Backcountry skiing beckons, doesn’t it? Leaving the groomed trails behind offers a unique thrill, and it demands specialized ...

Whether you're looking for a dedicated backcountry ski that strikes the perfect balance between weight and performance, a lightweight ski to charge up the biggest peaks, or a slackcountry ski that ...

Planning a ski trip can be an involved process, depending on how far you're hoping to go and what kind of skiing you're ...

Backcountry touring, AT, earning your turns–whatever you want to call it–gear for human-powered skiing just keeps improving. Touring bindings are light and reliable, brands have finally figured out ...

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Once upon a time, backcountry skiing was a niche sport enjoyed by a select group of skiers viewed as “hardcore” or “extreme.” But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, ...

An adrenaline‑fueled winter adventure is coming to a remote mountain range in California, offering a unique terrain drop for ...

Powder days loom large in the lore of ski culture, so much so that savvy employers have started offering paid time off for employees to shred the slopes. But with lift lines lengthening and headline ...

From Norway's Lofoten Islands to the peaks of British Columbia and the Dolomite Mountains, site of the 2026 Winter Olympics, ...

Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the distance. Now imagine you and a few ski buddies ...

Stowe Mountain Rescue has dealt with an "unprecedented" number of early-season rescues this year, including two teenagers who ...

Mad River Glen is eyeing an expanded footprint, seeking to buy adjacent land that would add over 1,000 acres of skiable ...