Welcome to Backcountry Basics They Didn't Teach You in Avy 1, a backcountry skiing and safety course designed by legendary big mountain skier and AMGA-certified guide Mike Hattrup. Whether you head to ...

Aspen’s backcountry skiing possibilities are endless and easily accessible, which is terrific and terrible all at the same time. With the pandemic possibly limiting access to traditional ski mountains ...

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Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the distance. Now imagine you and a few ski buddies ...

Turns are sweeter when you earn them. While lift-accessed skiing is winding down for the season, the backcountry is just ramping up. Here are a smattering of our favorite ski tours around the U.S., ...

The big reason skiing costs so much is pretty obvious. Chairlifts, gondolas, and trams that transport skiers and snowboarders up the hill cost millions of dollars to build and pile up huge electricity ...

“Know the rules when touring high country,” cautioned The Aspen Times on April 13, 1950. “Spring time is touring time around Aspen and Aspenites and visitors should know the rules necessary to play ...

June is traditionally the most challenging month for managing human-bear conflicts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. By mid-month this year, the park had already closed several campsites where ...

A Colorado ski area billed as a one-of-a-kind worldwide has plans to expand for its first full season. "After an amazing test season this past spring, we've been working on the next big thing," read a ...