Sustainability and Mountain Environment

Get Outside, Give a Shit

The intersection of outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship has reached a critical inflection point, as advocates argue that mere engagement…

The Systematic Dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency and its Consequences for the Outdoor State

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

From the Backcountry to the Beltway: How the 2024 Election Catalyst Transformed Climate Advocacy

The outcome of the 2024 United States presidential election signaled a definitive shift in federal environmental policy, triggering a wave…

The Outdoor State Descends on Capitol Hill to Defend Public Lands and Environmental Protections

When the foundational rules governing the stewardship of America’s public lands, air quality, and water safety are being dismantled through…

The Silent Sentinel Under Threat: Why the Defunding of Argo Floats Endangers Our Global Weather Forecasts

Thousands of autonomous robotic sentinels drift through the world’s oceans, quietly recording the pulse of our planet. These devices, known…

Ridge to Reef: How Protect Our Winters and the Surfrider Foundation Are Uniting Climbers and Surfers to Combat Offshore Drilling

The boundary between the alpine peaks of the high country and the coastal swells of the Pacific is often perceived…

The Climate Crisis and the Erosion of Democratic Participation: A New Strategic Reality

The environmental movement has long prioritized technological innovation, carbon taxation, and international policy summits as the primary levers for climate…

Grassroots Climate Advocacy: How Protect Our Winters is Mobilizing Outdoor Communities for Local Action

The traditional model of environmental advocacy, often characterized by high-level lobbying in state capitals and federal centers, is undergoing a…

The Science of the Sufferfest: Why Summer Heat Waves Are Becoming the New Normal

If your summer outdoor excursions have begun to feel less like recreation and more like an exercise in endurance, the…

Art in Motion: Professional Cyclist Sarah Sturm and Protect Our Winters Redefine Advocacy Through Design

The intersection of professional athletics and environmental advocacy has found a new medium in a collaborative project between elite gravel…