Winter 2025

Contributors include By Hayden Seder, By Emma Drucker, BY Kate Hull, By Jonathan Mentzer, By Hayden Seder; Photos Courtesy Sawtooth Reindeer, By Patti Murphy, By Kate Hull, BY Mark Dee; Photos by Tal Roberts, HAYDEN SEDER, BY Sarah Linville

table of contents

Community

A New Steward for a Community Treasure

Environmental Resource Center Takes Over Sun Valley Mountain Huts

By By Hayden Seder

Community

Striking Black Gold

Hailey's Community Compost Program Thrives

By By Emma Drucker

Community

Performance, Style, and Values

The Rise of the Independent Outdoor Brands

By BY Kate Hull

Health

Building Strength for the Season Ahead

Staying Strong and Injury Free This Winter

By By Jonathan Mentzer

Adventure

Sawtooth Reindeer

Sawtooth Reindeer Brings a Magical Experience to the Valley

By By Hayden Seder; Photos Courtesy Sawtooth Reindeer

Adventure

Celebrate the Snow

The Chill and Thrill of Idaho’s Winter Festivals

By By Patti Murphy

Arts

Something Blue

The Art of Dora Somosi

By By Kate Hull

Arts

Exploring the Arts

Charlotte Hemmings’ Shines Across Film, Television, and the Visual Arts

By By Kate Hull

Arts

Taking a Creative Leap

Shirley Yang Crutchfield Celebrates Women with Gilded Artistry

By By Kate Hull

Feature

Power Trip

Locals Blend Skiing and Snowmobiling to Blaze New Trails in the Backcountry

By BY Mark Dee; Photos by Tal Roberts

Feature

From the Sawtooths to the Atlantic

Taryn Smith Takes on the World's Toughest Row

By HAYDEN SEDER

Feature

After Hours

Sometimes the Fun Is on the Way Up

By BY Sarah Linville

Profile

John Steel Hagenbuch

The Quiet Fire and Relentless Climb

By By Jonathan Mentzer

Profile

Toby Rafford

Making His Mark In Freeride Skiing

By By Jonathan Mentzer