It’s Time to Embrace Ski Guiding
Long stigmatized in the United States, wider adoption of guided backcountry skiing will boost knowledge, reduce gatekeeping, and promote human-powered skiing on public lands.
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8 Classic Backcountry Routes for Beginners to Experts
Resorts are closing, but you can extend your ski season with these backcountry touring routes for all abilities.
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A Ski Tour from Jackson Hole to Grand Targhee Taught Us to Embrace Adventure
Things didn't go exactly as we wanted, but we learned a lot about perseverance, reward, and how to adapt in the moment.
If You’re Going to Tow Your Gear Into the Backcountry, Here’s What You Should Know
Towing your gear for a multi-day backcountry mission may sound like good idea, but sometimes a sled is more trouble than it's worth.
The Best Way to Improve Your Performance on the Skin Track Has Nothing To Do With Technique
Getting electrolytes on board will increase your stamina on the uphill so you can make the most of the downhill.
Why Are Older People the Ones Dying in Avalanches?
Over the past decade, the median age of avalanche fatalities in the backcountry has risen. Experts are scratching their heads as to why.
This New Backcountry Traverse Could Become Colorado’s Own Haute Route
The Million Dollar Traverse serves up luxe huts, gourmet meals, and some of the raddest terrain in the West.
When a Popular Backcountry Spot Became Unsafe, Volunteers Stepped in To Manage It
As backcountry trailheads like the one on Wyoming's Teton Pass outside of Jackson Hole get more crowded, responsible recreation practices are more important than ever.
The Best Backcountry Glades Are Accessed From This East Coast Resort
Bolton Valley's largely unexplored backcountry welcomes both the experienced and the uninitiated to experience the wonder.
Download 3D Maps of Your Favorite Backcountry Zones with Gaia GPS
Scope out new terrain, plan perfect routes, or dream the day away discovering all the world’s natural wonders in 3D.