Idaho, Feb. 27, 2026 — Tamarack Resort today announced the launch of its 2026-27 All Season Pass, offering Idaho families and outdoor enthusiasts the lowest pass price of the entire year. Beginning today, Adult All Season Passes are available…

Season-long Pass Holders who buy early get 10 Epic Friend Tickets for half-off lift tickets, while skiers and snowboarders who visited on a lift ticket this season can save up to $175 on a 2026-27 Epic Pass. | Photo: Vail Resorts In a major step to shape the future of skiing and snowboarding, Vail Resorts is doubling…