Sustainability

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 Systematic Dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Erosion of Federal Climate Oversight

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

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…

The Silent Erosion of Climate Progress: Why the Ballot Box is the New Front Line of Environmental Advocacy

The most significant impediment to meaningful climate action in the United States today is not a lack of technological innovation…

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 Changing Face of Summer: Why Heat Waves are Intensifying and What the Science Tells Us

If your outdoor pursuits this summer have felt increasingly arduous, the data suggests your experience is not an anomaly. Heat…

Pedaling Toward Purpose: Professional Cyclist Sarah Sturm Designs New Limited Edition Bottle for Protect Our Winters

The intersection of elite athletic performance and environmental advocacy has found a new, tangible form through a collaboration between professional…

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…