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
Backcountry Category
Guide to Spring Hiking in Colorado
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
What are the Five Red Flags of Avalanche Danger?
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.
ATES–Using and Understanding The ‘Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale’
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
SE Face of Mt Columbia
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–Get Educated and Mitigate Avalanche Risk in the Backcountry
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.
What It’s Like Taking an AIARE 1 on Mt. Washington
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.
Skyladder, BC
Hanging above the Athabasca Glacier lies a classic line that is equal parts aesthetic and intimidating. View Cody’s line in onX Backcountry.
Combatant Couloir, BC
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.
Avalanche Education, Snow Safety, and the State of Backcountry Skiing, Winter 2022-2023
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.