Backcountry professionals and outdoor educators met last week to teach attendees how to translate a forecast, what gear to carry in the backcountry and how to identify dangerous terrain— entirely in Spanish.
About Dante Filpula Ankney | KHOL
Dante Filpula Ankney comes to KHOL as a lifelong resident of the Mountain West. He made his home on the Eastern Montana prairies before moving to the Western Montana peaks to study journalism and wilderness studies. Dante has found success producing award-winning print, audio and video stories for a variety of publications, including a stint as a host at Montana Public Radio. Most recently, he spent a year teaching English in Bulgaria through a Fulbright Fellowship. When he isn’t reporting, you can find Dante outside scaling rocks, sliding across snow or winning a game of cribbage.
Recent Stories by Dante Filpula Ankney | KHOL
Trump’s federal crackdown has some in Teton County confused, worried
New administration is acting on promises to crack down on the federal government. Teton County’s federal workforce is no exception.
County GOP celebrates Trump’s return to office
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20. In Jackson, about a dozen of the president’s supporters gathered to celebrate the inauguration on the Town Square.
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal leaves some in Jackson Hole relieved, yet skeptical
Leaders of Jackson Hole for Free Palestine and Jackson Hole Jewish Community are hopeful, but not without reservations.
Wyoming finds chronic wasting disease on an elk feedground for the first time
Wyoming Game and Fish has detected the first positive case of chronic wasting disease on an elk feedground south of Pinedale.
Tourism board pushes forward on sustainability
Three of five years remain for a plan responding to concern over too many visitors. It’s 10% complete.
Kelly Parcel sold, but its $100 million legacy contains questions
Talks for what people will be allowed to do on the land – and how the state will use the sale proceeds – are slated to start this year.
Resort cuts vertical feet leaderboard
The move follows calls for safety from friends of a deceased skier.
