2018 is an important year in American politics. The outcomes of the midterm elections, taking place next November, will have a lasting impact on our entire country. Across a whole host of issues, there is a lot at stake. The current administration’s agenda,...
The last 20 years have left their mark on the world’s polar ice caps. As an international explorer and guide, I’ve seen firsthand how a warming climate is changing our planet. Each year it becomes increasingly easier to ski to the north pole because of decreased...
I grew up a happy-go-lucky kid who absolutely loved being outdoors with her family. My parents were the kind of brave souls who weren’t afraid to pack up their two small children into an even smaller tent and spend a week on a backcountry canoe trip. Before I could...
“To be an Olympian, one must be bold, daring, and willing to push beyond their comfort zone. Now Olympic athletes fight to preserve a world where future generations of winter athletes and enthusiasts can pursue their passions and their dreams.” Protect Our...
If you like to ski, snowboard, or snowshoe in the backcountry, then you likely have a probe in your pack. That simple fact makes you uniquely qualified to assist in NASA-funded research to help provide snowpack data for the Community Snow Observations project. The CSO...
Just one week from today within the blank walls of a federal building in Centennial, CO, I will take the Oath of Allegiance—the final step in the climb to becoming a U.S. Citizen. “I will perform work of national importance…without any mental reservation or purpose of...