Backcountry Skiing November 15, 2018

• Backcountry Skiing

• New Hampshire & Western Maine

• Sustainable & Low-Impact Forestry Methods

• Human-Powered

• All Ages & Abilities

• Fastest Growing Segment in Ski Industry

• Limited Terrain in Northeast

• Fragmented User Group

• Backyard (#GIMBY)

• Vermont Model

• Perfect Storm

• Localize Efforts

• Partnerships

• Community-Centric

• Connection to History

• Economic Driver

• Keep it Fun!

• User Group Mobilization

• Big Projects

• Economic Impact

• Shift the Mindset / Bridge the Gap

• Engagement

• Raise Money

• Work Day Blues!

• Manage up to 100 volunteers

• Delegate

• Technology

• Free Swag

• Fun!

• Patience IS a Virtue

• Identify your Style

• Don’t be Afraid of Failure!