In skiers' parlance, uphill skiing is another term for ski touring. Oftentimes, the phrase is used by ski areas to denote ski ...

Backcountry: Areas outside the boundaries of a ski resort that should only be accessed with avalanche training and equipment.

Teton Mountain Guide Holly Mackin always seems to have the right gear. If you’re a Type B packer like me, there’s a lot to ...

You kind of sprint up a mountain with your skis on, and then ski down a mini Alpine course," said Cameron Smith of the United States. In sprint races, the ascent is mostly made on specialized skis ...

Most skiers catch lifts up. Some head up ski touring under their own steam. A small company in the Swiss Alps has come up ...

A sprint race normally only lasts about three minutes — a much shorter version of other ski mountaineering events ... an ascent on skins from the start, followed by steps climbed on foot while ...

In sprint races, the ascent is mostly made on specialized skis covered with so-called climbing skins — which improve traction against the snow — and partly made on foot in ski boots.

In sprint races, the ascent is mostly made on specialized skis covered with so-called climbing skins – which improve traction against the snow – and partly made on foot in ski boots.