Within the last decade, advancements in gear technology, a rising cost of lift tickets, and a desire to escape crowds have resulted in a boom in backcountry skiing. But as with other outdoor ...

A steep, and often icy, trailhead parking lot outside Breckenridge has been causing its fair share of safety concerns during ...

The Argentiere Glacier valley behind the Grands Montets ski area.

No ski manufacturer wanted anything to do with Fritz Barthel's minimalistic toe-pin binding system when he first invented it.

From high-tech options to super-lightweight brain buckets, we tested and reviewed the best ski helmets to keep you safe.

Coming up with a list of backcountry skiing destinations isn’t quite as easy as our typical resort guides. Backcountry skiing is inherently about exploration, getting away from the crowds ...

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 ...

If so, choosing the best backcountry ski boots for is just as important as picking your adventure destination. But, don't ...

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.

Best-looking: Flylow Foxy Bibs - See at Backcountry The Flylow Foxy Bibs are well designed, very stretchy, soft to the touch, and come in popping colorways ideal for an eye-catching ski kit.

Contrary to the name, cat skiing doesn't typically involve any feline friends or companions. Instead, skiers ride in a ...