backcountry skiing

Early season backcountry skiing in Jumbo, British Columbia yielded little visibility and surprisingly deep snow.

In New Zealand’s backcountry, Derek Grzelewski learns how kite skiing can open backcountry ski tours to a new universe of fun and possibilities.

Advances in tech bindings have led many of us to trust them with blind faith, but binding pre-release can still happen. Here, Lou’s 10 tips to prevent it.

The Navis Freebird proves its versatility and consistent fun factor on long days of climbing and descending in wide-ranging conditions, especially powder.

A full report on the highs and lows of a ski touring treasure hunt in Patagonia with stops in Bariloche, El Bolsón, Cerro Castillo, El Chaltén, more.

For ski touring safely in avalanche terrain, skiing one at a time, or OAT, is key. But what does skiing OAT actually mean? Lou examines.