Fall-Line issue 129

It’s that time of year we celebrate all things adventure, with our backcountry issue; covering everything from backcountry know-how to touring kit to epic journeys in far-off places. Here’s a little taste of what’s inside:

Monster couloirs and multiple first descent on far-flung Baffin Island
Zermatt to Verbier non-stop in ski-rando’s most infamous race
Essential mountaineering skills from backcountry boss Martin Chester
15 minutes with freeski legend Michelle Parker
The best kit for the wilderness, including a close look at the latest avi gadget
A local’s guide to Engelberg, gateway to many a high mountain escapade
Snowed in in the East Tyrol
Your chance to win a trip to Arctic Sweden with Haglofs
The best backcountry courses for beginners, intermediates and seasoned tourers
Cody Townsend‘s Top 5 backcountry spots, plus behind the scenes of that ski video
Annecy’s hidden ski gem
Aspen’s best gondola