March 26, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Congressional Challenge to Grand Staircase-Escalante Management Plan Sparks National Debate Over Public Lands Future
On March 4, 2026, a significant legislative challenge emerged from Capitol Hill, targeting the carefully constructed management framework for one…
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The 2025-2026 Winter Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Subtle Shifts and Their Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically translate into the…
March 26, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Federal Policy Shifts Target Clean Energy Projects and Climate Research Infrastructure Amid Push for Fossil Fuel Expansion
The United States energy and environmental landscape is undergoing a rapid and fundamental transformation as the Trump administration executes a…
March 26, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
Spring Sales Unveil Unprecedented Discounts on Essential Ski Gear as Winter Season Concludes
As the winter season gracefully retreats, the ski industry enters one of its two pivotal sales periods, offering substantial discounts…
March 26, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Purgatory Resort Concludes 60th Ski Season with Monumental "Purg Beach Ruckus" Celebration
Colorado’s Purgatory Resort, a staple of the Durango skiing community, is set to close its 2025-2026 ski season on Sunday,…
March 26, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Grenier Closes in Style as Shiffrin Claims Overall Globe at World Cup Finals
The 2023-2024 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season reached a thrilling crescendo in Hafjell, Norway, where Canadian sensation Valerie Grenier…
March 26, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Maximizing Seasonal Performance Through Specialized Power Endurance Training for Alpine Skiing
The transition from the vibrant colors of autumn to the snow-dusted peaks of early winter marks a critical period for…
March 26, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
The Natural Selection Tour Ignites Global Snowboarding Stage with Super Sessions and RND, Paving the Way for Elite Revelstoke Showdown
The highly anticipated Natural Selection Tour (NST), revered as the pinnacle of backcountry freestyle snowboarding, is poised to captivate audiences…
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecast Delivery
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to streamline and modernize how avalanche and mountain weather…
March 26, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Protect Our Winters Calls for Resignation of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Following Repeal of Landmark Climate Endangerment Finding
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially repealed the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a move that strips the federal government of…