Learn the Backcountry Basics They Didn’t Teach You in Avy 1
Learn how to navigate the backcountry like a seasoned pro with these lessons from legendary skier Mike Hattrup.
Mike Hattrup
Improve Your Ski Touring Technique With These Tips
Where you stand on your skis, how long your stride is, and even where you look can impact how much energy you expend
Why Every Backcountry Skier Should Have A List of Go-To Routes
Most skiers decide on their route first, then check the avy conditions. Here's why that's backwards.
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.
How a Generation of Skiers Was Robbed of Rollerblading—And What Brought it Back
For 35 years, skiing has had a convoluted kinship with inline skating. That's changing now.
Pros Reveal the Most Unexpected and Trusted Gear in their Backcountry Packs
Beacon, shovel, probe, plumber's putty? Here's what the pros consider essential gear for backcountry missions.
Backcountry 101: Who's Responsible?
Experts talk the industry’s role in avalanche safety.
Greg Stump’s Career Was a Rebellion Against the Status Quo of Ski Films
Legend of Aahhh’s aims to cement a seminal filmmaker’s legacy
Stuff We Like: Legend of Aahhh's
Greg Stump’s new film makes you laugh and cry tracing the arc of ski movies.