But at what point does backcountry skiing turn into mountaineering? Or maybe the question is when should mountaineering start involving skiing? Here's a breakdown of what exactly constitutes ski ...

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The sub-freezing temperatures common throughout winter in Hanover push many of us inside to bury ourselves under a pile of blankets with a warm drink in hand. But for many in the community of skiers ...

If you've spent time around ski bums, you may have heard the phrase "corn snow." To those outside the know, this probably makes as much sense as helicopter skiing in Kansas. What's corn got to do with ...

Picture this: You’re on a chairlift at your favorite ski resort as it whisks you up toward the top of the mountain. But just before you reach the summit, your eyes spot a skier moving uphill amid all ...

As if the biggest resort in North America didn’t have enough terrain already, Blackcomb mountain also has some incredible backcountry access. Notably, the Spearhead Traverse can be accessed via ...

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, ...