The Winter Safety Gear Our Editors Always Have in Their Packs
It’s the little, forgettable things that make the difference between a good adventure and a bad one.
backcountry ski tips
Backcountry Basics: Everything They Didn’t Teach You In Avy I
In this exclusive course for Outside+ members, legendary skier Mike Hattrup guides you through the critical stuff so you can be a smarter and safer backcountry skier.
Backcountry Ski Tips: How to Put on Skis in Steep Terrain
Because you don't want to send a ski torpedoing down the slope getting first tracks without you.
Backcountry Ski Tips: How to Fix a Broken Ski Pole
A broken ski pole in the backcountry can be devastating. But here's an easy fix.
Backcountry Ski Tips: How to Set a Proper Bootpack
Setting a bootpack is as simple as hiking up hill with skis on your back, but doing it efficiently can leave you some gas in the tank for another lap.
Backcountry Ski Tips: How to Take Off Skins in the Wind
Because it's not cool to let your skins flap around like a wet Band-Aid.
Backcountry Ski Tips: How to De-Ice Skins
The Colorado Mountain School's Mike Alkaitis shares tips on how to de-ice skins while backcountry skiing.
Backcountry Ski Tips: How to Perform a Kick Turn
The Colorado Mountain School's Mike Alkaitis shares tips on how to do a proper kick turn while backcountry skiing.