Juneau is finally seeing some snow this week after a winter that hasn’t gotten nearly as much as usual. Up at Eaglecrest Ski ...

Eaglecrest Ski Area plans to open access to most of the mountain Wednesday, after nearly two months of operating only the ...

The bird is distinguishable from other species of grouse by its perpetually white tail feathers. The rest of the ptarmigan?s plumage changes seasonally, from a predominantly grayish brown during the ...

Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The agency also said it would reconsider protecting the bird’s critical habitat, providing hope that areas ...

The snowy owl, with white feathers and yellow eyes, is a skilled winter hunter ... and northern US. The ptarmigan excels in camouflage by changing plumage with seasons. Its dense feathers provide ...

“If they make it through the winter, it is very likely they will reproduce.” The rock ptarmigan, designated as a special natural treasure, was believed to have gone extinct in the Central ...

but a superb descent follows a good path over Ptarmigan ridge. Initially it's steep, and a little exposed at points where care is required, especially in poor visibility or during winter.