December 2009

Controversial expansion of Crested Butte ski resort into backcountry skiing terrain.

Backcountry powder skiing in Colorado, dealing with avalanche danger, below freezing temps, and terrific fresh snow.

Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody is a terrific jacket layer for backcountry skiing.

Everyone from backcountry skiers to climbers may experience the Third Man when they are in extreme situations. Book review.

Practice winter camping for Denali Expedition, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

John Baldwin’s third edition of Exploring the Coast Mountains on Skis is an amazing compendium of routes for Canadian and Washington backcountry skiers.