Guide to Spring Backpacking Trips
Planning out spring backpacking trips mean looking at trails, maps, rec points and more. See our guide for trips in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and California
All things human powered on snow or dirt.
All things human powered on snow or dirt.
Planning out spring backpacking trips mean looking at trails, maps, rec points and more. See our guide for trips in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and California
Spring hiking in Colorado is great for a challenge or for a spring break trip with the family. Discover our favorite hiking trips in Colorado and start planning
Backcountry skiing is dangerous if skiers aren’t educated properly on avalanches. Discover five red flags of avalanche danger and stay safe in the backcountry.
The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale determines how terrain in the backcountry should be rated based on exposure to avalanches. Learn more about the ATES rating
Skiing the epicenter of water in North America, the highest peak in Alberta…in a full blown white out. A marathon of a day for the last line of Year 4 of The FIFTY.
Avalanche safety can mean many things, like getting educated or having a beacon with you. See what our experts say about avalanche safety and minimizing risk.
When you’re ready to take your ski touring skills from the resort or low-angle slopes into avalanche terrain, the first step in that transition is an AIARE 1 class. What’s it like to take this weekend-long backcountry skiing course? Read on.
Hanging above the Athabasca Glacier lies a classic line that is equal parts aesthetic and intimidating. View Cody’s line in onX Backcountry.
Nestled at the base of the highest mountain entirely in BC, Canada– Mt. Waddington– lies a perfect couloir. A white ribbon knifed through colossal granite towers set among an ocean of ice and snow.
A deep dive into the state of backcountry skiing heading into the winter of 2022-2023, including original research from onX Backcountry about habits, safety, and experience of backcountry users.
There are many GPS units available for hiking and backpacking. See our list narrowed down to the most robust, easiest and affordable units.
SCA’s Urban Green program aims to greenify large metropolitan areas, and is an offshoot of their history of working in remote national parks. This fall, onX teamed up with SCA to provide weekend outdoor excursions to crew members in three cities. Learn more about SCA, Urban Green, and the experience of crew members.