Within the twenty-two 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 22nd volume. In this selection of images, you’ll see our favorite shots first published in The Backcountry Issue (22.3). This gallery features human-powered adventures from across the globe that will surely inspire you to hit the skin track this season. Enjoy.
SKIER: Owen Leeper | PHOTO: Elise Sterck | LOCATION: Targhee Backcountry, Wyoming
SKIER: Julien Lange | PHOTO: Finn Pomeroy | LOCATION: St. Anton am Arlberg, AUS
Letter from the Editor
PHOTO: Donny O’Neill | LOCATION: Sawtooth Mountains, ID
The Tip Jar: Eight pointers for pleasant pooping in the backcountry
PHOTO: Bruno Long | LOCATION: Somewhere in the BC Backcountry
Reuben Krabbe’s Snowflake
PHOTO: Reuben Krabbe
Risk vs. Reward
SKIER: Sam Smoothy | PHOTO: Chris Bezemat | LOCATION: Austria
SKIER: Sam Smoothy | PHOTO: Chris Bezemat | LOCATION: Austria
PHOTO: Chris Bezemat | LOCATION: Austria
Democratizing the mountains: The Canary Club
PHOTO: Andrew Warkentin | LOCATION: Leadville, Colorado
PHOTO: Andrew Warkentin | LOCATION: Leadville, Colorado
Home Grown Gem: The Karl Fostvedt Profile
SKIER: Karl Fostvedt | PHOTO: Noah Wetzel | LOCATION: Sun Valley, ID
SKIER: Karl Fostvedt | PHOTO: Noah Wetzel | LOCATION: Sun Valley, ID
SKIER: Karl Fostvedt | PHOTO: Noah Wetzel | LOCATION: Sun Valley, ID
SKIER: Karl Fostvedt | PHOTO: Noah Wetzel | LOCATION: Sun Valley, ID
#Avalanche: Social media and avalanche safety
PHOTO: Scott DW Smith | LOCATION: Silverton, CO
Teton Moments: Jackson Hole Exposed
SKIER: Amy David | PHOTO: Elise Sterck | LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY
SKIER: Jeff Leger | PHOTO: Greg von Doersten | LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY
SKIER: Michelle Parker | PHOTO: Aaron Blatt | LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY
SKIER: Lucy Sackbauer | PHOTO: Trevor Lyden | LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY
SKIER: Morgan McGlashon | PHOTO: Sofia Jarmillo | LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY
The universe has something to say: The Chris Benchetler Profile
SKIER: Chris Benchetler | PHOTO: Aaron Blatt | LOCATION: Mammoth Mountain, CA
PHOTO: Aaron Blatt | LOCATION: Mammoth Mountain, CA
SKIER: Chris Benchetler | PHOTO: Oskar Enander | LOCATION: Rusutsu, JPN
SKIER: Chris Benchetler | PHOTO: Aaron Blatt | LOCATION: Mammoth Mountain, CA
A Fresh Canvas: Shames Mountain
PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Terrace, British Columbia
PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Terrace, British Columbia
PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Terrace, British Columbia
SKIER: Chad Sayers | PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Terrace, British Columbia
SKIER: David Kantermo | PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Terrace, British Columbia
PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: Terrace, British Columbia
A mirror in the mountains: The Cody Townsend Profile
SKIER: Cody Townsend | PHOTO: Weston Shirley | LOCATION: Wilson Peak, CO
SKIER: Cody Townsend | PHOTO: Ming T. Poon | LOCATION: The Sphinx, AK
SKIER: Cody Townsend | PHOTO: Weston Shirley | LOCATION: Mount Superior, UT
SKIER: Cody Townsend | PHOTO: Weston Shirley | LOCATION: Terminal Cancer Couloir, CA
SKIER: Cody Townsend | PHOTO: Ming T. Poon | LOCATION: The Sphinx, AK
SKIER: Cody Townsend | PHOTO: Ming T. Poon | LOCATION: The Sphinx, AK
Searching for Dolores LaChapelle
SKIER: Paddy O’Connell | PHOTO: Scott DW Smith | LOCATION: Silverton, CO
SKIER: Paddy O’Connell | PHOTO: Scott DW Smith | LOCATION: Silverton, CO
PHOTO: Scott DW Smith | LOCATION: Silverton, CO
SKIER: John Shocklee | PHOTO: Scott DW Smith | LOCATION: Silverton, CO
The Transcendence of Leah Evans
SKIER: Leah Evans | PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: British Columbia, CAN
SKIER: Leah Evans | PHOTO: Mattias Fredriksson | LOCATION: British Columbia, CAN
Built Together: Völkl’s Revolt 121
SKIER: Tanner Rainville | PHOTO: Pally Learmond | LOCATION: Davos, SUI
SKIER: Tom Ritsch | PHOTO: Pally Learmond | LOCATION: Davos, SUI
SKIER: Ahmet Dadali | PHOTO: Grant Gunderson | LOCATION: Hokkaido, JPN
SKIER: Paddy Graham | PHOTO: Pally Learmond | LOCATION: Arlberg, AUT
SKIER: Colter Hinchliffe | PHOTO: Pally Learmond | LOCATION: Davos, SUI
SKIER: Lucas Romain | PHOTO: Pally Learmond | LOCATION: Davos, SUI
PHOTO: Courtesy of Visit Estes Park | LOCATION: Estes Park, CO
SKIER: Ben Anderson | PHOTO: Bruno Long | LOCATION: Retallack Lodge, BC
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