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June 22, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The End of an Era on the Horstman Glacier: How Salomon and Protect Our Winters Are Navigating the Climate Crisis in the Outdoor Industry
The indefinite suspension of summer skiing operations on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb marks a definitive turning point for…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Pacific Northwest’s Winter 2025-2026 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Emerging Predictors
The upcoming winter in the Pacific Northwest, spanning 2025-2026, presents a complex meteorological puzzle, with early forecasts indicating a potentially…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-25 Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Its Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-25 presents a complex forecast for the Pacific Northwest, with early indications pointing towards a weak La…
June 05, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Navigating Wilderness Hydration: A Comprehensive Guide to Water Filtration Systems for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Nothing stalls an adventure faster than a debilitating case of Giardia or other waterborne illnesses. When deep in remote terrain,…
June 04, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Navigating the Amazon Consensus Ambition and Obstruction at the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém
The 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, concluded its proceedings in Belém, Brazil, leaving a complex…
May 31, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Pacific Northwest Snowpack Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Neutral Winter Ahead
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecast for Pacific Northwest snow enthusiasts and water managers, with initial indications pointing…
May 27, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Pia Young Vik: Navigating the Demanding World of Elite Orienteering Beyond the Spotlight
The roar of the crowd, the flash of cameras, and the weight of expectation – these are the hallmarks of…
May 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating ENSO Uncertainty for Pacific Northwest Mountains
The winter of 2024-25 offered a crucial lesson: a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter snowpacks…
May 22, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
The Backpack Debate: Navigating Necessity and Convenience on the Slopes
The perennial question of whether skiers and snowboarders should don a backpack for a day of resort riding has resurfaced,…
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-2025 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Shifting Ocean Temperatures
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecasting landscape for Pacific Northwest snowpack enthusiasts and stakeholders, as the anticipated weak…
