Esteemed mountaineer Louis “Lou” Dawson’s memoir, Avalanche Dreams, is required reading for any backcountry enthusiast.
Girl Winter: A New Film Tour Celebrates Women in Skiing
A new film tour, Girl Winter, is now showing across the country. The tour features six short films created by and starring women.
Next Steps: Why Everyone Needs to Take a Wilderness Medicine Course
I’ve spent enough time in the backcountry to start becoming complacent. This isn’t a badge of honor; it’s more of a humble learning process. Every so often, I start cutting corners, seeing how many steps I can skip before I find the limit, and I’ve found that limit a handful of times. Rock fall, knee-twisting […]
Pachinko Slots: Gambling in the Japanese Alps
While skiers and riders flock to Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island, Betsy Manero takes a chance in the Japanese Alps.
Atmospheric Flow
Gabrielle Antonioli first thought she wanted to be a doctor. But a sharp left turn put her on a different track: avalanche forecasting. Today, she’s working for Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center.
The Deadliest Winter: A Look Back at the 2020/21 Season
With 37 avalanche fatalities recorded in the U.S. during winter 2020/21, the season stands as the deadliest in modern history. Here’s what we can learn from a devastating year.
Don’t Skip Leg Day
Former Freeride World Tour Champion and personal trainer Crystal Wright shares advice on how to train like a pro for ski season.
Sashimi and Käsespätzle: Finding the Goods When the Snow Is Bad
Twice Betsy Manero has headed for epic ski destinations, only to find them drier than her home Tetons. Still, she manages to find the goods.
The Talk: How to Communicate in the Backcountry
Creating clear communication starts with a good plan and ends with making informed group decisions. Here’s what it takes.
The Scene: How To Observe Your Surroundings
While sometimes what you see on the ground lines up with the forecast, the backcountry is a constantly changing environment. Forecasters’ predictions don’t always come true, so it’s on you to confirm them in the field.