On a long-haul flight to the Italian Alps, M contemplates her carbon footprint, and decides to purchase carbon offsets in recompense.
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Ski mountaineering racing is painful, gear intensive and dominated by men in spandex. But here’s why you should try it.
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Obehwhanskinoobie predicts the future of ski touring: no more speed nose, Freeride on the rise, clothing will continue to be worn, and more.
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A good first ski tour begins with competent and strong leadership. But what to look for in your first ski touring partner? Jed Porter breaks it down.
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Resort uphill skiing, skier’s rights and resort’s regulations. A breakdown of public land use, monetary gain and why resorts can restrict access.
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Q&A with Andy Sovick, accidental publisher of Beacon Guidebooks. We talk maps, decision making, etiquette, how guidebooks help ski touring grow responsibly.
The WildSnow collection of backcountry skiing stories rings a few bells. We keep our journalism chops sharp by answering questions related to recalls and rebrands. The WildSnow digital shelves also house first-person narratives and yarns exploring the complexities of land use issues and winter backcountry access in the West. In a nutshell, these are long-form stories from a ski touring world. And we’re evolving; consider it a split boarding world too.
