Backcountry Gear

A small number of these avalanche transceiver models may experience a crucial electrical malfunction.

Because they’ve saved me more than a few times—and they can do the same for you.

Never lose your partner in deep trees again.

You don't have to invest in a second set of equipment to introduce your kids to backcountry skiing.

Don't let your budget hold you back from getting into the backcountry. This gear is built to last and doesn't require a loan.

These two bindings provide alpine performance in ski mode but tour efficiently in walk mode. So which is better? Our gear expert finds out.

What you wear on active days outside of the resort goes a long way in determining how comfortable you'll be during your adventures. Start here.

Whether you're going on a day-long tour or multi-night hut trip, you need the best backcountry binding that works as well going uphill as it does going down.

The brand introduces a new line of all-mountain skis, high-volume boot options, and a new addition to the SHIFT binding family for next season.

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You know she loves skiing, but you aren't sure what to get her? She'll love this.

For the gadget lover on your list.

We vet products to find the best gear, so check back every week for new reviews.

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We did the math. Here are your favorite stories on skiingmag.com from 2015. By Leslie Hittmeier

The guys at Avatech have created the coolest app ever for backcountry skiers. It’s the first crowd-sourced platform for avalanche safety, so skiers now have a way to easily share information about the mountains.

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This is the gear Arc'teryx athlete and ACMG assistant ski guide, Christina Lustenberger, trusts for long days of ski guiding in the hills. Photos by Bruno Long.

The creator of bamboo ski poles on injury, climate change, and Dazed and Confused. Interviewed By Gordy Megroz

The Utah-based company is recalling all of its JetForce avalanche airbags due to faulty firmware. By Ryan Dionne

The HERO4 Session is the size of an ice cube and sports a simple design that solves all the problems you've ever had with your GoPro.

Ortovox voluntary recalls S1+ avalanche transceiver.

Here's the best gear you can't touch yet. Start drooling.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the Black Diamond JetForce avalanche airbag system, which inflates via a rechargeable battery and a fan.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the Scott Alpride avalanche airbag system, which uses two small non-reusable gas canisters to deploy the airbag.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the ABS Vario Base Unit avalanche airbag system, which is designed to zip into other ABS-compatible packs. The system uses nitrogen and a charged handle to inflate the airbag.

Skiing Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the Backcountry Access Float avalanche airbag system, which is one of the least expensive on the market.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the Mammut Ride Protection Airbag avalanche airbag system, which is shaped differently than other airbags on the market.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the different avalanche airbag systems including what's used to inflate the bags, how easily they are to refill after deployment, and more.

Highlight's from Dynafit's 2016 Free Touring Collection

We asked 2014 North American ski-mountaineer­ing champion John Gaston to weigh in on the perfect setup.

An uphill-skiing noob tests her mettle at Arapahoe Basin’s Rise & Shine Rando series.

Get fit for deep powder: Join us for fun, low-key randonnée racing at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado.

We tested the newest backcountry and adventure-worthy ski boots. Here are the winners.

Meet the Skiing and Backpacker Magazine Brand Ambassadors.

AvaTech launches new backcountry safety tool and global data-sharing platform.

We test a new ski-touring binding from industry-giant Marker.

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Don’t think you can head to the backcountry without knowing how to effectively and efficiently use your avy beacon.

An inside look at how Eddie Bauer designs ski gear.

Our favorite backcountry skis, boots, bindings, and accessories this season.

Exploring one of Idaho's iconic mountain ranges with Sawtooth Mountain Guides.

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TGR film athlete Todd Ligare shares his gear choices.

TGR film athlete Todd Ligare shares his gear choices.

Detail gallery of Dynafit's new freeride-touring binding.

Dynafit's new Beast 16 is aimed at hard-charging freeriders.

A lightweight and powerful touring binding

The best skis for getting there and getting back.

Our favorite boots for getting there and getting back.

Chuck Mumford explains his new brand of eyewear.

How to ski powder in Boulder, Colorado.

A growing sport looks to boost high-level competition while attracting new blood.

A backcountry boot with alpine instincts.

Chris Davenport to help mastermind a new boot line.

Ingrid’s gear picks for heli-skiing the Andes

Hoji pens a deal with Dynafit. What’s next in the world of backcountry?

Dav shares his gear choices for skiing the Andes.

Between Bavarian pow turns and steins of weißbier, one editor got the scoop on some exciting new developments at Dynafit during a trip to that brand's homeland—including a new Eric Hjorliefson collaboration boot called the Vulcan.

Electronic beacon testing checkpoints installed at backcountry gates in the Jackson area.

No skier's life list is complete without a hut trip or two. Here's how to do it right.

The two brands teamed up to make a new 16 DIN touring binding.

After spending the last two seasons modifying his own Dynafit Titans, the big-mountain skier will work directly with engineers to improve the backcountry-focused boots.

We tested five of next year's AT bindings at our gear test. Our Aspen-based gear expert gave us a video rundown of how they work, their touring functions, and what they're best for.

This week we're at Aspen Highlands testing next year's AT skis and bindings. Here's a look behind the scenes at the ski test, and a peek at some 2011-12 goods.

Bottom line, there are some things you must take with you into the backcountry. Here are ten things that you definitely need, plus a few extras that'll make your day much better.

Straight from the floor of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Show we've got a look at K2's new line of backcountry gear, the Backside Tools.

Backcountry Access is issuing new software for the Tracker 2 after the Jackson Hole ski patrol had issues with their beacons freezing.

Sometimes it takes a wake up call to remind you that it's important to protect your brain. Here is Jeremy Benson's story, so you don't need you own.

If you’re heading on a ski trip to Austria or Switzerland and you don’t want to spend the entire time carving groomers or getting lost on unmarked off-piste runs, pick up a new Freeride Map, which will show you where to find the steeps, powder, glaciers, and more.

This time of year in Central Idaho means corn skiing at Sun Valley Resort, backcountry touring in the Sawtooth Mountains, and Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River. We spent the week doing all three while testing gear from First Ascent and helmets and eyewear from Smith Optics. The trip was as good as they get. Check out our gallery here.

This is our stuff. We own it, use it, and believe in it. We think you'll like it, too.

Tim Dobbins, a guide with Alpine Skills International in Truckee, California, shares pointers for efficient travel in the backcountry. By Olivia Dwyer

With their new avy beacon, the Tracker 2, the crew at Backcountry Access hopes to change the way skiers deal with slides.

An army of opinionated web surfers help develop a new clothing line.

This gear won't turn you into a nasty tree skier overnight. But it'll help.

Hippies.

Guess the location of Grant Gunderson's photos and win a pair of Wagner Custom skis.

When it first debuted, Rottefella's New Telemark Norm boot and binding system wasn't quite perfect. Now, it's getting pretty darn close.