Transit to Trailheads: Navigating Equitable and Eco-Friendly Access
From microtransit to gondolas to reservation systems, how do we ensure access to the backcountry is sustainable and equitable? Do we build parking lots and infrastructure to improve access? Or do we limit infrastructure to give greater opportunities for solitude and to give the resource a rest?
Gary Kofinas, Jay Erickson, and Anthony Cupaiuolo share their innovative ideas on how to access the heart of public lands—efficiently, equitably and sustainably.
Speaker Bios:
Resources:
Winter Wildlands Alliance Ski Kind
Tahoe Backcountry Alliance
Wasatch Backcountry Alliance
Teton Backcountry Alliance
Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)
Teton Pass Corridor Study
TBA Volunteer Ambassador Program
WBA's stance on Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola
Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola
Mobility Hubs
Backcountry Access Zones Map
Mountain Accord
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map App
WWA Backcountry Film Festival
Sponsors:
Outdoor Alliance, Mighty Arrow Foundation, and REI
Tahoe Mountain Sports - Coupon code: keepwinterwild for 15% off
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