Mountain Skills: Mountain Rescue

Professional rescuers share when and how to call search and rescue.

A Quiet Place

Glacial-carved valleys, classic Patagonian ridgelines and huge, meandering rivers made Chile’s Aysén region a target for extractive industries, and, a prime spot for off-beat backcountry skiing.

ZipFit Espresso: An All-in-One Touring Liner

ZipFit’s new Espresso liner is a worthy upgrade for almost all touring boots.

Treat It Right: Summer Ski Storage Tips

Spring gear care is the least glamorous part of backcountry skiing. But a little work now can save you hundreds and a lot of hassle in the long run. Here are our best tips and tricks for getting the most out of your gear.

Marianne Fatton and Oriol Cardona Coll win skimo gold, Anna Gibson and Cam Smith finish ninth and 10th

Switzerland’s Marianne Fatton earned the first-ever Olympic skimo gold medal, while Spain’s Oriol Cardona Coll won the men’s sprint.

Gearbox: 2026 Goggles

The best ski goggles of 2026, per our editors and testers.

Gearbox: 2026 Helmets

The editors review a range of helmets on the market. Find the right one for your head and your objective.

Gearbox: 2026 Packs

Backcountry ski packs come in all shapes and sizes. Our editors review their favorites from this year.

2026 Editors’ Choice Splitboard Boot and Binding Reviews

Editors’ Choice splitboard boots and bindings for both hard- and soft-boot setups.

Tech Talk: Splitboards

It can be difficult to know exactly what you’re looking for in a board. Camber, rocker, core construction? We’ll break it all down.