'Backcountry'

How to Have the Ultimate Backcountry Experience, via Vail Pass

A long day of cat skiing, splitboarding, and sled-towing deep in the Colorado backcountry, captured on 35mm film

Off-Piste Ski Touring and Snow Camping at the Remarkables

Battling whitout conditions and wayward ambitions off-piste in New Zealand's Southern Alps

New 16mm Film by Vans Captures the Ephemeral Spirit of Snowboarding

14 minutes of artistic and action-packed snowboarding film in Japan, France, Russia, and Finland

5 Striking Cabins Prove the Future of Remote Architecture Is Prefab

From the jagged peaks of Slovenia and a mountainside farm in Spain to Joshua Tree National Park, prefab can go anywhere

Editor's Top 24 Gift Picks for Outdoor Lovers

The best apparel and gear for everyone on your list, as selected from our new 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

The Future of Gear Might Just be One Retailer, One Brand

Park City-based retailer Backcountry continues to rollout tech-driven product under its eponymous label, and you should be paying attention

The Best Labor Day Gear Deals

Up to 50% off on design-minded apparel and accessories for your fav outdoor activities

Photo Essay: Backcountry Yurt Life in Big Sky Country

A last hurrah hut trip to cap off the Montana ski season, captured on 35mm film

Japanuary: A First Timer's Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding Japan

Expert tips on travel, preparation, and gear selection for Hokkaido bound powder hounds

Exploring Yosemite's Historic Backcountry Ski Hut

A last minute 10-mile ski tour to Ostrander Lake, deep in Yosemite National Park

22 Film Photos Define the Dream of Ski Touring in Japan

The annual pilgrimage to ski Hokkaido's famed backcountry once again proves legendary

Photo Essay: Backcountry Hut Snowshoeing Outside Seattle

Swapping city blues for white wonderland in Mount Rainier National Forest