The Mt. Washington Backcountry Ski Festival is the premiere backcountry event in the Northeast that brings together skiers and riders seeking first-class knowledge in the legendary terrain of the White Mountains. Ski Fest offers four days of backcountry courses for all experience levels, evening programs, vibrant aprés parties, and more. Courses include options such as introduction to backcountry, avalanche education, wilderness first aid, ski mountaineering, yoga, and Outdoor Office, a unique three-day immersive program that focuses on adventure journalism, photography, and videography. This year’s Ski Fest also marks the homecoming for featured athlete Caite Zeliff, a professional freeskier who spent her childhood in North Conway.