Once the realm of dedicated ski bums, backcountry skiing grew alongside ticket prices and lift lines, with popularity exploding in the pandemic.

Forecasters estimate the average start-zone slope angle at about 35 degrees, even though the immediate trigger area sat in ...

Around 1:30 p.m., Tyson pointed his 260‑horsepower machine up a steep hill. As he neared the top, the sled hit a patch of ice ...

Backcountry travel allows people to get out into the wilderness and enjoy the beauty—but it comes with its own dangers, ...

A snowmobiler has died in B.C.’s Interior after an avalanche in the Kootenay Pass area on Saturday, as forecasters warn hazardous conditions persist across the province.

A 28-year-old Bend man who was a beloved member of the backcountry skiing community died in an avalanche in British Columbia, the Central Oregon Avalanche Center confirmed on Thursday. The […] ...

More and more Colorado search and rescue groups are using drones in backcountry missions — not only to search for missing ...

If you’re planning more outdoor adventures this spring and summer, now’s a great time to gear up: Backcountry’s ongoing sale on hiking boots includes hefty discounts on well-reviewed brands, with ...

In the wake of recent accidents, the Utah Avalanche Center emphasized that risk persists even for those familiar with backcountry travel.

Avalanche deaths are rising across the West and Europe. A Taos expert explains what this winter’s dangers mean for skiers and riders.

Experts say avalanche danger begins in mountain terrain capable of producing slides, with backcountry users and highways ...

Local guides, forecasters, avalanche safety instructors and Backcountry Magazine will gather at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, and at Keystone Resort on March 2-4 ...