After Hurricane Irene devastated towns near Central Vermont’s Brandon Gap in 2011, the community was looking for a way to revitalize. Their solution was a novel project: cutting backcountry ski glades to entice visitors to stay for a tour.
8,000 Meters Up: Andrzej Bargiel Skis Gasherbrum I & II
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Renowned Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel shares his experience from his latest achievement: the Gasherbrum Ski Challenge.
Skiing Amongst Lions: Andrzej Bargiel’s Gasherbrum II Descent
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Andrzej Bargiel successfully skied Gasherbrum II, the latest objective in his project to ski the world’s highest peaks.
Unquiet on the Western Front: Utah Gondola Raises Unrest
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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) reveals their finalized three-phase plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Protect Our Winters (POW) Hosts D.C. Lobby Trip
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In June, POW athletes, scientists and creatives showed up on Capitol Hill to advocate for clean energy development and deployment.
Cloudy Skies: Bluebird Backcountry Announces Permanent Closure
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Bluebird Backcountry, the world’s first liftless ski area, announced its permanent closure on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Earth’s Root Chakra: The Mysticism of Mt. Shasta
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Mt. Shasta is known for more than just its physical beauty. It stands out as an impalpable entity—an energy, a sacredness—that has inspired myths of hidden civilizations, religious movements and more.
Hung Out to Dry: How to Store Your Gear for the Summer
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Snow is melting and for many the ski season is wrapping up. Yes, we see you, crazy-deep Western US snowpack. Regardless, as your toys transition from skis to bikes, ropes and more, it’s important to take the time to stow your winter gear correctly for the summer months.
A Century On Abbot Pass
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After a century standing, all that remains of the Abbot Pass Hut in Canada’s Yoho National Park is a low-slung rock wall and decades of memories.