A backcountry skier triggered an avalanche outside of the Lake Louise Ski Area boundary in Banff National Park on Jan. 20, according to Parks Canada The skier was swept up in the slide, but somehow ...

Idaho is swiftly gaining a reputation for being one of the best ski destinations in the United States. Beyond the groomed pistes at resorts like Sun Valley, the state is prime for backcountry skiing.

How dangerous is extreme backcountry skiing — and when does the pursuit of adventure cross into unnecessary risk? Those questions are at the center of a deadly avalanche in the Sierra Nevada that left ...

The article offers beginner tips for safe backcountry skiing, emphasizing avalanche awareness and education. Essential skills: master resort skiing, get avalanche training, and learn to use safety ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Backcountry skiing means different things to different people. For some it means climbing hundreds of feet up beautiful peaks on pristine slopes in search of ...