Whether you're looking for a dedicated backcountry ski that strikes the perfect balance between weight and performance, a lightweight ski to charge up the biggest peaks, or a slackcountry ski that ...

Backcountry skiing offers a quieter ski experience, away from the lift lines and commercialization of resorts. It’s also captured the imaginations of more skiers than ever thanks to a pandemic surge ...

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, ...

With eye-watering lift pass costs and endless queues at even the smallest resorts, it's easy to appreciate the allure of backcountry ski touring and splitboarding. Under your own power, you can get ...

Powder days loom large in the lore of ski culture, so much so that savvy employers have started offering paid time off for employees to shred the slopes. But with lift lines lengthening and headline ...

The best backcountry skis are the ones that suit your backcountry ski priorities and style. Our team of testers, including ...

Want to leave the lifts—and the lift lines—behind? We spoke with Centennial State ski guides, avalanche safety educators, and other experts to get the down low on skiing the high country. Watch as ...