Due to their lack of grooming or preparation, the snow quality in off-piste areas can vary wildly. You may encounter bumps, ...

With interest in travelling the backcountry in winter on the rise, an experienced guide offers tips on where and how to get ...

For ski tourers, avalanche safety is paramount. Participants in this discipline—at least those who know what they’re doing—only enter the backcountry when they’re equipped with the right equipment.

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Before reading this list of basic avalanche safety tips that all skiers should ... This 'tip' is a bit less specific but represents a valuable mindset in the backcountry. Let's face it—skiing in the ...

In the wake of REI closing its Experiences division, which offered classes and adventure travel, here are other Evergreen State courses to consider.

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What were once basic leather boots stitched ... They skied on and off trails, in deep backcountry powder, and in fresh snow on golf courses in town. I also spoke with multiple experts at Nordic ski ...

Before reading this list of basic avalanche safety tips that ... but represents a valuable mindset in the backcountry. Let's face it—skiing in the backcountry is fun, and the rush of adrenaline ...

When Airman Sebastian d'Alton of the 57th Rescue Squadron encountered an injured skier, his training quickly kicked in.

As far as winter sports go, the concept of freeriding brings back the art and creativity of skiing. It is often thought of as the purest form of skiing and snow ...