The Alpine Journal

Half Dome Permits 2026: What to Do After Lottery Results
Half Dome Permits 2026: What to Do After Lottery Results
April 11, 2026

Half Dome Permits 2026: What to Do After Lottery Results

If you applied for the preseason lottery, the next thing to watch is the results...
Yosemite Reservations 2026: Do You Need One This Year?
Yosemite Reservations 2026: Do You Need One This Year?
April 4, 2026

Yosemite Reservations 2026: Do You Need One This Year?

No, Yosemite is not requiring a timed-entry vehicle reservation to enter the park in 2026....
Pond Skim 2026: April Dates, Registration, and What to Bring
Pond Skim 2026: April Dates, Registration, and What to Bring
March 31, 2026

Pond Skim 2026: April Dates, Registration, and What to Bring

March gets most of the spring-ski headlines, but April is when a lot of pond...
National Park Reservations in 2026: Which Parks Still Require Timed Entry and Which Don’t
National Park Reservations in 2026: Which Parks Still Require Timed Entry and Which Don’t
March 24, 2026

National Park Reservations in 2026: Which Parks Still Require Timed Entry and Which Don’t

Summer 2026 got simpler at a few of the busiest parks. Arches, Glacier, and Yosemite...
Unparallel: The California Shoe Story That Refused to End
Unparallel: The California Shoe Story That Refused to End
March 17, 2026

Unparallel: The California Shoe Story That Refused to End

Some brands enter climbing with a splashy launch and a polished brand playbook. Unparallel came...
Mount Whitney Lottery Results 2026: What to Do Next
Mount Whitney Lottery Results 2026: What to Do Next
March 17, 2026

Mount Whitney Lottery Results 2026: What to Do Next

March 15 is the turning point for Mount Whitney permits. If you got a date...
Ikon Mountain Credits: Where to Use Them and What to Buy Before They Expire on May 31, 2026
Ikon Mountain Credits: Where to Use Them and What to Buy Before They Expire on May 31, 2026
March 8, 2026

Ikon Mountain Credits: Where to Use Them and What to Buy Before They Expire on May 31, 2026

Ikon Mountain Credits are easy to overlook until spring, when the deadline starts to matter....
America’s Next Thru-Hiking Challenge? A Practical Guide to the 1,500-Mile xTexas Trail
America’s Next Thru-Hiking Challenge? A Practical Guide to the 1,500-Mile xTexas Trail
January 22, 2026

America’s Next Thru-Hiking Challenge? A Practical Guide to the 1,500-Mile xTexas Trail

If you have been hearing whispers about a Texas thru-hike, you are not imagining it....
Atlas Snowshoes and the Winter That Would Not Quit
Atlas Snowshoes and the Winter That Would Not Quit
January 22, 2026

Atlas Snowshoes and the Winter That Would Not Quit

The day Perry Klebahn broke his ankle, winter did what winter does: it kept moving....
Avalanche Safety in 2026. What Recent Tragedies Teach Us About Forecasts, Terrain, and Rescue
Avalanche Safety in 2026. What Recent Tragedies Teach Us About Forecasts, Terrain, and Rescue
January 15, 2026

Avalanche Safety in 2026. What Recent Tragedies Teach Us About Forecasts, Terrain, and Rescue

Educational resource only. This is not a substitute for your local avalanche forecast, resort operations...
Winter Trail Wildlife Encounters: How to Stay Safe Without Stressing Animals
Winter Trail Wildlife Encounters: How to Stay Safe Without Stressing Animals
January 8, 2026

Winter Trail Wildlife Encounters: How to Stay Safe Without Stressing Animals

Winter turns the whole map into a narrow hallway. Plowed pullouts, packed skintracks, groomed paths....
2026 National Park Pass Changes, Digital Passes, New Nonresident Fees, and Fee-Free Days Explained
2026 National Park Pass Changes, Digital Passes, New Nonresident Fees, and Fee-Free Days Explained
January 1, 2026

2026 National Park Pass Changes, Digital Passes, New Nonresident Fees, and Fee-Free Days Explained

If you’re planning a 2026 park mission, the rules changed on January 1, 2026, and...