Adventure, Innovation, and Grit: The Rise of Nivis Gear
The grit of skiing in tough conditions shaped me. Growing up in…
Jones Pass, CO, Report: First Backcountry Day of The Season
Report from Sunday, November 10, 2024 Snow has been accumulating in Colorado's…
What Are Suncups and How Do They Form?
Perhaps you’ve trudged through them—the several-inch-deep snow pockets that litter approaches during…
[PHOTOS] Finding the Best Backcountry Lines in Washington State
Washington State is best known for its prominent, glaciated volcanoes, but it…
Mount St. Helens, WA, Backcountry Report: Volcano Season has Arrived
Report from Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Mount St. Helens, Washington, may not…
Niseko, Japan, Backcountry Report: Sunny Skies and Soft Snow
Report from January 1, 2024 What better way to start 2024 than…
Winter is Coming! Don’t Let Cold Hands Slow You Down
As the temperature drops and the snowflakes start to dance in the…
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing
Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen…
