r/Backcountry

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About r/Backcountry

Reddit's OG off-piste sub for all things backcountry skiing/splitboarding. Those two, non-detachable low speed quads are the best season pass you'll ever own. We encourage posts re: human powered uphill/downhill shralping, TR's, pics, bc gear, avalanche tools/techniques/training/technology Mech. assisted tours into the bc, (Sidecountry, snomo, cat & heli bumps) sometimes accepted. Slowshoeing, lift access, your recent park footy, mountaineering & non-snow wilderness adventures, not here.

The community at a glance

r/Backcountry is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers with roughly 224K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Skiing topic page and the 7th largest community in the Action Sports topic page.

Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Backcountry, Skiing, and Ski. Product recommendations often mention backcountry ski, binding, and avalanche gear.

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Established 2011
224K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +7.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 14K members
  • 2025: 14K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 341 members
  • Aug: 513 members
  • Sep: 760 members
  • Oct: 780 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 111 members

Topics

  • Backcountry
    84 posts in the past month
    #1
    Backcountry
    84
  • Skiing
    54 posts in the past month
    #2
    Skiing
    54
  • Ski
    32 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ski
    32
  • Touring
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Touring
    29
  • Gear
    27 posts in the past month
    #5
    Gear
    27

Product recommendations

  • backcountry ski
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best backcountry ski setup for rolling terrain
    2. Best Color Touring Gear for the Backcountry
    3. The best backcountry tree skiing in the country is in... Vermont?!
    #1
    backcountry ski
    Best backcountry ski setup for rolling terrain · Best Color Touring Gear for the Backcountry · The best backcountry tree skiing in the country is in... Vermont?!
    5
  • binding
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Binding Recommendation
    2. Can you recommend a binding for (75/25) POW/Touring ski setup?
    3. PNW binding recommendations
    #2
    binding
    Binding Recommendation · Can you recommend a binding for (75/25) POW/Touring ski setup? · PNW binding recommendations
    3
  • avalanche gear
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best avalanche gear bundle?
    2. Best avalanche survival kit? Airbags, SBX air supply system, etc.
    #3
    avalanche gear
    Best avalanche gear bundle? · Best avalanche survival kit? Airbags, SBX air supply system, etc.
    2
  • ski
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can somebody recommend skis 100-115mm width as one quiver skis for pow and piste TIA
    2. Can anyone recommend a surfy soft ski at a 95 to 105 width? Under 1800g would be great too.
    #4
    ski
    Can somebody recommend skis 100-115mm width as one quiver skis for pow and piste TIA · Can anyone recommend a surfy soft ski at a 95 to 105 width? Under 1800g would be great too.
    2
  • camera
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best camera to use for touring
    #5
    camera
    Best camera to use for touring
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Backcountry for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Backcountry free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Backcountry have?
Roughly 224K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Backcountry on?
r/Backcountry runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Backcountry cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Backcountry is organized under Adrenaline Junkies, Skiiers.
How do I join r/Backcountry?
You can join r/Backcountry by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.
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