United States Ski Mountaineering Association race schedule 2014/2015 for backcountry skiers.

Joe Risi reports from Crested Butte on the 17th annual Grand Traverse backcountry skiing race. A 40 mile ski race that takes backcountry skiiers from Crested Butte Mountain Resort to Aspen in the Elk Mountains.

Joe Risi reports from Copper Mountain for the 2014 Snow Sports Industry Association On-Snow Demo at Copper Mountain Resort. Featuring the Uphill Challenge in which top Backcountry Skiing brands race in a friendly ski mountaineering race.

Skiing uphill at resorts isn’t exactly ski mountaineering, but it’s fun and a viable alternative for anyone who loves going uphill or down. A master list for uphill skiing at ski resorts in the United States.

Winter backcountry skiing and winter ski mountaineering races for this season. Featuring on local and national races.