Is this gnarly line a first ski descent in Australia’s backcountry?
You'd be forgiven for thinking this image, and the line skied by Hugh Newall yesterday, is from the steeps of North America or the...
Two skiers just conquered this couloir on Cradle Mountain Tasmania
Ben Armstrong and Shaun Mittwollen are back adventure skiing again in Tasmania thanks to the most recent snow falls last weekend.
The skiers are already...
Two skiers, a hydro station and a rabbit
It's not often that Mt McKay hydro electric station pipeline is skiable. Thanks to a mammoth snow fall at Falls Creek so far this...
Best Aussie backcountry tours for first timers this ski season
While Australia waits for more news about the ski season ahead, including opening dates and how resorts will operate in a COVID winter, thoughts...
Experience heli skiing in virtual reality with Sherpas Cinema and Google
Regular readers know how much we here at SnowsBest love a bit of heli skiing. Sometimes it's hard to put into words the true...
Who wants to go heli skiing in New Zealand?
I'm taking over the Southern Lakes Heli Ski Instagram account from July 12 - 18 and will be posting pics from New Zealand daily....
The highs and lows of heli skiing in Alaska
The ups and downs of Alaska might leave you feeling like you've been on a mountain sized roller coaster ride. But, if you revel...
Heli ski with an Olympian in Italy this winter
Four time British Winter Olympian, Chemmy Alcott is hosting a one-off trip to the free ride Mecca of Alagna in Italy for James Orr...
Europe’s best ski resorts for off-piste and backcountry skiing
Europe is brimming with ski resorts like nowhere else on earth. Mountains throughout France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy (and beyond) have for centuries been crossed...
Busting seven heli ski myths – one Very Serious™? skier at...
When I told some touring buddies I was about to have my first heli-ski experience, their response was, “You haven’t tried heli-skiing?” (Um, hello,...
Backcountry Film Festival in Sydney & Melbourne
The Backcountry film festival is a one night festival that celebrates the human-powered winter experience. Produced by the Utah-based nonprofit, Winter Wildlands Alliance, the...
We need to talk about avalanches in Japan, yes they do...
There's a lot of talk about avalanches in Japan, or the perceived lack of them due to dry snow and lesser pitch. We're here...
The heli ski experience perfect for Australians
We all know heli skiing is more than a bucket list snow experience, it's the penultimate dream for many skiers and snowboarders. Ticking it...
5 Things to do on a Powder Day at Whistler Blackcomb
There is nothing worse than powder panic and when it snows over a meter plus in one week, there is sure to be a...
NZ’s next level cat skiing – with a side of Amisfield...
There's something about Soho Basin, the wide rolling basins of premium untouched snow behind Cardrona on New Zealand's South Island. With spectacular mountain views...
Six surprisingly good things about skiing and boarding in Iran
The breathtaking altitude, perfect snow conditions and heart palpitating terrain of the Iranian alps are slowly grabbing attention in the skiing world.
Truth is, there's...
