by Oak Stories | Feb 16, 2023 | Long Form Story
“The word ‘matagi’ is derived from ‘matagu’, meaning to cross over, step over or straddle, bounding an image of people between two worlds — the realm of humans and that of the mountain deity: yama-no-kami.” Scott Schnell, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus in...
by Sam Thompson | Feb 16, 2023 | Long Form Story
Therein lies the overarching question: what does society want our landscape to look like? We seem to be moving toward a future where, in the name of "rewilding," people are disassociating with the land. This post is only available to...
by Amanda Monthei | Feb 16, 2023 | Long Form Story
Fire history across the West is invariably wrapped up in human history, and removing human fire in these places calls to question what wilderness actually means. The essential truth is this: fire belongs in these landscapes. This post is only available to...
by Mansal Denton | Feb 16, 2023 | Long Form Story
Fear is not a sin in the taiga, but cowardice is. This post is only available to...
by Tyler Sharp | Feb 16, 2023 | Long Form Story
After nearly four years of anticipation, reminiscing and planning, it was to be my triumphant return to Scotland. This post is only available to...
