Backcountry ski touring means traveling on much more gradual slopes on trails that serve as easy hikes in the summer.

Ski touring is skiing uphill and then—here’s the best part—skiing back downhill. Thanks to specialized equipment, participants can use their skis to “walk” up the mountain, even on surprisingly steep ...

ZipFit ditches the leather and goes ultralight with their newest custom liner for backcountry touring ski boots.

When the clothing company The North Face asked Stratton's parent company Alterra Mountain Company about hosting events in its ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. A reliable pack is a key component of any backcountry skier’s quiver, ...

Ninety hungry Nordic ski enthusiasts crowded into Jackson Ski Touring Lodge for a Jan. 18 potluck. There was no shortage of ...

Steve Rieschl’s life was defined by two passions. “He loved turning people onto skiing,” said longtime friend Gene Dayton. “And the Lord.” Rieschl, known locally for starting the country’s first ...

San Util Design’s Off Piste custom touring pack is a uniquely colorful take on the expandable ski touring backpack. Earlier this season, I jumped at the chance to try the San Util Off Piste 35-52L Ski ...