Be one of the first to try our new activity feed It’s still ski season at these four resorts There’s no month less predictable for skiers than May then a spring storm cancels your picnic in the park then next There’s only one thing to do when Mother Nature snows on your spring plans: Go skiing These four resorts have said “hell yeah!” to spring’s fickle moods and pushed back their closing days by a couple weeks so there will be limited or no lower-mountain beginner terrain on offer—always check the ski areas’ mountain reports before heading out but when late-spring storms bring the goods there’s literally nowhere else we’d rather be dropping higher than average snowfall and allowing the ski area to set a new resort record by staying open through the second week of May That brings Brian Head to 181 skiable days on the season The beginner Blackfoot chair will also be in operation is that bonus-weekend lift tickets are going for less than $25 a pop and include a $10 resort credit that can be used to treat yourself to lunch or apres The storms that continue to bring free refills to southern Colorado and New Mexico are also allowing Snowbowl to extend its season for the second time With two more bonus weekends now on the schedule the ski area will offer a total of 179 skiable days staying open through the third weekend in May and the Log Jam trail’s terrain park features will also be open Note that there will be no beginner terrain on tap Lift tickets will be on sale online starting at $19 with $10 of Bowl Bucks built in which you can use on food and drinks at the Agassiz Lodge Crystal enjoyed a snowy enough spring to keep the resort skiing through Memorial Day weekend While the last day of daily operations was April 20 weekend skiing will be on tap Fridays through Sundays through May 26 and with a current mid-mountain base depth of 10 feet There’s no beginner terrain open, but expect a couple dozen runs open off of the gondola and the Green Valley chairs. Check the resort’s mountain conditions report before heading out folks who want to continue to take advantage of the great spring conditions will have another glorious week to ski the handful of lifts that are still spinning The extension brings total on-snow days to 185 for the 2024-’25 skis season. Not too shabby. At press time, there were eight lifts and 104 runs still humming, but that will decrease as closing day approaches. Check the resort’s mountain report for the most up-to-date info. Bonus: Lift tickets are $99 a day for the rest of the season. Testing skis and winter gear is hard work (just ask our boot testers)—but someone's gotta do it. Travel·Posted 11 hours agoSubscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownI Didn’t Know Skiing Was For Us Until I Went To Soft-Like SkiHere's the scoop on the ski trip that's been the talk of the Black British community I could think of nothing less appealing than partying in cold weather I would not be able to conceptualise the idea of 950 Black people attending a ski festival especially considering that Black skiers make up only 1.5% of the population in ski resorts according to the National Ski Areas Association What started as a small ski trip between friends in 2022 has evolved into a trip that has caused FOMO for those who missed out on tickets It was only a few lucky individuals who managed to get tickets Signifying the desire for the Black community to take over the Alps My trip started a day later than the rest of the attendees This is when the excitement started to sink in My journey to my hotel involved two trains and a bus I went to drop my luggage in my room and went to get my ski equipment A long day of travelling requires a hearty meal After having one of the best steaks I've had in my life SLS had an impressive line-up of DJs with popular names like RBC met new people and soaked in what the next few days would be like I had a few electrolytes on hand to give me some extra energy providing me with enough fuel to tackle the Alps I took one lesson at Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre so I could ease myself into the sport starting new hobbies is a reminder that I am not automatically good at something and it takes hours of practice to master a skill I found it much easier to learn how to ski in Zurich than I did in the UK It also felt affirming to be around other beginners who looked like me I’d describe the process of learning how to ski as an adult as a humiliation ritual You will fall several times and feel embarrassed every time you do it's also so much fun and it felt rewarding to learn a new skill as an adult I went back to my hotel to get ready for Apres Ski At The Top but Apres Ski At The Top took partying to a whole new level To say that experience was one of the best parties I’ve been to in my life and even Fuji music on a mountain in Zurich with Black people is a feeling that can never be replaced Not only are surrounded by the picturesque views overseeing the beauty of the mountains It felt a bit easier waking up on Wednesday; my body had adjusted to the lack of sleep and intense levels of alcohol in my body I somehow managed to wake up for my ski lesson (once again This was was the first day that I felt like a real skier I even found myself helping other people learn how to ski as well My ski lesson was followed by lunch and a well-needed shower before getting ready for another day of Apres Ski being at Soft Life Ski is a memory that will stay with me forever It allowed Black people to have access to an experience that before I had described skiing as a ‘White’ hobby – it didn’t feel like a space I would be accepted to enter We shouldn’t and don’t have to wait for spaces like Soft Life Ski to exist to go skiing but SLS bridges the gap for Black people like me who didn’t see themselves on the slopes One of my favourite attributes to this holiday was the feeling of safety from the hotel staff to the SLS wellness team and crew members I felt safe and assured that if I had an issue there were some complaints from attendees about the organisation of the trip Some attendees experienced late coach arrivals from the airport to Laax and issues with the gondolas returning from the first party this seems like a minor blip and to be expected when taking care 950 people in a ski resort Austria.Photo: Meindert van der Haven/Getty Images making them perfect places to ski during the warmer months While glaciers are popular among freestyle and alpine racing athletes hoping to train year-round too.Many skiers will encounter glaciers at ski resorts that offer summer skiing without realizing it so ski resort visitors don’t need to worry about donning a harness or relying on other backcountry travel techniques unless otherwise specified.In the backcountry skiers have to be more aware of the risks associated with glaciers Unexpectedly plunging into one of these glacial cracks which sometimes aren’t visible from above unless you’re trained in glacier travel or with a certified guide always obey relevant signage and remain within the boundaries of the ski resort Numerous ski resorts around the world offer summer glacier skiing While the bulk of these destinations are in Europe one famous Oregonian ski resort is part of the glacial crowd with a technical caveat.  Here are a few glacier ski resorts worth checking out: Most skiers know how to prepare for winter conditions and other cold-weather pieces of gear are usually unnecessary you’re preparing for warm temperatures and soft snow—that might involve rocking a t-shirt News | May 4 For those looking forward to warmer weather this upcoming week is not your week.  Mountains in Summit and Grand counties could get as much as a foot of snow by next weekend National Weather Service forecaster Bob Kleyla said this spring weather system will kick off Sunday night just after sunset with scattered showers and thunderstorms.  things will pick back Monday afternoon with sporadic precipitation into Monday night the system could start delivering what Kleya described as “heavy” snow to some High Country mountains Loveland Ski Area and Winter Park Resort will get the bulk of the snow from this system Winter Park could see an inch of snow on Monday and 6 inches on both Tuesday and Wednesday While the base of Winter Park closed on April 27 the Mary Jane and Parsenn Bowl areas are still open which has its closing day celebrations May 11 is anticipated to get 11 inches by Thursday morning The ski area is expected to get 2 inches of snow on Monday 5 inches of snow on Tuesday and 4 inches on Wednesday which looks to stay open throughout May and into June is expected to get 2 inches of snow on Monday and 5 inches each on Tuesday and Wednesday is anticipated to get 2 inches of snow on both Monday and Tuesday an inch on Wednesday and another one on Thursday Copper Mountain also has a planned closing day of May 11 OpenSnow’s forecast shows it could get an inch of snow Monday “It’s definitely going be a heavier wet snow … A lot of it (falling below 9,500 feet) will probably melt on pavement The biggest travel headaches will probably be above 10,000 feet on the higher passes,” he said He added cold temperatures slated for Tuesday and Wednesday could keep the snow around for a bit on the slopes but temperatures after that rise to the 30s and 40s Kleyla said the National Weather Service forecasting model only goes 10 days but it’s likely this round of substantial snow will be the last Summit and Grand counties see before summer He said while there have been Memorial Day snow events in the past the likelihood of snow continues to diminish once May hits The Sky-Hi News strives to deliver powerful stories that spark emotion and focus on the place we live contributions from readers like you helped to fund some of our most important reporting including coverage of the East Troublesome Fire consider making a contribution to our newsroom in support of the work we do Share your photos on Instagram using #exploregrand or #skyhinews A team of current and former City of Bellingham employees will hit the Ski to Sea course for the 12th year in a row On the team this year: former Mayor Seth Fleetwood; Planning and Community Development Department Director Blake Lyon; Deputy City Attorney James Erb; former Public Works Department Director Ted Carlson; planning department staff Chris Behee Ryan Nelson and Steve Sundin; and Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant staff member Caleb Haner-Sundin.  Many of them have been competing together for years: Fleetwood Nelson and Behee all participated in the first year the team formed in 2013.  As one of the biggest employers in Whatcom County City of Bellingham staff frequently compete in the multi-relay race The Bellingham Fire Department has three teams this year and the Bellingham Police Department frequently fields a team as well Though City Haul is the most consistent team said attorney Alan Marriner “passed the torch” to him more than a decade ago Nelson said Behee came up with the “very clever” name around then.  The team is — and has been for years — dominated by planning department staff.  we’re the coolest,” senior planner Steve Sundin quipped adding that the camaraderie between planning department staff is legitimate: They all get along well.  Nelson said City Haul is a “well-seasoned team,” which has the logistics of the event “pretty well ironed out.” He called Ski to Sea the “Bellingham Olympics.”  “The majority of us are working for local government it’s just such a special part of playing a role and such a legacy sporting event.” Sundin said the team is encouraging each other to get out for training a bit more this year There’s more “synergy.” They’re always aiming for a top-50 finish they’ve placed between 60th and 104th overall.  All said they’re excited about getting back out there again this year “Thinking about that baton being passed from teammate to teammate the excitement and the other teams and the camaraderie,” Nelson said “Every year it’s such a special thing for us to be a part of.”  Charlotte Alden is CDN’s general assignment/enterprise reporter; reach her at charlottealden@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 News | May 4 Arapahoe Basin Ski Area’s fourth annual Pride celebration — Gay Basin — will take place from May 17-18 As a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Summit County and beyond The event will begin as soon as the lifts begin spinning at 9 a.m will be spearheaded by a Pride parade and a Don Fuego DJ set skiers and riders are then invited to a Gay Basin afterparty at Outer Range Brewing Co A limited-time Gay Basin Extra Pale Ale will be served throughout the duration of the party a Pride parade will begin the day before Play Haus spins some tunes at the Black Mountain Lodge For more information, visit ArapahoeBasin.com. Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results (Utah Department of Transportation) A rendering of a proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon On April 20, The Salt Lake Tribune published a “Voices” piece by Ski Utah President and CEO Nathan Rafferty on the subject of the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola proposal I believe the claims and evidence included were incomplete and/or misleading Claim #1: “Up to three times as many respondents support the gondola than oppose it.” The author linked survey results of Utahns asked do you support or oppose UDOT’s decision selecting gondola as the proposed means of public transportation to address traffic congestion in Little Cottonwood Canyon?,” which included two sets of results The inclusion of “up to” is doing the heavy lifting here as both results indicate the most common response was “I don’t know enough about the project to make a decision” (35.0% and 40.3%) base station parking and road improvements at $521 million.” This claim was helpfully accompanied by a UDOT proposal fact sheet. Confusingly, this indicated an estimated cost of $729 million. Based on a timeline provided by The Salt Lake Tribune it appears the $521 million estimate may be referring to Phase 3 of the project specifically that is not scheduled to begin for nearly two decades Claim #3: “The funding model is a collaborative effort involving both public and private funds.” and I have been unable to identify any specific estimates of private funding or assistance to the project The issue of traffic congestion and accessibility for our canyons systems is complex Presenting misleading arguments is not the solution Submit a letter to the editor For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune And then there was one. Palisades Tahoe remains the final ski resort open in the Tahoe region skiers and riders will find most available terrain on the upper mountain where KT-22 continues to run and is expected to stay open daily through next weekend Operational hours are adjusting to maximize snow conditions with upper mountain lifts closing at 1 p.m The forecast calls for a return to sunny skies with daytime temperatures in the 50s and 60s and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s These warmer nights will accelerate snowmelt Guests are urged to watch for hazards and respect all closed terrain signage The annual Cushing Crossing pond skimming contest has been rescheduled for May 10 to ensure the event enjoys classic California sunshine Palisades Tahoe is offering $75 lift tickets to first responders and industry employees with valid identification Palisades Tahoe has received 387 inches of snow this season and has a 119-inch base The ski and snowboard site with intelligence Red River's 'Face' webcam on May 5 Powderchasers had provided the following guidance for POWDER readers who are interested in chasing the storm:Monday (May 5 2025): Snow develops in central Colorado (Salida) and pushes north into Summit County by late morning or early afternoon Snow levels 9- 10K dropping later in the day.Tuesday (May 6 2025): A cold front approaches the Front Range and areas near Summit County This cold front will likely bring heavy snow from Monday night to Tuesday mid-morning The heaviest totals will be closer to the Divide 2025): A Secondary system brings some additional snow showers to the Front Range Mountains with increasing snow likely in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.Again please note that the majority of these ski areas and resorts are closed for the season pack your touring gear and check each resort's policy before getting underway.Enjoy this May snow while you can These accommodations give new meaning to the term “ski-in/ski-out.” Skiers love the convenience of ski-in/ski-out lodging in the base village but what if you could bed down on the slopes and simply click into your skis after booting up in the morning No schlepping your skis to the chairlift or queuing up in line Skiers far and wide are always on the hunt for accommodations that allow the shortest commute from their front door to the lift but these unique dwellings take it one step further: They’re all located directly on the slopes and offer truly memorable and immersive stays where first tracks are all but guaranteed Five of the six cabins are outfitted with bunks for up to five people (the sixth is a “couples suite” with a queen bed and seating area) and all have a simple bathroom The clubhouse across the groomed run offers a cozy plus dinner prepared by a caretaker on advanced request It’s a perfectly peaceful on-mountain getaway for friends or family craving an immersive night (or two) and plenty of adventure to be had by day For a true Rocky Mountain retreat, book a stay at Trappers Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain for a secluded ski-in ski-out experience for up to 10 people (including non-skiing friends and family) The only way to access the private lodge-style log cabin is to take the Bachelor Gulch Express lift then carve down Intertwine trail to the well-appointed accommodation surrounded by Aspens (Non-skiers can catch a lift on the snowcat.) First tracks are yours come sunrise Once you arrive at the sophisticated dwelling Jacuzzi tub and magnificent views of the Gore Mountain Range to the east and McCoy Park to the south await A cabin host can even help you arrange equipment rentals massage therapists and other special requests guests can enjoy European-style village-to-village skiing between Arrowhead Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek all from this one outpost of winter adventure Eagle’s Eye Restaurant at Kicking Horse Resort is Canada’s highest at 7,700 feet. Perched above the dining room is the cozy Eagle’s Eye Suites with two comfortable suites that offer more than a snug place to lay your head; in addition to shimmering views of an endless stretch of snow-blanketed mountains you also get access to a private chef and dinner for two plus a continental breakfast in the restaurant below is back up and running hopefully next winter For those planning a multi-day adventure to explore Idaho’s Soldier Mountain’s 2,000 acres of skiable backcountry terrain, schedule two days of cat skiing instead of one and you can also book the property’s Smokey Dome Yurt The private yurt offers the opportunity to relax mid-mountain for a night between ski days instead of returning to the base at the end of the day and is an easy way to carve from sunup to sundown so you can rack up the laps The 12-person yurt is simple and rustic but cozy with a wood-burning stove and kitchen fully outfitted with tools and fuel to prepare meals You will need to provide your own food and beverages though—unless you opt to hire a private chef for the night just like you would for most other classic hut trips but let the snowcat carry it all up from the lifts for you A truly exceptional powder trip often begins with truly exceptional stay, and Iconic House Le 1550 offers just that Because you’re not just booking a spacious elegantly modern on-mountain chalet for up to 15 you also get a private wood-fired sauna and pool a luxurious kitchen—a private chef is available as an upgrade—and instant access to some of the best skiing in Europe a few hundred feet from your door if you can pull yourself away from relaxing on the sprawling patio or enjoying mountain views from the expansive windows Guests can also bask in the nearby alpine coziness of the village of Courchevel while enjoying ski-in ski-out access to the vast Trois Vallées ski area the largest interconnected ski area in the world with over 373 miles of ski runs that link Courchevel because the minimum stay is one week in high season Testing skis and winter gear is hard work (just ask our boot testers)—but someone's gotta do it people ski and snowboard down the slopes at Stratton Mountain during the annual 24 Hours of Stratton to raise funds for the Stratton Foundation — Efforts to do away with a visa work program worry the ski industry Two separate budget amendments were proposed in 2024 to eliminate the J-1 Visa program or the U.S Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) according to a slide presentation from national ski industry officials provided to the Reformer bills to slash the ECA budget and eliminate the bureau have failed in Congress “The ski industry is working closely with key congressional delegations to educate them on the importance of the J-1 Visa program to local economies especially rural economies like those across New England and the West,” said Dave Byrd director of risk and regulatory affairs at National Ski Areas Association “There are some misperceptions about the J-1 program — for example it is self-funded by the visiting students and their sponsoring agencies.” More than 4,000 jobs in the ski industry went unfilled last season we stress that these students are critical in seasonal positions and filling these seasonal jobs," he said of J-1 participants "It allows local businesses to fully staff with year-round positions that’s critical for Congress to understand J-1 Visa students do not displace American workers.” Byrd called tax and economic benefits of the program "enormous" as studies show that J-1 visa students pay nearly $300 million annually in local the tax and economic benefits are a win-win especially for rural seasonal businesses and communities," he said Recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that reorganization plans at the U.S State Department do not currently include eliminating the ECA bureau Vermont has about 2,700 workers on J-1 Visas Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain Resort utilize the program which is described in the presentation as "important to rural economies with small labor pools." J-1 is for foreign nationals participating in educational and cultural exchange programs in the U.S employers to temporarily