Tag: Touring

Adventure, Innovation, and Grit: The Rise of Nivis Gear

The grit of skiing in tough conditions shaped me. Growing up in…

Alex K

Jones Pass, CO, Report: First Backcountry Day of The Season

Report from Sunday, November 10, 2024 Snow has been accumulating in Colorado's…

Luke Guilford

What Are Suncups and How Do They Form?

Perhaps you’ve trudged through them—the several-inch-deep snow pockets that litter approaches during…

Tate Sundberg

[PHOTOS] Finding the Best Backcountry Lines in Washington State

Washington State is best known for its prominent, glaciated volcanoes, but it…

Nicky Blumm

Mount St. Helens, WA, Backcountry Report: Volcano Season has Arrived

Report from Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Mount St. Helens, Washington, may not…

Nicky Blumm

Niseko, Japan, Backcountry Report: Sunny Skies and Soft Snow

Report from January 1, 2024 What better way to start 2024 than…

Brett Ploss

Winter is Coming! Don’t Let Cold Hands Slow You Down

As the temperature drops and the snowflakes start to dance in the…

Alex K

The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing

Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen…

Clay Malott