Italian Avalanche Service
cai-svi.it
As part of the Italian Alpine Club, the service promotes avalanche accident prevention and is active in avalanche training and instruction. Includes history of the service and information about its organization.
Dream Catcher Heliskiing
dreamcatcherheliskiing.com
Single and multi-day packages in the Bella Coola Valley of western British Columbia. Includes package descriptions, rates and availability, and booking information.
United States Telemark Ski Association
ustsa.org
Topics include information about the association, racing, events and schedules, results, bylaws, free skiing, and points. Provides a message board, photo gallery, links, and contact information.
Cumbres Nordic Adventures, LLP
yurtsogood.com
Offer yurt rentals in the San Jaun Mountains. Includes rental prices, photos, and snow conditions. Guided ski tours upon request. Based in Chama, New Mexico.
Utah Avalanche Classes
xmission.com
Listing of avalanche classes available in Utah, kept current by the author.
New Zealand Snow Safety Institute
nzadventure.com
Mountaineering and mountain safety courses including: avalanche awareness, explosives for avalanche control, backcountry ski and snowboarding courses.
Heliski Valgrisenche
heliskivalgrisenche.it
Offers guided heliski programs near Valgrisenche, on the Italian/French border. Includes description of the tours, prices, and accommodations. In English, French, Italian, and German.
Snofari Expeditions
snofari.com
Offers adventures in Chile, guided tours to the High Cordillera of Chile, Lake District or Patagonia, Southern Volcanoes of Chile and the Andes.
Telemarkslauget Orwad
telemark.org
An organization of volunteers devoted to telemark skiing who have created a village for telemarkers with articles, discussions and other things that may interest telemark skiers of any kind.
Haute Route Ski Tour
chauvinguides.com
Chauvin Guides International offers an eight day guided traverse of this famous European ski tour.
Ski.MountainZone.com
ski.mountainzone.com
Coverage of telemark and backcountry skiing events and expeditions.
Forest Service National Avalanche Center
avalanche.org
Provides a list of US avalanche centers and current reports, information on skiiers, snowboarders, and snowmobiler avalanche basics and statistics, and links.
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
csac.org
Provides comprehensive global avalanche and snow information including conditions, educational information, and incident reports.
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
roberts-1.com
Includes tips, related links, and stories and photos from backcountry adventures in Utah, Washington, and Switzerland.
Alpine Guides Alaska
alaska.net
Alaskan backcountry ski tours, ski mountaineering and instruction in backcountry ski skills by A.M.G.A. certified alpine guide David Staeheli with over 20 years guiding experience.
Ocker Adventure
kiewaview.com
Information for Australian adventurers,skiing, mountain biking and walking.
Babes in the Backcountry
babesinthebackcountry.com
Women empowering women to feel more confident in backcountry telemark skiing, avalanche awareness and outdoor skills.
Raven Outdoor Adventures
montanaraven.com
Offers backcountry skiing in Montana. Coaching, photographs, schedule, prices, the center, and contacts.
High Sky Adventures
micaheliguides.com
Heli and cat skiing options in British Columbia. Includes package details, photos, and contact information.
Andy's Notes on European Ski Touring
uk.geocities.com
Personal web site with information about touring in Europe. Includes conditions reports and trip details.
Yurtski
yurtski.com
Offers a guided backcountry ski trip in Montana, with lodging in the Morrell Mountain Yurt. Terrain, rates, photographs, reservations, and contacts.
This is Your Brain in the Backcountry
classic.mountainzone.com
Some basic advice for winter backcountry users - don't leave your brain in the sock drawer!
Hellroaring Ski Adventures
skihellroaring.com
Montana backcountry skiing and riding in the Centennial Mountains near West Yellowstone, the most exciting new hut access terrain in the Rockies.
Amar Andalkar's Ski Mountaineering and Climbing Site
skimountaineer.com
Information about ski and snowboard mountaineering.
Avalanche Book Reviews and On-Line Ordering
avalanche.org
Reviews of current avalanche books by Faerthen Felix, professional avalanche forecaster
Snow Gear Reviews - GearReview.com
gearreview.com
Reviews of snow equipment, including avalanche beacons and other equipment
10th Mountain Division Hut Association
huts.org
Colorado Backcountry Huts for skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, cyclists and hikers.
Telemark Skiing Injury Study
faculty.washington.edu
General injury information, demographics, knee injuries, equipment and injury, and backcountry hut survey summary. Also provides a photo gallery and related links.
Sierra Nevada Ski Trips
pweb.jps.net
Information for the backcountry skier and boarder wishing to explore the mountains of California.
Off-Piste Magazine
offpistemag.com
Backcountry and telemark ski site featuring articles, photos, and tips.
