Sawtooth Mountains

I remember at one point poking my head out of the tent as the rain pounded the nylon roof above me, and a massive flash of electricity lit what appeared to be the face of a wolf standing near our smoldering campfire.

No, nobody is re-enacting Civil War Surgery.

Alaska may be weeping.

When I can't find time to travel to this area of the Gem State, I enjoy living vicariously through the footage of drone pilots that share remarkable area visuals on just about a weekly basis

A recent article by a national travel website is claiming that several popular Idaho rock formations found within the Sawtooth Mountain Range have been permanently destroyed, or profoundly damaged following the March, 2020, earthquake.

The avalanche danger is listed “considerable” in the Sawtooth Mountains, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.

The avalanche danger was elevated on Tuesday in the upper Sawtooth Mountains.

The Sawtooth Avalanche Center is warning people to use extra caution when in the backcountry due to increased possibility of avalanches.

Get hyped for the ski season during a photo and video presentation this Thursday at Whiskey Jacques in Ketchum.

A 71-year-old Boise man is recovering after two boulders fell on him while he was hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho.

Fresh slabs of wind drifted snow may form as snowfall increases late this afternoon and evening, increasing avalanche dangers in the backcountry of the Sawtooth, Boulder and Smoky mountains.

April is approaching, and that means warmer weather is too, but there are still avalanche dangers in the backcountry.

Another weekend is upon us, which means more people will be heading into the backcountry. That also means those who do should use extra caution due to continued avalanche dangers.

It’s a dangerous time to be in some of Idaho’s backcountry elevations.

An avalanche warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Thursday through 7:30 p.m. Saturday in several locations, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.

If you’re planning a trip into the backcountry this weekend, be mindful of fresh wind slabs, which, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, could cause some big problems.

If you plan on heading to the mountains today, you might want to rethink your plans.

Heavy snow and wind are combining to overload a weak snowpack, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, elevating the risk of avalanches in backcountry locations across the Sawtooth Mountains.

A giant chunk of central Idaho with a dazzling night sky has become the nation's first International Dark Sky Reserve. The International Dark-Sky Association late Monday designated the 1,400-square-mile reserve.

If you blink, you'll miss it. That would be a shame because I'm convinced this might be the best 14 seconds of your day.