A Golden State and the Future of Cannabis Brought to you by A Golden State President Nixon’s War On Drugs began in the 1970s, and in the decades since, the public’s attitude on marijuana has drastically shifted. Over the past 25 years, the trajectory that marijuana legalization has taken has been quite affirmative yet unpredictable. In present-day 2022, nearly half of the states in the U.S. have fully […] Featured Article Jesse | March 21, 2022 3 Comments
The North Face Pledges $7 Million Toward Supporting Diversity in the Outdoors For those who seek solace and chase our passions in nature, access to the outdoors is crucial to our everyday lives. Our love and reliability for outdoor recreation have been especially magnified through the challenges of 2020, providing many with the ability to exercise, explore, and spend time with others in a safe environment. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that […] Industry News Emily Crofton | October 23, 2020 1 Comment
Sierra Club, Jeremy Jones, Speak Out on Racist Statements Made by John Muir, AKA The ‘Father of National Parks’ The Sierra Club has apologized for racist statements that its founder, naturalist John Muir, made over 100 years ago as the distinguished environmental group addresses its troubled history that, according to The Guardian, “perpetuated white supremacy.” Related: Squaw Valley, CA Considering Discussion With Native American Leaders About Removing Racial Slur From Name The Sierra Club’s executive director said Wednesday it […] SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 5 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Considering Discussion With Native American Leaders About Removing Racial Slur From Name “The English word squaw is an ethnic and sexual slur, historically used for Indigenous North American women. Contemporary use of the term, especially by non-Natives, is considered offensive, derogatory, misogynist, and racist.” – Wikipedia Last week, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced that it may change its name by removing the word ‘squaw’ from its name because that is a racial slur. “We realize it is time to re-examine our use […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2020 2 Comments
Addressing Racism in America: CEO of Alterra Mountain Co. Sends Letter to Employees CEO of Alterra Mountain Company Rusty Gregory sent out a letter to ALL his employees addressing racism in America on Tuesday, June 9. The full letter is attached below. To all my Alterra Mountain Company coworkers: George Floyd’s senseless murder was not just the despicable act of a bad Minneapolis cop. His death and the deaths of Breonna Taylor and […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 12, 2020 0 Comments
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