Backcountry Magazine

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Backcountry Magazine isn’t about defining boundaries, it’s about blowing them wide open. More people than ever are redefining their ideas of skiing and snowboarding, and Backcountry is their tool; a conduit and catalyst of the backcountry revolution. Each issue of Backcountry is packed with high-definition photography and stories, trusted avalanche safety skills and reliable, unbiased gear reviews. From freeskiing to touring, exotic destinations to backyard zones, the history of skiing to the cutting edge, we cover it all. In Backcountry, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Join us and imagine your Untracked Experience.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2002

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 6 x per year

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Send us researched, original ideas with a strong backcountry hook, from current events to prolific characters to unique destinations. We are always looking for Feature ideas, as well as Destination stories for our Route Finding Department. Pitch us Profiles and Newsworthy items, Mountain Skills pieces, and Accounts of avalanches and other mountain mishaps as well.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Lengths:

Article: No specific word count limits known.
Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Sports/Recreation: Adventure sports, See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: 0.35/word.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

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Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Sports/Recreation: Adventure sports, See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $35-$400.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 17 Sep 2026

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