A decade into DPS’s relationship with the American military and NATO allies, making skis has never carried more weight for the ski brand. Leading up the operation is Mike Cannon, who gets a point of view into a world which few civilians ever see when he travels to mountainous and arctic regions around the globe. The experiences have given him a unique understanding of what soldiers demand from their skis and how DPS can meet those demands through innovation, design and in-house manufacturing.

Guillaume “Gee” Pierrel, a Chamonix-based French ski mountaineer, was killed June 24 by an avalanche in the Hushe Valley of the Ghanche District in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. He was 42.

On a voyage into the Alaska Range, Sophia Schwartz skis very little and learns lessons in transportation, buried tents and why we keep going into the mountains.

Each year, Asit Rathod returns to Mount Hood on the summer solstice to celebrate friends, life and summer corn turns on the longest day of the year.

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.

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

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.