Snow Sports
Skiing, riding and everything else that’s fun to do in the snow
As the climate gets warmer, snowpacks decrease, and our river and lake levels drop. Unchecked and unbalanced, energy development near waterways causes pollution that put our favorite places to escape and recreate at risk. Learn more about the threats to outdoor water sports.
Issue Page: Climate change & public lands
Mounting impacts of climate change are being felt across the country, and research shows that many of our public lands are being impacted more rapidly than the rest of the country.How inaction on climate change threatens skiing and public lands recreation
Mounting climate change impacts are impacting your recreation on public lands, including decreased snowpack and ski season length.New poll shows influence of “Outdoor Voting Bloc” in Mountain West swing states
A new poll by the Center for Western Priorities shows an “Outdoor Voting Bloc” in the Rocky Mountain West has cemented itself as an influential factor in election outcomes. Overwhelming majorities of voters in the Mountain West are committed outdoor enthusiasts. When it comes to voting priorities, 78 percent of voters in the West consider issues involving public lands, waters, and wildlife to be important when deciding whether to support a candidate for public office.Time for public lands to step up to the climate plate
Public lands and waters are the source of nearly 25 percent of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions. It is time that our public land managers step up to the plate and move towards an emissions-aware land management system that takes into account the impact of climate change on public lands and the role of public lands in the climate crisis.Outdoor voters support solutions to keep public lands protected, funded and open. Find out more about the solutions needed to protect our outdoor lifestyles.