Backcountry Magazine 164 | The Perseverance Issue apparel Just a couple of miles

Just a couple of miles off the Great Divide route and adjacent to the Whitefish Trail

and their recent placement on the endangered species list

But Mark Kogelmann and Jim Harris can attest to its life-saving capacity

What does this mean for the concept of exploration

from navigation to safety to awe

Backcountry Magazine 164 | The Perseverance Issue apparel Just a couple of milesOn the Cover: Weve all seen epic spine riding in ski films: skiers and snowboarders carving their way down the sharp, miniature ridgelines formed from the perfect blend of wind and snow density. While the pros make it look easy, navigating a blind rollover into these features in such flawless form is a technical art. For Elena Hight, its just another skill in her quiver. Witnessing Elena ride Alaskan lines is a delight, says Silvano Zeiter. Her