Jack D. Ives was a pioneering geographer and montologist who significantly influenced the structure of mountain studies. His methodological approaches and contributions to mountain studies have influenced modern research from different angles and have been both an inspiration and a methodological guide for young montologists. In particular, his emphasis on human-environment interaction and policy relevance has emphasized the sustainable management of mountain ecosystems, enabling the complex and evolving challenges facing mountain regions to be addressed. Jack D. Ives’ approach, which emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary research to understand mountain systems holistically, has become the cornerstone for understanding and solving mountain problems. His legacy of these fundamental approaches continues to shape the future of mountain studies. In this study, Jack D. Ives’ influence on regional and global studies will be assessed through the work of young montologists in mountainous regions. It will discuss how Ives’ legacy provides a foundation for modern mountain studies and how these studies offer solutions to current problems.