The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 20, 2023 4 Comments
Chris Davenport’s Top 5 Tips for Backcountry Skiing Brought to you by Peak Skis and Scarpa North America Spring is officially here, and ski season is almost over, right? Wrong! April and May can be the best months of the year to head into the backcountry. The weather is warm, the days are long, terrain is filled in, and the avalanche hazard is more manageable. Whether you’re a […] Backcountry Mike Lavery | March 29, 2023 0 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry Ski Area, CO to Host ‘Boot Tan Fest:’ An All-Women’s “Clothing Optional” Ski Lap in Celebration of Women’s Bodies and Backcountry Skiing Women are beautiful. So is backcountry skiing. On March 13th, 2023, Wild Barn Coffee and Colorado’s Bluebird Backcountry Ski Area are teaming up to host ‘Boot Tan Fest:’ an all-women backcountry festival celebrating women’s bodies and the love of backcountry skiing. The event comes just in time for Women’s History Month. Related: Butt Naked Skiing: Freedom at its Finest An […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 18, 2023 5 Comments
British Columbia Closes Large Backcountry Skiing Area Due to Uncompliant Skiers Glacier National Park in British Columbia, Canada, was forced to close an entire backcountry skiing area because skiers failed to stay out of avalanche mitigation areas. On December 1st, skiers entered the closed MacDonald West area. This area was closed due to avalanche mitigation concerns. To ski in Glacier National Park, one must obtain a winter permit. This permit requires […] Industry News Riley McDonald | December 14, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Snow Blind – Story of a Man Who Loses His Sight Then Returns to Backcountry Skiing and Guiding Tyson Rettie was living his dream of being a ski guide but that was taken away when he lost his vision. Tyson manages to not only return to backcountry skiing but to find a way to bring other blind and visually impaired skiers along with him. SnowBrains | October 18, 2022 1 Comment
The dolaGon: An Autonomous Vehicle Alternative for Backcountry Skiing The dolaGon is the first autonomous utility task vehicle to provide a new way for people to access the backcountry. It will allow skiers and riders to access terrain without a permanent lift. Built by Logan Banning, an engineer from Steamboat Springs, and Dr. Seth Neubardt, an orthopedic surgeon out of New York, this project has been in the works […] Aunika Skogen | February 19, 2022 15 Comments
Adventure at Your Doorstep: Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding in Mono County Brought to you by Mono County Tourism The steep and jagged mountains of Mono County are what skier’s dreams are made of. The opportunities for backcountry skiing and splitboarding are plentiful and ripe for the picking. With huge mountains looming overhead and gorgeous ski lines visible from the roadside (and far beyond), it’s no wonder why people spend their whole […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | January 5, 2022 1 Comment
Top 5 National Parks for Backcountry Skiing Looking to earn some turns as well as check some National Parks off your bucket list this year? As tourist season at many National Parks has ended, it’s the perfect time to visit. There’s no better way to explore the West’s National Parks than skiing them. Here are five National Parks with some of the best backcountry skiing. National Parks […] Backcountry Aunika Skogen | December 7, 2021 0 Comments