Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry have their challenges, but for many fans, the benefits outweigh the risks.
Once the realm of dedicated ski bums, backcountry skiing grew alongside ticket prices and lift lines, with popularity exploding in the pandemic.
More than 500 people gathered in Park City last weekend for an evening of bluegrass, fundraising and avalanche rescue dogs at the 11th annual Backcountry BowWow, organized by the Park City ...
PEOPLE spoke to avalanche educator Richard Bothwell about the deadly Feb. 17 incident and how skiers tend to prepare for a ...
IFMGA Guide Mark Smiley is thinking way outside the box with his ultralight backcountry skiing tools.
An avalanche in the Sierra Nevada killed eight backcountry skiers and left one missing from a guided tour group. The incident has raised questions about the risks of backcountry skiing, especially ...