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Jason D. Martin

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jason@alpineinstitute.com

Bigfoot culture and us

Sasquatch is everywhere, except in the forest

March 2, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Minimizing nature-deficit disorder in youth

Limit screen time, promote outdoor exploration

Feb. 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Scouting in the 21st century

Progress by Boys Scouts of America does not erase past pitfalls

Jan. 1, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Why we need backcountry permits and permit lotteries

Visitor management systems keep prized areas 'scenic and wild'

Dec. 9, 2022 5:05 a.m.

When a planned forest fire escapes

Burn boss arrested while fighting prescribed burn in Oregon

Nov. 9, 2022 5:20 a.m.

‘Tagging’ nature: Not cool, at any level

Painted or carved, graffiti is often irreparable

Oct. 13, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Taking a bite out of dog leash laws

Can dogs be certified 'voice-controlled?'

Sept. 8, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Violent crime in outdoor adventure

We almost never talk about it, but it happens

Aug. 5, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Wildland fire seasons loom extra-large

Firefighter shortages hamper response

July 9, 2022 5:10 a.m.

‘Forever chemicals’ plague the outdoors

Straight from your jacket to our water supply

June 10, 2022 5:00 a.m.

The outdoor industry and unions

A $374 billion industry not immune from labor trends

May 12, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Why don’t we charge for backcountry rescues?

Some are egregious

April 14, 2022 5:05 a.m.