Skiing the Tripoint Alps: Chamonix and Beyond
Davide De Masi, a ten-year resident of Chamonix, runs through some of the high points of the Tripoint area surrounding this hot spot in the Alps.
Five Lightweight Insulated Jackets We Love
We asked around to find out what Backcountry employess are wearing: The Patagonia Nano Air, Arc'teryx Atom LT, and The North Face Ventrix, to name...
Leaving the Resort Behind
He's been thinking and wondering about backcountry touring for years. Finally, Backcountry writer Colin Clancy took the plunge and took a clinic...
Ode to the Backcountry
We asked our community to tell us about their best experiences skiing and riding in the backcountry ... in haiku. Here's what we got back.
Walk Easy, Ski Hard
Ski touring boots traditionally either ski well or walk well, but never both. Enter the new Dynafit Hoji boot, which promises the best of both worlds.
A New Standard in Advanced Avalanche Education
The Level 2 avalanche curriculum has changed; instead of one track that everyone pools into, now there will be two distinct tracks: a Recreational...
The Winter Gloves Guide
Backcountry Gearhead Aaron Kurland, no stranger to outdoor pursuits, runs down the factors to consider when looking for gloves for skiing,...
How to Choose Alpine Touring Skis
While in theory any ski can be used for alpine ski touring, the recent increase in the sport’s popularity has led to the development of...
Never Wax Again
DPS Phantom is a game-changing new product that permanently penetrates the base of your skis or snowboard for consistent glide throughout the life...
Essential Gear for Ski Touring
A comprehensive list of equipment and other gear you need to get started on ski touring in the backcountry.
How to Choose a Snow Helmet
In addition to keeping you safer on the slopes, ski and snowboard helmets keep your head warm, provide a place to mount a camera, make it easy for...
How to Choose an All-Mountain Ski
What is an “all mountain” ski, and is it the ski for you? Here are a few tips for sorting through all-mountain skis to find the one that is best...