Backcountry
October 07, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Future of Competitive Freestyle: FIS Integrates Artificial Intelligence and Expands Global Calendars at the 2026 Autumn Meetings
Following the conclusion of the Milano Cortina Olympic cycle, the international freestyle community converged on Geneva, Switzerland, for the 2026…
October 07, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Blue Mountain Resort Deploys Automated Chairlift Monitoring Technology to Enhance Passenger Safety Ahead of the 2026/27 Winter Season
As North American ski resorts navigate the dual challenges of increasing skier volume and stringent safety regulatory environments, Blue Mountain…
October 05, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Glacier View Tram Proposal Reignites Contentious Land-Use Debate in the Flathead Valley
On October 1, 2026, the hospitality and tourism corporation Pursuit officially submitted a revised proposal to the U.S. Forest Service…
October 04, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Heavy Snowfall Coats Alyeska Resort and the Chugach Range
The Chronology of a Fleeting Storm The weather system began its progression through the Chugach Mountains early in the first…
October 03, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Laurent de Martin transitions from independent entrepreneurship to new creative horizons with the release of the 16mm film Rêverie
The professional trajectory of professional skier Laurent de Martin has reached a significant inflection point this autumn. After dedicating three…
October 02, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Spark R&D NR Pro Splitboard Binding Review: The Gold Standard for Serious Backcountry Tourers
The evolution of splitboarding equipment has long been defined by incremental engineering improvements, weight reduction, and the relentless pursuit of…
October 02, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Maggie Voisin and the Calculated Art of Alpine Progression
Maggie Voisin has spent her career learning how to break skiing down into its smallest, most technical details: speed, trajectory,…
October 02, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Winter Park Brings Back Rope Drop Club with New Express Lanes and Early Laps
The Evolution of Early-Season Engagement The concept of the Rope Drop Club is rooted in the "earned turn" culture prevalent…
October 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Aspen Snowmass Defies Seasons With Innovative Snow Preservation Rail Session at Makaha Terrain Park
The winter sports calendar in the Roaring Fork Valley underwent a significant shift this past weekend as Aspen Snowmass successfully…
October 01, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Spark R&D Arc ST Splitboard Bindings Review The Gold Standard in Backcountry Performance
After two decades at the forefront of the backcountry snowboarding industry, Spark R&D continues to set the benchmark for equipment…