Telemarkski.com
telemarkski.com
A telemark site from Crested Butte, CO featuring reviews, advice, tips, events, information and gear.
USNWS Salt Lake City Snow and Avalanche Information
nimbo.wrh.noaa.gov
Snow and avalanche observations for the Wasatch Mountains in Utah
Telemark Tips and Instruction
telemarktips.com
An online telemark skiing magazine featuring articles, lesson pages, gear reviews, free mpeg movies, and the most active telemark discussion forum on the web.
TelemarkSki.org
home.online.no
FIS and Norweigan Cup race-calendars and results. Links to national telemark organizations.
Utah Avalanche Center
avalanche.org
USDA Forest Service avalanche information for Utah
Free Heel Press
freeheelpress.com
Publisher of Off-Piste, backcountry magazine, and host of Access, which presents articles and links related to skiing and snowmobiling access to backcountry areas.
Whistle Tours
whistletours.com
Rossland, BC, Canada. Offers backcountry ski touring for the intermediate skier in the West Kootenays. Tours, photographs, contacts, and links.
Himachal Helicopter Skiing
himachal.com
Six-day ski tours based in the Himalayas. Includes package information, skiing guide, rates and dates, and photos.
Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
slf.ch
Provides snow and avalanche information for Switzerland. Includes an overview of the institution's organization.
Mount Remo Backcountry Society
mrbs.ca
A non profit group to protect backcountry recreation areas and develop facilities. Offers news, events, cabins and reservations.
Bella Coola Heli Sports
bellacoolahelisports.com
Heliskiing in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada. Includes package information, maps, media quotes, pricing, newsletters and special events.
Central Sierra Avalanche Information
r5.fs.fed.us
A regularly updated forecast of the potential avalanche hazard in the US Central Sierra, from Yuba Pass south to Sonora Pass.
Westwide Avalanche Network
avalanche.org
Westwide Avalanche Network is your one stop shop for current avalanche information around the world.
Powder Outfitters Ltd.
powderoutfitters.com
Offers either single- or multi-day helicopter and cat skiing packages in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia.
Rendezvous Ski and Snowboard Tours
skithetetons.com
Yurt-based backcountry skiing and snowboarding in Wyoming's Teton Range. Guide service and instruction for telemark, randonee, cross country skiing and snowboarding.
Sun Valley Heli-Ski
svheli-ski.com
Heliskiing in Idaho.
SnowLegend International Freeride Camp
snowlegend.com
Offers skiing, snowboarding, and telemarking sessions based out of La Meije-La Grave, France. Includes prices, accommodation information, requirements, and contact information.
Klondike Heliskiing
atlinheliski.com
Heliskiing in Atlin, British Columbia, Canada. Provides information on the guides, the aircraft, safety precautions, schedules and rates, registration and booking, and photo gallery.
Sport Scotland Avalanche Information Service
sais.gov.uk
Provides avalanche information and forecasts for the main climbing areas of Scotland.
Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing
crescentspurheliski.com
Multi-day tours and lodging near Prince George, British Columbia. Includes skiing and lodging information, rates and tour dates, photo gallery, travel information and newsletters.
Queyras
hanstravelnotes.be
Hans' travel notes from a ski tour in Queyras, a wildlife park located in the French Alps, between the Durance valley and the Italian border. Includes photographs, itinerary, backcountry links, and travel information.
Alpine Adventures
alpineadven.com
Offer courses in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing. Includes course dates and prices. Located in Keene, New York.
New Zealand Adventure Specialists
nzadventure.com
New Zealand Snow Safety Institute backcountry ski & snowboarding courses. These courses are held at Temple Basin Ski Area, regarded as one of the best snowboarding areas in the world.
Colorado Ski Tours
coskitours.com
Guides available for full-day backcountry or in-bounds tours taylored to your abilities. Located in Summit County, Colorado. Includes information about guides, safety, equipment and pricing.
Yak and Yeti
yak-yeti.com
Heliskiing in Caucasus, Russia.
FIS Telemark Committee
monsite.wanadoo.fr
Group working towards the goal of making Telemark an olympic event.
Appalachian Telemark Association
telemarker.org
Confederation of free heel skiers in the Appalachian, Allegheny and Laurel Mountains. Regional events, photos, and links.
Powderheaven
powderheaven.com
Offers an online catalog of heli, snowcat and backcountry skiing and snowboarding vacations searchable by activity or region.
Skiing Index
homepage.ntlworld.com
Guide to skiing on and off-piste in the French Three Valleys and Val d'Isere
Exum Avalanche Training
exumguides.com
Operating on Teton Pass in conjunction with Rendezvous Ski Tours, and in Grand Teton National Park, offers private instruction in avalanche hazard evaluation and rescue.