hire foreign workers to fill non-agricultural jobs typically deemed to be seasonal or intermittent in nature J-1 Visas have more than doubled in the U.S. The number of H-2B Visas has grown nearly 600 percent over the same time period participants in the programs are estimated to contribute $800 million to the U.S The J1 Visa program aligns with the Trump Administration's goals as it "enables foreign students to improve English skills." citizenship — these are NOT immigration programs these visas are temporary work visa authorizations," the presentation states said his team is "paying close attention" to the two visa programs as they are operating to the private resort's operating model there is little reason to think that the J1 Student visa program would be impacted this 2025-26 season," he said in an email response it's a congressionally approved program that is already in the budget it's defined as an educational and cultural opportunity — all J1 Visa holders are by definition active students on break (in the ski industry case they're generally from southern hemisphere countries where their summer college break is our winter) Their participation is managed through agencies and they are required to return home at the end of their visa stay." Benneyan called timing "a crucial factor." J-1 applications open as early as March at the Hermitage but finalization does not occur until October "Many ski areas are reliant on seasonal visa workers because their locations (like ours) don't support an ample at-the-ready seasonal workforce in place and while we've got employees that may commute well over an hour you can imagine the barriers that location can create when trying to recruit," he said "The other challenge of course is affordable housing in resort areas." One of the advantages at the Hermitage is seasonal housing the club has secured for season-long employees and is available at a reasonable rate "This can give us a leg up in our local and regional recruiting which is active now for next winter already .. "We stay very close to regular updates from our national industry trade group and the service providers that facilitate the process of applications and management of the J-1 recruiting process Generally and collectively the opinion is that the program is recognized as important to the US hospitality industry and is not a doorway to unintended extended stays in-country and for these reasons should remain in place as it is today." Get the latest headlines every morning in TheBeat Breaking news delivered directly to your inbox Everything you need to know about the arts and culture scene in Southern Vermont Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Ski Portillo will open its 2025 season on June 21 welcoming skiers and snowboarders to the Andes through September 27 located about two hours northeast of Santiago Renovations are underway for the C Chalets featuring updated interiors and modernized amenities The resort’s signature 7-day Ski Weeks include lodging Rates start at $3,050 for a Valley View room in Hotel Portillo $2,050 for a quad-occupancy room in the Octagon Lodge and $1,550 per person in the hostel-style Inca Lodge Several Olympic ski teams have confirmed training sessions at Portillo ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics The resort has a history of hosting elite athletes including the 1966 World Championships and the 1978 speed skiing trials Special weeks during the season include Wine Week (July 26–August 2) Families can take advantage of Kids Ski Free Weeks from June 21–July 19 and August 30–September 27 offering complimentary stays for children aged 4–11 with a paying adult For more information or to make reservations, visit www.skiportillo.com. A post shared by Ski Portillo (@skiportillo) Skier, storyteller, and Editor-in-Chief at SnowBrains. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world 2025 at 1:23 PM EDTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWThe ski-centric town of Vail is borrowing to help ease a growing housing shortage that threatens the workforce supporting its resort economy a nonprofit entity formed by the town council alongside the Vail Local Housing Authority will issue $118 million in revenue bonds to fund construction of West Middle Creek The town also plans to sell roughly $74 million of debt and contribute $10 million in cash Snow and Mountain Lifestyle news and entertainment There’s still skiing and snowboarding in Colorado right now and an incoming storm could make things look even better on the mountains. But of the five resorts still open to skiers and snowboarders, 3 will be shutting down operations after this weekend. That’ll leave just 2 resorts, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin, open to the public So if you’re hoping to ski at any of these 3 ski resorts note that Mother’s Day is the last day to do it Breckenridge – Operating daily on Peak 6 & 7 until closing day on May 11. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Breckenridge Ski Resort (@breckenridgemtn) Copper Mountain – Operating daily until closing day on May 11. Live music on Eagle’s Landing will run on both Saturday and Sunday of closing weekend, ending the ski season with a celebration. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Copper Mountain (@coppermtn) Loveland Ski Area – Operating daily until closing day on May 11. Live music from LIGEDELIC on the Basin Patio, an outdoor BBQ, drink specials, and plenty of spring laps will celebrate the last day of the season. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Loveland Ski Area (@lovelandskiarea) Get the latest snow and mountain lifestyle news and entertainment delivered to your inbox. nolan@unofficialnetworks.com Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work... and orange accents on the seat and decals placed carefully on the front and sides of this completely unridden X-2 you'll notice in the photos that all of the warning stickers and documentation are also in Japanese Someone imported it into Minnesota at some point There's no title or registration at this point so that's something for the new owner to sort out if they feel so inclined Examine the engine compartment and you'll see a 635cc two-stroke parallel twin engine fitted with a 40mm Keihin carburetor This late-20th-century gem is currently located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, and is being offered for sale on Bring a Trailer by a private party and the bid is currently up to US $8,600 at the time of writing in the middle of the afternoon if you're in US time zones So you'll need to move quickly if you think this is something you want to add to your collection there's only one question you need to ask yourself are you going to keep it locked away in its crate for another 30 years Or are you going to work hard to recommission it and get it out on the water this summer Let us know what your choice would be if it was yours in the comments Kawasaki is Building a Supercharged 250 Horsepower UTV There's a Rumor Can-Am Owner Wants to Buy KTM The Kawasaki Ridge Crew Is All the Truck You'd Ever Need This Limited-Edition Motorcycle Helmet Celebrates the Gnarliest Race on the Planet Kawasaki’s Hydrogen Motorcycle Could Show Us the Future Of Internal Combustion Close-up images of The Ski '92 Graphic Decorative Skis by Ralph Lauren/Parlor Skis which is likely a safer bet than a foray into Gore-Tex. I have a million questions about these skis and this brand collaboration in particular It's always seemed like the very core of action sports has rejected luxury in favor of the skid and that the passion of a hand-built ski brand like Parlor would follow that ethos in places where skiing has become synonymous with luxury and wealth those paying full price for their ski gear have kept the industry thriving for those keeping the dream alive on free Nature Valley bars and employee discounts A ski plane narrowly misses a group of backcountry skiers It’s not every day you stumble upon an unexpected pile of snow the height of a bus but Norway Mountain in Michigan is claiming to have done just that Norway found a load of the good stuff on one of its trails and says the resort will reopen for one more day of skiing on May 3 to celebrate the discovery Full post here. A dozen backcountry skiers in Italy almost became skintrack tartar after a ski plane landed and abruptly turned toward the group with propellers whirling Watch this harrowingly tight turn and notice that the group is only feet from a tragedy Read the rest here. One of the most creative builds in skiing deserves one of the most creative edits in skiing but did we think it would be this dang mesmerizing Here’s a few minutes of visual ASMR for you and the ski stress ball you didn’t know you needed Vermont — After years of work to get the Black Line Quad operational the rewards are finally paying off for Magic Mountain In its latest Alpine Update, Magic Mountain Ski Area has detailed its numbers from the 2024-25 season Skier visits were up 26% compared to the 2023-24 season Paid ticket visits were up 36% compared to the winter of 2023-24 a stat that includes Indy Pass redemptions Season passholders ended up visiting more often as well Magic Mountain defined this season as a record sales year This is despite a season that only saw 128″ of snowfall only two inches above their average snowfall for the past nine years Part of this increase was thanks to the opening of the Black Line Quad, which made its debut in February 2024. Magic only sells limited tickets to keep the lift lines and slopes uncrowded, so the new chairlift helped increase capacity. Snowmaking upgrades during the 2024 offseason helped Magic make more snow which they had ample opportunities to do this past ski season Next up for Magic is the Mountain Town Get Down on May 31st which will feature cross country skiers racing each other on a snow patch that’s currently being covered Proceeds form the event will go towards West River Sports and local Mountain Towns Recreation (MTR) youth programs season pass prices are the same as they were in 2024 and 2023 This has led to another big boost for Magic with an increase 34% compared to this time last year These metrics are the latest indication that Magic is on the right path Image Credits: Magic Mountain Ski Area, Ski Vermont (Red Vault Productions) ian@unofficialnetworks.com Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ian Wood became passionate about the ski industry while learning to ski at Mt. Sunapee. In high school, he became a ski patroller at Proctor Ski Area. He travelled out... just plenty of steep cornice drops.Photo: Matt Hansen the Summer 2025 season is expected to last from May 26 through July 6 snow conditions and weather permitting.Austin one of the owner and operators of Beartooth Basin posted a video to the ski area's account on April 6 He revealed that while snow conditions appeared to be "low tide" at the time there was enough snowpack for a "workable" summer season It's estimated there was 70cm (27 in.) of snowpack at the base in early-April which ended up being the subject of the most recent post.Unfortunately for stats lovers Beartooth Basin doesn't track snowfall totals throughout the winter season Some websites estimate the high-elevation pass has received closed to 300 inches this winter but there isn't an accurate number at this time.According to Snow