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What's New
- We want to hear from you!
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- Spring 2008 Fresh Tracks Newsletter
- Snowcats in Dry Gulch
Backcountry skiers and climbers were surprised to find snowcats operating at the Dry Gulch backcountry zone adjacent to Loveland Ski Area on Friday and Saturday April 18-19. BSA Vice President Heath Mackay was skiing in the area on Saturday and made contact with the snowcat operator, Loveland Trails Manager Mark Abrahamson, who told Mackay that the ski area is exploring the opportunity for a snowcat skiing operation in Dry Gulch.
Dry Gulch is a popular backcountry zone for Front Range skiers, riders, and climbers. The Colorado Mountain Club operates numerous courses and trips in the area and each season sees increased use in the zone.
BSA is investigating this development and will keep you up-to-date as information becomes available.
For more information, call 303-494-5266.
- White River Travel Plan Update
The nation's most intensely recreated forest, the White River National Forest, will release its Draft Travel Management Plan in June 2008. With this draft, we expect the forest to take progressive steps toward protecting winter backcountry recreation from in Colorado's central mountains. As the plan's release date nears, we'll keep you updated on your opportunities to contribute to protection of human-powered recreation opportunities on the forest.
Do you ski at Richmond Ridge, south of Aspen Mountain? We are interested in your thoughts on the recreational use issues in the area, specifically related to Aspen Powder Tours and human-powered recreation. Please email brian@backcountryalliance.org with your thoughts.
- You've helped protect Red Mountain Pass!
Together, we've told the US Forest Service to protect skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing opportunities at Red Mountain Pass! Thank you for writing your letters - your efforts matter!
In an effort led by our Red Mountain Pass Area Chapter (RMPA), BSA and our members submitted comment letters supporting the designation of Red Mountain Pass as unsuitable for snowmachine travel in the agency's San Juan Draft Land Management Plan. The plan, due in its final edition in February 2009, will outline management of the forest through 2025. More
- Interview with Author/Photographer Peter Bronski
Boulder-based adventure writer and photographer Peter Bronski has been digging around Colorado history, researching backcountry skiing at Colorado's abandoned ski areas. He is researching the defunct hills for his forthcoming book, Powder Ghost Towns: The Backcountry Skier’s Guide to Colorado’s Lost Ski Areas. BSA caught up with Peter, fresh off an assignment at the Chic Choc Lodge for Vermont Sports Magazine. More
- Wooden Ski Rendezvous Photo Gallery This year's Wooden Ski Rendezvous was a glowing success! Visit our gallery to view images from the event, which took place February 29 - March 1 near Hahn's Peak. More
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We have brought our new
blog, News from the Deep White Online!
http://backcountryalliance.blogspot.com
This site will be an online journal hosting the latest
news from our organization, as well as photography and stories
from skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing adventures around
the world. We will update the blog frequently with entries
from members and staff, so check back weekly and email info@backcountryalliance.org to submit a story. 
Submissions of all types and lengths are
welcomed and encouraged! Write about a recent day in the
backcountry, send photos of an adventure, submit a gear review,
or provide some other form of journal entry! |
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