Ski-mountaineering (backcountry) is a fantastic way to explore the mountains of Trentino and the Alps during the winter season, when a layer of white snow creates an enchanting view. Throughout the years this activity has undergone some transformations: while a few years ago ski-mountaineering as an activity was tackled only in spring time and the descent was seen simply as “getting to the bottom of the valley”, modern ski-mountaineering can be done as soon as there is enough snow (usually mid December) and modern equipment which is continuously evolving allows us all to enjoy the descent, even more than on groomed slopes.