Backcountry Skiing

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Choose from dozens of online how-to articles and videos from REI's vast pool of outdoor knowledge. Share your knowledge, too!

Top backcountry skiing topics:

  1. How to Choose Downhill Skis (Alpine, Randonee, Telemark)
  2. Winter Backcountry Travel
  3. How to Choose Backcountry Touring Gear
  4. How to Dress in Layers
  5. How to Glide Wax Your Skis
  6. How to Choose a Snow Helmet
  7. Ski and Snowboard Base Repairs
  8. How to Choose Two-way Radios
  9. Backcountry Skiing Checklist
  10. How to Choose a Car Rack

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Your local REI store regularly hosts how-to clinics on topics such as snowshoeing or backcountry safety. Find my REI store for a calendar of events.

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At REI, we're ready to outfit backcountry skiing equipment for a winter of snowy adventures! Choose from an array of top-quality backcountry, telemark and randonee skis for men and women. You'll find the perfect backcountry ski style whether you're just learning your turns or conquering your next peak.

Telemarkers and alpine touring fans alike will find lots of randonee and telemark skis, boots, bindings and poles to choose from.

Our array of climbing skins and altimeters will help you get to the top–and our avalanche transceivers and snow shovels are a must for backcountry safety.

Make sure you're comfortable all day with warm, wicking long underwear and snowboard clothing. We have a wide variety of women's and men's snowboard jackets and pants, plus snowboard gloves, hats, socks and accessories.

Now that you've got your backcountry skiing gear, you need a way to get it to and from the snow. Choose from a variety of roof racks, roof boxes and ski racks to get your gear there and back safely.

But we don't just sell snowsports equipment–we help you put it to use. Check out our skiing articles and videos online, ski classes through the REI Outdoor School and winter trips with REI Adventures. Exchange ideas and tips with the REI community, too!

At REI you'll find top-rated and top-selling backcountry skiing gear, plus plenty of sale and clearance deals and bargains.

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