There's a wide range of backcountry ski and snowboard equipment available, from ultralight gear for racing and ski mountaineering to big and burly for surfing deep snow and aggressive descents. Before buying, think about where you like to ski or snowboard and what type of terrain you prefer.

Backcountry skiing , also called off-piste , alpine touring, freeriding or out-of-area, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resort's boundaries. [1]

2025年2月1日 · 6. Alta Ski Area, UT. Alta is often known for having some of the best terrain and snow in the country, but it also has some pretty iconic lift-access backcountry. Little Cottonwood Canyon is full of goods that can be accessed via lifts and backcountry gates at Alta. Zones like Catherine's Pass, Grizzly Gulch, and Dry Fork are all zones off the back side or accessed from …

2024年10月13日 · From classic zones in Colorado and the East Coast to the legendary steeps of Alaska, to mid-winter powder skiing in the Tetons, all the way to more adventurous destinations like British Columbia or the North Cascades, there’s something for everyone.

2020年12月12日 · Backcountry skiing is a great way to get that essential Vitamin D plus fresh air and exercise. It also (usually) offers a respite from crowds. Skiers who are well-versed in backcountry travel—who already have the gear and the knowledge—have been finding solace in their favorite zones since long before coronavirus happened.

Generally, there are four different ways to enjoy the backcountry on your skis or snowboard. The fastest-growing sector is backcountry ski/split touring, but there is also ski/split mountaineering in glaciated and unglaciated terrain, ski/split traverses, and mechanized skiing/riding with snowmobiles, snowcats, or helicopters. In this section ...

2024年3月20日 · Backcountry skiing allows skiers and riders to avoid crowds and lift lines, instead heading into often untouched terrain. Because of this, it’s important to already be comfortable...

2024年1月30日 · Backcountry skiing differs from resort skiing in that it involves ascending, or “skinning up,” the slope first, then carving down the mountain on your skis. It’s a process aficionados like to...

At its most basic, backcountry skiing or snowboarding is any time you ride down a slope that’s not within the maintained and controlled boundaries of a ski resort. If there’s no ski patrol, you’re in the backcountry.

2022年11月14日 · Backcountry skiing (and snowboarding) is a broad term to describe any skiing that takes place on terrain outside of a ski resort. In Europe, it is more commonly referred to as off-piste skiing.