Snow is finally starting to make a timid appearance in the PNW. A few of us got out December 1 and December 8 to check out conditions. Here’s a brief report from both outings. Crystal Mountain With the moody weather…

Early season backcountry skiing in Jumbo, British Columbia yielded little visibility and surprisingly deep snow.

Tech Tuesday is recurring segment sponsored by Dynafit to get you in the right touring gear and make sure you know how to use it. Denali expedition tips on sleds, food, electronics and more The gear…. holy cow the gear!…

Early season snow is a double edged sword — powder turns in October can be an indication of a persistent weak layer come January.

A ski descent of Washington State’s Mt. Oympus is not a typical ski tour. Tallying 40+ miles, it’s more accurately a rainforest slog with glacier ski bonus.

A full report on the highs and lows of a ski touring treasure hunt in Patagonia with stops in Bariloche, El Bolsón, Cerro Castillo, El Chaltén, more.

A ski touring yurt trip to Jalpak Tash, Kyrgystan gives way to remote backcountry powder skiing and close brushes with Kyrgyz culture post-solviet rule.

On a high altitude ski mountaineering expedition to Nevada Vilcanota in Peru, Mike and Steve Marolt encounter one of the best ski descents of their lives.

Backcountry skiing in Bariloche: tough to figure out; easy to fall in love with. Andy Sovick offers sage wisdom and recounts incredible skiing.

Tips for backcountry ski touring and mountaineering on the beautiful peaks and glaciers of New Zealand.