preservation
May 27, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Yosemite Abandons Timed-Entry Reservations, Sparking Intense Debate Over Access and Preservation Following Chaotic Memorial Day Weekend
In a significant policy reversal, Yosemite National Park, under the direction of Superintendent Ray McPadden, announced in early 2026 the…
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…
March 25, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Private Ski Operation Approved for Nevada’s Ruby Mountains, Sparking Debate Over Access and Preservation
The Elko County Planning Commission has granted a conditional use permit for a private ski operation within Nevada’s Ruby Mountains,…
