20 Photos to Get You Stoked for Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
Winter is here. If you're not already stoked, it's about time!
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No more "winter is coming." It's finally here. That white fluffy stuff you've been waiting for all fall is coming down by the feet and we could not be more excited! The resorts are opening up and if that's your thing, do it to it. But if you're feeing a little more adventurous this season, try taking your talents to the backcountry. Powder stashes, no lift lines, and the satisfaction of knowing you earned every turn on the way down are just a few of the things that keep people coming back to the backcountry year after year. Still need convincing? Just take a look at these folks...are they having the time of their life or what?!
Of course, be sure to keep in mind the dangers of the backcountry and always Know Before You Go.
Photo: Sam Watson
Photo: Sam Watson
Photo: Nick Lake
Photo: Mike Yoshida
Photo: Ross Perkins
Photo: Ross Perkins
Photo: Ross Perkins
Photo: Ross Perkins
Photo: Abe Blair
Photo: Abe Blair
Photo: Abe Blair
Photo: Eric Harris
Photo: Andy Earl
Photo: Andy Earl
Photo: Matt Ford
Photo: Matt Ford
Photo: Elliott Kramer
Photo: Erik Hoffman
Photo: Stephen Matera
Photo: Angela Brown
Cover photo: Sam Watson
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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