Sierra Shafer
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Carlsbad, CA, United States
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A Final Note from Our Editor
This story originally appeared as the Intro in the Winter 2020 (49.2) issue of POWDER. By the time you read this, perhaps the final issue of Powder, our → Read More
How We Determine the Skis of the Year
I counted 117 skiers, each on a different pair of skis, clustered on the summit of one of North America’s oldest ski areas: Red Mountain, B.C. Gradually, → Read More
The Future of POWDER Magazine
We still have work to do—and two more issues to make. → Read More
BREAKING: Vail Resorts Announces Winter Operating Plan
Mountain access will be managed through and reservation system and limits will be placed on lift tickets to prioritize pass holders. → Read More
Ski Towns Show Support of Black Lives Matter Movement
In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, organizers in Aspen, Jackson, and more have led peaceful protests over the past several weeks. → Read More
U.S. Ski Team Suspends Athletes for Using Racial Slurs
Marker, Dalbello, Volkl have also ended their sponsorship of the Fagan twins following their use of racial slurs. → Read More
We Posted a Black Square. So Now What?
Our commitments will be centered around hiring and paying BIPOC contributors as well as continuing to tell stories about skiers from diverse backgrounds. → Read More
Las Leñas Will Not Have a Ski Season This Year
"The snowfall of April 12, along with the commitment of all the people who make up Valle Nevado, has been a very powerful signal to put our maximum effort to have the 2020 winter season." → Read More
No Skiing for Breckenridge, Heavenly, or Whistler Blackcomb This Season
Vail Resorts will not reopen resorts to skiing; summer operations to come late June → Read More
These Are the Best Skis on Sale Right Now
In the spirit of getting back on snow ASAP next season, we scoured Backcountry.com's Memorial Day Sale (going on now through May 25) for the best deals on → Read More
Binge-Worthy Podcasts for Skiers
Whether you a have long commute, want to utilize your time alone on the skinner, or have recently found yourself with a surplus of free time, we've → Read More
Everything We Hate About Touring—And Why We'll Never Stop
You know what I love? Chair lifts. I don’t even care that a window ticket at Vail is $209 this season. Take my money. I don’t wanna keep touring anymore! → Read More
Governor Mandates Closure of All Colorado Ski Areas
“Never would I have believed that a global pandemic would force the temporary closure of our world-class ski resorts,” said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, in an email. → Read More
Vail Resorts and Alterra Suspend Operations Due to Coronavirus
All of Vail Resorts’ mountain resorts and retail stores will suspend operations beginning Sunday, March 15, 2020 through Sunday, March 22, 2020 and will → Read More
Women, Sign Up for Our New Women's Ski Clinics! For Women!
Storm Cycles for Ladies: Code red! It dumped a foot overnight and then Aunt Flo showed up unannounced. Learn and practice techniques to shred while you → Read More
5 Durable Gloves to Keep You Warm For Years
We’ve also selected gloves we found to be durable, because once you break them in, it’s important they last more than a few seasons. → Read More
Big Mountain Pioneer Dean Cummings Charged With Murder
Cummings, 54, founded Valdez H20 Heli Adventures in 1995, is a former U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member, and won the 1995 World Extreme Skiing Championships. → Read More
Jackson Hole Just Crowned the Best Skiers on the Mountain
Parkin Costain and Veronica Paulsen were crowned the new King and Queen of Corbet's on Saturday night at the Pink Garter Theatre in Jackson, each walking → Read More
New Record Set for Most People Skiing in Jeans
Over the weekend, a mass of skiers showed up at Colorado's Arapaho Basin dressed in their best denim hoping to secure a new world record for most skiers → Read More
Pit Viper Makes Gogglés Now. The Video They Made About Them is Weirder.
Chris Garcin, President of Pit Viper Worldwide, made this announcement on the brand's site to launch the sunglasses brand's newest product: "It’s great to → Read More