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What to Do With Your Old Skis

Old skis, no matter their condition, don’t need to end up in the landfill. Instead, resell, repurpose, or recycle your used gear.

How to Choose the Best Ski or Snowboard Travel Bag

Get the best way to travel with ski equipment, including the top snowboard and ski travel bags.

How to Switch from Skiing to Snowboarding

Switching from skis to a snowboard offers another fun way to enjoy the slopes. Get started with these handy snowboarding tips.

5 Ski Resorts With the Best Spring Scenes

Planning a spring ski trip? Check out this list of ski resorts with the best spring scenes—sourced by Backcountry employees.

What to Pack for a Day Skiing the Backcountry

Mountaineer Caroline Gleich and skier Brooklyn Bell share what to pack for a day skiing the backcountry, including their favorite gear.

The Layers of Avalanche Awareness

An avalanche forecaster from the Utah Avalanche Center shares insights from his career and where we’re at with avalanche awareness.

12 Things I Learned My First Month Skiing

Skiing is a notoriously difficult sport to learn. Here are 12 lessons learned from a 25-year-old’s first month on the mountains.

How to Choose the Right Ski Poles

Learn how to properly select the right ski pole size for your activity level and interests.

Skiing Basics: How to Turn on Skis

From making parallel turns to mastering ski carving, here’s how to turn on skis.

Heated Accessories for Skiing & Snowboarding

Are your hands and feet always cold? Here’s what you need to know about battery-heated accessories for skiing and snowboarding.

How to Go Surfing and Snowboarding / Skiing on the Same Vancouver Island Trip

Go surfing and snowboarding or skiing—even on the same day—on a trip to Vancouver Island.

Our Top 10 U.S. Destinations for the New Decade

Are you looking for more adventures to fill the new decade? Here are 10 U.S. travel destinations to visit in the 2020s.