Our Guide to the Ultimate Snowboard Workout
You don’t need snow for quality snowboarding training—just follow these tips for how to practice snowboarding at home.
How to Switch from Skiing to Snowboarding
Switching from skis to a snowboard offers another fun way to enjoy the slopes. Get started with these handy snowboarding tips.
From Philly to Fly Fishing
Desperate for adventure outside the city, one Easterner travels hours to backpack in the mountains before making the decision to move west.
5 Ski Resorts With the Best Spring Scenes
Planning a spring ski trip? Check out this list of ski resorts with the best spring scenes—sourced by Backcountry employees.
What to Pack for a Day Skiing the Backcountry
Mountaineer Caroline Gleich and skier Brooklyn Bell share what to pack for a day skiing the backcountry, including their favorite gear.
The Layers of Avalanche Awareness
An avalanche forecaster from the Utah Avalanche Center shares insights from his career and where we’re at with avalanche awareness.
How to Turn on a Snowboard
Turn your heel slide snowboard skills into actual turns—and eventually a frontside carve—with these snowboarding turning tips.
12 Things I Learned My First Month Skiing
Skiing is a notoriously difficult sport to learn. Here are 12 lessons learned from a 25-year-old’s first month on the mountains.
Winter Trail Running Guide
Hit the trails this winter with our best tips on winter trail running gear, winter running clothes, and winter running safety.
How to Choose the Right Ski Poles
Learn how to properly select the right ski pole size for your activity level and interests.
Skiing Basics: How to Turn on Skis
From making parallel turns to mastering ski carving, here’s how to turn on skis.
How to Score a River Trip Permit
Have a river trip in mind but overwhelmed by the permit process? Here’s what you need to know about river trip permits and lotteries.