The Journal

Everyone Should Hire a Backcountry Ski Guide

Everyone Should Hire a Backcountry Ski Guide

We love backcountry skiing with guides. We learned long ago that with the right guide, you can find more pow with less stress. We asked our friend and TREW ambassador/guide here in the PNW, Shane Robinson,...
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What is Backcountry Skiing?

What is Backcountry Skiing?

Backcountry skiing (and snowboarding) is skiing outside of the boundaries of a resort. This could mean accessing the backcountry from the bounds of a resort through an access-point or gate; but, more often, backcountry skiing...
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The Human Element in Avalanche Education

The Human Element in Avalanche Education

READ THIS: What I Learned in Avalanche School Published this year in the New York Times Magazine,  "What I Learned in Avalanche School" by Heidi Julavits, is an excellent read. Even with several noteworthy articles about backcountry...
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Our 3 Favorite Backcountry Hut Trips in Oregon

Our 3 Favorite Backcountry Hut Trips in Oregon

We recently published an article all about our deep love of hut trips, and why you should give one a try. Here’s our top 3 hut trips in our home state of Oregon. There are...
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Backcountry Hut Trips and Why You Should Plan One

Backcountry Hut Trips and Why You Should Plan One

We love the backcountry for a number of reasons and one of those reasons is the peace and quiet that comes with a good day spent around our favorite zones. Trewly a new state of...
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What to Wear Skiing in the Backcountry: There’s Levels to This Sh*t

What to Wear Skiing in the Backcountry: There’s Levels to This Sh*t

From the Ernest Shackleton’s of yesteryear, to the Jimmy Chins of today, mountaineers and serious outdoor adventurers have been preaching the benefits of layering. For many it can be a matter of survival. For TREW,...
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