There's a wide range of backcountry ski and snowboard equipment available, from ultralight gear for racing and ski mountaineering to big and burly for surfing deep snow and aggressive …

Backcountry skiing , also called off-piste , alpine touring, freeriding or out-of-area, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resort's …

6 days ago · From avalanche safety to essential gear, here's my advice for a backcountry beginner. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on …

Dec 12, 2020 · But the bottom line is this: You can go backcountry skiing without putting yourself in danger of avalanches. They key is knowing how and where to go. Becoming a safe …

Consider this Backcountry Skiing 101 — a crash course in backcountry basics to help you carve your first lines on deep, untracked powder. To transition your skills off resort groomers and …

Jan 30, 2024 · Backcountry skiing differs from resort skiing in that it involves ascending, or “skinning up,” the slope first, then carving down the mountain on your skis. It’s a process …

At its most basic, backcountry skiing or snowboarding is any time you ride down a slope that’s not within the maintained and controlled boundaries of a ski resort. If there’s no ski patrol, you’re in …

Dec 17, 2024 · The skills and gear you’ll need for a day of backcountry or sidecountry skiing is completely different than what you need skiing groomed trails. Continue reading as we share …

Mar 20, 2024 · Backcountry skiing allows skiers and riders to avoid crowds and lift lines, instead heading into often untouched terrain. Because of this, it’s important to already be comfortable …

What is Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding? Backcountry skiing and snowboarding take place outside of resort boundaries, in ungroomed and uncontrolled terrain. Unlike at a ski resort, …