Planning a ski trip can be an involved process, depending on how far you're hoping to go and what kind of skiing you're looking to do. Adding backcountry skiing into that equation adds a whole other ...

Backcountry ski touring has become my favorite of all the different types of skiing but it wasn’t always this way. I discovered there are lots of things to learn before you go ski touring for the ...

Best for Beating the crowds. We have the easiest access to backcountry in Scotland. The terrain is challenging and exciting, and the scenery is dramatic. Best time to go As we rely on prevailing ...

The number of good snow days seems to be in decline each year, but Scotland’s diehard skiers and snowboarders aren’t about to ...

Once upon a time, backcountry skiing was a niche sport enjoyed by a select group of skiers viewed as “hardcore” or “extreme.” But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, ...

Any skier can understand the urge to improve their equipment. Few take matters into their own hands like Jamie Kunka. The avid backcountry skier has effectively found a way to blend his love of snowy ...

From windy summits to bountiful winter powder turns, the jacket you choose for your backcountry adventure has different attributes and strengths than your resort-oriented ski wear. How breathable it ...

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