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Project 2035: Mapping the Future of Winter, One Community At a Time

When people want very different experiences from the same winter landscape, can a map help them find common ground?
August 19, 2026/by Emily Scott

In Memory of David Page

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of our Executive Director, David Page. David's legacy will live on in the winter landscapes he loved, the public lands he worked tirelessly to protect, the words he wrote, and the community he helped build. We remain committed to carrying that work forward in his honor.
July 8, 2026/by Melinda Quick

Learning Without Limits: How SnowSchool Helped Bring Winter Education to Deaf and Blind Students

What happens when you remove barriers instead of lowering expectations? This spring, fifteen students from the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind discovered that winter can be one of the greatest classrooms of all during a SnowSchool adventure.
July 1, 2026/by Addi Jenkins

A Public Lands Giveaway in the Tetons — and Why It Should Worry You

On the quiet west side of the Tetons, remains one of the last undeveloped strongholds where grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, and backcountry recreation still coexist. This spring, under pressure from Washington, D.C., the U.S. Forest Service decided to change that.
July 1, 2026/by Addi Jenkins

Rio Grande National Forest Publishes Draft Winter Travel Plan

The Rio Grande National Forest is one step closer to making one of the most important winter management decisions in decades. Your voice is needed!
July 1, 2026/by Addi Jenkins

Skintrack Observations (Definitely Not a Field Guide)

A skier's look at the geology, wildlife, and hidden stories beneath your skins.
June 24, 2026/by Addi Jenkins

El Niño or Super El Niño? Why Weather Predictions and the Science of Forecasting Matters

Could this winter become the next great Super El Niño year? Scientists think it's possible! At a moment when many federal science programs are facing cuts, the potential arrival of a Super El Niño underscores just how valuable—and vulnerable—our forecasting systems have become.
June 17, 2026/by Addi Jenkins

Trail Break Radio: “Getting There: Sustainable Access For All”

How do we remove barriers to winter recreation while creating the next generation of people who will care for and protect public lands?
June 4, 2026/by Emily Scott

Forest Service Announces: Grand Targhee Resort to Expand Its Boundaries

On May 28, 2026, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest announced that its decision regarding Grand Targhee Resort’s proposed expansion is imminent.
June 1, 2026/by Addi Jenkins
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