Backcountry

A late-season storm is set to dump up to 48 inches of snow on the Sierra Nevada this weekend.

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is bracing for a powerful late-season winter storm, with forecasts indicating accumulations of up to…

Crater Lake National Park Cancels 2026 Ride the Rim Cycling Event Amidst Extensive Infrastructure Overhaul and Safety Imperatives

Crater Lake National Park has officially announced the cancellation of its popular "Ride the Rim" cycling event for 2026, citing…

Natural Selection Tour 2026 Kicks Off in Revelstoke, Uniting Elite Snowboarders for Backcountry Showdown.

Today officially marks the commencement of the Natural Selection Tour 2026, with legendary snowboarder and event founder Travis Rice giving…

Mt. Bachelor Calls it a Season: April 19 Set as Final Day

Mt. Bachelor, a cornerstone of winter sports in the Pacific Northwest and a revered training ground for athletes like Teton…

NWAC Welcomes New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator to Strengthen Backcountry Safety Outreach

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…

The Ski Bootfitting Revolution: How Data and Remote Technology are Redefining Performance and Accessibility on the Slopes

Bootfitting has long been considered one of skiing’s most stubborn holdouts, a venerable, often frustrating ritual largely untouched by the…

Winter Park Unveils Billion-Dollar "Connect Winter Park" Vision, Revolutionizing Resort and Town Integration

Winter Park, Colorado – A monumental transformation is on the horizon for the renowned ski destination of Winter Park, with…

Winter Park Resort Breaks Ground on Transformative Gondola Project, Ushering in a New Era of Mountain-Town Connectivity and Development

Winter Park, CO – Winter Park Resort has officially commenced construction on a monumental gondola project, a pivotal component of…

The next wave isn’t waiting their turn

The global elite of big mountain skiing is set to witness a seismic shift as five exceptional American athletes have…

Swatch Nines Makes Historic Asian Debut in Niseko, Japan, Unveiling a Groundbreaking Course Designed for Unprecedented Progression

Niseko, Japan – In a landmark development for the global action sports community, the prestigious Swatch Nines event has officially…