There's a wide range of backcountry ski and snowboard equipment available, from ultralight gear for racing and ski mountaineering to big and burly for surfing deep snow and aggressive descents. Before buying, think about where you like to ski or snowboard and what type of terrain you prefer.

Backcountry snowboarding is snowboarding in a sparsely inhabited rural region over ungroomed and unmarked slopes or pistes in the backcountry, frequently amongst trees ("glade boarding"), usually in pursuit of fresh fallen snow, known as powder.

Backcountry snowboarding is the activity of riding terrain that is not monitored, patrolled, or maintained. Often, this means hiking uphill to snowboard downhill terrain that is not operated by resorts.

At its most basic, backcountry skiing or snowboarding is any time you ride down a slope that’s not within the maintained and controlled boundaries of a ski resort. If there’s no ski patrol, you’re in the backcountry.

2024年1月29日 · Backcountry snowboarding can mean access to unlimited powder. But it can also be dangerous if you're not prepared. Snowboard Expert Bobby Chadderton has some advice for beginners.

2024年2月15日 · Backcountry snowboarding is riding basically anywhere outside of the resort. This type of riding often involves heading deep into the wilderness to escape the crowds and find fresh powder. It’s riskier than resort riding, but the rewards are often worth it.

2023年3月23日 · Backcountry snowboarding is a term that refers to snowboarding where the slopes are unaltered and unmarked. This style of snowboarding has grown in popularity because it’s challenging,...

2023年9月20日 · Learn how to get into backcountry snowboarding with our humorous guide to the backcountry! For riders ready to cruise unmarked terrain... read on!

2025年2月1日 · One of the most breathtaking views both on the way up and down, Colorado’s Berthoud Pass has been dubbed the best backcountry spot east of the Continental Divide. The uphill is a mellow...

2023年9月8日 · Backcountry snowboarding refers to riding outside the boundaries of established ski resorts, where you can explore pristine, untouched snow and rugged natural terrain.