Water Equivalent estimations we can discern that Beartooth is slightly below average in terms of snowpack The ski area falls under the state's 'Yellowstone in WY' region which is currently reporting 94% of median SWE to date Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area trail map Photo: Courtesy Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area Thankfully for Beartooth, May doesn't spell the end of the winter weather OpenSnow is currently forecasting 7-14 inches of new snowfall to hit the ski area over the next 10 days but Beartooth will take every drop as they prepare for daily skiing in June and into July.Stay tuned in here at POWDER as we continue to cover Beartooth Basin's Summer 2025 comeback Titcomb Mountain in Maine has received over $1.6 Million in donations to date since beginning a fundraiser in mid-April to acquire a new T-bar A brand new T-Bar will be installed where Lift 2 will be installed thanks both to the donations and a bid from Doppelmayr USA that came in well below expected price “We are all truly humbled and amazed at the outpouring of support for our Mountain; it truly shows just how special Titcomb is to so many people Doppelmayr is extremely excited to be working with us and production of the lift will begin immediately It will be so cool to watch the progress of the installation throughout the summer.” – Titcomb Mountain While they’ve reached their Phase 1 goals much faster than expected Titcomb is continuing their fundraising in an effort to install two brand new lifts on the mountain before the winter the Board of Directors is exploring further options for additional funding to pursue infrastructure improvements like upgraded snowmaking More information on the fundraiser can be found at Zeffy.com. Titcomb has a fundraising goal of $2,225,000. 2025Powder aims to feature only the best products and services If you buy something via one of our links The line is geared at modern freeride skiers and Völkl's pro athlete team somewhat split between directional freeride shapes and more playful freestyle constructions and it seems that Petersen's prototypes might fill that gap to round out that impressive line perhaps he prefers the lower stand height and higher DINs available Fun fact: a version of the Comp binding goes up to a 30 DIN!Shape-wise with a massive tip featuring lots of rocker and taper and a pintail shape that even has a squared-off swallowtail at the end the shape reminds me a lot of what Petersen made working with 4FRNT: the 2016-era Kye 110 and 120 A look at the tail shape of the skis a custom ski manufacturer run by Johnny "Foon" Chilton a close friend and ski partner of late Peterson) neither Petersen no Völkl have responded to questions about the new skis Based on Petersen's recent ski antics we're really excited to see these turn into a production ski.  By Max is the Gear Editor at Powder Magazine. max.ritter@powder.com 2025 at approximately 2:30 pm EST.Photo: Jay Peak Webcam image of the Jet trail at Jay Peak Killington has two lifts and nine trails open for daily skiing and riding through Sunday The resort will transition to Friday-Sunday operations following May 11 until there's no snow left to be skied."Spring conditions are in beautiful shape thanks to hard work from our Mountain Ops teams We hope to see you on the slopes!," writes Killington in a recent social media post but there's still plenty of snow to slide on at places like Jay and Killington Go make the most of it before its all gone Durango is an outdoor paradise nestled in southern Colorado's high mountains Durango was a mining town and railroad hub but has since transformed into one of the West's best Durango is just an hour from some of Colorado's steepest and deepest skiing at Silverton Mountain It's also just 30 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort which remains one of the more affordable resorts in the country. In the summer the Animas River runs right through Durango and offers amazing options for whitewater rafting of all levels Durango is also known for its extensive trail network and for producing some of the world's best mountain bikers 45 minutes from town sits one of the coolest National Parks in the state which offers incredible hikes and views as well as an extensive history of the state's native peoples.  Arrive in Leavenworth, Washington, and you might do a double-take thinking you've accidentally ended up in Germany. The Bavarian theme throughout the downtown area has earned the town the nickname Little Bavaria, beer gardens and all. In the winter, jet up to Stevens Pass to ski some of Washington's most epic terrain or ride the bike park at Stevens Pass in the summer for all the lift-accessed bike trails you could dream of The Wenatchee River also has some of the most fun and splashy whitewater rafting in the area check out Icicle Creek for fly fishing as well When you've gotten your fair share of playing in the Cascades by day check out one of the many local breweries and beer gardens the town has to offer for a great Bavarian après.  Bozeman is home to so much more than just Montana State University, but it's no surprise that so many outdoor-loving college students end up there. For winter trips, Bozeman is about an hour from Big Sky, which is known to have some of Montana's most legendary terrain, like the Big Couloir. Closer to town is Bridger Bowl gnarly terrain and a fantastic local ski scene Looking for another winter sport while in Bozeman which is one of the best ice climbing spots in the US the Lower Gallatin River has fantastic whitewater rafting and fly fishing Yellowstone National Park is just 70 miles from Bozeman and can be done as a day trip to see its amazing geysers Just one of Truckee's great après spots Just north of Lake Tahoe, Truckee is the locals' town in the area. In the winter, skiers can take their pick of mountains with resorts like Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Heavenly, and Mt. Rose all just a stone's throw away It's no wonder so many professional skiers live in the area you can enjoy days on the water on Lake Tahoe or head up to Donner Lake for a little less bustling beach scene Bikers of all kinds have miles of single-track trails several bike parks or paved pathways to pedal on Climbers can enjoy famous California granite slabs near Donner Summit and Donner Lake.  A town that was once home to all cowboys and ranchers has blossomed into a mountain town full of history and passionate outdoors people. Skiers will love Steamboat Resort's Champagne Powder and picturesque (and fun to ski!) aspen tree glades For those looking for a more Mom n' Pop ski experience which has produced some of the most Olympians per capita with its massive Nordic ski jumps and steep alpine terrain Steamboat has miles of meticulously maintained mountain bike trails on Emerald Mountain and Buff Pass as well as lift-accessed downhill riding at the Steamboat Bike Park Gravel riders will also love Steamboat's smooth and speedy gravel roads and can drop in for the annual SBTGRVL race The Yampa River flows right through downtown Steamboat and offers whitewater rafting in the early season when the water is high as well as inner tubing and fly fishing as the water drops late in the summer Float down the river and hop out for a drink at Sunpie's Bistro along the way For all your mountain town craft beer needs Steamboat has a handful of great local breweries Rest and reset those tired muscles from a day of skiing or biking at beautiful and remote Strawberry Park Hot Springs up near Buff Pass or Old Town Hot Springs right in downtown.  The Columbia River Gorge is truly one of the most magical places in the PNW and makes for an incredible vacation spot. Just an hour and some change from Portland, Oregon, and PDX, Hood River has everything and more that a mountain town should offer. Just about any time of year, you can hop up to Government Camp and spend the day volcano skiing on Mt. Hood lots of week-long ski and mountain bike camps are offered for kids at Mt with options like Post Canyon and Sandy Ridge Hop across the bridge and try out whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River or windsurfing on the Columbia and there are tons of great wineries as well as craft breweries in the White Salmon and Hood River area Jackson, Wyoming is known to be one of the ultimate mountain towns all year round. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort barely needs an introduction for skiers and is some of the steepest and deepest skiing in the country JHMR transforms its ski mountain into a mountain playground complete with a bike park you can also whitewater raft the Snake River through rapids like Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter for some splashy river fun Perhaps most notable is Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton is not to be missed on a trip to Jackson There are dozens of ways to enjoy the park whether you're looking for a long day on the trail or a short day on Jenny Lake Jackson also has tons of great dining options in downtown and Teton Village Grab a burger and a beer on the deck at Roadhouse Brewing or treat yourself to a five-star meal at Snake River Grill—the options are endless.  I've watched Nealon's bit about Black Diamond ski trails at Copper Mountain more than a dozen times over the years Perhaps it's because Nealon is one of the funniest comedians to ever walk the Earth but I think it has more to do with the subject matter I've seen other comedians attempt to make jokes about skiing They tend to make a mistake in regards to terminology or it's obvious that they're not actually a skier.Nealon delivers his confusion around ski trail ratings and perceived racism in Colorado with precision and mastery It's clear that this interaction didn't actually happen with a gas station attendant but the way he sells the story is believable and downright hilarious.The bit on Conan isn't the only skiing-related comedy Nealon has produced in his career is Nealon's portrayal of a whacked-out jaded local type character in the 1994 sketch 'Scary Ski Lift'.Tap or click below to watch as Nealon embodies every weird conversation you've ever had on a chairlift I asked the beanie and vintage Squaw Valley leather jacket-wearing man if they groomed the 'Main Backside' run the night before but I wasn't sure."They've groomed that trail every single night for the last 40 years," the man said to me incorrectly It definitely wasn't groomed yesterday." He snapped back "Sounds like you need to ski here more kid YOU must be confused."The man wasn't uttering nonsense like Nealon's character The attempted gaslighting and refusal to be incorrect was *chef's kiss* perfect. He was the epitome of an old-head-turned-sour You gotta love 'em.Nealon hasn't produced any new ski-related bits in a while I certainly wouldn't mind seeing a revival of the 'Scary Ski Lift' character on SNL the Norwegian biathlon star Sturla Holm Lægreid is making a significant change ahead of the 2026 Olympic season Sturla Holm Lægreid is making one of the most important decisions of his biathlon career: Switching his ski brand ahead of the 2026 Olympics Also Read: The Norwegian Biathlon National Team for 2025/2026 According to information obtained by Langrenn.com the 27-year-old from Norway is moving to Fischer Lægreid’s departure is a bittersweet one We’ve achieved a lot