It’s the first time fees will be charged for the increasingly popular stretch of whitewater
Recreation
‘Gaper-fools’ from business suits to birthday suits
The etymology and origins of the April 1 holiday depend on whom you ask.
From ‘mashed potatoes’ to ‘white suede,’ this ski instructor speaks the language of snow
Russ Scholl has published a 133-square grid full of funky colloquialisms for different kinds of snow.
JHMR continues early sale to appease locals
The in-person, discounted sale began last season to quell outrage after passes sold out in record time.
With federal grants in limbo, a Wyoming trail building group questions its future
Even though Wyoming Pathways was allocated federal monies, it was prior to an executive order freezing federal funds.
As Grand Targhee Resort aims to expand, nonprofits review impacts
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has released an environmental review of a proposed expansion.
Glory avalanche serves as warning
The slide had no consequences, but triggered questions about backcountry responsibility.
Alpinists commemorate ‘climb to glory’
American alpinists around the world ascended peaks this week to mark the 80th anniversary of U.S. troops blocking Hitler’s ‘Gothic Line’ in Italy. The anniversary of the February advance comes at a time when U.S. military alliances appear to be shifting away from post-war NATO priorities.
‘SHRED’ Act could help ski resorts buy new chair lifts and restaurants
The money would go to the U.S. Forest Service, which controls the ski resort land, and help pay for more staff or ski initiatives.
