News
The news: More precisely, the backcountry ski news from a cross spectrum of longitudes and latitudes. We might dabble in alpine climbing news a bit too.
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Cutting Through the Noise with the Winter Wildlands Alliance
A conversation with the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Policy Director, Anneka Williams.
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An Update on the Avalanche Near Castle Peak
Eight tourers have been confirmed deceased; one remains unaccounted for.
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BC’s Snow Conditions and Water Supply Bulletin for Feb. 1
Into February, and much of BC looks to be hydrated.
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Avalanche Near Castle Peak in the Central Sierra Leaves 9 Backcountry Skiers Missing (Updated)
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Trango: A Ski Mountaineering film
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A short break from programming.
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Hell Yeah: Punxsutawney Phil Says We are Good to Go
Punxsutawney Phil keeps its real, as the storied groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter.
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The Sky is not Falling…Yet. January SWE
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A Rough Toll in Austria
Thanks to the good work of educators and forecasters.
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Patagonia 2026 Human Powered Snow Tour (press release)
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Wee for SWE
As ever, we are optimists at heart. Here’s hoping for a high SWE 2026.
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SWE Dreams
Have it look at the SWE totals: glass half full…there’s plenty of filling to do.
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Team USA Makes History at Solitude ISMF World Cup: Earns Olympic Berth
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Backcountry in the News
Skimo Olympic spots and TikTok in the news.
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Tahoe Backcountry Radio Has A Plan
Backcountry community radio channels come to the Tahoe/Truckee region.
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Some Steep Lines for Your Low-Snow Woes
Out West, it is mostly high and dry (not so much in the East). We’ve got some steep skiing video shorts to placate your woes.
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What’s Inside: Issue 2 of The High Route Journal
In this short-form media moment: we invite you into the long-form with The High Route journal Issue 2.
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Full Video: Andrzej Bargiel Skis Everest
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Backcountry News
News from the PNW that may better inform the rest of us.
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Cool Event Alert: Alaska Range Traverses