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.

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Backcountry snowmobile riding is growing in popularity across Aroostook County, but with that growth comes confusion about what’s legal, what’s ethical, and what’s safe.

Since the avalanche, California local officials have questioned the company's decision to allow guides and skiers to proceed ...

A crew of dedicated hunters have tinkered with backcountry ski setups so they can follow their bird dogs into Alaska's snow-covered mountains.

Backcountry travel allows people to get out into the wilderness and enjoy the beauty—but it comes with its own dangers, ...

“Wanna Get Away” went viral in the mid-2000s as the punchy tagline of Southwest Airlines, encouraging people trapped in awkward moments to say ‘yes’ to travel. But I’d like to make the case it arrived ...

View post: Mad River Glen Seals Acquisition of Over 1,000 Acres of Land After making its debut in Ushaïa, Argentina just a few weeks ago, the Backcountry Invitational has made its way to New Zealand.

IT SEEMS that every time someone says "summer's almost here," we are cursed with a few more days of rain or cold weather, so we'll use our whisper voice to tell you that sunny days are right around ...

If you’re planning more outdoor adventures this spring and summer, now’s a great time to gear up: Backcountry’s ongoing sale on hiking boots includes hefty discounts on well-reviewed brands, with ...

Forecasters estimate the average start-zone slope angle at about 35 degrees, even though the immediate trigger area sat in ...