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May 27, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Park Ranger’s Close Encounter with Black Bear Prompts Trail Closure and Safety Reminders at Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park officials have reopened a section of the iconic Wonderland Trail following a brief but notable encounter…
May 26, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Memorial Day Weekend Brought Immense Crowds To A Now Reservation-Free Yosemite National Park
The removal of mandatory reservation requirements for Yosemite National Park this past Memorial Day Weekend, a significant shift in park…
May 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC 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…
May 23, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Victoria Carl Selected for German Elite National Ski Team Despite Doping Ban, Eyes World Championships Comeback
The German Ski Federation (DSV) has announced the inclusion of Victoria Carl in its elite national team roster for the…
May 22, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
The National Cycling Cup debutant, who was dropped from the national cross-country ski team, immediately secures a podium finish in a new sport.
Iver Tildheim Andersen, a 26-year-old athlete from Rustad IL, has made a remarkable transition from the demanding world of elite…
May 21, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Geopolitics of Preservation and Extraction in Alaskas National Petroleum Reserve
The federal government initiated the first of five mandated lease sales in the Western Arctic on March 18, marking a…
May 21, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Tourist Fight Breaks Out & Spooks Baby Moose @ Rocky Mountain National Park
A startling incident unfolded within the scenic expanse of Rocky Mountain National Park, where a dispute between tourists escalated into…
May 20, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Canada Embraces Free National Park Access for All in 2026, While U.S. Implements Stiff Surcharges for International Visitors
The continental divide presents a striking divergence in tourism policy for the summer of 2026, as Canada reaffirms its commitment…
May 18, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Dutch Surprise Eef van Dongen Shocks Swedish Sprint Orienteering Stars at National Championships
A remarkable performance by 32-year-old Eef van Dongen of the Netherlands has sent ripples through the Swedish sprint orienteering community,…
May 18, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Edvin Anger Splits With Long-Term National Team Coach After Four Years, Citing Need for Change
Following a challenging season marked by unmet expectations, Swedish cross-country skier Edvin Anger has announced the end of his four-year…
