Heather Hansman is the author of Powder Day: Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow, and Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West. She writes about environmental issues and the ...

The feeling of floating through fresh, untracked powder on skis is unlike anything else. But for some, that magical feeling hasn’t happened yet — either because they haven’t quite figured out how to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every winter, after the first snowfall in the mountains, hordes of ...

The Powder Buoy’s activity in the Pacific Ocean can indicate a forthcoming snowstorm with two weeks advance notice. Just ...