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Jason D. Martin

CDN Contributor

Email: jason@alpineinstitute.com

Guest Commentaries

Guest writer: The outdoor industry’s biggest worries with Trump administration actions

Gutting of workforce, timber harvesting and selling off public lands are all concerns

March 12, 2025 1:33 p.m.

EXPLORE Act expands access for WA outdoor recreation

Rock climbers, cyclists, veterans and people with disabilities will benefit from new legislation

Feb. 11, 2025 9:00 p.m.

A mini-guide to three lesser-known Chuckanut hiking trails

Many of the best trails can be done in as little as half a day, or less

Nov. 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Don’t undermine ‘Leave No Trace’ principles for recreation speed records

Fastest Known Time (FKT) popular quest in outdoor recreation

Oct. 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Outdoor memorials honor those lost, but can be controversial

Mount Baker alone has harbored several of these over the years

Sept. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act stresses vital need for preservation

Groundbreaking law faces new interpretation and challenges every year

July 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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.