Niseko in Hokkaido and Mount Hakkodasan in Aomori Prefecture as famous places for backcountry skiing. The Niseko area, known as a world-class ski resort, has six “Niseko rules” for backcountry ...

Mountain guide Doug Workman says Turiano’s encyclopedic guidebook helped a generation explore the Teton backcountry. “Teton Skiing connected readers with the pioneers that came before,” says Workman. ...

During his final descent, the 39-year-old experienced backcountry skier ... Rescuers advised against skiing, climbing, snowmobiling or hiking alone on Mount Shasta, and advised visitors to wrap ...

MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. – A successful rescue operation brought a Canadian backcountry skier to safety after he suffered a serious leg injury on Mount Shasta in California. His two-day solo ski trip ...