Ski touring

Bluebird Backcountry was a special community and will be sorely missed.

A guide to Norway's legendary skiing culture, from lift-served ski areas to scenic backcountry trips and everything in between.

If you've ever talked yourself out of bringing ski crampons on a spring backcounty ski tour, you're doing it wrong. Here's why.

You've got options in the climbing skin department. Here's how to choose the right pair for you.

If you venture deep into the backcountry, you need a plan for emergency communication. These are your best options.

Climate change means you may not be able to do hut-to-hut ski tours in the Alps forever.

Colo's Bluebird Backcountry debuts skin-in geodesic domes this season that guarantee first tracks, last tracks, and everything in between.

Gift your favorite skier—or yourself—one of these memory-makers that’s sure to bring more joy than anything under the tree.

We spent all winter testing 50+ outer layers in the backcountry. These ones came out on top.

We had 28 testers check out 30+ pairs of bottoms for winter backcountry adventures. These ones rose above.

We’ve never encountered a zero-degree puffy this light and packable

This ski touring and winter camping gear stood the test of challenging Arctic conditions.

Crowds, inexperience, and social media are leading to a surge in rescue calls on one of the most climbed peaks in America.

Resorts are closing, but you can extend your ski season with these backcountry touring routes for all abilities.

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.

Learn how to execute a kick-turn more efficiently with this step-by-step tutorial.

Things didn't go exactly as we wanted, but we learned a lot about perseverance, reward, and how to adapt in the moment.

Follow this nutrition advice from a ski touring pro to ensure you have enough gas left in the tank to enjoy your descent.

If your hamstrings and glutes are weak (or weaker than your quads), you're making your hip flexors do all the work.

Where you stand on your skis, how long your stride is, and even where you look can impact how much energy you expend

The "human factor" is one of the biggest dangers in the backcountry. Here's how to manage tricky social dynamics.

Traveling with our loved ones affects our decision-making in the mountains. Here’s how to do it safely.

Most skiers decide on their route first, then check the avy conditions. Here's why that's backwards.

Aspen Snowmass is just one of the many ski areas now charging for uphill access. Is this the new norm?

Some ski areas allow uphilling, others don't. Here's what you need to consider before charging uphill.

Fostering the generational passion of skiing, but this time, the other way around.

Packs, poles, rescue equipment, and other accessories designed for ski touring adventures.

Self-powered backcountry experiences require a bit of know-how and a lot of let's-go. These guides have the know-how covered, so grab your let's-go and take back your winter.

From seemingly impossible rail tricks in Finland to deep powder in the backcountry of British Columbia, there isn’t much the 21 year old phenom can’t do.

The craziest competition on skis returns to Squaw Valley for a second year.

From sailing fjord to fjord to summits with views of the sea, the experiences on sail Norway's Lyngen and Finnmark Trip put the "No Way!" in Norway.

Lightweight skis, boots, and accessories designed for ski touring.

Never before has a first-time competing team finished this military mountaineering race, until now.

For the first time American mountaineers will participate in the prestigious international mountaineering competition.

The specialty retailer tapped the most respected brands in the backcountry skiing biz to design their new head-to-toe touring kit.

Pro skier Josh Daiek becomes the first to link these five Tahoe summits together in a single day.

Resort skinning takes off.

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

Despite litigation fears, many U.S. resorts embrace uphill skiers.

Skis and boots will only get you so far in the backcountry. Don’t forget all the other stuff you’ll need to get you in and out safely.