Some folks chase endless winter, other’s chase mythological beings. Giano Cromley’s American Mythology offers a deep dive into the importance of wild spaces through a fantastical lens. And a chance to put off powder dreams for a couple more sweaty summer days.

An amendment to sell off public lands was recently reintroduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) after it had been removed from the Big Beautiful Bill—also known as H.R. 1—prior to the bill’s passage by the House of Representatives on May 22. If passed by the Senate, the amendment would allow for the sale of 0.5 to 0.75% of the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land—roughly 2.2 to 3.3 million acres—across 11 Western states, to add housing and infrastructure.

According to PowderQuest owner David Owen, skiing isn’t the only reason to take an international ski trip.

Japanese scientist Ukichiro Nakaya may be the godfather of snow science. Almost a century later, his classification of snow has stood the test of time.

In 1970, Yūichirō Miura became the first man to descend Everest on skis. His achievement still impresses today.

Internationally certified mountain guide and board-certified physician Alan Oram shares how to be prepared for medical emergencies in the backcountry.

After winning the 2024 Freeride World Tour, Max Hitzig took a year off from competition. But he still trains in his home region, the Montafon in western Austria, and is pushing into the backcountry more and more.