August 2002

Winter Wildlands Alliance's Grassroots Advocacy Skills Conference

The Winter Wildlands Alliance presents its first Grassroots Advocacy Skills Conference designed to help activists protect the winter wildlands in their backyard. Join the WWA from October 4-6, 2002, at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort in Boise, Idaho, for this exciting conference.

This conference is created specifically for human-powered snowsports enthusiasts and activists. You'll acquire a better understanding of laws pertaining to snowmobiles and leave with improved advocacy skills and the resources to build an effective grassroots group and work with the media.

You will leave the Grassroots Advocacy Skills Conference with an action plan designed to guide you in the preservation of your winter recreation areas. This hands-on, skills-based conference includes talks on Organizing; Understanding Federal Policy and Legal Strategies; Media Relations; and Networking with other activists, Forest Service Personnel, etc.

SPEAKERS

  • Liz Close: District 4 Intermountain Regional Director of Recreation, Heritage and Wilderness Resources US Forest Service
  • Sarah Michael: County Commissioner, Blaine County, WWA Founder
  • Kathie Rivers: Attorney at Law Specialist in Mediation and Litigation Strategy
  • Stephanie Kruse: Managing Partner, KPS3 Advertising, Public Relations and e-Marketing

The conference begins the afternoon of Friday, October 4, and ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 6.

FEES

Registration is $100 for Winter Wildlands Alliance members and $125 for non-members. BSA Members who register before August 31 will receive a $25 discount. Fees include materials, lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the airport. Travel stipends are available; contact 208.386.9227 or sferguson@winterwildlands.org for more information. Registration forms can be found on the WWA website: www.winterwildlands.org.

LOCATION

Bogus Basin Ski Resort is nestled in the Boise National Forest 13 miles from Boise, Idaho. At an elevation of 6,000 feet, fall weather is typically mild and sunny, and the area offers many hiking and mountain biking trails with scenic views. Lodging at the Resort is provided by The Pioneer Condominiums, where you can enjoy tennis, volleyball, basketball and soaking in the hot tubs. For more information, visit www.pioneercondos.com.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to preserve human-powered winter recreation.