Winter Wildlands Alliance

08/25/2026

For generations, skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers and backcountry travelers have relied on public lands to chase the first tracks, find quiet in the snow, and pass that tradition on. Now, we're seeing politicians ignore the backcountry community, and the outdoor community as a whole. Attempting to sell off public lands. Making backroom deals. Handing out favors to billionaires and corporations. This has to stop.

Leading up to National Public Lands Day (Sept 26), we're joining Save Our Public Lands, Outdoor Alliance, The Dirtbag Diaries, Duct Tape Then Beer, and partners throughout the outdoor community to fight back, play offense, and hand-deliver 1 MILLION signatures to Congress to send a clear message that public lands should remain in public hands. Join us!

Sign the petition: https://action.outdooralliance.org/a/save-public-lands-day

08/19/2026

The USDA is moving forward with its proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, throwing out protections for ~45 million acres of national forest lands and opening these wild, undeveloped landscapes to new roadbuilding and industrial timber harvest. Tomorrow, the Forest Service will open a 30-day public comment period on its Draft Environmental Impact Statement; this is your final opportunity to weigh in before a decision is made! For winter recreationists, roadless landscapes protect the quiet, undeveloped character that makes human-powered winter recreation possible.

Send a message to lawmakers today to defend the Roadless Rule and protect your local backcountry zones: https://secure.everyaction.com/g5iBQFD8xEq3DbUx082dBA2

08/12/2026

07/31/2026

Join us in celebrating the life of the one and only David Page on August 22 in Mammoth Lakes, CA.

This community lost a good one, and we are deeply grateful for the love and support you've shown over the past few weeks. David's family has invited friends, colleagues, and members of the winter recreation community to gather in Mammoth Lakes to honor and celebrate his life. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by August 10. https://winterwildlands.org/in-memory-of-david-page/

🗓️ Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Canyon Lodge
1000 Canyon Blvd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

07/23/2026

We want to see your films! Submit by Sept 10!

🎬 Don't miss your chance to be part of the 2026/27 Backcountry Film Festival!

Submissions are OPEN for our 22nd annual tour, celebrating the best in human-powered winter adventure.
Submit for free by September 10, 2026 for the opportunity to have your film screened in 100+ communities across North America.

❄️ Learn more here: https://winterwildlands.org/submit-a-film-backcountry-film-festival/

07/20/2026

Today, our friends at Powder published a beautiful tribute to David. David believed that stories could inspire stewardship, that kindness belonged in the mountains, and that collaboration was the best way forward. His legacy lives on in every skin track, every wild landscape he fought to protect, and every person he inspired along the way.

Thank you, Powder, for honoring David so thoughtfully.

https://www.powder.com/news/remembering-david-page-powder-magazine?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a5e5001fedc9a000170e0a4&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawTLbK1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1M280TXlZdkkzdjd1d0ZYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoQUH-sWKwAl7maMLL0TnFg2zKZWDZ_lUZ76Qy8kOkT7-Tq9tHv97kcJmoNi_aem_gGxBwNx33odIQceLgFecKg

Our former colleague was tragically killed in an accident on July 7, 2026.

07/20/2026

Thank you Outdoor Alliance for the reflection on David's influence as both a conservation leader and trusted collaborator. This piece shares how his generosity, strategic thinking, and genuine kindness shaped partnerships across the outdoor community, reminding us that David's greatest strength was his ability to unite people around a shared love of public lands and the wild places that connect us. 💙 ❄

We mourn the loss of David Page—a passionate advocate, Outdoor Alliance board member, and beloved leader whose dedication to protecting wild places will leave a lasting legacy across the outdoor recreation community.

07/08/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of our Executive Director, David Page, who died alongside his beloved dog Rio, following a tragic car accident on Teton Pass in Wyoming on July 7, 2026.

To know David was to know his boundless energy, his uncanny wit, and his love of adventure. He was a zealous backcountry skier, a passionate advocate for wild places, and someone who believed deeply that meaningful progress begins with open dialogue, curiosity, and collaboration. He was also a fearless leader and gifted writer whose words invited people to see winter landscapes with greater wonder and purpose.

Above all else, David loved his family and was a devoted husband, a proud father, a dog lover, and a friend to so many. His kindness, integrity, and deep sense of purpose touched countless lives, both within our organization and throughout the outdoor community.

As we grieve this tremendous loss, our hearts are with David's wife, Allison; his sons, Jasper and Beckett; his family; and the many friends, colleagues, and community members who knew him.

David's legacy will live on in the winter landscapes he loved, the public lands he worked tirelessly to protect, the words he wrote, and the community he helped build. We remain committed to carrying that work forward in his honor.

07/07/2026

One of Colorado’s most important winter recreation decisions is happening now. The Rio Grande National Forest is accepting comments on its Draft Winter Travel Plan through July 29.

Learn more, draft your comment, and find a community event near you to help shape the plan that will inform management of 1.8 million acres of public land.

The Rio Grande National Forest is one step closer to making one of the most important winter management decisions in decades. Your voice is needed!

06/26/2026

Ever wonder what you're skiing past? WWA's Policy Intern took a closer look at some of the defining features of winter landscapes across the country and discovered there's far more than meets the eye. Read Skintrack Observations for more. 🏔️❄️🔍

https://winterwildlands.org/skintrack-observations/