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r/Backcountry

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Reddit's OG off-piste sub for all things backcountry skiing/splitboarding.
Those two, non-detachable low speed quads are the best season pass you'll ever own.
We encourage posts re: human powered uphill/downhill shralping, TR's, pics, bc gear, avalanche tools/techniques/training/technology

Mech. assisted tours into the bc,
(Sidecountry, snomo, cat & heli bumps) sometimes accepted.
Slowshoeing, lift access, your recent park footy, mountaineering & non-snow wilderness adventures, not here.

Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.

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to r/Backcountry by ExcellentSun7388
1 month ago
Super light touring ski options
to r/Backcountry by ExcellentSun7388
1 month ago
Which PNW volcano offers the best spring touring?
to r/Backcountry by Retarded-sickel-45
5 months ago
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Anyone got tips for a 17yo dumass?
to r/Backcountry by PlantDaddy41
5 months ago
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Steens Mountain Oregon Trip Report: East Slope Above The Alvord Desert
in Oregon
to r/Backcountry by bloodygiraffem8
5 months ago
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Trip Report: Diller Headwall Couloir on Middle Sister, OR
to r/Backcountry by Super_Boof
5 months ago
Skiing mt hood (from summit)
in Montana
to r/Backcountry by squeo7
5 months ago
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Exploring some more obscure line out in the Sisters
to r/Backcountry by Larserrific
7 months ago
Zag UBAC vs Locator 104 for PNW
to r/Backcountry by _NKD2_
7 months ago
Good multipurpose rain/snow shell jacket exist or is it a unicorn?
to r/Backcountry by Jagermeister666
5 months ago
How do you ski frozen tracked out snow?
to r/Backcountry by MyUsernameWillBe
9 months ago
BCA canister won’t unscrew!
to r/Backcountry by Background-Check3695
3 months ago
Infrared waxer
to r/Backcountry by Nikopoussmouss2
9 hours ago
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Wet loose at Lassen peak
to r/Backcountry by sxb05201
10 months ago
Freeze Dried Meals and Freezer Bags?
to r/Backcountry by 595659565956
1 year ago
Question about selling skis
to r/Backcountry by fawandfee
6 months ago
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Mt St Helens uptrack from 3/21
to r/Backcountry by isqk08
1 year ago
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how will this equipment perform in off-piste/in park and in backcountry skiing?
to r/Backcountry by alpinerun2839
1 year ago
Looking for Crampon’s for my backcountry and mountaineering boots
to r/Backcountry by isqk08
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for What boots are compatible with these Plum Summit 12 Bindings. And how do they perform in Skiing facilities and parks, or are they just good while on mountains? image
What boots are compatible with these Plum Summit 12 Bindings. And how do they perform in Skiing facilities and parks, or are they just good while on mountains?
to r/Backcountry by isqk08
1 year ago
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How should I decide what skins to buy, and which ones should I buy?
to r/Backcountry by FullCrisisMode
1 year ago
Recommendations around Duffey?
to r/Backcountry by MercedesPetronas
8 months ago
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It's not much, but I did my first tour up the resort in Garmisch, Germany. Can't wait to do it again.
in Much, Germany
to r/Backcountry by 595659565956
1 year ago
Which touring binding to buy?
to r/Backcountry by 595659565956
1 year ago
What touring skis to buy?
to r/Backcountry by 595659565956
1 year ago
What length touring ski should I get?