Backcountry Category

Dana Watts has led Leave No Trace for over two decades, and the nonprofit’s work has never been more needed.

The options for fueling are endless and every individual will develop their own preference for what works. As long as you’re getting enough fuel, there are multiple ways to do it.

During June, onX Backcountry will donate $10 of each Premium Membership to Leave No Trace to support their Hot Spot mitigation work.

Here’s a rundown of how onX Backcountry can help you find a campsite to fit any adventure.

The following is an outline for planning an adventure in the Grand Canyon traversing the popular Rim to Rim to Rim route via the South and North Kaibab trails. 

Learn about how you can capitalize on spring without degrading the natural environment.

Spring is in the air which means one of our favorite things: desert season is right around the corner. The American West has a diverse array of desert terrain throughout Colorado, California, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Whether you’re exploring slot canyons in Zion, arid hikes in Joshua Tree, or the white sand dunes of New Mexico, spending time in vast desert landscapes invokes a sense of wonder that we all crave. 

Resort skinning is one of the fastest growing segments of the ski industry, and many ski areas are working hard to accommodate the rapidly growing interest in uphill skiing with designated uphill routes that allow skiers to safely travel up the mountain. 

This past season, onX Backcountry changed my life.

Whether the avalanche danger is high, you’re getting into backcountry skiing, or just getting older, backcountry touring on low angle slopes can be a glorious way to spend the day.