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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...

Australian Ski Patrol Association release backcountry safety short film

With more and more skiers and boarders heading into the backcountry of Australia, the Australian Ski Areas Association has together with the Australian Ski...

New guided backcountry snow tours in Thredbo Australia this winter

Get excited, people, winter is around the corner and Thredbo is launching new guided backcountry ski and snowboard tours for every level from first...

What really happens on a heli ski week in Canada

What's it really like to ski like a boss in one of the world's most exclusive heli ski domains? This, this is what it's...

A powder storm, a cat and a girl named Nell

As Colorado's favourite son, John Denver, said, some days are diamonds. SnowsBest hits Aspen's back country in style on The Little Nell cat. As first world...

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...

10 Christmas gifts for the snow guy who has everything or...

It’s often said that those who regularly frequent a ski town either have 3 homes or 3 jobs, but they all want the same...

All yours for $15 500 per night

A new luxury accommodation, eco and wildlife experience in New Zealand, that includes heli ski options, is being launched on the South Island. Queenstown-based accommodation...

Surviving Rogers Pass, the coveted (and deadly) backcountry in Canada

In the center of Glacier National Park, lies Rogers Pass, a high mountain highway that is becoming one of the most celebrated backcountry skiing...

Real time avalanche footage and rescue every skier should watch

Avalanches are real. Even in Australia. They can happen to even the most well trained skier making conservative terrain choices. They can happen to...

You won’t believe these snow adventure pics are from Australia

Jake Sims and his snow loving mates, Trent Shaddock and Erryn Reeder love an Aussie backcountry adventure and are experienced riders. They've already hit...

Ski or board backcountry alone? Don’t be an idiot

A season of tree well deaths and avalanches burying solo skiers & riders  reinforces why you should never ski off piste alone. I am amazed how...

Heli skiing in Colorado just went next level

Ditch the bumper to bumper i-70 and wave at the drivers below from your sky high chartered flight. Telluride Helitrax is going all Branson...

Video: 2 skiers conquered this couloir on Cradle Mountain in Tasmania

Three adventure loving blokes hit up the East face of Cradle Mountain this weekend, ski mountaineering Tassie style over rocks and boulders into an,...

Backcountry ski and board festival returns to Hotham this September

The Victorian Backcountry Festival is back for a second year and will be held at Hotham on September 7 and 8 this winter. The Backcountry...

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...
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