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In his new book, the longtime VP of sustainability for Aspen One explains why corporate actions to address climate change (including the ones he himself implemented) fall short, and the paths to forward that still bring him hope
It’s the perfect time for long afternoons of reading on the porch or hiding out in the dark in front of a fan and watching a movie
"Powderchaser Steve" has spent decades studying the weather radar and driving through blizzards. Here are his tips for beating the crowds to the snow.
Mountain living is sweet—but it often comes with a hefty price tag. These towns are a little easier on the wallet.
Weary of Seattle, one longtime ski bum heard the high peaks calling her back—but felt paralyzed by decision. So she made a spreadsheet and took a road trip, visiting friends across the United States to look for a new home that fit the bill.
How to deal with death, injury, and loss, and why the tough-guy culture of the mountains is so toxic to healing.
The polymath snowboarder has a new book about the art and philosophy of being in the mountains
Here are the shorts and features screening at annual celebration of outdoor books and movies that we think should be on your radar
Aspen, Colorado, is using Tenants for Turns to chip away at the housing problem that’s crushing desirable recreation towns around the country
Your guide to voting on national, state, and local levels this November
‘The Last Chairlift,’ the iconic author’s most recent major novel, is a sweeping family saga about sexual identity, risk, and the storied history of Aspen, Colorado
In her new book ‘Generation Dread,’ author and researcher Britt Wray teaches us how to channel our climate grief and anxiety into purpose and agency
A group of rafting companies is suing to block the Biden administration’s increase in minimum wage. Not all guides are happy.
We asked one of the original Earth Day organizers for ideas on how to bring back urgency to the movement during a moment that’s more dire than ever
Cities like Jackson, Wyoming, and Natick, Massachusetts, have hired officials to protect the local environment
The precocious author’s debut release was the December-January pick for the ϳԹ Book Club. We spoke with him about his journey along the Magdalena, Colombia’s longest waterway, and his attempt to understand the quickly changing country
Ski patrol has become an increasingly unsustainable career path. Now unions are popping up across the country to try and change that.
Yes, things are very bad, but there are some glimmers of hope for making meaningful progress
Heather Hansman shares the books and films that have helped her slow down and reflect amid the turmoil of 2021
Producers and manufacturers, including outdoor gear brands, are feeling the pressure to step up to create and fund recycling programs
In an excerpt from her new book ‘Powder Days,’ ϳԹ contributing editor Heather Hansman looks at how the famous Colorado resort town is emblematic of a national trend, where corporate resorts and a skyrocketing housing costs are driving out all but the most affluent
The climate crisis has affected every corner of the country, including many of the places we once fantasized about moving to for a better quality of life
A group of biologists are trying to protect a threatened herd in the iconic Wyoming range, but their plan includes closing recreational areas that many aren‘t happy about losing
With far-flung travel off the table, I learned how to enjoy the meandering flexibility of a road trip
A recent ruling on an Endangered Species Act case may set a precedent for incorporating climate models into species protection
Scientists, planners, and even the Army Corps of Engineers are turning to natural solutions like coral reefs and sand dunes to protect coastal communities against intensifying storm surges and flooding
With mega wildfires and intensifying hurricanes becoming the new norm this time of year, the last hurrah of the season has become more apocalyptic than carefree
If it seems like you’ve been hearing about lakes and beaches closing down more often, you’re right. Various types of toxic algae are multiplying like crazy in bodies of water across the country, and stopping them won’t be easy.
As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report made clear this week, we’re going to need to give up some of the things we love if we don’t want much more taken away
Democrats in Congress are pushing for a federal jobs program that would tackle climate, land use, infrastructure, and more. Here’s why it’s so urgent.
Reconciling the maps we made in the 18th century with modern reality is nearly impossible. But their lines, drawn long ago, are still legally binding.
Between sun, water, sand, and wind, river trips are hard on the skin. Here are six packable essentials to protect you from the elements.
But there’s still hope if we start managing water differently and addressing climate change, both of which are making dry spells more extreme
We need more access to public lands. Reclaiming damaged landscapes like old mines and former nuclear sites can be a powerful part of the answer.
The 46th president made big promises to move the United States toward a carbon-free future. What he’s accomplished so far has been impressive, but can he keep up the momentum?
Edgar McGregor started cleaning up Eaton Canyon near Los Angeles in May 2019, and he didn’t stop until it was spotless nearly two years later. We talked to McGregor about how to stay motivated to take care of the earth.
