Backcountry skiers can increase their chance of survival in an unexpected avalanche with one of these highly rated airbags.

Ski poles aren’t the sexiest piece of downhill equipment, especially compared to skis, jackets, and helmets. Most ski poles ...

Telemark gear–especially its bindings–has long evolved between the competing ideals and trade-offs of touring specs and ...

ATK’s Freeraider 15 EVO is hands-down the best pin binding for you if you care about downhill performance in the backcountry. With little compromise for uphill travel other than a few added grams, the ...

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more It’s always refreshing — and even inspiring — to come across a product that was clearly ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Safe Bet: The Salomon QST X was our favorite powder ski of the year ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Safe Bet: We still absolutely love it, and will say it again. The ...

The light was beginning to fade as we reached the Pointe Collet Blanc. We’d traversed in through a series of increasingly untracked bowls from a lift 500m above Val Thorens and just a few minutes ...

Once upon a time, backcountry skiing was a niche sport enjoyed by a select group of skiers viewed as “hardcore” or “extreme.” But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Last week, as part of our Intro to Backcountry Month – Presented by BCA ...