Venturing into the backcountry is as alluring as it is dangerous. As soon as you enter terrain that has not been mitigated ...

OnX Backcountry recently rolled out new in-app avalanche tools, so we tested it on a day of backcountry ski touring in Utah..

how to use basic avalanche safety gear like a beacon, shovel, and probe, and more. Check out AIARE courses and clinics near you here. Every backcountry skier and snowboarder should consider taking a ...

The NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche warning at 5:43 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at 4 a.m. The NWS states, "The ...

Just in time for winter backcountry travel, Colorado’s official trail exploration mobile app, Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX ...

On Saturday at 5:28 a.m. the NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche warning in effect until Sunday at 5:30 a.m. The NWS comments, ...

Any new three-antenna avalanche beacon on the market today is just fine from a safety standpoint, says Pritchett. That’s not to say they are all the same, though. Today’s transceivers are ...

There are many pieces of gear that are important for a backcountry outing, but none are more vital to avalanche safety than a beacon, shovel, and probe. If you're wondering what each piece of gear ...