together,” says Lars M The Norwegian biathlon star leaves a proud legacy among the employees at the factory in Biri “Thank you for the unforgettable years with Madshus, from your first World Cup victory in 2020, to the World Championship gold the year after, and now as the world’s dominant biathlete and overall World Cup winner this year. We are proud to have been part of your journey. We wish you continued success, and who knows: maybe our paths will cross again,” writes Madshus Since Sturla Holm Lægreid debuted in the World Cup in 2020 14 World Championship medals (including seven golds) and the overall World Cup title once (2025) After Johannes Thingnes Bø retired in March this year Lægreid is expected to take over his position as the dominant force in the World Cup And Lægreid has recently made good use of his time with his mentor He has done everything he can to absorb tips from the outgoing biathlon king on how to take his performance to the next level “I’ve been like a mosquito around him I’ve tried to pick up on the things he does It’s not always easy to understand exactly what makes the difference but I’ve managed to copy a few things that I’ll take with me moving forward,” he tells Langrenn.com Are you interested in biathlon? Click HERE and read more about it On a recent episode of the "World’s First Podcast," Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about her Park City skiing accident in 2016 and the ensuing civil lawsuit trial calling the experience “everything that’s wrong with our legal system.” After a collision on the slopes at Deer Valley Resort retired optometrist Terry Sanderson first sued Paltrow and her son’s ski instructor for $3.1 million Both parties had claimed the other was at fault Sanderson sued again for $300,000 in damages Paltrow was found to not be at fault for the incident and I have to say that the idea that someone could ski into your back and knock you down and then sue you ‘This is everything that’s wrong with our legal system,’ That’s why I felt like I had to fight it,” Paltrow said last Thursday on the podcast On the stand, Paltrow described the moments leading up to the crash, per the Daily Mail “I was skiing and two skis came between my skis and then there was a body pressing against me And there was a very strange grunting noise so my brain was trying to make sense of what was happening,” Paltrow said The podcast hosts said “the best thing” about watching the case was “the internal eye roll the whole time at the fact that you were there at all.” ‘I’m not going to be shaken down here.’ I’m not doing that,” she said On her Instagram story after the case concluded Paltrow explained why she fought the lawsuit “I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity,” she wrote She also thanked the jury and 3rd District Court Judge Kent Robert Holmberg for “their thoughtfulness in handling this case.” Sanderson later said the lawsuit was “absolutely not” worth it, as his own legal fees surpassed the six-figure range, per CBS The trial was later turned into a musical called “I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-trial Musical.” and the mountain spirit is alive and well — it’s too good to call it quits We’ve decided that just one bonus weekend isn’t enough — so we’re announcing two more weekends of skiing and riding — May 10 & 11 and May 17 & 18 We’ll be skiing into May and it’s everything you’ve come to love about our mountain — long runs and the Freedom to Ski when & where you want the Arizona Gondola will be the only lift spinning for the following two weekends Lift tickets are on sale now for our extended spring dates — buy online and in advance for the lowest available prices Already know you’ll be hitting the slopes next season Get a 2025/26 season pass and start skiing right away during the season extension To all of our 2025/26 season passholders — thank you! 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After the storm, Mt Hutt’s team successfully mobilized personnel and marveled at the amount of snow. Their ultimate tally was 1.2 meters, or around 3.9 feet of snow. Yeesh. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mt Hutt Ski Area (@mthuttnz) Will Mt Hutt open early? It’s still uncertain, but this snow has become a very good base builder for the New Zealand ski resort. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mt Hutt Ski Area (@mthuttnz) Image/Video Credits: Mt Hutt News | May 4 Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection The full project is expected to cost about $165,000 All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project What skiing in Japan taught me about myself “You should try the trees. That’s what people come here for,” says Raphael, the concierge at The Vale Rusutsu the ski-in/ski-out aparthotel I’m staying at in central Hokkaido He’s helping me print out my lift pass from the kiosk in the lobby while giving me a lay of the land I’ve skied Hokkaido before (in Niseko many years ago) an all-season outdoors destination that features three mountains day one at a new-to-me resort often fills me with jitters and his suggestion to head into the trees does nothing to calm me down I first learned how to ski when I was 29 alongside Swiss toddlers in Verbier I couldn’t tell you if I was more concerned about not wanting to hurt myself or not mowing down those children because I couldn’t get into the pizza position fast enough Now that I’m 40 years old with dozens of ski trips under my belt I’m still concerned about colliding with just about anything not just aspiring Swiss Olympians; this leads to skiing defensively and filled with tension I’ve improved my skills enough to leave a trail (of anxiety) on snow-covered mountains all over the world I’m happy to tackle intermediate terrain (and the occasional entry-level expert trail) but I wouldn’t say that I look confident or graceful doing it More Japan Reads: The 6 Biggest Surprises About Skiing in Japan Because I sometimes lack the confidence (or the steady hand) to do hard things on the slopes I regularly rely on experts for reassurance I find myself on Mt Isola (one of Rusutsu’s mountains) taking deep breaths on the outskirts of a groomed trail My instructor has decided I’m ready to do a mild tree run Because he is more knowledgeable and more experienced I submit to the idea that he has my best interests in mind I do my best to contain the unease swelling in my heart and point my skis toward the pines All I need to do is slowly follow the trail that others have left behind My instructor suggests taking a buoyant stance that will allow me to almost glide on the powder but to be precise enough with my movements so as not to crash into the trees I suspect that I could have walked through those trees faster but my aching quads can attest to my triumph And I surprise myself when I tell my instructor I want to do it again Because it’s my fears that have limited my perception of my potential I always assumed that the breadth and depth of my skiing would never include things like trees or black diamonds Those parameters are only redefined when I do something I’ve never considered myself capable of doing I finished that same tree-dotted terrain three times Accomplishing new things isn’t just exhilarating I celebrate my expanding skill set by spending an hour in the on-property onsen Embracing Japanese ski culture is a lot easier when all you have to do is sit there Checking things off a list that doesn’t exist continues in Niseko, where I learn that night skiing is quite popular. I’m not with an instructor, so I’m once again consulting the hotel concierge for skiing advice. This time, it’s Niseko Kyo, another ski-in/ski-out property located seconds away from Hirafu’s Ace Family Quad Lift I have never gotten close to skiing that late when I can then succumb to as many glasses of rosé as is legally acceptable But in the spirit of adventure and self-improvement I accept an invitation to join Rhyle—an Australian expat and team member at Kyo—for a sunset ski tour of the mountain Rhyle says space is the best thing about night skiing As Niseko’s stock as an international ski destination continues to soar But the volume of people drops significantly at night And so does the number of available trails The inventory is even slimmer when you account for the runs I actually want to do I imagine that most people who hold a respectful fear of skiing are primarily worried about injury mixed with the overactive imagination that has led me to become a writer you could have found me slowly connecting my turns on a beginner run repeatedly muttering to myself to not shoot off the mountain I find myself obsessing over getting lost and having to navigate terrain that leads to a ravine So I tell myself I can side-slide in that ravine if necessary.) Rhyle proves to be an exceptional and encouraging night skiing companion based on his expert appraisal of my flailing around I can do all the runs we find ourselves on At this point of the day (during a warm week in Niseko) I’m overthinking every errant sound or surprise bump I’m skiing at night with less than favorable mountain conditions under my skis I could never have imagined doing this 10 years ago and for all the hee-hawing I do about how much skiing scares me my desire to improve in the sport is a greater force and Mount Yotei’s sleek silhouette guiding me down an unexpected combination of gratitude and pride grips me especially when I invariably lose a bit of balance a gang of snowboarders comes shooting from all directions and to give myself space and time to gather my senses and do what I always do when I get anxious while skiing: Sing myself to the finish line The Swedish Ski Association has named its A-national cross-country ski team for the 2025/2026 season According to a press release from the Swedish Ski Association the A-national cross-country ski team for the 2025/2026 season has now been selected and the goal is to sharpen the operations even further,” says Swedish national team manager Anders Byström The A team lineup for 2025/2026 includes eight women and seven men—an unchanged structure from last season Calle Halfvarsson and Johan Häggström are leaving the team who achieved his first World Cup podium this past winter including at the World Championship 50km race,” says Byström All eight women from last season’s squad return after an exceptional year that saw them dominate the World Cup and claim every woman’s gold medal at the World Championships They’ve all maintained an extremely high level and each of them won World Cup races this winter the Swedish women claimed all the gold medals at the World Championships in Trondheim—a true feat,” says Byström the Swedish Ski Association has introduced a new trio to support the women’s team Ida Ingemarsdotter and Johan Granath will join Stefan Thomson creating a flexible structure that ensures close support during both training camps and competitions Ingemarsdotter and Granath will continue their previous work with elite training in Östersund and Falun “The Svenska Spel’s Elite Environments are also key in our development of athletes outside the national teams These environments provide training facilities They are becoming increasingly important to maintain intensity in everyday training where the athletes spend most of their year,” says Byström The next phase for the national teams includes physical testing and training camps with gatherings scheduled in Riksgränsen and Torsby The A team will first meet at the Olympic Camp in Crete from May 10–17 where the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) will present the first official spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina Also ReadNorwegian men’s national team for 2025/2026Norwegian women’s national team for the 2025/2026 season Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? 