With snow currently falling in Colorado, WildSnow reaches out to some avalanche forecasters to assess the snowpack as we move towards the winter solstice.

In the wide-open space that is digitial ski tour planning, I needed some direction: Backcountry Nav’s online class helped me find a path forward.

Group to group communication while backcountry skiing is tricky, an initiative on Snoqualmie Pass aims to help promote inter-group awareness.

Skiing in the backcountry can present challenges. Here’s a look at some avalanche resources to make your adventure a jaunt on the safe side.

Explanation of the 2021 Black Diamond recall of the Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro and Ice beacon models.