Since skiing's infancy, backcountry skiing has always been a part of the sport, with skiers seeking solitude, a good uphill ...

Fewer crowds: Some backcountry areas have gotten busier, but if you know where to look, it isn’t too hard to find a quiet, ...

The term “backcountry” refers to terrain that is out of bounds from ski resorts, often accessed by a trailhead, although some people head into the backcountry from a gate at a resort boundary.

A quick and dirty guide to choosing used telemark gear–especially on a tight budget. Interested in trying to telemark? Nice!

You needn’t be a daredevil to go backcountry skiing—just willing to clomp up a hill. Around the U.S., several new spots are easing newcomers into a sport where utter seclusion is the whole point.

Once upon a time, backcountry skiing was a niche sport enjoyed by a select group of skiers viewed as “hardcore” or “extreme.” But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to the Covid-19 ...

Backcountry skiing appeals to more than just guys in their 20s, however. Shoreline physician Kristen Johnson, 45, dragged her family of four up the Skyline Lake Trail across from Stevens Pass on ...

It was a gorgeous day for an adventure: the sky was blue and cloudless, there was new snow and I was finally trying out something that had been on my list for a while — backcountry skiing. The lure of ...

Finding the best backcountry ski boots can be challenging! We've reviewed the top backcountry ski boots to help you choose the perfect pair.

“Backcountry skiing takes a lot of forms, everything from adventurous mountaineering to simple touring around woods,” said John Weir, marketing manager at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden.

Keith Roush, former owner of Pine Needle Mountaineering who has been backcountry skiing in the San Juans since the 1970s, said Sovick’s guidebook and app can be a great tool, if used responsibility.

A weak base layer of snow, combined with an increased interest in backcountry skiing during the COVID-19 pandemic, has likely contributed to one of the deadliest weeks for avalanches in U.S ...