🌍✨ How Colorado Cowboys and Conservationists Joined Forces to Stop Drilling 🌲🐎 In an inspiring tale of unlikely alliances, cowboys, cyclists, and environmentalists came together to protect the stunning Thompson Divide in Colorado from oil and gas drilling. This "ragtag group" developed innovative legal strategies that led to a 20-year pause on new drilling in the area, showcasing the power of community and collaboration. Their story is a testament to the importance of grassroots advocacy in preserving our public lands for future generations. 🌿💪 When communities unite for a common cause, we can achieve remarkable victories for the environment. Read the full article to learn more about this story and how we can all contribute to protecting our wild places: https://lnkd.in/gfufjt6E
Winter Wildlands Alliance
Non-profit Organizations
Boise, ID 596 followers
Working to inspire and empower people to protect America’s snowscapes. #KeepWinterWild
About us
Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization working to inspire and empower people to protect America’s wild snowscapes. We are an alliance of over 100 grassroots environmental organizations and backcountry partners. Our SnowSchool program engages over 33,000 kids in science-based field trips and education across 60 sites nationwide. Our Backcountry Film Festival, premiering every winter in Boise, Idaho, tours more than 100 locations worldwide and raises more than $200,000 each tour season for local mountain communities. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a founding member of Outdoor Alliance.
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http://www.winterwildlands.org
External link for Winter Wildlands Alliance
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Boise, ID
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Winter Travel Planning, SnowSchool, Backcountry Film Festival, Forest Planning, Public Lands, Climate Action, Advocacy, Policy, Backcountry, and Outdoor Recreation
Locations
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Primary
910 W Main Street
Suite 235
Boise, ID 83702, US
Employees at Winter Wildlands Alliance
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David Page
Executive Director, Winter Wildlands Alliance
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Jim Harris
Freelance Photos, Video, Words, and Illustrations
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Kate Thorpe
CEO at Foothills Personal Training & Idaho Stretch Coach
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Katharina Miller
Social scientist, artist, skier, photographer, mountain guide. I love to marvel and I love to dance.
Updates
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🎬 The Wait is Over! ❄️🎉 We’re proud to announce the 20th season of our Backcountry Film Festival, uniting incredible winter stories with advocacy for wild snowscapes. From backcountry adventures to conservation efforts, this festival fuels passion for protecting winter and supporting human-powered recreation. Get ready! The Premiere kicks off the tour on Oct 24th in Boise, ID. After that, join us nationwide to celebrate winter’s wildest stories and help us raise funds for wild winters! Visit the Backcountry Film Festival website for tickets, tour schedule, and more! https://lnkd.in/g_Har_4J
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Hurricane Helene has carved a 500-mile path of destruction throughout the Southeastern United States. Our partners at the American Canoe Association have compiled resources to help those affected. 👉 Read more about how you can support the rescue, relief and recovery efforts here! 🙏 https://lnkd.in/g2mtfKdV
SearchHurricane Helene Relief Resources
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The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival will be premiering in Boise, Idaho on October 24 then hitting the road for a town near you. Each screening directly benefits local SnowSchool sites, local recreation and stewardship projects and avalanche/safety programs. No better way to get your stoke on for the season. See you out there! With Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., YETI, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Backcountry magazine, Flylow Gear, mountainFLOW eco-wax, Gravity Haus, Rocky Talkie.
