Backcountry
October 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Willamette Pass Resort Ushers in a New Era of Reliability with Major Snowmaking Infrastructure Expansion
Deep in the heart of the Cascade Range, Willamette Pass Resort has reached a significant milestone in its operational evolution.…
October 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Freeride Community Mourns the Tragic Loss of Juliette Willmann Following a Fatal Avalanche in Patagonia
The international skiing and mountaineering community is grappling with profound loss following the death of professional French freerider Juliette Willmann,…
October 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Seasonal Transition Begins October 15 with Critical Operational Changes
As the autumn season descends upon the Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon National Park is preparing for its annual operational shift…
September 30, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Freeskier Mac Forehand Officially Signs with Armada
The Evolution of a Freeskiing Powerhouse Mac Forehand’s rise to the top of the freeskiing world has been marked by…
September 30, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Chilling Financial Forecast: Vail Resorts Faces a Reckoning Amid Shifting Climates and Consumer Fatigue
Winter sports enthusiasts have long understood that the industry operates at the mercy of the elements, but recent financial disclosures…
September 29, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Fatal Gap: Why Cal/OSHA is Redefining Safety Standards for Avalanche Airbags
Between February 2025 and August 2026, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a series of significant citations…
September 29, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Purgatory Resort Announces Official Opening Day and Launches Early-Season Lift Ticket Discounts
As the autumn transition brings cooler temperatures to the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory Resort has officially set its sights on…
September 21, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
From the Backcountry to the Beltway: How the 2024 Election Catalyst Transformed Climate Advocacy
The outcome of the 2024 United States presidential election signaled a definitive shift in federal environmental policy, triggering a wave…
September 13, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
Salomon S/Lab Scrambler Gore-Tex Jacket Named Top Backcountry Shell Following Rigorous Field Testing
The Salomon S/Lab Scrambler Gore-Tex Jacket has officially been designated as the premier backcountry ski shell of the season by…
July 25, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Teton Gravity Research Unveils 31st Annual Ski and Snowboard Film Tour, Promising Global Spectacle and Community Engagement for 2026 Season
Winter sports enthusiasts and aficionados of mountain cinema can now secure their attendance for what is traditionally regarded as one…
