New Laws to Allow Hunting/Trapping of Bear Cubs and Wolf Pups in Alaskan Nature Preserves New rules established by the National Park Service (NPS) will allow for previously banned hunting and trapping techniques that will now be permitted in ten national preserves in Alaska. Although such methods were previously permitted on state lands, these new rules will permit hunters and trappers in Alaskan National Parks and nature preserves to now trap bears with human food […] Brains Galen Carrico | August 17, 2020 3 Comments
“Troubling Trends” Surrounding the Increased Frequency of Alpine Illness HAPE According to a blog post by park rangers of Denali National Park, a sharp uptick in the number of climbers attempting to summit the 20,310-foot park namesake has led to a resurgence of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. The condition, known as HAPE, most frequently occurs in normally healthy individuals traveling from lower elevations to areas above 8,200 feet, leaving popular […] Brains Lucas Gauthier | July 7, 2018 0 Comments
If You Like Mountains, You’ll Like This | VIDEO: “The Ridge” by Camp 4 Collective This video is stunning. It’s well filmed. The route is well flown. There is no wind. It’s sunset. It’s warm. It’s gorgeous. What’s most impressive is that this video is one continuous shot. No cuts. No deception. Video truth. If you haven’t been to Alaska, it’s time to go. Yes, Alaska has the best skiing. Yes, Alaska has the best ski […] SnowBrains | August 21, 2014 0 Comments