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October 07, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
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…
September 29, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Systematic Dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Erosion of Federal Climate Policy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970 with the express mandate to safeguard human health and the natural environment,…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Federal Government Seeks Public Input to Forge America’s Next Generation of Epic Bikepacking and Mountain Biking Routes
The federal government has launched a significant initiative under the banner of the EXPLORE Act, inviting outdoor enthusiasts, land managers,…
July 09, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Switzerland Advances 2038 Winter Olympics Bid with Federal Support and Financial Commitment
The Swiss Federal Council has officially signaled its support for a national bid to host the 2038 Olympic and Paralympic…
July 06, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Last Chair Brewery Acquires Federal House Inn, Expanding Ski-Themed Hospitality in Plymouth, New Hampshire
Last Chair Brewery, a popular establishment in Plymouth, New Hampshire, celebrated for its unique ski-themed ambiance and craft beer selection,…
July 05, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Last Whole Place: Federal Lease Sales and the Historical Evolution of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
The federal government initiated the first of five mandated oil and gas lease sales in the western Arctic on March…
June 22, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Battle for the Western Arctic: Federal Oil Leasing and the Ecological Future of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
The federal government initiated a significant shift in Arctic policy on March 18th by opening the first of five mandated…
June 15, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
ICYMI: Federal Government’s Attack on Climate Progress Continues
The executive branch of the United States has initiated a comprehensive restructuring of national energy priorities, characterized by the suspension…
May 27, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
ICYMI: Federal Government’s Attack on Climate Progress Continues
The United States energy and environmental landscape has undergone a seismic shift as the Trump administration initiates a series of…
May 20, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Federal Policy Shift Impacts Renewable Energy Infrastructure Scientific Research and Fossil Fuel Extraction Mandates
The United States energy and environmental landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the Trump administration implements a series of…