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How to Tune and Wax Your Skis or Snowboard | Video Tutorial

How to tune skis and snowboards to get the glide and control you want for a fun and safe time in the snow.

Avalanche Safety

Avalanche Awareness & Safety Tips | Gear List Included | Backcountry

Ski Size Chart: How to Choose the Right Ski Length

There's no foolproof equation for choosing the right ski length and width, but using your height, weight, skiing ability, and preferred terrain as...

Our May Roundup

Our monthly digest of the best stories from the backcountry and beyond.

DIY Snow Cones

Looking for a way to sweeten up a powder day? Lentine Alexis brings us an easy way to make snow cones of any flavor.

Packing For Spring Tours

You might be proficient at dawn patrols by now, but what about long, sunny tours? Read our tips for longer days in the backcountry.

A Biathlon Competitor Preps For The Games

Our interview with Nordic adaptive skier Dani Aravich on how she’s preparing to compete in biathlon in the Games in Beijing.

5 Steps To Lotprès

Leave après at the lodge in the past. Here's everything you need to celebrate a day skiing at the lot.

How To Charcuteski

Lentine Alexis shows us how to dazzle with this adventuresome take on the classic charcuterie board.

Our Herd’s Favorite Touring Gear And Styles

We’ve rounded up our favorite gear & apparel for ski touring and splitboarding, whether it’s your first tour or your 100th.

How To Choose And Trim Ski Skins

Learn how to choose, fit, and trim skins to fit your backcountry skis or splitboard before you hit the skintrack.

Lotprès Alphabet Soup

Lentine Alexis brings us an après-ready soup recipe, perfect for warming up after a day on the mountain.