Latest backcountry safety news
Are avalanche airbag backpacks worth it?
We answer your questions around avalanche airbag backpacks for skiing, including how they work, their success rate, and the two different types on the market
Arva Airbag Reactor Calgary 18 review: avalanche safety with a green agenda
Care about climate and being safe in the backcountry too? The Arva Airbag Reactor Calgary 18 will tick your boxes
Mammut Aenergy ST 32 ski backpack review: a versatile pack built for female ski tourers
Designed specifically for women, the Mammut Aenergy ST 32 is a backcountry ski pack that’s durable and versatile
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 15 ski backpack review: an excellent quick-and-light pack
The super organized, fully-featured, fast-and-light Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 15 ski backpack carries skis and snowboard
I spent a day with mountain rescue, and I’m never going out unprepared again
It turns out calling mountain rescue isn't like calling an Uber...
10 winter hiking safety tips
Our 10 winter hiking safety tips will help you to get the most out of any cold weather hike and maximize your stoke level during minimal daylight hours
How to cross a river safely – and when not to
Knowing how to cross a river safely and when not to even try is a crucial skill for all wilderness walkers
What are the risks of hiking or running in a heatwave?
We a look at the potential dangers of exercise in hot weather, as heatwaves become an increasingly regular feature of our summers
