Black Books, Magazines, & Misc

Digital editions give quick access on a phone or tablet, while print highlights high-definition photography on glossy paper. Backcountry Magazine publishes five issues per year, so pick the format you’ll actually read.

Yes, Mountaineers Books' 50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits is built for trip planning with 240 pages of California routes and practical notes. It’s organized for all-levels accessibility, so it works for half-day outings through extended summit tours.

Editorial content features trusted, unbiased gear reviews alongside avalanche skills coverage, and special issues like the Gear Guide dive deeper into equipment choices. The pieces emphasize practical safety education rather than formal certifications, so use them alongside in-person avalanche training.

Accessories like Height of Land hats and drinkware are made for outdoor handling with sturdy construction that resists everyday bumps and travel wear. Printed items use high-quality glossy paper and reliable binding, so magazines and 240-page books retain photos and maps well.

If you're after gear picks, the Gear Guide and review features in Backcountry Magazine concentrate on unbiased equipment testing. Destination stories and route detail come in the Evolution Issue and in books like Mountaineers Books' 50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits for deeper trip planning.