Proof of Usefulness Report

Powdr

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents POWDR Corp, a major adventure lifestyle and ski resort operator (Copper Mountain, Snowbird, etc.) with significant real-world assets and millions of annual visitors. While the project demonstrates massive verifiable traction and reach (far exceeding the calibration baseline), the submission quality is exceptionally poor (generic descriptions, confused revenue figures, hyperbolic claims like 'everyone'). The 'GoldenFang' project name appears to be a user handle or internal placeholder rather than a specific technology product. As a non-technology infrastructure business, it scores low on technical innovation but high on utility and market presence. Recent news of asset divestitures (selling Killington, Mt. Bachelor) impacts the market timing assessment.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+717.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+646

Project Details

Project URL
powdr.com
Description
POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. The company also fuels adventure through a collection of experiences from the mountains to the valleys including Sun Country Tours river rafting outfitter based in Oregon, Powderbird heli-adventure operator based out of Snowbird in Utah, and Stovepipe lodging and concessions based in Death Valley National Park. POWDR's Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe and Woodward West in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit:www.POWDR.com.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline