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Jason D. Martin

CDN Contributor

jason@alpineinstitute.com

Recent cougar attacks are rare, tragic occurrences

We must be prepared for big cat confrontation in outdoor areas

April 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.

El Niño, post-COVID normalization taking vast tolls on the outdoor industry

Warmer weather is having a chilling effect on outdoor winter recreation sales

March 11, 2024 10:00 p.m.

An introduction to the EXPLORE Act — and why it matters

Federal act ties multiple recreation bills together

Dec. 25, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Why do ski passes cost so much?

From infrastructure to labor, running a ski area or resort comes at a high price

Nov. 21, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Avoiding — and mitigating — human threats in the outdoors

Outdoor recreation is dangerous enough without feeling threatened by other humans

Oct. 31, 2023 5:00 a.m.

How government shutdowns negatively impact the outdoor recreation economy

'Many people suffer from the gamesmanship of politicians thousands of miles away'

Oct. 3, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Combating toxicity in trail culture

'The outdoor adventure community can do so much better'

Aug. 2, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Human behavior’s negative impact on wild animals

'They may be dangerous to us and we are certainly dangerous to them'

July 12, 2023 5:00 a.m.

De-stigmatizing plus-size outdoor adventure

'People want to see people like them in outdoor adventure settings'

June 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.

De-stigmatizing plus size outdoor adventure

'People want to see people like them in outdoor adventure settings'

June 4, 2023 3:27 p.m.

Single-use plastics soil outdoor recreation

'We can all do better' at reducing single-use plastics

May 4, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Fixed anchors are integral to climber safety

Newly proposed bill to ensure climbing is recognized on federal lands

April 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.