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October 13, 2026
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…
October 08, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Seasonal Closure and Winter Transition Protocols 2026
As the autumnal equinox settles over the Colorado Plateau, the National Park Service (NPS) is initiating its annual operational pivot…
October 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Seasonal Transition Begins October 15 with Critical Operational Changes
As the autumn season descends upon the Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon National Park is preparing for its annual operational shift…
July 24, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Unlocking Grand Teton’s Backdoor: A Permit-Free Alpine Traverse from Idaho to Cascade Canyon
A unique, 20-mile point-to-point traverse offers adventurers an exceptional opportunity to experience the high-alpine grandeur of Grand Teton National Park,…
July 11, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Hiker Rescued Near Famous Utah/Arizona Landmark After Hours Stranded In Remote Slot Canyon
A solo hiker, separated from his group during an excursion to the iconic Wave and Wire Pass area on the…
July 09, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Grand Canyon River-Rafting Guide Shatters Record For Rowing From California to Hawaii (2,400-Miles)
HONOLULU – Kelsey Pfendler, a seasoned Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, has achieved a monumental feat, shattering multiple world records by…
July 01, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Lightning Strike Ignites Wildfire Below Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Prompting Alert and Targeted Suppression Efforts
A powerful lightning strike has ignited a wildfire in the remote backcountry below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National…
June 21, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Grand Canyon National Park Mourns Three Deaths Amidst Record Heatwave
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – In a somber period for Grand Canyon National Park, three individuals have tragically lost their lives…
May 31, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Grand Canyon National Park Introduces K-9 Unit for Wildlife Management
Grand Canyon National Park has embarked on an innovative pilot program, deploying a specially trained Conservation K-9 named "Blue" to…
May 12, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The National Park Service Recovers Body of Missing ASU Graduate Student Sandarsh Krishna at Grand Canyon
The somber conclusion to a weeks-long search unfolded on Saturday, May 9, 2026, as National Park Service (NPS) personnel located…
