pointy mountains) as it would just going powder touring out to your favorite local stash. In other words, it’s just a plain-ol’ good backcountry skiing pack.

Here are the skis, boots, jackets, helmets, goggles, and more our experts are raving about. The best ski and snowboard gear keeps getting sturdier, lighter, safer, and more technically advanced.

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services ... which foregoes most features in the name of creating a truly ultralight pack for ski mountaineering. The Samaya pack weighs in around 800 ...

whether they’re designed for technical ski mountaineering (check out our review of the new Patagonia Descensionist 37L Pack) or for good old-fashioned powder skiing, like the new Snowdrifter 30L.

It’s an exciting experience to ascend the mountain under your own power and then to enjoy a unique descent. Ski mountaineering is very popular and is becoming increasingly accessible. Many winter ...

There’s a new sport on the roster for the Olympic Winter Games—ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026. Since this sport is likely unfamiliar to a lot of Team Canada fans ...