In the mountains of the Custer Gallatin National Forest%2C two snowmobiles illustrate how more snowboarders and skiers than ever before are being hauled to the high slopes. Not only are they venturing deeper into the backcountry than ever before but scientists say more human activity can stress wildlife that have limited body fat in winter%2C disrupt solace and trigger avalanches. Photo courtesy USDA Forest Service
In the mountains of the Custer Gallatin National Forest%2C two snowmobiles illustrate how more snowboarders and skiers than ever before are being hauled to the high slopes. Not only are they venturing deeper into the backcountry than ever before but scientists say more human activity can stress wildlife that have limited body fat in winter%2C disrupt solace and trigger avalanches. Photo courtesy USDA Forest Service