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From the Trailhead to the Capitol: How the Outdoor Industry is Mobilizing to Save the Winter Season

On winter mornings at high-altitude hubs like Turnagain Pass, Red Mountain, and Teton Pass, the ritual is consistent: lines of…

Ink and Altitude: How Angel Lopez is Redefining Outdoor Advocacy Through Body Art

Change is the only constant, a principle that serves as the cornerstone for the life and career of tattoo artist…

The evolving landscape of outdoor journalism and environmental advocacy through the lens of Megan Michelson

The intersection of outdoor adventure sports and climate journalism has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, moving from…

The Grassroots Evolution of Climate Advocacy: How Protect Our Winters is Mobilizing Outdoor Communities for Local Change

The intersection of outdoor recreation and political advocacy has historically been viewed as a peripheral interest, often relegated to policy…

The Outdoor State: Why the 2026 Midterms Represent a Decisive Moment for American Public Lands

The architecture of environmental policy in the United States is rarely static, yet the current political landscape suggests a period…

The Changing Climate of the Outdoor Industry: How Protect Our Winters is Translating Passion into Policy

On any given winter morning at trailheads across North America—from the rugged slopes of Turnagain Pass in Alaska to the…

The Outdoor State: Why Midterm Elections Are the Critical Frontier for Environmental Policy

Every significant outdoor pursuit relies on a foundation of rigorous preparation, from the logistical planning required for a high-altitude expedition…

The Systematic Dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency and its Consequences for the Outdoor State

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970 under President Richard Nixon, was founded on a legislative mandate to protect…

The Outdoor State Descends on Capitol Hill to Defend Public Lands and Environmental Protections

When the foundational rules governing the stewardship of America’s public lands, air quality, and water safety are being dismantled through…

Grassroots Climate Advocacy: How Protect Our Winters is Mobilizing Outdoor Communities for Local Action

The traditional model of environmental advocacy, often characterized by high-level lobbying in state capitals and federal centers, is undergoing a…