Avalanche Awareness
chauvinguides.com
Chauvin Guides International offers avalanche training courses for skiers and climbers.
American Avalanche Association
avalanche.org
Professional society of avalanche workers.
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
wiegele.com
Heliskiing out of Blue River, British Columbia, Canada.
Chugach Powder Guides
chugachpowderguides.com
Offers winter deep powder helicopter and snowcat guided skiing and snowboarding and summer guided fishing, corn-snow heli-skiing, and whitewater rafting in the western Chugach mountain range. Provides information about the company, the area, what is included in the tours, and reservations.
Scottish Avalanche Service
sais.gov.uk
Latest winter conditions and forecast
The Backcountry Ski Page
batesphoto.com
Backcountry skiing images of Western Canada plus information and links for the serious backcountry skier.
Cross-country Ski Trail Source
trailsource.com
Guide to worldwide nordic skiing tracks, organized by region.
Exum Mountain Guides
exumguides.com
Offer guided expeditions in western US and Alaska some international locations. Trips include mountaineering, climbing and canyoneering, ice climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Mountaineering, ski and snowboard mountaineering camps, glacier and avalanche training are also offered. Based in Wyoming.
Park City Powder Cats and Heli-Ski
pccats.com
Backcountry snowcat and heli-skiing and boarding in Utah's Uinta mountains, close to Park City Resort.
Alpinism and Ski
alpinismski.co.nz
Mountain guiding company based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Mountaineering, ski touring and avalanche course details.
Peter Cliff Mountain guide
skisafaris.co.uk
Courses and guided trips in the Alps and Scotland - Ski Tours including the Haute Route and Mont Blanc.
Canadian Avalanche Association
avalanche.ca
Represents avalanche professionals working in Canada. Promotes scientific and technical knowledge, standards and communications and offers training to avalanche workers. Includes course description, current avalanche bulletins, accidents and statistics, and FAQs.
Crested Butte Mountain Guides
crestedbutteguides.com
Offers AIARE qualified avalanche safety courses throughout Colorado for skiers, snowmobiliers and snowboarders.
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
geosurvey.state.co.us
Snow avalanche forecasting and education center for the State of Colorado.
Swiss Telemark
telemark.ch
Information on the Swiss Telemark Association and racing team and includes a photo gallery.
Valdez Heli-Camps
valdezhelicamps.com
Heliskiing in the Chugach Mountains of Valdez, Alaska. Includes tour summaries, lodging packages, guide profiles, rates, photos, videos, and reservation details.
Tulsequah Heli-Skiing
tqhheliskiing.com
Heliskiing in Altin, British Columbia, Canada. Includes information about the company, what to bring, prices and dates, airline tips, and booking.
Telemark Swiss
telemark-swiss.com
Provides information on what telelmarking is all about and a list of businesses that sell, service, or rent telemark equipment in Switzerland arranged by ski area and city. In English, German, French, and Swiss.
Callaghan Backcountry Lodge
callaghancountry.com
Deluxe wilderness lodge near Whistler, BC, accessible by snowmobile, snow coach or helicopter. Guided backcountry skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing available.
James Orr Heli-Ski
heliski.co.uk
Booking agent who can help you craft a custom vacation appropriate for your skiing ability, complete with lodging and insurance.
Cloud Seas
spiritone.com
Jim Carpenter's journal and photos of a growing archive of backcountry skiing and other journeys in the Cascades and beyond.
rec.skiing.backcountry FAQs
math.utah.edu
Backcountry skiing FAQs compiled and maintained by the rec.skiing.backcountry forum.
The Telemark Ski Company
telemarkskico.com
Offering vacations and instruction in free-heel, telemark, nordic and cross country skiing and ski mountaineering in France, Italy, the USA, Scotland and Norway.
Sorcerer Lodge
sorcererlodge.com
Backcountry skiing and mountaineering in a remote glaciated area, accessed by helicopter only, in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Provides package information, rates, and dates, photos, menu, information about the lodge and the terrain, and FAQs.
Wolf Creek Backcountry
frontier.net
Offers yurt-based backcountry skiing from Pass Creek located 10,250' below the Continental Divide southeast of Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado. Based out of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Includes rates, calendar, and contact information.
Eagle Ski Club
btinternet.com
The Eagle Ski Club achieved the first ski ascent and descent of Kalanag a (6387m) mountain in the Garhwal Himalaya 5th April to 4th May 2003. Team, the region, map, walk in, ascent, descent, and links.
Couloir Magazine
couloirmag.com
The mission of Couloir magazine is to inform and inspire skiers and snowboarders who "earn their turns" in the backcountry.
