Powder and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. This winter, for the first time in 28 years, a unique and wonderfully old-fashioned ski competition returned to the slopes of Alta Ski ...

A classic story about the 1985 Powder 8s competition on Cody Bowl at Jackson Hole. About a hundred years ago, an adventurer by the name of William Frederick Cody made quite a reputation for himself by ...

For veterans, a reminder. For newbies, an important list to know before you trek into the backcountry Practice as often as you can. In the snow and wind, under a blue sky, when it’s cold, on your way ...

This winter, for the first time in 28 years, a unique and wonderfully old-fashioned ski competition returned to the slopes of Alta Ski Area, Utah. Called Powder 8s, the team event saw pairs of skiers ...

Called Powder 8s, the team event saw pairs of skiers carving their best figure eights through fresh snow. That is, they skied alongside each other, leaving criss-crossing paths. A panel of five judges ...