Snow

Only 11% of ski trails in western states were open by the end of November, which has also hurt early bookings as guests adopt a "wait and see" attitude.

Where there's snow, there's usually ice, and where there's ice, there's salt. That salt, while great for keeping us upright on sidewalks, can be rough on our lawns.

Thinking of those little furry critters that use snow to protect them from hungry predators- hawks, owls, coyotes, fox, cats, etc.

The Rocky Mountain region, which includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, accounted for about 43% of all U.S. ski visits.

Researchers say melting glaciers and permafrost can trigger the production of toxic mercury in mountain wetlands, posing risks to water supplies and wildlife.

A new study from the University of Utah shows that snowmelt spends years as groundwater before it spills into reservoirs. This research could help western water managers and farmers better plan each year.

Russ Scholl's "periodic table of snow" contains more than 100 different slang names for snow.

Prime skiing and snowboarding conditions often coincide with higher levels of UV radiation.

When I began Nordic skiing some 40 years ago, my Bonna laminated wood skies were coveted. I miss their natural beauty and high performance. Now, they sit in a corner, replaced by a light weight, wax free pair. Somethings lost, something’s gained.

The snow beneath our skis is firm and our metal edges cut tight turns with precision as we descend from the clouds, honoring three of Logan’s finest the best way we know how.