Wild Snow
wildsnow.com
Provides backcountry guides, articles, and tips written or compiled by Louis Dawson, ski mountaineer.
British Columbia Heli and Snowcat Skiing Operators Association
bchssoa.com
Supervisory and standards setting body for helicopter and snowcat skiing industry. Includes guide certification, research and development, member listing, and job postings.
Bulgarian X-Ski Guides
skiguides.tripod.com
Offer guided back country skiing in the Bansko forests of the Pirin Mountains and on the open West slopes of Todorka peak in Bulgaria. Area information, prices, and package details.
On The Loose Expeditions
otloose.com
Guided backcounry skiing trips in the Grand Tetons of Wyoming. Improve your telemark skiing and learn backcountry avalanche safety techniques.
TLH Heliskiing
tlhheliskiing.com
Heliskiing in British Columbia, Canada. Includes a tour of a virtual day of heliskiing.
Last Frontier Heliskiing
lastfrontierheli.com
Helicopter skiing and snowboarding in a remote area of British Columbia.
Ice Creek Lodge
icecreeklodge.com
Ski touring and mountaineering trips from a helicopter-accessed lodge in British Columbia's Valhalla range. Provides rates, availability, photos and video.
Whistler Ski Guides
whistlerskiguides.com
Backcountry ski tours and private guiding in Whistler, Canada for all levels, from extreme skiers to families with local ACMG certified ski guides.
Purcell Helicopter Skiing Ltd.
purcellhelicopterskiing.com
Heliskiing near Golden, British Columbia, Canada. Includes summary of services, prices, sample waiver form, mountain conditions, and related links of local interest.
McNab Mountain Sports
mcnab.co.uk
Backcountry snowboarding courses in Chamonix, France, with certified UIAGM guides.
Russia Heliboarding Club
heliboarding.ru
Caucasus, Kamchatka, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Photographs and contacts.
Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing
selkirk-tangiers.com
Heliskiing in the Interior Mountains of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Site includes rates, location, and contact information.
Points North Heliskiing
alaskaheliski.com
Operating at the southeastern side of the Chugach mountains of Alaska.
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
heliski.co.nz
Skiing and snowboarding from Queenstown and Wanaka in New Zealand's Southern Alps. Includes booking, special charters, safety, guide, and company information.
Valdez H2O Heli-Adventures
h2oguides.com
Heliskiing in the Chugach Mountains of Valdez, Alaska. Includes package summaries, rates, photos, booking information, and related links.
New Zealand Adventure Specialists Ltd
nzadventure.com
Heliskiing within the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Include tour summary, prices, what to bring, and contact information.
Heli Canada Adventures
helicanada.com
Powder skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding tours in Canada. Provides package information, prices, dates, what to bring, and reservations.
Backcountry Helicopters
heliski.net.nz
Single day, multi-day and charter trips available in Wanaka, New Zealand. Includes prices, FAQ, photos, snow report, and contact information.
Icefield Helicopter Tours
icefieldheli.com
Offers various types of trips. Includes booking, tour details, and directions. Based in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada and flying out of the Cline River Heliport.
Jerry's Heli Ski Alaska
jerrysheliskialaska.com
Offers guiding services for heliskiing or snowboarding in Alaska's Chugach Range. Includes summary of services and contact information.
Robson Helimagic
robsonhelimagic.com
Heliskiing in the Canadian Rockies at Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. Includes tour summaries, rates, sample waiver, photo and video gallery, FAQ, and related links.
Telluride Heli-Trax
helitrax.net
Heliskiing in Colorado.
Northern BC Rockies Heli-Skiing Vacations
peacereachheliski.com
Heliskiing vacation programs, located in the Northern Rockies of B.C. Canada. Luxury lodge, small groups, certified guides.
Diamond Peaks Heli Ski Adventures
diamondpeaks.com
Daily packages based in the Wasatch mountains near Ogden, Utah. Includes company information, guides, reservations, photos, terrain, FAQs, and prices.
Whistler Heli-Skiing
heliskiwhistler.com
Heliskiing near Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
Quiksilver Travel
quiksilvertravel.com
Snow ski adventures for heliboarding, catboarding, helicopter skiing, cat skiing, and glacier heliskiing. General information, tours, links, and contacts.
Ruby Mountain Helicopter Skiing
helicopterskiing.com
Heliskiing in the Ruby Mountains of northern Nevada.
Monterosa Italian Paradise
monterosa.com
Heliskiing and off-piste skiing on virgin snow in three valleys: Champoluc, Gressoney and Alagna. Facility to book conferences, 2 day heliskiing tours and customised tours.