Backcountry ski touring has become my favorite of all the different types of skiing but it wasn’t always this way. I discovered there are lots of things to learn before you go ski touring for the ...

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"Backcountry skiing" means different things to different skiers. Backcountry purists log serious miles and thousands of feet of vert to access the best views and most technical lines. These skiers ...

Ski touring is skiing uphill and then—here’s the best part—skiing back downhill. Thanks to specialized equipment, participants can use their skis to “walk” up the mountain, even on surprisingly steep ...

The light was beginning to fade as we reached the Pointe Collet Blanc. We’d traversed in through a series of increasingly untracked bowls from a lift 500m above Val Thorens and just a few minutes ...

Ready to explore the mountains in winter powered by your lungs and legs? Then, you’ll want to find the best backcountry ski bindings for your needs and goals. Our testing team made up of backcountry ...

Having trouble figuring out the perfect backpack for skiing? Here’s the list of our favorite ski packs of 2026.