National Park Service Requiring Reservations This Summer For Select Parks As spring and summer months come, the busy season for the National Park Service begins. While temperatures start to climb, people all over the States begin to dust off their tents and hiking boots and flock to many of the 63 National Parks. This summer, however, some parks will require reservations for entrance into their lands. Therefore, anyone planning a […] Brains Alex Mangels | April 30, 2021 0 Comments
Western United States on Brink of First Ever Water Shortage Declaration Water levels in the western United States are nearing historically low levels. Despite snowstorms in parts of the West, we haven’t seen enough precipitation to replenish water sources. Many man-made lakes have seen their water levels fall, diminishing reserves that supply millions of people. Projections show that levels could drop even more, which may prompt the federal government to declare […] Brains Alex Mangels | April 23, 2021 1 Comment
Polar Bears, Now Mating With Grizzly Bears, Might Survive Climate Change Climate change has taken its toll on the polar bear population. Despite this, they have found a way to potentially survive its impact. Scientists have seen that polar bears are mating with grizzlies and passing on their genetic code. Rising temperatures have pushed the polar bear towards extinction, shrinking its habitat and limiting its access to hunting grounds. Dwindling polar ice […] Brains Alex Mangels | April 16, 2021 3 Comments
Pro Skier Starts Sustainable Grocery Business in Jackson, WY Professional big mountain skier Sam Schwartz launched Avant Delivery in his hometown of Jackson, Wyoming. Avant is Wyoming’s first business that provides options for sustainable grocery shopping, restaurant takeout, and waste management to its customers. Related: VIDEO: Sam Schwartz Going Big in Jackson Hole, WY Avant intends to create a more accessible path to sustainability with its circular model. The […] Industry News Alex Mangels | April 13, 2021 1 Comment
Breckenridge, CO Becomes Only 2nd Mountain Town Certified ‘Sustainable’ Green Destinations has recently certified the town of Breckenridge, CO, as a sustainable destination. Breckenridge is the second town to gain the Mountain IDEAL certification, behind Vail, CO. Related: Vail is First US Mountain Resort Destination to Earn Title of “Sustainable Destination” Breckenridge has made a serious effort to improve its impact on society and the environment. Green Destinations looks at […] Industry News Alex Mangels | April 12, 2021 0 Comments
Alaska, USA: Snowstorm Strands 5 People on Denali A snowstorm in Alaska left five people stranded for the weekend. The group was exploring Denali by airplane when the storm forced them to shelter on the mountain. Related: Denali National Park, AK To Expand Access The group landed on Ruth Glacier on Friday in three separate planes. The aircraft – two Piper PA18s and a Cessna 180 – became […] Backcountry Alex Mangels | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Employees Fired After Party in Local Restaurant Two Big White Ski resort employees in British Columbia, Canada, were fired after a video surfaced of a raucous party in a restaurant located on the resort’s property. The video revealed a crowd of partiers at Charley Victoria’s All Day Après on Monday night. The party came just hours after British Columbia officials announced new restrictions to prevent the spread […] Industry News Alex Mangels | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Nomadic Ski Trips on the Rise During Pandemic The ski bum has always been a mainstay in mountain culture. They live for the winter, forever searching for the next storm or the next best line. Let’s not lie, many of us long for that lifestyle, and some of us have been fortunate to live like a ski nomad. However, this winter, we saw a new kind of ski-centric, […] Alex Mangels | April 1, 2021 0 Comments
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