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Sunrise in the Wasatch Mountains, where the first avalanche fatality of the winter in Utah occurred on Wednesday. | Photo: reddit.com One person was killed in an avalanche in Utah’s Wasatch backcountry on Wednesday, February 18, marking the first fatal avalanche of the 2025-26 winter in the state. The slide occurred in terrain between Snake…

Jessie Diggins is a four-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated American cross-country skier ever.| Image: Brinkema Brothers Productions The documentary THRESHOLD about American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins showcases the struggles, challenges, and reality of her battle with an eating disorder. Diggins is a four-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated American cross-country skier in…

Every night, 74 snowcats manicure and perfect the groomers across the world-class French resort. Credit: Les 3 Vallées Les 3 Vallées offers skiers an incomparable experience. Its size, ease of access, long season, resort amenities, and Epic Pass partnership make it a unique and unforgettable destination. It is the world’s largest ski area, comprising seven…

Photo Credit: Eduardo Osorio | Justin Park skis Chile’s Valle Nevado If you ever wished summer was more like winter, there’s a simple solution: fly south to the Andes where the seasons are flipped and an endless winter is truly possible. Most North American powderhounds are at least aware of South America as a potential…

An inspirational view from Whitefish Mountain. | Photo: B. Witowski Our first trip to Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana, had a simple mission: explore a mountain we’d never skied and reconnect with longtime friends who had traded Austin’s heat for Montana’s powder. What didn’t we expect? A big-time refresh that turned our scouting mission into a…

Credit: WeatherBell A high-confidence Friday afternoon through Saturday storm brings a solid shot of snow to much of New England, with improving snow quality as colder air filters in Friday night. Expect a brief period of denser, lower-elevation snow at the onset in the south and along the coast, then a trend to lighter, drier…

A skier shreds the powder at Tamarack Resort. | Photo: John Webster via Tamarack Resort Tamarack Resort, Idaho, announced today that all 2025-26 Bogus Basin season pass holders will receive 50% off day lift tickets at Tamarack through March 13, 2026. The offer is effective immediately and may be redeemed by presenting a valid Bogus…

March 2026 temperature outlook. | Image: NOAA The NOAA has just released its March 2026 outlook. Below is a summary for skiers and riders, followed by the full text discussion. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Up to Two More Feet for Colorado With More Storms Lined Up Warmer, drier weather is favored for much of the southern…

Credit: WeatherBell This forecast is brought to you by Christy Sports. A cold, windy storm cycle brings widespread Colorado powder from Wednesday night through early Saturday, with the San Juans leading the way. Snow levels stay well below every resort base during the active period, generally hovering between 0 and 5,000 feet, and snow-to-liquid ratios…

Credit: WeatherBell Thursday stays stormy across the Sierra with cold snow and strong ridge winds, then a quieter Friday and Saturday set up before storm chances return late in the weekend and next week. Confidence is highest through Saturday because the individual models agree well on the timing of the Thursday storm and the following…