Who is opposed to having fun on public lands that belong to all citizens? Not Mountain Journal, columnist Susan Marsh or the multitude of backcountry recreationists who find inspiration, freedom and exuberance.  But what happens when "poaching the powder" results in displacement of wildlife in winter, be it wolverines, bighorn sheep or moose?   The concepts of limits and failure to have access are ones that many humans struggle with; for wildlife, loss of habitat can be an existential challenge.  Photo courtesy Susan Marsh
Who is opposed to having fun on public lands that belong to all citizens? Not Mountain Journal, columnist Susan Marsh or the multitude of backcountry recreationists who find inspiration, freedom and exuberance. But what happens when "poaching the powder" results in displacement of wildlife in winter, be it wolverines, bighorn sheep or moose? The concepts of limits and failure to have access are ones that many humans struggle with; for wildlife, loss of habitat can be an existential challenge. Photo courtesy Susan Marsh