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October 06, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Beyond the Trail: How the 2024 Election Catalyst Shifted a Professional Athlete Toward Public Policy Advocacy
Three days after the 2024 United States presidential election concluded, Olympic athlete Jared Shumate emerged from the remote canyon country…
October 03, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
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…
September 21, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
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…
September 13, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Outdoor State Takes Action: Protecting Public Lands and Environmental Integrity on Capitol Hill
When the fundamental rules governing the stewardship of America’s public lands, air quality, and water safety are subjected to behind-closed-doors…
July 18, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Protect Our Winters Delegation Mobilizes Olympic Athletes and Scientists on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Public Lands and Climate Policy
In a high-stakes legislative push aimed at reversing a recent wave of environmental deregulation, the non-profit organization Protect Our Winters…
July 11, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Olympic Athletes and Scientists Converge on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Climate Protections and Public Land Conservation
In a high-stakes legislative push aimed at reversing a trend of environmental deregulation, the non-profit organization Protect Our Winters (POW)…
July 10, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Federal Government Seeks Public Input to Forge America’s Next Generation of Epic Bikepacking and Mountain Biking Routes
The federal government has launched a significant initiative under the banner of the EXPLORE Act, inviting outdoor enthusiasts, land managers,…
June 17, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Senate Committee Advances Amendment to Repeal 2001 Roadless Rule, Igniting Major Public Lands Battle
The battle for America’s wild public lands has dramatically escalated following a Senate committee’s decision to advance a last-minute amendment…
June 15, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Battle for Montana’s Soul: How a Billionaire-Backed Luxury Enclave Threatens the Pristine Crazy Mountains’ Public Access, Water, and Way of Life
The Crazy Mountains, an isolated island range rising dramatically from the vast Montana plains, have long stood as an irreplaceable…
May 28, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Protecting the Arctic: Outdoor State Coalition Delivers 6,000 Signatures to Capitol Hill Amid New Legislative Challenges for Public Lands
In a high-stakes convergence of environmental advocacy and federal policy, a coalition led by Protect Our Winters (POW) and the…