Two new books, ‘Under the Sky We Make’ and ‘Overheated,’ lay out a plan to overcome our cynicism and anxiety and realize a sustainable, carbon-free future
The legendary filmmaker pioneered the stoke film and helped create skiing’s counterculture, but ‘Ski Bum’ on Discovery+ shows how his life behind the scenes was anything but easy
Volatile weather has created dangerous conditions for backcountry skiers and set up the West for a bad water year. With climate change exacerbating the situation, it’s time to start assuming the worst for our winters and making plans to adapt.
Right-wing politicians and media are trying to scapegoat frozen wind turbines for the state’s power disaster. Their claims couldn’t be more inaccurate and irresponsible.
Host Laura Borichevsky fearlessly goes where no man has gone before
As Jeff Bezos steps away from Amazon to focus his attention on initiatives like his year-old Earth Fund, it’s instructive to look at the impact of billionaire environmental philanthropy and how it could be more effective
In its first weeks, the Biden administration has prioritized justice and equity in its plan to protect the environment and tackle the climate crisis. That's great, but now is not the time for the rest of us to get complacent.
The end of the Trump administration can't come soon enough for our climate and public lands. Thankfully, there are a series of actions our new president can immediately take to begin undoing the damage.
Season Equipment is trying to break the cycle of new gear every year
When it comes to big purchases like skis and bikes, many of us are punching above or below our weight. Psychology helps explain why.
A guide to key ballot measures and Senate and House races that will have huge impacts on the way we address climate change
Our writer reflects on the uncertain ski season ahead
You're never too old—or too good—to brush up on your technique
This fire season is yet another sign that we can't wait any longer to fix our planet
Riding out the boom-and-bust tourism economy
In her new book, 'Superman's Not Coming,' the activist gives a lesson in community engagement and warns that we shouldn't expect the government to save us
A fun trip can turn to crap fast if you don't come prepared
Three court decisions are a sign of the power of protest
During a week of historic decisions, the Supreme Court decided that an energy company can drill under the Appalachian Trail
The Navajo Nation has the highest known rate of coronavirus in the country. The scale of the tragedy can be traced to a long history of denying the tribe's legal right to water access.
The pandemic has shut down the most polluting industries around the world and turned us all into more adaptable consumers. That still isn't enough.
The North Pacific right whale has been spotted only a handful of times in 60 years. A marine biologist from Seattle wants to change that.
The massive global demonstrations planned for its 50th anniversary were canceled. Luckily, there's still plenty that environmentalists can do from home.
In his new photo book "Errors of Possession," adventure photographer Garrett Grove documents the region's shifting industries and culture
This year's most at-risk rivers, the Lower Missouri and Upper Mississippi, provide water for millions of people in the Midwest
Lessons from Wendell Berry, Wallace Stegner, and my neighborhood trees
Is it tone-deaf to talk about climate right now? Or is this an opportunity to tackle major global problems in tandem?
We were already worried enough about the climate. So with COVID-19, how do we cope with a brand-new feeling of helplessness?
From retail giants like REI to the mom and pop stores in your hometowns, what happens when these businesses shut down?
As more states hold—or decide to postpone—presidential primaries, a new poll of Mountain West voters shows that a clear majority support climate action, clean air and water, and public lands protection
'Billionaire Wilderness,' by Wyoming native and Yale sociologist Justin Farrell, asks hard questions about how money changes American land by investigating one of the West's most beloved outdoor playgrounds: Jackson Hole
In 'Paha Sapa,' Lakota skier Connor Ryan explores his ancestral South Dakota homeland
Sustainable finance has finally hit the big time. Is it time to risk your wallet to save the planet?
First Bears Ears, now Slickrock. Why should we trade high-value recreation for low-value extraction in Utah's mountain-bike mecca?
Annual shred flicks used to be the only place to see the best lines and hucks of the previous year. Then Instagram and YouTube arrived. Does social media spell the end for the beloved genre?
Despite pending lawsuits, the administration is forging ahead
Now that scientists are seeing the effects of global warming on everyday weather, all our adventure plans are being impacted
Australia's bushfires have scorched 27 million acres, more than 10 times the area burned in California's catastrophic 2018 wildfire season. The way that Australia is dealing with devastation, and how quickly that devastation came, feels like a spooky portent for what’s coming next.
As former columnist Heather Hansman passes the torch to Erin Berger, the two share their strongest takes on outdoor media and culture
As we begin a critical new decade for the environment, we need to look toward the light
A documentary about elephant poaching in Kenya follows three men—a poacher, an ivory trader, and a wildlife ranger—ensnared in the deadly industry
Why companies as diverse as Patagonia and General Mills are suddenly focused on getting dirty
The comedian's takedown of ski-industry tropes has become a runaway hit