# Backcountry Magazine — The Untracked Experience > Backcountry skiing and snowboarding magazine with safety skills and gear reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Height of Land Publications.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-magazine/id567160109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Height of Land Publications](https://appshunter.io/developer/566714958) - Category: Sports, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 11.2 · 72 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-10-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-magazine/id567160109/reviews.md ## What is Backcountry Magazine? 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. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx ## Key features - High-definition photography - In-depth stories - Avalanche safety skills - Unbiased gear reviews - Freeskiing and touring coverage - Destination exploration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Backcountry Magazine | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | September 2012 (id:344069) | $4.99 | one-time | | February/March ... (id:344064) | $5.99 | one-time | | January 2013 (id:344065) | $5.99 | one-time | | October 2012 (id:344068) | $4.99 | one-time | | September 2013 - 2014 Gear Guide of Backcountry Magazine | Free | one-time | | September 2014 ... (id:344057) | $4.99 | one-time | | September 2015 ... (id:348793) | $9.99 | one-time | | 2018 Gear Guide (id:344039) | $9.99 | one-time | | September 2016 ... (id:349473) | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-magazine/id567160109/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Worst app! *2021-03-04* Purchased a subscription and would not work. App kept requesting I purchase again. Had to request a refund. App Support option didn’t work. ### 5/5 — Absolutely garbage app *2020-11-10* They will take your money. But good look getting them to help you when their garbage app isn’t working. ### 1/5 — Great Mag, Awful App *2020-10-09* Just a terrible app as others have said. You can see the magazine is available but you can’t get it on the app. Customer service is a joke. No response, ever and have tried numerous times. ### 1/5 — Horrible App *2020-10-01* The app hasn’t worked properly for at least 7 months. Deleted the app and reloaded it with iOS 14 and I keep getting an error message that says it can’t fetch content. Contacted customer service and they are swamped, obviously due to terrible app. What a disappointment! Get it together Backcountry! ### 1/5 — App continues to forget subscription and delete downloads *2020-04-21* Whenever I go to read an issue - that I purchased though the app by subscribing though the app, the issues are always deleted and I have to restore my subscription. Kind of a hassle when you’re sitting in an airplane at 30,000 feet. ### 1/5 — Fantastic magazine abysmal app *2019-10-21* Works 50% of the time. Many issues only delivered after deleting and reinstalling the app. Got to read first 10 pages of the October issues before it crashed and disappeared. Why can’t they get this right. cancelling and going with mail subscription next season. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work well with iPad Pro *2018-09-16* My favorite magazine, but the app really stinks with iPad Pro. Doesn’t fit to screen, zooming in on things is unpredictable, and scrolling once zoomed is hit or miss. It’s a shame because the photography from this magazine is epic and would suit the Pro screen so well if it worked. ### 1/5 — The APP not the content *2016-11-25* The latest version will not work on either the current iOS 10.1.1 or the previous 9.3.5. So ... it will download the current issue then let you read without leaving app. From then on the app quits on load. Very disappointing for readers and Backcountry Magazine as the management by Pixelmag is at fault here. Fix it or return my subscription for the last 2 months. ### 1/5 — Don't Buy *2016-11-10* Crashes on open. Completely un-usable. Do not waste your time installing. ### 1/5 — Good Magazine, Bad App! *2016-11-02* I really like this magazine, it's one of the best ski magazines out there. The app is terrible, I have a subscription and it will no longer let me download the new issues. I have contacted support over the last two weeks with no resolution. The app also locks you out when you are offline and have not logged in online recently, very frustrating. I requested a refund from Apple with no response. ## Frequently asked questions about Backcountry Magazine ### What is Backcountry Magazine about? Backcountry Magazine focuses on redefining skiing and snowboarding by covering freeskiing, touring, destinations, history, and cutting-edge trends. It provides high-definition photography, stories, avalanche safety skills, and gear reviews. ### How much does Backcountry Magazine cost? The app download for Backcountry Magazine is free. Users can purchase individual current and back issues, or subscribe for ongoing access. A subscription costs $29.99 per year and includes a one-month free trial. ### Can I read Backcountry Magazine offline? It is recommended to load the app for the first time in a Wi-Fi area to retrieve all issue data. Once downloaded, content can typically be accessed offline, though initial loading requires a connection. ### How do I manage my Backcountry Magazine subscription? Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage auto-renewal through your Account Settings, but you cannot cancel an active subscription during its period. ### What devices support Backcountry Magazine? Backcountry Magazine is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in backcountry sports. ### Does Backcountry Magazine have ads? Yes, Backcountry Magazine contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, it utilizes ads to support its content and distribution. ### How often is Backcountry Magazine updated? The app was last updated on August 22, 2024, indicating regular updates to content and functionality. The latest version is 7.2.10. ### What is the age rating for Backcountry Magazine? Backcountry Magazine has an age rating of 12+. This suggests content suitable for users aged 12 and older, covering topics relevant to outdoor sports and adventure. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.2.10 — 2024-08-22 New and improved app homepage New subscription page My Account controls Numerous bug fixes and improvements We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback. ### 7.2.2 — 2023-06-30 New and improved app homepage New subscription page My Account controls Numerous bug fixes and improvements We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback. ### 6.5.3 — 2021-05-05 New and improved app homepage Enhanced reading experience Numerous bug fixes and improvements Voiceover improvements We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback. ### 6.5.2 — 2021-03-23 Welcome to our new app! To retrieve your purchases from our previous app please tap Options > Restore Purchases. In the unlikely event of any trouble with the update we would recommend deleting and reinstalling the app. **If you need any assistance, or have any comments or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us - help@pocketmags.com.** New features: -New digital edition provider -New app homepage -Read whilst downloading -Multi-platform reading ### 4.0 — 2016-11-14 Improved stability Minor bug fixes , Crash fixes and iOS 10 support . ## Apps similar to Backcountry Magazine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Outside TV: Live Sports & More](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-tv-live-sports-and-more/id1187134756) | 4.6 (3,875) | Free | Sports | | [Big Picture Skiing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-picture-skiing/id6444409764) | 4.9 (128) | Free | Sports | | [PIEPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050) | 4.9 (1,016) | Free | Sports | | [Backcountry Ski - Beta App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-ski-beta-app/id957813284) | 4.6 (261) | Free | Sports | | [Powder Project](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-project/id964351472) | 4.3 (50) | Free | Sports | | [rakkup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082) | 2.3 (24) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Height of Land Publications - [Mountain Flyer Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-flyer-magazine/id498195568) - [Alpinist Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpinist-magazine/id566714955) All apps by Height of Land Publications: https://appshunter.io/developer/566714958 ## Related topics [freeskier magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/freeskier-magazine) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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