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Sanderson sought $300,000 in damages from Paltrow in his lawsuit claiming the accident was a result of negligence that left him with physical injuries and emotional distress The man initially sought $3.1 million in an earlier lawsuit Gwyneth Paltrow and 'apartners': Why some people live separately from their spouses for her to sit there for two weeks and be pounded like a punching bag?" said Paltrow's attorney Steve Owens during the trial's closing statements "The easy thing for my client would have been to write a check and be done with it The Goop founder emerged victorious after an eight-day trial in March 2023 with the jury finding Paltrow not at fault for the alleged "hit-and-run" collision "That's why I felt like I had to fight it," Paltrow said on "World's First Podcast." "I'm not gonna be shaken down here Gwyneth Paltrow has 'a lot of sex' with Timothée Chalamet in new movie Paltrow was awarded $1 in symbolic damages for her counterclaim the actress vowed to donate any additional funds potentially awarded by the jury to a charitable organization (This article was updated to include video.) Cold-weather testing is an important thing for EVs since battery-powered cars traditionally haven't done well when the temperatures drop While new chemistries and more advanced active thermal management systems have helped a lot anyone who's been doing the EV thing for a while will probably find themselves thinking twice before heading out for a long drive on a cold day I live not too far over the border in Upstate New York but everything just feels a little bit different a little bit nicer when you cross into the Green Mountains That's especially true in the winter months I try to make day trips to Southern VT as often as possible to spend the morning getting first tracks at the Mt It's roughly a 75-mile run that takes me 90 minutes if I don't catch too many school buses or snow plows along the way a fair bit of high-speed secondary roads and no shortage of winding mountain passes In other words, it's an excellent route for testing cars of all sorts, including our long-term 2024 BMW iX I'd hoped to bring the iX over for a day on the slopes earlier this winter, but as I noted in the last update, an unexpected failure to charge left me without enough juice to make it An update on that situation: Our iX is still occasionally falling back to time slot mode when we plug it in but a BMW representative contacted me after we published our last update I made doubly sure that the iX was not only plugged in but was actually charging I'm still experiencing some charging glitches with the iX That alone shows my confidence in the iX: I was heading on a lengthy drive in winter conditions, and I didn't feel the need to charge the thing fully I folded the right seat down and placed my snowboard on top then buckled the seatbelt across it to hold it in place It didn't move an inch for the duration of the drive despite the twists and turns along the way My route started with a bit of highway time I have a few pairs of sunglasses that the Driving Assistance Pro driver-monitoring camera doesn't like I wasn't wearing any of those that morning but the system was still having a hard time spotting my eyes through the glasses I figure it was the extra glare from the sunrise I was left either squinting with the assistance system on or driving hands-on the whole way That was the only minor glitch on the way over The iX was comfortable and quiet when I was stuck with morning commuters queueing up the hill in Troy The BMW's strong power and throttle response made quick passes on two-lane roads a breeze when things opened up I got there with plenty of time before the lifts started turning and with reasonable efficiency despite using climate control and having fun on the drive over That's despite an ambient temperature of less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit Those cold temps meant for some crisp conditions on the trails in the morning though some warmer weather the weeks before meant only a handful of trails were open at Mt I had a great morning on what was sadly only the second and final time I'd managed to get out there this season My travel schedule and adding a new puppy to the family has conspired to keep me away from the slopes I was parked right at the base of the trail which meant I could step out of my bindings and straight into a pleasantly warm cabin The back seat of the iX proved plenty roomy for me to get myself out of my boots and other gear without having to contort myself too much various thermal layers scattered around the rest of the interior I headed back down the mountain for the return trip home As I'd only used 35 percent of the battery on the way there and as the car was predicting 26 percent remaining when I got home I was even more unrestrained with the throttle The worst of the winter salt and sand had not fully washed off But the iX is nicely balanced for such a big thing and those Nokian Remedy WRG5 tires still deliver good grip in all conditions I took a slightly shorter route on the way back which shaved about five miles off the trip plus slightly warmer temperatures (up over 34 degrees) and more time spent going downhill meant just 32 percent consumption for the return The only slight disappointment was that the BMW's range prediction was way off It predicted 26 percent remaining when I returned home That's about the biggest range estimation miss I've noticed from iDrive's integrated nav which is saying something in and of itself A six-percent miss would be considered a win in most other cars if my EV is going to be off by six percent mostly in sub- or near-freezing temperatures There's still not much of a charging network in Vermont so it's time for more temperate excursions plus further explorations about how the iX is faring for puppy-hauling duty The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In April 2025 Affordable Kia EV3 Tested On 621-Mile Road Trip: 'Impressive' The 2026 BMW iX's Range Gets Beaten By Only One Tesla (Updated) The 2026 Jeep Compass Gets An EV Version With Up To 404 Miles Of Range 2024 BMW iX Long-Term Test: Lessons From Charging Glitches Waymo Is Far From Done With The Jaguar I-Pace 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: Extreme Cold Gwyneth Paltrow looked back at her 2023 ski crash trial calling the experience “ridiculous” and describing the case as “everything that’s wrong with our legal system.” Gwyneth Paltrow is reflecting on her 2023 ski crash trial Two years after winning a lawsuit filed by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson—who accused the Goop founder of causing a 2016 ski crash in which he sustained injuries—she did not mince words while recalling the legal saga “It was ridiculous,” she told Erin Foster and Sara Foster on the April 24 episode of the sisters’ World’s First Podcast the idea that someone could ski into your back and knock you down and then sue you—I was like ‘This is everything that’s wrong with our legal system.’” The Oscar winner, who denied any wrongdoing in the case filed her own countersuit against the eye doctor alleging that he was responsible for the collision and placed the blame on her “in an attempt to exploit her celebrity and wealth.” Looking back she said her conviction was the reason she didn’t back down “That’s why I felt like I had to fight it,” she said during the podcast In the end, Gwyneth, 52, emerged victorious as a jury found Sanderson to be 100 percent at fault for the incident and granted her symbolic request of $1 in damages. At the time, a source present during the verdict told E! News the Shakespeare in Love actress leaned down to Sanderson after the verdict was handed down and told him, “I wish you well.” News in a statement that she “felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised [her] integrity.” “I am pleased with the outcome and I appreciate all of the hard work of Judge Holmberg and the jury,” she said “and thank them for their thoughtfulness in handling this case.” Months after the trial concluded, Gwyneth was still shaken by the ordeal describing it as a “pretty intense experience.” “That whole thing was pretty weird,” she told the New York Times in September 2023 “I don't know that I've even processed it To see Gwyneth’s evolution through the years This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page AL Jet Ski Rental Service Moves To Zeke’s Landing and MarinaKey Takeaways:A2Z Powersport has relocated its premium jet ski rental service to Zeke’s Landing and Marina in Orange Beach providing customers with enhanced waterfront access.They offer brand new 2024 Yamaha VX...Monday A2Z Powersport has officially relocated its premium jet ski rental operations to the prestigious Zeke’s Landing and Marina in Orange Beach This strategic move positions the company at one of the area’s most sought-after waterfront destinations enhancing its ability to provide exceptional experiences for water sports enthusiasts As a leader in watersport rentals along the Alabama Gulf Coast, A2Z Powersport continues to raise the bar with its commitment to quality The new location at Zeke’s Landing provides customers with direct access to some of Orange Beach’s most beautiful waterways enhancing convenience for visitors staying in nearby accommodations Zeke’s Landing and Marina sits at a prime location along Perdido Beach Boulevard offering ideal access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the calm waters of the bay area This dual access allows A2Z Powersport to provide varied riding environments suitable for different experience levels and preferences The marina’s protected waters make for easier launching and returns especially beneficial for first-time riders or those seeking a smoother start to their adventure riders can venture further to experience more dynamic water conditions The new location features improved docking facilities that streamline the rental process Customers now enjoy a more efficient check-in and boarding experience meaning less time on land and more time enjoying the water The professional dock staff ensures that transitions from land to water are smooth and hassle-free The marina’s facilities also provide added convenience with nearby amenities making the overall experience more comfortable for everyone in your group whether they’re riding or just along for the day at the marina Zeke’s Landing puts A2Z Powersport in the heart of Orange Beach’s entertainment and dining district Customers can easily combine their jet ski adventure with other popular activities creating full-day experiences without complicated logistics or long drives between destinations This central location is particularly beneficial for tourists with limited transportation options or those wanting to maximize their vacation time with minimal travel between activities A2Z Powersport doesn’t just offer any