The Stash Blog

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

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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.

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

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How do we remove barriers to winter recreation while creating the next generation of people who will care for and protect public lands?

Forest Service Announces: Grand Targhee Resort to Expand Its Boundaries

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

Trump Administration Rescinds Two Executive Orders, Prioritizing Motorized Access at the Expense of Public Lands

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The Trump administration has rescinded two longstanding executive orders that guide federal agencies' management of off-road and over-snow vehicle use on public lands.

2026 Backcountry Film Festival Audience Award Winner

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Honoring the film that captured hearts, sparked adventure dreams, and earned the most love on the 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival tour.

Protect the Water That Starts as Snow

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The Clean Water Act has helped protect America’s rivers, streams, wetlands, and drinking water for more than 50 years. Now, proposed rollbacks could weaken protections for the headwaters and waterways that connect snowpack to communities downstream.

Record Lows, Vanishing Snow, and the Rule We Can’t Afford to Lose

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Why protecting roadless forests is essential to preserving the West’s most critical water system.

Submit Your Film to The Backcountry Film Festival!

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Share your wild winter stories with us by September 10, 2026 to be considered for the 2026-27 tour!

Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization working to
inspire and empower people to protect America’s wild snowscapes.