How Is the Government Shutdown Affecting Backcountry Skiers? As the federal government shutdown drags on, its impacts are being felt by people across the country and in all walks of life, including backcountry skiers and other snowsports enthusiasts, reports Winter Wildlands. The vast majority of winter backcountry recreation occurs on Forest Service and Park Service lands, and since the shutdown began most of the people who care for […] SnowBrains | January 18, 2019 1 Comment