watercraft – they provide the latest premium models on the market Their fleet features brand new 2024 Yamaha VX Jet Skis The integrated Bluetooth audio systems allow riders to enjoy their favorite music while cruising the waters adding another dimension to the experience These watercraft represent the perfect balance between power and comfort making them suitable for both thrill-seekers and those simply looking to enjoy a leisurely tour of Orange Beach’s waterways The Yamaha VX models also feature stability-enhancing hull designs and intuitive controls that make them approachable for beginners while still offering enough performance to satisfy experienced riders A2Z Powersport maintains their fleet to the highest standards Daily inspections and regular maintenance ensure that every jet ski performs optimally and safely for each customer This commitment to maintenance means fewer mechanical issues and interruptions allowing customers to focus entirely on enjoying their experience rather than worrying about equipment reliability Jet ski rentals form the core of A2Z Powersport’s offerings at their new Zeke’s Landing location Customers can tour Orange Beach’s stunning waterways at their own pace aboard premium 2024 Yamaha VX Jet Skis equipped with Bluetooth audio systems These cutting-edge watercraft deliver the perfect balance of performance and comfort for riders of all experience levels What sets these jet skis apart isn’t just their impressive specifications – it’s the freedom they provide Picture cruising along Alabama’s picturesque coastline with your favorite music playing through the integrated speakers while the Gulf breeze washes over you It’s an experience that combines excitement with relaxation in a way few other activities can match The well-maintained fleet ensures reliability and safety allowing you to focus entirely on enjoying your ride rather than worrying about equipment issues A2Z Powersport provides thorough orientation to help you get comfortable before hitting the open water One of the most memorable aspects of renting from A2Z Powersport is the opportunity to potentially encounter dolphins in their natural habitat The local waters around Orange Beach are home to dolphin pods that can sometimes be spotted during your jet ski adventure While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed many customers have experienced the joy of seeing these magnificent creatures swimming nearby during their rentals It’s the kind of magical moment that transforms a fun outing into an unforgettable memory A2Z Powersport offers a comprehensive range of water activities including: This variety ensures there’s something for everyone A2Z Powersport has simplified the booking process with their user-friendly online reservation system This convenient system enables you to plan your water adventures from anywhere at any time – perfect for vacationers who want to secure their activities before arriving in Orange Beach The platform clearly displays all pricing and options making the decision process transparent and straightforward For those who prefer a more personal touch or have specific questions A2Z Powersport offers multiple direct contact options: Their responsive team can provide detailed information about their offerings help you select the right adventure for your group and address any concerns you might have before booking Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions about weather conditions or any special accommodations you might need The team at A2Z Powersport prides itself on being knowledgeable not just about their equipment They can offer recommendations for the best times to ride areas with the highest likelihood of dolphin sightings and other local attractions to complete your Orange Beach experience When you book with A2Z Powersport at their new Zeke’s Landing location you can expect a premium experience from the moment you arrive Their waterfront facility offers easy access to some of Orange Beach’s most stunning waters setting the stage for an unforgettable experience The company’s focus on customer experience is evident in every aspect of its operation From the quality of their equipment to the knowledge of their staff everything is designed to ensure your time on the water exceeds expectations you’ll receive a thorough orientation to your jet ski including safety instructions and operational guidance The 2024 Yamaha VX Jet Skis are intuitive to operate making them accessible even for first-time riders while still providing the performance that experienced enthusiasts appreciate you’ll have the freedom to move at your own pace enjoying the integrated Bluetooth audio system that lets you create your own soundtrack for the adventure Many riders report that the ability to play music enhances their experience adding another sensory dimension to the thrill of skimming across the waves To make the most of your time with A2Z Powersport A2Z Powersport provides all necessary safety equipment including properly fitted life jackets for all riders Their commitment to safety ensures you can enjoy your adventure with confidence While the premium jet ski rentals are the flagship offering at A2Z Powersport’s Zeke’s Landing location they provide a comprehensive range of water recreation options to suit different preferences and group sizes Their boat rentals are ideal for larger groups or families looking to explore Orange Beach’s waters together the dolphin tours offer a chance to observe these magnificent marine mammals in their natural habitat eco-friendly experience might opt for kayak rentals which allow for a peaceful exploration of areas that may not be accessible by motorized watercraft This variety ensures that regardless of your water activity preferences Many visitors create memorable Orange Beach experiences by combining different activities across multiple days using A2Z Powersport as their trusted provider for all water adventures during their stay Securing your water adventure at A2Z Powersport’s new Zeke’s Landing location is straightforward and convenient provides 24/7 access to their availability calendar allowing you to select your preferred date For those who prefer direct communication or have specific questions, their team is readily available by phone at (954) 296-1862 or via email at [email protected] The knowledgeable staff can provide recommendations based on your group’s size A2Z Powersport’s convenient location at 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd in Orange Beach makes it easily accessible from most area accommodations allowing you to maximize your vacation time without long commutes to your water activities Beyond their website and direct contact options A2Z Powersport maintains an active presence on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram (@a2zpowersport) Following their accounts can provide inspiration for your trip and glimpses of the experiences that await you at their Zeke’s Landing location Their social media channels also showcase the beautiful Orange Beach waterways and occasionally feature photos of happy customers enjoying their premium jet skis and other watercraft It’s a great way to get excited about your upcoming adventure or share your own experiences after your visit The A2Z Powersport team is passionate about creating memorable experiences on the water and takes pride in helping visitors discover the beauty of Orange Beach from a unique perspective Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect of their operation from the quality of their equipment to the knowledge and friendliness of their staff A2Z Powersport’s relocation to Zeke’s Landing and Marina represents an exciting new chapter in their mission to provide premium water experiences in Orange Beach With their fleet of 2024 Yamaha VX Jet Skis featuring Bluetooth audio they offer a combination of advanced technology and thrilling adventure that’s unmatched in the area Whether you’re planning a family vacation their diverse offerings ensure there’s something for everyone From heart-pounding jet ski rides to peaceful kayak trips and everything in between A2Z Powersport is your gateway to experiencing the beauty of Alabama’s coastal waters Their new location at Zeke’s Landing provides ideal access to some of Orange Beach’s most scenic waterways with the potential for unforgettable encounters with local wildlife including the dolphins that frequently inhabit these waters Don’t miss the opportunity to create lasting memories on your next visit to Orange Beach. Secure your water adventure today by visiting their website, calling (954) 296-1862, or emailing [email protected] click the link below to access their reservation system and select your preferred date and activity: A2Z Powersport is committed to providing exceptional water adventures from A to Z along the beautiful shores of Orange Beach 26619 Perdido Beach BlvdOrange BeachAL36561United States Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. XPRMedia and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected] A post shared by Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (@arapahoe_basin) Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host its fourth annual Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride event on May 17–18 celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of skiing with a Pride parade from the summit to Black Mountain Lodge followed by a DJ set featuring Don Fuego and special guest Griffin Maxwell Brooks in Frisco will feature a limited-edition Gay Basin Extra Pale Ale “A-Basin is a positive place with a positive vibe,” the resort wrote in a social media post “We uplift all who respectfully join us to celebrate Sunday’s activities include another Pride parade at 10:30 a.m. with performances by Play Haus and guests Shayna P and Anastasia Krystals at Black Mountain Lodge A portion of the weekend’s sales will benefit Mountain Pride Foot passenger tickets are available for non-skiers at $25 Attendees are encouraged to use biodegradable glitter, which will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit arapahoebasin.com News | May 3 A limited time Gay Basin Extra Pale Ale will be served throughout the duration of the party On ‘The World’s First Podcast,’ Paltrow called her civil trial over a ski collision “everything that’s wrong with our legal system” As the majority of ski resorts in France wrap up their winter season one station in the Alps is set to remain open for public skiing until well into summer Les Deux-Alpes (Isère) is planning to remain open and available for winter sports for the public until July Members of the public who still want to take part in winter sports will be welcome in the resort alongside those seeking more summery activities such as hiking and mountain biking From now until May 28: Skiing scheduled to remain open from 2,600 metres altitude upwards May 29 to July 6: Open from 3,600 metres altitude (as well as the Belvédère des Écrins area A ski lift pass to access the mountain costs €49.50 per adult This resort is unique in that it remains open to winter sport seekers well into the summer months in contrast to some other stations that still receive enough snow at high altitudes but typically only open under certain conditions for professional sports training Val d’Isère and Tignes open between June 14 and July 13 (snow permitting) The majority of ski resorts in the