With interest in travelling the backcountry in winter on the rise, an experienced guide offers tips on where and how to get ...

Backcountry skiing allows skiers and riders to avoid ... in addition to having basic hiking experience, a decent level of ...

Hardshell materials like Gore-Tex are much more water- and windproof and offer good breathability (more than enough for resort skiing and most backcountry skiing), but can be a little stiffer and more ...

Backcountry skiing is no joke. No matter your level of expertise, it is pertinent to show up prepared for anything that the terrain can throw at you. Navigation is a crucial part of any outdoor trip.

6. Alta Ski Area, UT Alta is often known for having some of the best terrain and snow in the country, but it also has some pretty iconic lift-access backcountry. Little Cottonwood Canyon is full ...

lift-accessed skiing and backcountry skiing cabins and lodges in North America. Backcountry skiing has exploded in popularity in recent years and many now seek places to go, especially a classic ...

Backcountry skiing doesn't always have to be a long walk on skins—some of the best backcountry skiing around is accessed by resort gates. Before I talk about what resorts have this amazing ...

Mount Hakuba-Norikuradake is just one of several Japanese mountains that provide ideal conditions for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. But these scenic and unpatrolled areas, which lure winter ...

Backcountry skiing experienced a notable surge in popularity since 2020. Ski resorts found themselves restricted by capacity limits imposed due to the pandemic, prompting enthusiasts to venture ...

In the wake of REI closing its Experiences division, which offered classes and adventure travel, here are other Evergreen State courses to consider.

Ski resorts across Japan are struggling to put an end to accidents involving backcountry skiers now that tourists have returned since Japan relaxed its strict COVID-19 entry restrictions.