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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Public Lands and the Touring Scene
A look at proposed rule changes in the public lands space that could affect the touring scene.
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A Dhaulagiri Ski Primer
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel eyes Dhaulagiri.
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Guides and the Law
A survey of how the law treats the guide-client relationship.
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Nanga Parbat+Red Bull+ Bargiel
It's Steep-Skiing Video Time with Drones and Red Bull.
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Blackbird Mountain Guides Fined
A Look at the CAL/OSHA Workplace Safety Citations and Violations.
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More Fallout for Blackbird Mountain Guides
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Andrzej Bargiel Skis Nanga Parbat
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Clinging to some SWE
For some, it’s time to scratch out some tours before the snow withers.
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Expeditions of a Different Scale
While scaling Everest may involve more overdue regulations, small-scale in the Greater Ranges is the preferred method.
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The High Route Journal: Issue 3 Lands
The High Route journal, our print offering, shines bright.
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Meteorlogical Spring Begins: A SWE Update
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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.