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Wildlife managers across the West have been stocking high, alpine lakes with fish for decades. New research is looking into how that history changed the Rocky Mountain environment and the genetics of the fish themselves.
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The proposal has drawn concern from some skiers and other recreators over limits to the number of people who can access backcountry huts and yurts
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More and more people headed into the backcountry this year – and many rescue groups have seen an increase in calls. That puts pressure on volunteers who help respond to emergencies.
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Not enough jurors showed up for a trial last week in a case that could have implications for avalanche safety in the Mountain West.The case involves two…
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Idaho’s backcountry airstrips provide a unique service for pilots flying in and out of remote areas of the state. There are no towers and no record of who…
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The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area is a step back in time. The area is rough and rugged and few people actually live in this part of…
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Off a long dirt road about three-and-a-half hours northeast of Boise, the old mining town of Atlanta, Idaho rests on the edge of the Sawtooth…
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This week, an avalanche on Bald Mountain injured a skier who was out of bounds at the Sun Valley ski resort. When it happened, the avalanche danger in the…