2024-2025 Backcountry Film Festival TRAILER
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⚡Action Alert: Avalanche Safety! 🚨 The U.S. Forest Service is implementing a hiring freeze for seasonal employees, impacting critical roles like avalanche forecasters. This could leave our Avalanche Centers understaffed and jeopardize public safety this winter. The Forest Service is considering exemptions for essential positions. We need your voice! Click the link in our bio to sign the letter urging them to exempt avalanche forecasters from these restrictions. 📝 Sign today! https://lnkd.in/gcWpjKsS
Exempt Avalanche Forecasters From FY25 Hiring Restrictions
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❄️ POLICY UPDATE ❄️ This month, WWA took our advocacy efforts to Washington, D.C., joining forces with 76 other Outdoor Alliance advocates. We pushed for critical outdoor recreation priorities like the EXPLORE Act and increased funding for public lands to meet the growing demands of visitors and winter travel planning. With the Forest Service facing a hiring freeze in FY25, partners like Colorado Mountain Club and Teton Backcountry Alliance will step in to help maintain winter recreation areas. We're also doubling down on wildlife conservation as we approach the winter season. 👉 Learn more on our Stash Blog and see how you can help protect our wild snowscapes this winter. https://lnkd.in/gA3w6eyt
❄️ POLICY UPDATE ❄️ This month, WWA took our advocacy efforts to Washington, D.C., joining forces with 76 other Outdoor Alliance advocates. We pushed for critical outdoor recreation priorities like the EXPLORE Act and increased funding for public lands to meet the growing demands of visitors and winter travel planning. With the Forest Service facing a hiring freeze in FY25, partners like Colo...
https://winterwildlands.org
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🌍 National Public Lands Day is This Weekend! 🗓Have you found an event yet? Join thousands of volunteers on September 28 to help conserve our shared natural spaces! From trail maintenance to tree planting, there's something for everyone. Check out this interactive map to find an event near you! It's also a Fee-Free Day! Enjoy national parks and public lands without entrance fees! Let’s honor the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. This National Public Lands Day, support Indigenous-led conservation efforts and amplify their voices in our community. Celebrate and protect our wild snowscapes! https://lnkd.in/dSQ8vEua
🌍 National Public Lands Day is This Weekend! 🗓Have you found an event yet? Join thousands of volunteers on September 28 to help conserve our shared natural spaces! From trail maintenance to tree planting, there's something for everyone. Check out this interactive map to find an event near you! It's also a Fee-Free Day! Enjoy national parks and public lands without entrance fees! Let’s honor...
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🚨 Action Alert: Stop the Ambler Road Project! 🚧 The inclusion of the Ambler Road project in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a significant threat to Alaska Native communities and the natural environment. This project endangers wildlife, clean water, and one of America’s largest intact landscapes, despite widespread national and Tribal opposition. Your action is crucial. We urge you to use this link to reach out to Congress and voice your opposition to this harmful project. https://lnkd.in/gvCD6Kxh Let’s work together to protect the Brooks Range and uphold the values of conservation and respect for Indigenous communities.
NO Ambler Road
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❄️ POLICY UPDATE ❄️ As we work to protect public lands and ensure responsible recreation, we’re excited to share key updates from the field: 🌲 New trailhead signage in Stanislaus National Forest. 📊Using data to inform winter trail management. 🛡️Protecting old-growth forests. ❌Opposing the Ambler Road amendment. At Winter Wildlands Alliance, we’re committed to advocacy that makes a difference—and we need your support. Read our latest blog to learn more about these issues and find out how you can get involved. https://lnkd.in/gsdPgGrg
❄️ POLICY UPDATE ❄️ As we work to protect public lands and ensure responsible recreation, we’re excited to share key updates from the field: 🌲 New trailhead signage in Stanislaus National Forest. 📊Using data to inform winter trail management. 🛡️Protecting old-growth forests. ❌Opposing the Ambler Road amendment. At Winter Wildlands Alliance, we’re committed to advocacy that makes a diffe...
https://winterwildlands.org
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🌨️ "How Do We Shape the Future of Winter Recreation? Data!" 🌨️ Winter Wildlands Alliance is using data, collected through the RIMS mobile app by The Colorado Mountain Club, to protect your favorite snowy escapes! Last winter, our dedicated volunteers gathered crucial information across national forests in California and Colorado. 👉 What did we find? 95% of winter visitors recorded in California and 80% of winter visitors recorded in Colorado were human-powered! Common issues include lack of signage and parking guidance. Colorado’s winter sports scene is thriving! Discover more about our findings and how we're using data to ensure safe and enjoyable winter adventures for everyone. Read the full report on our Stash blog! 📊
RIMS 2023-24 Review - Aug 2024 - Winter Wildlands Alliance
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