r/Backcountry Subreddit Stats and Best Posting Times

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Subscribers
227,240
Average Upvotes
19.7
Average Comments
12.1
Min. Upvotes to HOT
0
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r/Backcountry

Created: January 17, 2011
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.

Best Time to Post on r/Backcountry (UTC TIME)

Best posting times heatmap for r/Backcountry

r/Backcountry peaks Thursdays 9pm-11pm UTC

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About r/Backcountry

r/Backcountry was created on January 17, 2011, making it 15 years and 9 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 227,240 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.

r/Backcountry is steadily growing, with 2,143 new members in the last 30 days.

r/Backcountry Engagement Analysis

r/Backcountry shows typical engagement for a community of this scale, with an average of 19.7 upvotes per post across its 227,240 members. The community is highly discussion-oriented, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.61.

Posts on r/Backcountry receive an average of 12.1 comments, indicating a highly engaged community where members actively participate in conversations rather than passively consuming content. This level of discussion is characteristic of communities that value dialogue and diverse perspectives.

r/Backcountry Posting Patterns Analysis

Based on an analysis of 38 top posts from the past week, Thursday is the most active day with 9 posts reaching the top, while Saturday sees the least activity with 2 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.

The peak posting hours are around 9pm UTC (4 posts), 2am UTC (4 posts), and 10pm UTC (3 posts). The quietest hours are 12pm UTC, 7pm UTC, and 1pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.

Weekly breakdown: Monday (5), Tuesday (6), Wednesday (6), Thursday (9), Friday (6), Saturday (2), Sunday (4) posts reaching the top.

r/Backcountry Growth Analysis

r/Backcountry currently has 227,240 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 2,143 members (0.95%), averaging 22 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/Backcountry in the top 8% of all tracked subreddits.

Over the past 90 days, r/Backcountry has gained 2,143 subscribers (0.95%). Since tracking began 746 days ago, the community has added 31,529 total subscribers. The recent growth rate is consistent with the community's longer-term trajectory.

30-Day Growth
+2,143
0.95%
90-Day Growth
+2,143
0.95%
All-Time Tracked
+31,529
over 746 days

r/Backcountry Milestones

  • Fastest growth period: +2,489 subscribers Jan 2025

r/Backcountry Growth Trend

r/Backcountry is steadily growing, with 2,143 new members in the last 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subscribers does r/Backcountry have?

r/Backcountry has 227,240 subscribers as of November 2026.

What is the best time to post on r/Backcountry?

The best time to post on r/Backcountry is Thursdays 9pm-11pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.

Is r/Backcountry growing?

r/Backcountry is steadily growing, with 2,143 new members in the last 30 days.

When was r/Backcountry created?

r/Backcountry was created on January 17, 2011, making it 15 years old.

r/Backcountry Key Statistics Summary

r/Backcountry is a Reddit community with 227,240 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "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..." The best time to post on r/Backcountry is Thursdays 9pm-11pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 19.7 upvotes and 12.1 comments. The subreddit is adding approximately 22 new members each day. Founded 15 years ago, r/Backcountry is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,374 subreddits.

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Last updated: 2026-10-30 02:30:56

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