Group to group communication while backcountry skiing is tricky, an initiative on Snoqualmie Pass aims to help promote inter-group awareness.

Nikolai Schirmer, capturing imaginations with his deft filmmaking and steep chute skiing, sat down for a WildSnow Q & A.

WildSnow is compiling a list of scholarship resources to bring more diversity into the backcountry ski world. Please let us know of other opportunities.

Sharps and pointy things on the ski boots means one thing when ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing – crampons. Blue Ice has entered the lightweight and compact crampon class with the new Harfang.

Online learning has been around for two decades – mountain skill courses are relatively new to the medium and Mark Smiley is filling the niche.

It’s time to check your backcountry ski gear. From boots, bindings, skis, and skins, our pre-season gear checklist is a reminder to get all things in order.