Who Maintains Hiking Trails?

Sep 5, 2019 | Conservation

Sometimes the grind can feel like too much. With all the hustle and bustle that comes with living in modern society, it’s no surprise that people are turning to the outdoors for comfort, recreation, and to rekindle the sense of wonder that society often strips from...

How to Hike Responsibly During Mud Season

Apr 2, 2019 | Conservation, Safety Tips

Springtime hiking is here! You’ve been waiting all winter to enjoy fresh air, the scenic outdoors, and a good long hike. It’s good to be aware that hiking in spring months can have consequences on the trails you love, so a bit of planning beforehand ensures...

Why It’s Important to “Leave No Trace”

Aug 17, 2017 | Conservation

Leave No Trace = Enjoy the Outdoors Without Disrupting Nature Why is “leave no trace” important? Many people enjoy getting outdoors and enjoying nature which is why the “leave no trace” principle is important. Earth is home to incredible beauty...

Preserving Our Winter Wonderlands

Feb 24, 2017 | Conservation, Stephanie Whatton

By: Stephanie Whatton, Yukon Charlie’s Trailblazer It’s cold, it’s crisp and the pines are bundled under a thick blanket of snow. Today is the kind of day that inspires snowmen and mugs of hot chocolate by the window. For winter lovers, these are the kind of...

Video From the 2012 Canadian Cup at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

Mar 7, 2012 | Conservation, Events

We were proud to be a part, for the second year in a row, of the 2012 Canadian Cup for the Conservation Alliance this past January. Sponsored by Arc’teryx, Baffin and Canada Goose, The Canadian Cup for The Conservation Alliance brought 16 teams head to head at...

We Need the US to Keep Investing in National Parks for Our Heritage and Our Economy

Nov 30, 2011 | Conservation

(via the National Parks Conservation Association) Yellowstone, Gettysburg, the Statue of Liberty and the Flight 93 Memorial are among the many national parks that we, as Americans, own together. Keeping this magnificent collection of places well-managed and open to...