POWDER Releases 2026 Photo Annual: A Deep Dive Into the Soul of Skiing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--POWDER: The Skier’s Magazine is proud to announce the release of its 2026 Photo Annual, Volume 52, Issue 1 on October 17, 2025. This issue is a showcase of mountain culture, ski photography, and immersive storytelling that continues the magazine’s legacy as the definitive voice of passionate skiers.

This year’s Photo Annual invites readers to slow down and savor the essence of skiing, not just through the lens, but through the stories that define the sport. While the theme of ski movies emerged organically throughout the issue, the scope of the magazine goes far beyond.

“Sometimes, when you set out to create a ski magazine, a theme unconsciously emerges. For us, that was movies,” POWDER’s Editor, Derek Taylor shared. “While social media and short-form content have emerged as an indomitable force in skiing and elsewhere, artists, creatives, and filmmakers continue to make meatier projects that force us to slow down.”

In this Issue, readers can explore a wide range of features celebrating the culture, creativity, and community of skiing, including:

• A cover feature on Chris Benchetler and his Mountains of the Moon film project, created in collaboration with Micky Hart of the Grateful Dead.
• The 2026 POWDER Photo Gallery, showcasing breathtaking imagery from some of the most talented photographers in the sport.
• An in-depth look at the evolution of ski film, with deep dives into the genre and the visionary creatives redefining its future.
• A story on Mike Hattrup, the Blizzard of Aahhh’s icon, as he enters his next chapter.
• A feature on the world’s leading drone cinematographer, capturing skiing from new heights.
• A journey through Vermont’s Green Mountains, exploring the region’s rich ski heritage and modern-day scene.
• A collection of personal and unfiltered ski stories; from late-blooming passion projects to a behind-the-scenes look at Sun Valley as it prepares to host the World Cup Finals.

“These stories are disparate, illuminating small corners of skiing,” Taylor continued, “but together, they prove why we believe this is the best sport—or passion, or art form, or expensive addiction—on Earth. We humbly think you’ll agree.”

For over five decades, POWDER has delivered a premium print experience, blending stunning photography with meaningful stories that echo the spirit of skiing. The 2026 Photo Annual is no exception. You can grab your own copy online in POWDER’s Shop, or find it at a newsstand near you.

About POWDER

Founded in 1972, POWDER: The Skier’s Magazine has long been revered as skiing’s soul-filled storyteller, delivering honest journalism, stunning imagery, and unmatched cultural insight. POWDER is a celebration of skiing in all its forms—a beacon of inspiration for the most passionate skiers on the planet. Iconic, enduring, and proudly analog, POWDER remains one of the original “tabletop titles.”

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