Within the twenty-one volumes of FREESKIER magazine, we’ve printed countless images showcasing the best photography in skiing. From timeless park sessions to first-descents and glorious powder shots, our contributing photographers have a keen eye for capturing the best athletes in our sport through their unique lenses.
In this four-part series, we’re highlighting the best photos from our 21st volume. In this gallery, you’ll see our favorite shots first published in The Backcountry Issue (21.3), a collection of images taken far out of resort boundaries, where powder stacks abound and your two legs are the preferred method of transportation. Enjoy.
SKIER: Sam Cohen | PHOTO: Grant Gunderson | LOCATION: North Cascade Heli, WA
SKIERS: Kalen Thorien, Linus Archibald & William Larsson | PHOTO: Oskar Enander | LOCATION: Kiroro, JPN
SKIERS: Moa Wärvik & Sofie Gidlund | PHOTO: Anton Enerlöv | LOCATION: Verbier, SUI
Letter from the Editor
SKIER: Anthony Bonello | PHOTO: Bruno Long | LOCATION: Blanket Glacier Chalet, BC
Skids: Saving the world through skiing and sustainable living
SKIER: Matt Power | PHOTO: Jesse Hoffman | LOCATION: Aspen, CO
In remembrance: Bryce Newcomb
SKIER: Bryce Newcomb | PHOTO: Fred Marmaster | LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY
Give A Flake
SKIER: Andrew Benaquista | PHOTO: Scott Bellow | LOCATION: Aspen, CO
Alpinist Rising
SKIERS: Paddy Graham, Stian Hagen & Lucas Swieykowski | PHOTO: Pally Learmond
SKIERS: Paddy Graham & Stian Hagen | PHOTO: Pally Learmond
Building Bridges
SKIER: Mike King | PHOTO: Bruno Long | LOCATION: Retallack Lodge, BC
SKIER: Laurent De Martin | PHOTO: Ahriel Povich | LOCATION: Crans-Montana, SUI
SKIER: Parker White | PHOTO: Erik Hoffman | LOCATION: Cooke City, MT
Chasing History in the Mosquito Range
SKIER: Donny O’Neill | PHOTO: Phil Krening | LOCATION: Mosquito Range, CO
SKIER: Donny O’Neill | PHOTO: Phil Krening | LOCATION: Mosquito Range, CO
Beyond the Circuit
SKIER: Sammy Carlson | PHOTO: Blake Jorgensen | LOCATION: Mica Heli, BC
SKIER: Mike Douglas | PHOTO: Christoffer Sjöström | LOCATION: Val D’Isere, FRA
Dropping in 3, 2, 1…
SKIER: Julian Carr | PHOTO: Greg Von Doersten | LOCATION: Teton Backcountry, WY
SKIERS: Owen Leeper & Julian Carr | PHOTO: Greg Von Doersten | LOCATION: Teton Backcountry, WY
SKIER: Julian Carr | PHOTO: Greg Von Doersten | LOCATION: Teton Backcountry, WY
SKIER: Juian Carr | PHOTO: Greg Von Doersten | LOCATION: Teton Backcountry, WY
SKIER: Owen Leeper | PHOTO: Greg Von Doersten | LOCATION: Teton Backcountry, WY
Storybook Escapism
SKIER: Tim McChesney | PHOTO: Max Lowe | LOCATION: Golden Alpine Holidays, BC
SKIER: Antti Ollila | PHOTO: Max Lowe | LOCATION: Golden Alpine Holidays, BC
SKIER: Duncan Adams | PHOTO: Max Lowe | LOCATION: Golden Alpine Holidays, BC
Live to ski: The lasting legacy of Steve Romeo within the Tetons
PHOTO: Louis Arevalo | LOCATION: Grand Teton National Park, WY
SKIER: Charlie Thomas | PHOTO: Louis Arevalo | LOCATION: Grand Teton National Park, WY
AK-Dollo
SKIER: Henrik Harlaut | PHOTO: Will Wissman | LOCATION: Haines, AK
SKIER: Henrik Harlaut | PHOTO: Will Wissman | LOCATION: Haines, AK
SKIER: Henrik Harlaut | PHOTO: Will Wissman | LOCATION: Haines, AK
Josh Who?
SKIER: Josh Diaek | PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Courmayeur, ITA
SKIER: Josh Diaek | PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Courmayeur, ITA
SKIER: Josh Diaek | PHOTO: Christoffer Sjöström | LOCATION: Tignes, FRA
HOJI
SKIER: Eric Hjorleifson | PHOTO: Robin O’Neill | LOCATION: Whistler Backcountry, BC
SKIER: Eric Hjorleifson | PHOTO: Robin O’Neill | LOCATION: Pemberton, BC
SKIER: Eric Hjorleifson | PHOTO: Robin O’Neill | LOCATION: Pemberton, BC
FREESKIER Heli/Cat Guide
PHOTO: Blake Jorgensen | LOCATION: Mica Heli, BC
PHOTO: Jordan Manley | LOCATION: Backcountry Snowcats, Hurley Pass, BC
LOCATION: Black Ops Valdez, Valdez, AK
PHOTO: Danny Stoffel | LOCATION: CMH Heli-Skiing, Bugaboos, BC
SKIER: Chad Sayers | PHOTO: Paul Morrison | LOCATION: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, Terrace, BC
PHOTO: Sverre Hjornevik/WME | LOCATION: Points North Heli-Adventures, Cordova, AK
SKIER: Damian Quigley | PHOTO: Matt Power | LOCATION: Retallack Lodge, BC
LOCATION: Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing, Pemberton, BC
Pass the Miso
SKIER: Mark Abma | PHOTO: Eric Berger | Myoko Kogen, JPN
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