Archive - Quandary Magazine

Public Lands Victory: Sen. Lee Bails on Federal Land Sale… for Now

The bill’s author takes the L, but tries to regain control of the narrative. Here’s a closer look at his future moves:

Jun 29 •

Fact, Fiction, and the Federal Land Sale

The senator behind a plan to sell millions of acres of federal land says his opponents are simply misinformed. Here’s what’s really in the proposal:

Jun 26 •

Feisty Elk Moms

I never thought my closest call with a wild animal would be with a glorified cow, but here we are. Here’s happened, what went wrong, and what to do if…

Jun 19 •

Laughing All the Way Down

My mistake is your gain. Come along on this mountain valley downclimb with no trending audio, just the crickets, birds, and breeze.

Jun 12 •

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The People’s Ski Hill: Non-Profit will Operate Cuchara for the Long Haul

No condos. No concierge. Just a chairlift—and a committed community. Here's how a 40-year agreement will help Panadero Ski Corporation secure affordable…

Jun 5 •

May 2025

Adventures: Now Open for Business — Summit Squad #18

Some quality-of-life updates, along with a whole mess of articles you might have missed. Here's the round-up:

May 29 •

How You Can Own a Piece of a Beloved, Family-Run Ski Area

Sitting atop Colorado’s Eisenhower Tunnel, Loveland is upgrading one of its oldest lifts and selling off the old chairs to loyal riders. Here's how you…

May 19 •

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A Crucial Species is now Endangered, and it’s all Our Fault

In the fight against Karen culture, the outdoor community inadvertently lost an important advocate. Our trails and parks are suffering for it.

May 15 •

The View From the Ridge

Shortly before dropping in.

May 7 •

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April 2025

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