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Because who wears plain old pants anymore?

Think of these skis as collector’s items that you can actually play with

Just because the temps are starting to dip below freezing doesn’t mean camping season is over. With the right gear, it’s just getting going.

Not just any pants will do when you're braving the elements in the backcountry. These live up to the challenge.

Ski touring and high-output activities in the backcountry require a different kind of armor. Suit up with our favorite picks of the season.

The new 40-liter Crux was designed for big backcountry missions and weighs less than 3 pounds

These lightweight skis don’t just power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.

Looking for the perfect backcountry ski for deep days and big missions? Start here.

These wide, rockered planks will help you milk those powder days for all they are worth

Finally, a QST model specifically designed for backcountry adventures

Trade your goggles for these sunglasses during the off-season

The days of broken tines and stomach aches are over

You've got options in the climbing skin department. Here's how to choose the right pair for you.

The company is urging all users to immediately stop using the beacon and either update the firmware or return the device for a full refund

The all-new Salomon QST Echo 106 is a lighter weight QST 106 designed for uphill slogs and downhill joy rides

Which of these popular aprés accessories burns brighter?

This lightweight, storm-resistant puffy earned an Editor’s Choice award. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket

Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further

No women’s powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite

Featuring a slim waist and lightweight construction, this backcountry ski is for those who need quick sticks to tackle big, technical terrain

With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality

This powder ski for ladies is as playful as it is pretty

If you gravitate towards a damp, stiff ski for backcountry adventures, this is your stick

Wait until you feel the design upgrades to this best-seller

This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don’t shy away from the steep and deep

This tough bird won’t let you down when the pow turns to crud

Allow us to introduce you to this stealthy backcountry player

The best women’s powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride

If you’re an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski

Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal

It’s not the lightest backcountry option out there, but if you’re plowing through backcountry crud, this is the ski you want underfoot

If you like playful powder planks (who doesn’t), check out this energetic ski

The runner-up in the women’s powder category is a force to be reckoned with

Featuring tech inserts, rubber soles, and hike-modes with plenty of range of motion, these boots make short work of long, uphill slogs

Glen Plake’s first ever signature model is a backcountry tool that skis like Glen Pake

It’s not a backcountry powder plank, but it sure is quick in steep, technical terrain

This quick and reliable backcountry ski for ladies gets the job done on all but the deepest of days

A lightweight free-touring ski with a moderate waist, the Escaper W 97 Nano is a versatile backcountry ski for ladies who charge no matter the conditions

We challenge you to find a more playful and responsive backcountry ski than this

The event, Sister Summit, is part peer-judged competition, part networking event, and fills a long-overlooked gap in women's skiing and snowboarding

Feast-making cookware that won’t slow you down

A ton of female-led ski films recently launched, with appearances from up-and-coming skiers and industry legends

Learn how to read between the lines of your local avy report with these tips from a backcountry ski guide

The Colorado resort is just one of the many now charging for uphill access. Is this the new norm?

Ski-town restaurants are in dire need of workers, but ongoing housing crises are making it impossible for staff to live where they work