backcountry skiing

The new 40-liter Crux was designed for big backcountry missions and weighs less than 3 pounds

The Thelma Hut at Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is surrounded by crowd-free hiking trails (and skin-up ski slopes come winter) and has a hutmaster who will cook for you while you’re adventuring outdoors

I’ve lived in the state for 35 years. It pains me to be disloyal to my own little hamlet, but I am compelled to say it: another town in the Rockies takes the cake.

If you’ve ever talked yourself out of bringing ski crampons on a spring backcounty ski tour, you’re doing it wrong. Here’s why.

A powerful experience in the mountains showed the Native athlete that some things will never be understood

When the love of her life died in the mountains, the pro skier learned that navigating loss meant accepting that things will be messy

You've got options in the climbing skin department. Here's how to choose the right pair for you.

The company is urging all users to immediately stop using the beacon and either update the firmware or return the device for a full refund

Sam Anthamatten and Jérémie Heitz set out to ski aesthetic, high-altitude lines, but an accident along the way creates a new challenge

Pro skier Owen Leeper discusses the terrifying ordeal, which he captured on his helmet camera

Nothing is better than landing in the perfect hut for a night or two to get away from it all. These beautiful cabins are available to book all year, and you only need a moderate fitness level to reach them. Bring your kids, bring your elders, and head out for awesome wilderness access and big scenic payoffs.

Packed with mountain grub, adventure-ready treats, après recipes, and so much more, these are the best choices for skiers

Sparkling alpine lakes, the highest point in the continental U.S., and 800-plus miles of breathtaking hiking trails: Sequoia and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada are far more than home to the biggest trees on the planet.