#winter sports debate

Is telemark skiing still relevant in 2026 or just a nostalgic niche?

Should powder skis be banned for all but experts?—they turn safe runs into uncontrollable avalanches of pure ego.

Are snowboarders ruining ski culture with their laid-back attitude and park tricks?

Are skiers really just snowboarders who can't afford to be humble, or is there a real performance difference?

Is it time to ban helmet cams from resorts or do they actually make dangerous lines more visible?

Is backcountry skiing more about Instagram clout than actual survival skill?

Are fat bikes and electric snowboards diluting the purity of winter sports?

What’s your take on using a splitboard for full-on extreme descents versus a snowmobile drop in the backcountry?

Is heli-skiing still worth the hype in 2026, or is it just a risky flex?

Is wearing a helmet on a pow day a sign of smart safety or a betrayal of ski culture?

Is the backcountry snowboarder gatekeeping the resort rider from the sport’s true soul?

Should snowboarding even be allowed on the same mountains as skiers, or are we pretending a clash doesn't exist?

Does backcountry skiing actually require more skill, or are resort riders just gatekeeping with gear snobbery?