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Skiing at Whistler Blackcomb. | Credit: The Australian Located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Whistler Blackcomb is Canada’s largest and most famous resort. With more than 8,000 skiable acres, over 200 runs, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers, 35 lifts, and two mountains, the mountain has something for all skiers, no matter their age,…

Ski season is underway at Levi Ski Area, Finland. | Photo: Levi Ski Area Fall is here. The days are getting shorter, temperatures are starting to drop, ski mountains are seeing their first snow, and thoughts of face shots and powder days are on the horizon. Winter is coming. Related: Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2026-27 Forecast:…

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame is located in Ishpeming, Michigan. | Credit: SkiHall.com The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2026. This year’s class includes nine influential figures who have left a lasting impact on skiing and snowboarding. With accomplished competitors, businesspeople, and philanthropists…

On August 31, 85% of the snow volume remained under the mats, accounting for both summer melt and the natural compression that occurs in any stored snowpack over time.| Image:  Aspen Snowmass In April, Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, moved the remaining snow from the 2025-26 season into piles at Snowmass and Buttermilk and covered them with special…

Each season, Trollhaugen stores snow over the summer for its Haugen Open. | Image: Trollhaugen Trollhaugen Ski Area in Wisconsin has uncovered its stash of six-month-old snow this week, just in time for the resort’s annual Open Haugen weekend on October 3-4. Each year, the small midwest ski area saved last season’s snow for its…

Opening day 2023 at Palisades Tahoe. | Photo: Kate Abraham, Palisades Tahoe We finally made it! It’s been over 100 days since the last U.S. ski resort shut its doors for the 2025-26 season, and in many regions of the country, lift-served skiing and riding hasn’t been available for nearly half a year. But in…

Taking over The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird, the Red Bull Legends Inn brings together 19 of the top duos to compete in an Apex Legends duo competition for a grand prize of $25,000. | Image: Red Bull Returning for its third year, Red Bull Legends Inn, the Apex Legends duos competition, will touch down for…

British Columbia’s Whitewater Mountain Resort recently announced the addition of 190 acres of inbounds terrain. | Credit: Liam Abbott/SnowBrains British Columbia’s Whitewater Mountain Resort recently announced the addition of 190 acres of new inbounds terrain, giving Whitewater’s skiers more to explore when the season officially kicks off. The resort had worked extensively this summer to…

Marco Odermatt on course on Birds of Prey. | Image: FIS Alpine Marco Odermatt is currently the most dominant all-around ski racer on the World Cup circuit. Competing across three disciplines and consistently podiuming in all three has gained him the overall season title for the last five seasons. Not only that, Odermatt was leading…

Tactics Boardshop in Bend, Oregon, has closed after 10 years. | Credit: Tactics It’s been a difficult week for snowboarders in Bend, Oregon. On September 27, the beloved Tactics Board Shop in downtown Bend permanently closed its doors. For 10 years, Tactics provided Bend’s skaters and snowboarders with equipment, apparel, and a place to meet friends…