Why you should join
Wasatch Backcountry Alliance works with elected officials, government agencies, land managers and businesses on access issues, transportation solutions, and more. Your support will help ensure our community has a seat at the table for important decisions –both short term and long range- that shape the mountains we love and how we interact with them.
Current Projects
- Install and collect usage data through our winter Trail Counting Program
- Promote grassroots public transportation solutions through our Backcountry Shuttle
- Advocate for parking options for backcountry users
- Engage in meetings with mayors, resort managers, the Forest Service, congressional & local representatives
- Play an active role in the UDOT Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS process and efforts to prevent the gondola
- Work to protect public access in Cardiff Fork
- Maintain community outreach and education through social media, our website blog, email newsletters, and The Uptrack podcast.
- Other ongoing or potential issues
Event Perks
- Discounted tickets to the Backcountry Film Festival, Powder Party, Summit Push Fundraiser, and other WBA events
- Free educational events
- Free Member Meetings
Community Perks
- Exclusive access to WBA’s Trail Counting Program data
- 30% off The Mountain Training Center
- Free Assessment + 10% off a month of training at Wasatch Fitness Academy
We have a new membership portal!
WBA launched our membership program in the fall of 2023 through this WordPress portal. In the fall of 2025, we updated to a new membership portal, Neon One.
Not sure if you signed up as an old or new member? Email info@wasatchbackcountryalliance.org to help locate your membership account.