Jason D. Martin

Jason D. Martin

CDN Contributor

jason@alpineinstitute.com

Twitter: OutdoorPolitics

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OUTDOORS

Single-use plastics soil outdoor recreation

'We can all do better' at reducing single-use plastics
By JASON D. MARTIN | May 4, 2023
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CLIMBING

Fixed anchors are integral to climber safety

Newly proposed bill to ensure climbing is recognized on federal lands
By JASON D. MARTIN | April 6, 2023
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OUTDOORS

Bigfoot culture and us

Sasquatch is everywhere, except in the forest
By JASON D. MARTIN | March 2, 2023
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OUTDOORS

Minimizing nature-deficit disorder in youth

Limit screen time, promote outdoor exploration
By JASON D. MARTIN | February 9, 2023
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OUTDOORS

Scouting in the 21st century

Progress by Boys Scouts of America does not erase past pitfalls
By JASON D. MARTIN | January 1, 2023
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OUTDOORS

Why we need backcountry permits and permit lotteries

Visitor management systems keep prized areas 'scenic and wild'
By JASON D. MARTIN | December 9, 2022
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OUTDOORS

When a planned forest fire escapes

Burn boss arrested while fighting prescribed burn in Oregon
By JASON D. MARTIN | November 9, 2022
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OUTDOORS

'Tagging' nature: Not cool, at any level

Painted or carved, it's often irreparable
By JASON D. MARTIN | October 13, 2022
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OUTDOORS

Taking a bite out of dog leash laws

Can dogs be certified 'voice-controlled?'
By JASON D. MARTIN | September 8, 2022
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OUTDOORS

Violent crime in outdoor adventure

We almost never talk about it, but it happens
By JASON D. MARTIN | August 5, 2022
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OUTDOORS

Wildland fire seasons loom extra-large

Firefighter shortages hamper response
By JASON D. MARTIN | July 9, 2022
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OUTDOORS

'Forever chemicals' plague the outdoors

Straight from your jacket to our water supply
By JASON D. MARTIN | June 10, 2022
OUTDOORS

The outdoor industry and unions

A $374 billion industry not immune from labor trends
By JASON D. MARTIN | May 12, 2022
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OUTDOORS

Why don't we charge for backcountry rescues?

Some are egregious
By JASON D. MARTIN | April 14, 2022
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OUTDOORS

The outdoor industry flexes its muscles

Tradeshow move inspires activism
By JASON D. MARTIN | March 16, 2022
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SNOW SPORTS

Stevens Pass struggles under Vail ownership

Longtime locals' mountain beset with corporate problems, customers say
By JASON D. MARTIN | February 10, 2022
OUTDOORS

Meet the Columnist: Jason Martin, alpine guide

Writing about fresh air, sometimes the thin kind
By JASON D. MARTIN | January 25, 2022