By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST While I was skiing the other day I remembered a saying that a friend and I had back in the day...
By Alex Marienthal EBS CONTRIBUTOR In my nine years of avalanche forecasting I have not seen a snowpack so weak. When I thought the snowpack was...
By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST In 1964, a landmark conservation bill called the Wilderness Act passed in Congress, protecting 112 million acres of pristine land...
MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS BIG SKY—Winter and spring are stressful times for wildlife as they must rely on fat reserves and limited nutrition to survive....
By Molly Absolon WRITERS ON THE RANGE Six people have died in avalanches in the United States since the snow started to fly this fall. Every...
Outdoor recreation and conservation group hopes to grow its local community and raise funds by hosting event By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Jan. 26 and...
By Dave Zinn EBS Contributor Accidents happen, but they had not happened to me in any significant way until this year. While I do not feel...
By Julia Barton EBS Contributor It’s winter in Montana and nothing soothes the soul on a chilly night after skiing like a delicious cup of warm...
By Ian Hoyer EBS Contributor Whether backcountry skiing, snowmobiling or snowshoeing, safely enjoying the backcountry requires planning, preparation and paying attention, not hours spent analyzing snow crystals...
By Sara Marino EBS CONTRIBUTOR Spring is nearly here. But when sunny skies and warmer days call you to the backcountry, don’t forget to stay avalanche...