It’s not backcountry skiing per se, but I have to plug the US Telemark Ski Team as they represent what “backcountry skiing” used to be…well sort…at least the free heel part. My wife, Jeannine, is a member of the ski team, although is admittedly having … Read More →
Category Archives: Backcountry Ski News
Ticking Timebomb
This is not the weekend to go backcountry skiing, at least here in the Northwest. Interestingly, the reason for what could be a truly hazadarous weekend for any sort of ski touring, has less to do with the Pacific Northwest and more to do with … Read More →
Think Outside the Box: Beautiful & Inspiring Winter Landscape & Skiing Photos For the Holidays!
Time is running out on holiday shopping. Which is kind of scary, because with Christmas only a couple weeks away, there still is barely any snow in them hills! I woke up this morning, as I do every day, looked out the window and the … Read More →
Rethinking Telemark Bindings: The Rottefella NTN
I’ll be the first to say, out loud, that anyone still telemark skiing or ski touring on the ‘old’ telemark bindings are crazy. Although I’ve only been backcountry skiing on the Black Diamond O1s for about a season and half, it took all of two … Read More →
The Real Deal: Backcountry Skiing Avalanche Video
A Dozen More Turns is a reminder that anything can happen to anyone while backcountry skiing.
Don’t Die In The Backcountry
Next Saturday, Nov 8, is the Northwest Snow & Avalanche Snow Summit here in Seattle. The full-day event is filled with talks and stories about avalanche awareness, ski touring in the Cascades, and such topics as “Decision Making in High-Risk Environments”. Martin Volken from Pro … Read More →
Backcountryskiphotos.com is live…sort of.
Backcountryskiphotos.com (will be) officially launching with an inspiring and ever-changing selection of the best damn backcountry ski photos on the planet! Not only that, but expect to see interviews from the best adventure and ski photographers out there.
Backcountry Ski Season Is Coming…Are you Ready?
I don’t think words are required for this one. Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska from Chappy on Vimeo.