Backcountry

High-Alpine Gateways Reopen: Iconic U.S. Mountain Roads Unlock Summer Adventures for Memorial Day Weekend

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial commencement of summer, a network of the United States’ most celebrated high-alpine…

Killington Resort to Conclude 2025/26 Season with Memorial Day Weekend Skiing on Superstar Glacier, Marking an Extended 180-Day Operation.

Killington, Vermont – Killington Resort, famously dubbed the "Beast of the East," has officially announced that the 2025/26 ski and…

Austin Tovey: “When It Calls You, You Gotta Answer”

Foiling, at its core, involves a hydrofoil wing attached beneath a board, lifting the rider above the water’s surface as…

The Neuroscience of Elite Performance: Unveiling the Unconscious Mind Behind Athletic Flow and Rapid Decision-Making

A groundbreaking interview with UC Santa Barbara neuroscientist Scott Grafton is challenging conventional understandings of athletic prowess, particularly the elusive…

Polish Alpinist Bartek Ziemski Achieves Historic Self-Supported, Oxygen-Free Ski Descent of Mount Everest and Lhotse in a Single Season

In a feat of unparalleled endurance and skill, Polish alpinist Bartek Ziemski, 31, successfully completed the second-ever ski descent of…

Grizzly Cub from Iconic Banff Lineage Killed by Train, Reigniting Critical Conservation Dialogue

The delicate balance between thriving wildlife populations and essential human infrastructure in Canada’s iconic Banff National Park has been profoundly…

"Andy Irons: Kissed by God" – Teton Gravity Research’s Landmark Film and Its Profound Impact on Action Sports and Mental Health Advocacy

As Teton Gravity Research (TGR) commemorates three decades of pioneering action sports storytelling, its "Defining Moments" series reaches a poignant…

Backcountry Unleashes Massive Memorial Day Sale: Your Premier Opportunity for Off-Season Ski and Snowboard Gear Savings

Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the unofficial start of summer, yet for astute winter sports enthusiasts, it signals the prime…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Unveils 2024-2025 Season Pass Options Amidst Anticipation for Winter

The first delicate dusting of snow upon the majestic Grand Teton is an annual harbinger, igniting a familiar excitement among…

Banff Sunshine Village Announces Rare Summer Ski Season Following Historic Snowfall

Banff Sunshine Village, nestled high in the Canadian Rockies within the pristine confines of Banff National Park, concluded its traditional…