Ski mountaineering racing is painful, gear intensive and dominated by men in spandex. But here’s why you should try it.

Q&A with Hilaree Neslon, North Face team leader and 8000 meter peak skier on lessons learned over decades of ski mountaineering, favorite expedition gear and tips for aspiring ski mountaineers.

Obehwhanskinoobie predicts the future of ski touring: no more speed nose, Freeride on the rise, clothing will continue to be worn, and more.

A good first ski tour begins with competent and strong leadership. But what to look for in your first ski touring partner? Jed Porter breaks it down.

Resort uphill skiing, skier’s rights and resort’s regulations. A breakdown of public land use, monetary gain and why resorts can restrict access.

Q&A with Andy Sovick, accidental publisher of Beacon Guidebooks. We talk maps, decision making, etiquette, how guidebooks help ski touring grow responsibly.

Can you learn to ski mountaineer online? We took IFMGA Guide Mark Smiley’s “Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Ski Mountaineering” course to find out.

Jon Waterman reflects on a lifetime of skiing through, sleeping in and worshipping snow while on expeditions around the world and in his own backyard.

Two first time Grand Traverse partners trained for months. But on race night, one discovers compassion, not physical fitness, would get her to Aspen.