We’re giddy for the 2019-2020 ski season. Aren’t you? Following a stellar 2018-2019 ski season out here in Colorado, we are eager to slide on snow again—so eager that we rounded up a bunch of projected resort opening dates in order to share our stoke with you. These dates come from estimates according to resorts, Continue reading…
2019 Resort Opening Dates: Ski Season Returns!
October 23: Launch of Winter Season Kickoff with Icelantic
Join Powder7 and Icelantic to Kick Off the 2019-2020 Ski Season It’s that time of year again. We are ready to celebrate the start of a new ski season with our good friends down the road at Icelantic. Join us for an evening of stoke, ski films, raffles, and a concert by Heavy Diamond Ring. Continue reading…
The Ultimate Ski Pass Giveaway: Loveland + Arapahoe Basin
Loveland Ski Area. Arapahoe Basin. Unlimited. For Free. Sounds pretty dreamy, doesn’t it? We think so. That’s why we’ve been fantasizing about the would-be Loveland Pass Pass for at least six months now. Despite endless buzz around the Front Range, the pass hasn’t materialized. So, we’re taking the Loveland Pass Pass beyond April Fool’s fodder and Continue reading…
Which Ski Pass to Buy: The Powder7 Crew Weighs In
Which ski pass to buy, you ask? It might be easier to explain quantum mechanics. As Alterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) and Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) duke it out for interstellar domination of the skier-verse, we skiers are left with tough—albeit exciting—choices. Do I want more Colorado or more Utah? In Japan, will I hit Hokkaido Continue reading…
Skiers: This is How You Survive Summer
Skiers—it’s that time again. Here’s how to survive summer. Unless you just never stop skiing, like our athlete Owen Leeper, you’re probably on to whatever you do in the off season. Right now, you dig the warm weather. Ah, that Chaco tan and the smell of sunscreen. The trout are biting, the dirt is tacky, Continue reading…
Our Favorite Ski Photos of 2019: #Skiingforall
Our favorite ski photos of 2019 say more than 1,000 words. Captured by staffers, ambassadors, and athlete Owen Leeper, they celebrate what we love about skiing. The best days. The “wow” moments. The camaraderie. The group flow. The dedication. The satisfying simplicity. As we put an exclamation point on the 2018-2019 ski season, we’re thrilled Continue reading…
Why Colorado Ski Resorts Close Before the Snow Melts—and Where to Ski the Longest
By Morgan Tilton It’s late April and a sneaky storm drops five inches of snow on your favorite ski resort. Catching wet, springy flakes on your tongue, you’re thinking ski season will last forever. Look how great the coverage is! “We’ll be skiing until July 4,” you say to a buddy. Then he reminds you that Continue reading…
Watch: This is What Skiing Japan with a Pro Looks Like
Lights, camera, send! Powder7 athlete Owen Leeper finally made it to Japan this winter, and our staffer Matty joined in on the fun. Don’t worry—the highlights make us jealous too. The crew chased storms across the northern island of Hokkaido, with stops at: Niseko, Moiwa, Kiroro, Asahidake, Furano, and Rusutsu. Check their tips for skicationing to Continue reading…
Where to Find the Best Backcountry Skiing in The East
By Tim Peck Backcountry skiing in The East features unique and often adventure-y terrain and fickle snow conditions. Just like we like it. Tuckerman Ravine, on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, has long been the epicenter of backcountry skiing in the East. Consider the descent of the iconic alpine bowl a rite of passage for Northeast-based Continue reading…
Photo Journal: Owen Leeper Skis Jackson Hole’s Deepest February Ever
By Owen Leeper (@o_leeps) Powder7 athlete Owen Leeper skis Jackson like he was born on the mountain. So when the resort had a February for the ages, he didn’t miss out. It started right when I got home from Japan. Fifty inches of snow fell in five days between February 3-6. I was supposed to Continue reading…