Winter is on its way and what better way to start it than by winning a Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag. It’s incredibly light, super packable and great value for a bag of this warmth....

Kai Jones is a skiing prodigy out of Jackson Hole Wyoming. What is special about him, as well as being a phenomenal skier, is his age; Kai is 13.  Instead of using cuss words and cracking a...

 An avalanche that occurred in Colorado this spring is gleaning a lot of attention and may be setting a new precedent for backcountry recreation-related incidents. On March 25th, two...

 It seems the effect of the pandemic on our ski seasons knows no bounds. This season Avalanche Canada is experiencing not only a lack of funding but losses within the data stream that provide...

I was raking jumps in a park a few winters ago when I listened to my first full podcast episode. Since then it's always felt right to tune in to one while working up a solid winter...

Looking for free, accessible content to prep for the upcoming season? Check out this series of short films. While not a complete substitute for in-person avalanche training, resources like these...

Born in the shadow of the highest peak in the Alps, Zag Skis has been designing and manufacturing freeride, free touring and touring skis for over 15 years now in Chamonix...

 Tommy Caldwell, an accomplished climber, wrote an op-ed for Rock and Ice that went live this morning. In this piece, Tommy expresses concern about the long-lasting effects of the...

 A couple of weeks ago I posted about greening our gear habits and today's post is very much in line with that. One of the best ways for us to reduce our footprint is to not buy new gear,...

This is your reminder that the Patagonia film about public lands in the United States is now live. While it's easy to think that not being an American that this is not any of our concern...

When thunder joins the party, gravitation toward a comfortable seat with a hot cup of tea and Sudoku is a natural phenomenon that can’t be stopped. Some people read, some play board...

As winter approaches it is inevitable that you will start analyzing your gear. Can I get another season out of those socks? Should I re-waterproof my outerwear? These are all common questions...

BCA brings you four great ways to sharpen your rescue skills while still enjoying some late season sunshine. Its beginning to look like a busy winter in the backcountry, so start...

Here's a great little short from Scarpa on how to go for a hike in the time of COVID. Most all of the suggestions will work for ski touring as well. Narrator and Scarpa athlete Noah...

  Backcountry enthusiasts rejoice! If you've been dreaming of a Sea to Sky backcountry map, dream no longer. This high-quality, waterproof, tearproof map is now available in the...