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.

Ski GPT: AspectAvy takes the guess work out of decision making

A new app compiles pages of snow, weather, terrain and avalanche data to assist users in planning safer backcountry tours.

A Ski Bum Looks at 30

Editor in chief Betsy Manero mourns Jimmy Buffet’s passing and revisits an editor’s note inspired by the “Margaritaville” singer.

Mountain Skills: Plan Like A Pro

How an effective morning meeting can lead to better days out.

Mountain Skills: Learn From the Best

Good mentors aren’t always easy to find. Editor in Chief Betsy Manero shares insight from her mentor on what to look for.

Outclassing the Old Guys: The College Student Notching First Descents in Alaska

First descentionist Zack Little has absorbed lessons from an impressive roster of mentors to become a leader among his peers.

Happy Place: Grace Staberg finds her flow on the Skimo World Cup

When Grace Staberg starting skimo racing during her freshman year of high school in Summit County, Colorado, she was the slowest kid on the team. Now age 20, Staberg is living in Europe and competing on the Skimo World Cup.

Wisdom: Liz Riggs Meder Shares the Skintrack

An engineer-turned-avalanche-educator looks deeper at the backcountry’s underlying issues.

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