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Summit Push Success!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us to kick off the season at the Summit Push Fundraiser! Together, we raised crucial funds to sustain and…
Action Alert: Keep the Backcountry Roadless

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed its notice of intent to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which is a critical policy that has…
Action Alert: Mill Creek Shuttle Feasibility

Those of you who have been in the Wasatch for a while have seen the many efforts to manage our much-loved little mountain range come…
Cardiff Fork Access Restored for a Decade!

Some of my best days in the backcountry have been in Cardiff Fork, and I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.…
Action Alert: Public Lands are STILL at Risk

Earlier this week, Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to sell off up to 3.3 million acres of public land was struck from the Senate’s budget bill…
Action Alert: The Wasatch is Not for Sale

Contact our Senators and tell them: Senator Mike LeeSend a message: https://www.lee.senate.gov/contactCall his Salt Lake office: 801-524-5933Call his DC office: 202-224-5444 Senator John Curtis Send…
Spring Newsletter

While you might have removed the batteries from your beacon and switched to moving via dirt, rock, or water, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance is as active…
Save the date- Summit Push Fundraiser

Join us for Wasatch Backcountry Alliance’s 2nd Annual Summit Push Fundraiser on Thursday, October 9th from 6–9 PM at Millcreek Common. Building on the momentum…
24-25 Annual Report

After the 2023-2024 season, WBA published our first-ever Season Report, marking an exciting milestone for our organization. For the past decade, WBA has been powered…
Action Alert: Public Lands Threat

Tell Utah Senators “Public Lands Are Not for Sale” America’s public lands — and the places we love to ski, climb, hike, and explore —…
Patsey Marley Development Proposal

The Summer Road at Alta is a backcountry hot spot. Whether you’re taking an avalanche class and just getting into backcountry skiing or testing your…
Mid-Season Parking Update

WBA has been working with UDOT this winter to figure out what’s up with parking changes (like ticketing at White Pine) in the canyons. Here’s…