Ski touring news including backcountry and mountaineering, Beatles go skiing, Obama renames Mount McKinley and more.

Ski touring and mountaineering on the West Buttress of Denali in Alaska.

Backcountry ski plans to follow the Kahiltna Glacier up the colossus of Denali’s south flanks to ascend and ski the western ridge of the upper Denali.

Reviews of two books covering mountaineering accidents and emergencies, ‘Forever on the Mountain’ and ‘Exposed,’ cover alpinist decision making and gear choices.

Backcountry gear list for snowboarder Aaron Diamond, SkiTheBig3 Alaska expedition climbed Denali, Hunter and Foraker all in one trip, equipment was key.

Photos of Denali McKinley climb and ski in June of 2014, using Washburn Ridge West Buttress with Autobahn Phantom Headwall as route.