Help Protect the Central Wasatch
Since 2013, WBA has worked to protect backcountry terrain and access in the Central Wasatch, while representing the backcountry community with land managers and stakeholders.
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We need your support
For over a decade, we were 100% volunteer operated by a small group of individuals. In the fall of 2023, we hit a major milestone by hiring our first paid director—bringing much-needed capacity to advocate for backcountry terrain and access, while educating and informing, our community.
This milestone has already made us more effective and engaged than ever before—but we need your support to sustain our efforts.
Did you know that nearly 90% of our funding comes from individuals like you contributing in small amounts? We’re truly a community-powered nonprofit, and it’s that collective support that fuels our work.
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Learn what WBA is working on and where you can potentially get involved to make a difference in the Wasatch to keep it as magical as you remember!
“An average powder day here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience anywhere else, and a great Utah powder day, well, it can redefine your life.”
– Andrew McLean
Local Spotlight:
Backcountry Access
Founded by hardcore backcountry enthusiasts in Boulder, Colorado in 1994, Backcountry Access (BCA) began with humble origins. Since its inception, BCA’s primary objective was to innovate avalanche safety gear to make the backcountry a place for all to enjoy. That focus led to many landmark “firsts” for the brand, including the introduction of the first digital transceiver in 1996, the Tracker DTS. Following this momentum, BCA introduced the revolutionary Float Avalanche Airbag System, BC Link radios, and snowmobile-specific avalanche safety products, and pioneered strategic shoveling and searching techniques. Today, BCA is known worldwide as the preferred backcountry safety brand for avalanche professionals, skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers.
Thank you BCA for supporting WBA!
