Sustainability and Mountain Environment

From the Silence of the Canyon to the Halls of Policy: A Personal Reckoning with the 2024 Election

The realization that Donald Trump had secured the 2024 presidency reached Jared Shumate, an Olympic Nordic combined skier and environmental…

Grassroots Advocacy in the Great Outdoors: How POW Field Organizers are Bridging the Gap Between Recreation and Policy

The perception that environmental advocacy is the exclusive domain of policy wonks and D.C. lobbyists is being challenged by a…

The Science of the Sufferfest: Decoding the Escalating Crisis of Global Heat Waves

If it feels as though every outdoor excursion this summer has transformed into an exercise in endurance, the data suggests…

Professional Gravel Cyclist Sarah Sturm Redefines Climate Advocacy Through Artistic Collaboration with Bivo and Protect Our Winters

The intersection of high-performance athletics and environmental advocacy has long been a focal point for organizations seeking to mobilize outdoor…

The Outdoor State: Mobilizing the Recreational Electorate for the 2026 Midterm Elections

Every great adventure begins with meticulous training and preparation, a principle that applies as much to the political arena as…

Protecting the Protector: Inside the Legislative Push to Restore the EPA’s Environmental Authority

For five decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stood as the bedrock of American public health, a federal institution built…

From the Trailhead to the Capitol: How the Outdoor Industry is Mobilizing to Save the Winter Season

On winter mornings at high-altitude hubs like Turnagain Pass, Red Mountain, and Teton Pass, the ritual is consistent: lines of…

Ink and Altitude: How Angel Lopez is Redefining Outdoor Advocacy Through Body Art

Change is the only constant, a principle that serves as the cornerstone for the life and career of tattoo artist…

The evolving landscape of outdoor journalism and environmental advocacy through the lens of Megan Michelson

The intersection of outdoor adventure sports and climate journalism has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, moving from…

The Systematic Dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Erosion of Federal Climate Oversight

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970 under President Richard Nixon, was founded on a mandate to serve as…