Last of the Ski Bums is the highlight of all this. What a movie! Made in 1967 for only $12,000 and distributed as a feature film, this flick was to my generation what Blizzard of Ahhhs was to the current “freeride” crowd.

Thank you CDOT! Now for a few weeks of prime backcountry skiing at one of the best locations in the western United States for spring ski mountaineering.

Backcountry Skiing Blog Swimsuit Issue has amazing images for ski touring inspiration.

We’ve been improving our backcountry skiing book list here at WildSnow.com, it now has more than 100 books, most with easy shopping links for Amazon. If you have any suggestions for backcountry skiing books that aren’t on the list, please…

Review of book Mad Dog Mountain, skiing and wilderness, a spiritual journey.

Review of Joe Dodge biography, boot written by William Putnam, covers creation of U.S. first backcountry hut system.