{
  "id": 28517,
  "title": "David Page wrote about the mountains and worked to protect them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/david-page-wrote-about-the-mountains-and-worked-to-protect-them",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-01T15:59:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mongabay",
    "slug": "mongabay",
    "url": "https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/david-page-wrote-about-the-mountains-and-worked-to-protect-them/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "David Page, the executive director of Winter Wildlands Alliance, passed away on July 7th at the age of 57 following a multi-vehicle crash on Teton Pass in Wyoming. His wife and frequent companion, Rio the family dog, also lost their lives in the accident. Page had found his calling in conservation advocacy, a path he embarked upon through his passion for writing. Raised in Denver, he pursued a diverse educational journey, earning degrees in history and Spanish literature from Dartmouth, comparative literature from Berkeley, and creative writing from the University of California, Irvine.\n\nThroughout his career, Page made significant contributions to the world of writing, contributing to publications such as the New York Times, Men’s Journal, Skiing, and POWDER. He served as a senior correspondent for POWDER and penned a guide to Yosemite and the southern Sierra Nevada that underwent three editions. Page's articles were known for their meticulous research and focus on the individuals involved, earning him recognition such as a finalist spot for a National Magazine Award in 2015 for his piece \"The Human Factor.\"\n\nThis article, which explored the choices experienced skiers make that put them at risk of avalanches, was later utilized in avalanche training programs. Another piece delved into the lives of the immigrant workers who support the operations of numerous ski resorts. In addition to these works, Page also wrote about extraordinary descents, the dwindling populations of whitebark pine trees, solitary skiers, and remote slopes. His dedication to the mountains and his skill in conveying the experience of traversing them left an indelible mark on the conservation and outdoor writing communities.",
  "summary": "A backcountry ski run can depend on decisions made years before the snow falls. Forest plans determine where motorized vehicles may travel. Congressional appropriations affect whether trails are maintained and land-management agencies can enforce their rules. Public meetings give skiers, snowmobilers, conservationists, and local residents a chance to argue over how mountains should be used. […]",
  "key_points": [
    "David Page died at 57 in a 2023 Wyoming car crash",
    "Page was Winter Wildlands Alliance executive director",
    "He wrote about mountains, avalanche risks, and immigrant workers"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}