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Jumbo Glacier, BC Will Be Forever Wild! Mega-Resort Plans Finally Scrapped

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After nearly 30 years a major controversial ski resort plan has finally been shut down for good. Jumbo Glacier, located in south-eastern British Columbia, would have been a year-round resort and the highest-elevation ski area in North American. To many people’s delight, the final decision was made on January 18th, 2020 for full termination of the project. Related: We Don’t Need […]

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Ryan Nadiak | January 30, 2020
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mad River Glen, VT: Ski It If You Can

Mad River Glen, a proudly unique East coast ski resort nestled within the Green Mountains of Vermont, is well known for its legendary slogan “ski it if you can”. With a vertical drop of 2,000 feet, this modest mountain offers what many consider to be the most challenging terrain on the east coast. However, the steep and bumpy trails are just […]

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Emily Crofton | January 23, 2020
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Norway Walks Away from Massive Quantity of Oil

The Lofoten Islands, located deep in the Norwegian Arctic Circle, are home to unique ecosystems, dramatic mountains, and pristine nature.  Rich in biodiversity, the islands also appear to be rich in oil sediments. With such valuable resources, Lofoten is highly sought after by the country’s oil industry. Estimates suggest that 1 billion to 3 billion barrels of oil could be […]

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Emily Crofton | December 20, 2019
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