Katy Shipley

A High Sierra girl with a love for the outdoors. Just put me in the mountains and add water.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Receives Their STOKE Certification

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Known for its beautiful views of Lake Tahoe and community vibe, Diamond Peak has officially received recognition for its sustainability initiatives and has become STOKE certified.  Diamond Peak is the first resort in the Tahoe area to receive the STOKE certification and will certainly be setting the pace for resort best practices and sustainability.  According to the Tahoe Tribune, the […]
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Trump Exempts Guides and Outfitters from Minimum Wage Mandate

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On the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, President Trump issued an executive order that gives more flexibility to guides and outfitters that operate in National Parks and other public lands. The Exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands lifts the $10.10 minimum wage requirement previously mandated in 2014. According to President Trump, the current mandate was negatively […]
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Coronet Peak, NZ Announces One-Day Teaser on Saturday, Two Weeks Ahead of Official Opening

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  Coronet Peak, NZ has just announced June 2nd as their one-day-only teaser opening for the 2018 season.  Early season snowfall and cold temperatures has led to a decent base and the right conditions for snow making. They plan to operate Saturday from 9am-4pm, then return to training until the official opening on June 16th. According to Stuff, people are hyped […]
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This Saturday is Opening Weekend for Beartooth Basin, WY: North America’s Summer Skiing Mecca

While most Northern Hemisphere resorts are closing up for the season, Beartooth Basin is opening this weekend on Saturday, June 2nd.  Nestled in the upper elevations of the Shoshone National Forest, BTB typically runs from Memorial Day Weekend until early July, but this year they are getting a late start due to an extraordinary season. BTB is not your average ski […]
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Will Your House Be Underwater in 100 Years?

Places that once were completely dry could be underwater within the next 100 years.  Sounds like a doomsday scenario, but scientists are actually seeing changes and taking note.  Rising sea levels could mean possible inundation for coastal communities, many of which are densely populated. National Geographic and the National Parks Service shed some light on the importance of noticing the change in sea levels. Although predicting […]
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