Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the distance. Now imagine you and a few ski buddies ...

The backcountry looms large in the imagination of skiers everywhere. It’s beautiful, fearsome, and the last best place to score untouched snow. That latter part may be the backcountry's biggest appeal ...

Welcome to Backcountry Basics They Didn't Teach You in Avy 1, a backcountry skiing and safety course designed by legendary big mountain skier and AMGA-certified guide Mike Hattrup. Whether you head to ...

Aspen’s backcountry skiing possibilities are endless and easily accessible, which is terrific and terrible all at the same time. With the pandemic possibly limiting access to traditional ski mountains ...

Here’s everything you need to know to get started with backcountry skiing—including the gear and knowledge you need to do it safely. While you might be among the eager skiers looking to get out on ...

Here’s a list of the odds and ends that can make or break a day of backcountry ski touring, according to an AMGA-certified backcountry ski guide. Personal Gear: Essentials for Every Backcountry Skier ...

Picture this: You’re on a chairlift at your favorite ski resort as it whisks you up toward the top of the mountain. But just before you reach the summit, your eyes spot a skier moving uphill amid all ...

They might not admit it, but there’s no denying that skiers were way gnarlier back in the ’70s and ’80s, especially when it came to pioneering lines far beyond the reaches of ski resorts. Since skiing ...