Winter Wildlands Alliance 20th annual Backcountry Film Festival will be premiering in Boise, Idaho.
Kuat Grip 6 Reviewed
Transporting skis and boards to the trailhead or resort and home again is a necessary, but not always straightforward part of the sport. Not every car comes with the space for skis, so the roof is a great sot to store them. After a full winter with Kuat’s Grip 6 on the roof of her […]
What’s Your Carbon Ski-print: Nomadic Skier Creates Carbon Calculator for Earth Day
Have you ever wondered the CO2 impact of a ski trip? Now there’s a way to find out.
Mountain Skills: Crevasse Rescue
It’s hard to know where to start with a complex skill like crevasse rescue. Rope handling?
Reading a glacier? Mechanical advantage? Guide Niels Meyer highlights what’s critical.
Into “The Darkest White”: Eric Blehm Discusses His Latest Work, a Deep Dive on Craig Kelly
From slalom racing to splitboard guiding Craig Kelly shaped the sport of snowboarding. Now, roughly two decades since his death, Eric Blehm traces Kelly’s life from his first snowboard to the fatal avalanche that killed him.
Teleskier, Humanitarian Kasha Rigby Leaves a Legacy of Uplifting Others
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the world lost beloved, legendary ski mountaineer Kasha Rigby. But her impact extended far beyond the mountains.
Kasha Rigby Dies in Avalanche in Kosovo
The legendary skier and mountaineer is thought to be the only fatality in the slide at the Ski Center in Brezovica on Tuesday. This is a developing story, stay tuned for updates.
Resources: Crevasse Rescue
Our Mountain Skills article from Issue 156 lays out the basics of crevasse rescue. This page offers supplemental resources.
Keely’s Camp for Girls: Winter Scholarships and Backcountry Offerings
World Cup ski racer Keely Kelleher never had female coaches growing up, but she hopes to change that for the next generation. This year, Keely’s Camp is offering two backcountry-focused camps and a pair of sponsorship opportunities for ski-focused programs.
The Pregame: How to Plan Tours
No matter your goals for the season, it all starts with a strong plan. Brush up on your backcountry skillset before the snow arrives.
