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.