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2 weeks ago | 
mountaingazette.com | Hannah Truby
A flood of rainbow in the streets and extra pitches on the crags signaled the return of Arc'teryx’s second Queer Ascent in Truckee this past week. The climbing clinic is about more than just sending routes–it aims to amplify and celebrate queer identity in the often exclusive world of outdoor sports. Spearheaded by Arc’teryx athlete Jordan Cannon, Queer Ascent offers LGBTQ+ climbers of all levels a diverse lineup of clinics led by some of the most esteemed athletes and guides in the game.
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1 month ago | 
sierranevadaally.org | Hannah Truby
National Parks recorded more than 331 million visits last year—the highest number of visits ever recorded. Yet, recent federal cuts to the National Park Service have conservationists worried about the future of these areas. The cuts include slashing more than , rescinding thousands more seasonal hires, and freezing infrastructure and climate-related funding, actions that will stall wildfire mitigation, trail maintenance, and research.
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1 month ago | 
mountaingazette.com | Hannah Truby
This article was originally published in our Sunday Email Newsletter. Sent once a week, every weekend. Between budget cuts, staff reductions, and leadership shake-ups, recent weeks have been tough on our public lands. With the help of our subscribers, we’re focusing on what makes them worth fighting for.
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2 months ago | 
mountaingazette.com | Hannah Truby
Living in a place like Lake Tahoe comes with its fair share of trade-offs. The views? World-class. The sense of community? Tight-knit. But when it comes to decisions about housing, roads, and local services, the people who actually live here aren’t always the ones calling the shots. It’s one of several reasons why a group of Tahoe locals have been pushing for incorporation– the process of officially forming a new town– over the past couple of years.
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2 months ago | 
sierranevadaally.org | Hannah Truby
Climate action plans are often high on ambition and optimism—filled with bold targets, sweeping strategies, and polished policy documents. But transforming those ideas into reality? That’s where the real challenge begins. Washoe County’s newly adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) is no exception.
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2 months ago | 
sierranevadaally.org | Noah Glick |Scott King |Hannah Truby
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2 months ago | 
sierranevadaally.org | Hannah Truby
Dozens of Nevadans gathered outside the Nevada State Capitol on Wednesday to demand housing policy reform, urging lawmakers to pass three key bills currently under consideration tackling summary eviction reform (AB 283), habitability standards (AB 223), and renter junk fees (AB 121). The rally brought together a broad coalition of organizations and individuals showcasing a united front calling for change.
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Mar 14, 2025 | 
mountaingazette.com | Hannah Truby
Just over the Sierras, a new independent magazine dedicated to outdoor culture and adventure was launched earlier this month. Run by students at UNR’s Reynolds School of Journalism, The High Sierra Rambler will publish stories that editor Kat Fulwider says will dive to the heart of the Reno-Tahoe community. “There’s so much information coming at us from the internet about what’s happening in the world, but I don’t always know what’s happening with my neighbors,” Kat tells me over coffee.
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Feb 23, 2025 | 
sierranevadaally.org | Hannah Truby
As part of the Trump administration’s broader push to downsize the federal workforce, thousands of employees from agencies responsible for protecting the nation’s public lands have been laid off. Under the leadership of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), more than 200,000 federal workers lost their jobs this month alone—including 3,400 from the U.S. Forest Service.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
mountaingazette.com | Hannah Truby
By applying the lessons they've learned in the Arctic to their own lives and communities, Lagasse's students continue to play a part in the long game. And the long game is exactly why the latest lease sale failure not only matters, but also signals a tremendous amount of hope.
