Photos of backcountry skiing during Christmas, ski mountaineering and alpinism.

Trip report and avalanche observation, Colorado backcountry skiing.

We’ve been measuring our high country snow in feet rather than inches during a storm flow that’s been going on for days now. The big white pile is coming in dense and wet, in places overloading a weaker midpack. According…

Avalanche safety class for backcountry skiers and riders, by Crested Butte Mountain Guides.

Avalanche safety course for backcountry skiers and ski mountaineers, in Crested Butte.

Lou DawsonWildSnow.com publisher emeritus and founder Lou (Louis Dawson) has a 50+ years career in climbing, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. He was the first person in history to ski down all 54 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks, has authored numerous books…