A long-time Colorado patroller talks about avoiding mountain lions, the biggest storm he's ever seen, and the high cost of backcountry rescues

Greg Hill is an accomplished backcountry skier with a laundry list of accolades. He's here to provide you his 7 tips for enjoying the backcountry.

These should all get lots of use from November through May

The Scope ley's you instantly measure snow pack characteristics while ski touring.

With peak season in full swing, High Fives Foundation released this safety documentary explaining what can go wrong in the mountains.

This snow shovel can handle winter's worst.

And Ortovox will help incentivize you: it'll pay $75 for any old transceiver through a new gear-retirement program

Utah-based Mountain Hub is out to crowdsource backcountry safety

From the Norwegian Elkhound to the Tibetan Mastiff, these are the 20 best dog breeds for cold-weather climates

I want to go ice skating on the lake near my house. How do I know if it’s safe?