Last Skier Standing tests the limits at Black Mountain of Maine
Becoming the “Last Skier Standing,” or even approaching the end of the annual endurance event, often requires an unprecedented level of pain and commitment. So,…
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Gear up before hitting the backcountry
Seasoned resort skiers looking to get into the backcountry for the first time realize it requires more thought and preparation than simply steering your skis…Read More
Granite Backcountry Alliance welcomes in fall’s #GIMBY season
New England’s fall foliage gets all the autumn headlines. But for a certain segment of skiers in the region, September also marks the beginning of…
Pandemic presents perfect timing for latest update of a backcountry classic
Author David Goodman will claim no clairvoyance on his part for the timing, a “perfect storm” for his work on backcountry skiing. This month’s release…
Some ski areas have a message to hikers during the coronavirus pandemic: Stay away
If you plan on trying to climb Jay Peak on Tuesday morning to check out any potential new snowfall the Vermont resort could receive during…
Waterville Valley launches new alpine touring program
Waterville Valley launched a new six-week program in 2020, “Out of Bounds,” designed for skiers and riders interested in learning about the equipment, technique and…
Eight tips for backcountry skiers, by backcountry skiers
There’s no denying it — for the first time since lift-accessed terrain became popular, human-powered skiing is making a comeback. Maybe it’s rapidly increasing lift…
