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July 16, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Trump Slashes Utah National Monuments by 90 Percent
In a move that has ignited a fierce political and environmental firestorm, President Donald Trump signed executive orders in July…
July 14, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Yosemite National Park Achieves Unprecedented Smoothness During 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Weekend
Yosemite National Park experienced one of the most seamless Fourth of July holiday periods in recent memory, a remarkable achievement…
July 12, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Elderly Man Goes Airborne in Bison Attack @ Yellowstone National Park
A harrowing encounter unfolded at Yellowstone National Park on Friday, July 10th, when an elderly man was violently thrown into…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
U.S. Forest Service Unveils Landmark National Climbing Directive, Standardizing Management Across Millions of Acres
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has announced a groundbreaking shift in the management of vertical terrain across its vast public…
July 10, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Wolf Encounters Lead to Temporary Camping Closures at Isle Royale National Park
Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park has implemented temporary closures of individual tent and group campsites, along with a prohibition on…
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…
July 04, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Bear Spray Banned in California National Parks: A Comprehensive Guide to Wildlife Safety and Regulations
For many seasoned backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts, packing a canister of bear spray is as routine as bringing a first-aid…
July 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Glacier National Park Grapples with Unprecedented Flooding, Leading to Widespread Closures and Evacuations
A relentless and unseasonal summer rainstorm has plunged Glacier National Park into crisis, triggering extensive flooding and widespread debris flows…
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Information Access
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national effort to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…
June 28, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
A 12-Year-Old Hospitalized After Bison Attack in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old visitor was hospitalized on Friday, June 26th, following a harrowing encounter with a bison within Yellowstone National Park.…