Alps and wider Tarentaise valley - such as Val Thorens and Chamonix - began their winter seasons in November and December 2024 The high altitudes of Les Deux-Alpes make the late opening possible whereas many lower-altitude resorts in the Alps and Pyrenees have struggled to remain open earlier in the season due to a lack of snow Some have even announced the end of downhill skiing for good with a view to replacing winter-only sports with year-round activities It comes after Les Deux-Alpes invested in a state-of-the-art télécabine lift system this year and other mountain users on a 6.4 km journey up the mountain from the base altitude of 1,600m to the 3,200m domaine at the top of the mountain (and at the heart of the skiing area) The investment is part of a wider €650 million improvement project across l’Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux-Alpes, said Poma spokesperson Fabrice Boutet, to Le Figaro Authorities are instead planning a ‘four season model’ – but some locals are not happy The Travelski Night Express will begin service this December and start selling tickets in May ‘We are alarmed by the high level and severity of accidents’ Total snowfall in the west through Wednesday morning May 7th WeatherBell Sunday: Snow will fall in the southern mountains of Colorado, especially near Red Mountain Pass (7-10 inches above 9,000 feet) Southerly flow favors areas north of Durango Mammoth will grab light snowfall. Monday: Snow develops in central Colorado (Salida) and pushes north into Summit County by late morning or early afternoon Snow levels 9- 10K dropping later in the day.Tuesday: A cold front approaches the Front Range and areas near Summit County The heaviest totals will be closer to the Divide. Wednesday: A Secondary system brings some additional snow showers to the Front Range Mountains with increasing snow likely in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.  Total snowfall in Colorado and New Mexico through Wednesday Bottom Line: This could be a good storm to chase in Colorado due to warm nature initially (dense layer) on Monday followed by the colder air on Tuesday (Lighter Density) Peak snowfall might occur Monday night into Tuesday morning (AM powder day) Some decent totals are possible in eastern Utah (Uinta Range) Winter is not over! @powderchasers is the official weather channel for POWDER but Paltrow explains that she refused to be "shaken down" by Sanderson in the lawsuit Paltrow could have likely settled the case out of court She chose to fight back instead.Paltrow's trial was under public scrutiny due to her popularity and the subsequent trials that occur afterwards are actually quite common in The United States take a look at the billboards that line Colorado's I-70 with advertisements for ski-crash-chasing lawyers and legal services.Let her very public trial be a reminder to always ski in control and that the downhill skier has the right of way 2025Despite North America's numerous high-altitude peaks there's only one ski area that offers lift-served skiing throughout the summer on a reliable basis-- Timberline Lodge The historic lodge rests at 6,000 feet, slightly more than halfway up the towering volcanic peak of Mt. Hood but a deep summer snowpack can be found just a couple of chairlift rides away Hood from nearby Trilium Lake is simply incredible I would have sat at this spot longer if didn't mean I would miss out on skiing I don't remember the moment that I first saw a video of summer skiing on Mt but I certainly haven't forgotten the feelings it elicited-- jealousy As a kid who suffered through long summers of sweltering temperatures and oppressive humidity on the east coast I simply couldn't get over the fact that fellow Americans were scratching their skiing itches all summer long while I was forced to go to the beach I finally made my pilgrimage to Timberline and Mt The purpose of my quick jaunt up to Hood from Tahoe was to shoot an upcoming sponsored video for 5-Hour Energy I can't wait to show you how we squeezed three sports in one day for my Summer Trifecta let's get back to what's most important- the skiing Timberline Lodge Conditions, July 24th, 2024I loved this view of the winding trail of snow leading back to Timberline Lodge That's Mount Jefferson standing tall in the background Note: Take this conditions report with a grain of salt (that will be funny later I promise) as it's nearly been a week since I skied Timberline but it should be a fair representation of how Palmer is holding up this summer Timberline July 2024 Layout As I learned through conversation the Palmer Glacier and its trails vary each season depending on the snow depth there are at least a dozen or so slalom and GS lanes set up for ski race campers Each lane was constantly being used by a few dozen kiddos and young adults honing in their skills.  Further to the right is a groomed freeskiing lane, about a hundred yards wide that's open to the public. Below the freeskiing lane are a smattering of terrain parks and halfpipe options Looking up towards Palmer from the Jeff Flood lift The terrain park features can be seen below and to the looker's right of the snowfield We spent most of our time skiing the far looker's right groomed lanes and the fun ungroomed paths to the looker's left of the Palmer Lift there are still a few off-piste/ungroomed routes for the public to explore beneath the Palmer Lift and to the looker's left of it but were loads of fun as they featured rocks Timberline July 2024 Snow QualityTimberline farms and preserves snow to build a base that will last throughout the summer it takes much more than a few clever snow preservation tactics to make the surface rideable in late July Each groomed run and terrain park is loaded with a layer of salt to make the surface harder and faster This is essential to prevent the sticky snow we're all familiar with in the spring I was blown away by how fast I was able to ski throughout the morning It felt like skiing on a firm yet forgiving spring groomer rather than a melting snowfield at the end of July The snow was certainly dirty in spots We skied from roughly 8AM to 12PM in temperatures ranging from 45 degrees to about 60 degrees Fahrenheit The surface started to slush up as the sun rose higher in the sky but I never felt unsafe or bothered by sticky snow Timberline July 2024 Overall Impression I alluded earlier that traveling to Timberline in July was high on my bucket list and while the starry-eyes of fulfilling a lifelong dream might sway my judgement I feel confident in agreeing with those that came before me Summer skiing at Timberline is a MUST for every skier but the experience instantly became a 'core memory' as the Gen Z'ers are saying these days Timberline is where skiing continues to live and breathe while the rest of the country rests My only gripe about the experience is that I had to go home after skiing just one day We'll be one day closer to the (normal) ski season tomorrow If you've been waiting years to make it happen like I did From ski resort news to profiles of the world’s best skiers Submit your best clips for a chance to be featured on POWDER. Tune in and watch handpicked, high-quality ski videos streaming all day long on POWDER TV, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Colorado snowstake on the morning of May 1 Winter Park snowstake webcam on the morning of May 1 and today's storm should be a friendly reminder of that Have fun riding your bike and hiking at low elevations but head up high if you still want some winter goodness Activities at Canyon’s village include scenic gondola rides PARK CITY, Utah — Park City was named the second-best golf destination among ski resorts in Powder’s latest ranking of six top mountain golf courses highlighting year-round appeal and summer landscapes The ranking celebrates ski resorts that offer exceptional golf experiences once the snow melts blending mountain views with creative course design Park City stood out in part due to Canyons Golf par-70 course known for its elevation changes and panoramic views located at the Canyons side of Park City Mountain was designed by golf architects Gene and Casey Bates It features standout elements like a dramatic 297-foot vertical drop on the 10th hole and a rare island green finishing at the 18th have made the course a favorite among summer visitors seeking a high-altitude tee time The Wasatch Back has a plethora of public courses to choose from Park City also benefits from its cooler mountain climate offering relief from the hotter temperatures found in nearby Salt Lake City This makes the Canyons course a popular choice for golfers looking to enjoy summer sunshine without the scorching heat praised for its dramatic scenery and high-altitude fairways The TownLift News Desk specializes in delivering concise Our expertise is in covering local stories that matter most to the Park City community Post A JobView All Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates 2025As someone who personally spent more than my fair share of time in college skiing instead of studying I like to think that I still turned out pretty alright I can’t vouch for today’s college experience most meaningful relationships I developed during my formative years weren’t in the classroom or at late-night parties–they were out in the mountains I was lucky enough to fall in love with skiing at a very early age on the East Coast but it wasn’t until I rediscovered going to school in Colorado that I knew it would become as big a part of my life as it has While skiing undoubtedly ruined my life (for the better) the freedom it granted me unlocked more doors than I ever could have imagined I’m sure there’s plenty of young adults on the cusp of finishing out their college career out there who can relate to that or a celebratory friend who’s looking for a gift idea for that soon-to-graduate skiing-obsessed senior in your life here’s a few items that might ease their transition into real life next year It can be tough to leave a place like CU Boulder or any other center of higher education with distractingly easy access to mountains and time becomes scarce after graduation–these things will certainly keep the skiing dream alive A Season Pass For Next YearThey don't look like this anymore no matter what mountains you want to ski at That Backcountry Setup Your Kid’s Always WantedThere's no greater freedom than earning your turns in the mountains there’s loads of options for capturing memories on the slopes maybe your kid will even send you a holiday card with a new photo for your fridge Higher Education (The Outdoor Kind)The mountains are the best classroom for learning skills like snow science Every single one I’ve taken has left me with the impression of “why didn’t I do that earlier?” Outside of the skill building and potential for professional development they’re also a great place to make friends with like-minded folks in a new place This one’s got something in it for you, too. Bring it back to where it all started, and go skiing together! For me, family ski trips were my absolute favorite time of year growing up, and they’ve actually only got more fun since. It’s a great place to catch up on each other’s lives, blow off a little steam, and enjoy one of life’s greatest pleasures together. Want some inspo? Look no further. Ski-Related LiteratureFeeding yourself as a post-college ski bum can be hard