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An avalanche crashes through the Savoia Pass on the northwest side of K2 in the Karakoram Range, Pakistan
"Whoompf" – first avalanche of the season reported in Colorado

By Julia Clarke Published

The skier triggered slide occurred south of Independence Pass on Monday

Nature & Wildlife
Avalanche on mountain
Colorado Avalanche Center offers grim recap of last winter as snow season looms again

By Julia Clarke Published

Colorado led the nation in avalanches during the deadly 2022/23 season

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Skiing in Verbier
What – and where exactly – is sidecountry?

By Julia Clarke Published

We explain this skiing and snowboarding term, and provide tips to keep you safe in the places ski patrol can’t

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Smiling skier lying in snow after falling
"They don't mark cliffs in Europe" – American skier accidentally plunges 50ft

By Cat Ellis Published

The tourist was skiing off-piste at a European resort when he went right over a cliff, narrowly avoiding serious injury

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Skier floating through deep powder in Verbier
Are avalanche airbag backpacks worth it?

By Julia Clarke Published

We answer your questions around avalanche airbag backpacks for skiing, including how they work, their success rate, and the two different types on the market

Snow Sports Gear & Apparel
Skiing in Verbier
Helly Hansen ULLR RS30 Backpack review: a roomy snow sports backpack for long days in the backcountry

By Julia Clarke Published

This sturdy, spacious ski backpack carries your skis or snowboard, helmet, avy tools and other gear when you’re planning a long day in the powder

Snow Sports Gear & Apparel
family at a parking lot unloading ski and snowboard equipment out of their car
Why winter is better than summer (according to Garmin users)

By Julia Clarke Published

Garmin’s 2022 fitness and wellness trend show that skiing and snowboarding rose more than any

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Best ski backpacks
What is backcountry skiing?

By Julia Clarke Published

What is backcountry skiing? Get ready for a winter of remote adventures with our guide to skiing in the wild

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Two skiers on telemark skis travel up a mountain
Backcountry ski gear: what you need to get the secret stash

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Ski touring takes specialized gear in addition to gumption, and our backcountry ski gear checklist helps you get kitted out for winter expeditions

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A mountain guide demonstrates climbing in a mountaineering workshop
New Arc'Teryx Academy aims at refining your backcountry tool kit

By Julia Clarke Published

Arc’Teryx Academy Freeride explores safety and skills for backcountry skiing and mountaineering

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