Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry have their challenges, but for many fans, the benefits outweigh the risks.

This niche sport requires deep snow, good dogs, plenty of birds, a pinch of avalanche risk, and a truly bizarre ski setup ...

The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say ...

The group of 15 backcountry skiers headed out on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into pristine wilderness near Frog Lake in California's Sierra Nevada as a powerful winter ...

By Richard Hastings The backcountry fishing bite has been rising along with the water temperatures. We’re seeing more ...

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.

Around 1:30 p.m., Tyson pointed his 260‑horsepower machine up a steep hill. As he neared the top, the sled hit a patch of ice ...

View post: California Woman Dangling From Chairlift Says She Was Attempting a Pull-Up Now, another newcomer, the Backcountry Invitational, has joined the ruckus with two trial events appearing in ...

The backcountry trip near Lake Tahoe where eight skiers were killed after an avalanche was led by a tour outfit that promises global mountain adventures including skiing and rock climbing in the ...