Summit Push Sponsorship

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 of last year’s successful inaugural event, this evening will bring together the backcountry community for a celebration of advocacy, access, and our shared love of winter in the Wasatch. We’re thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Christian Beckwith, a renowned voice in mountain history and producer of the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast.

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A New Milestone for WBA

In the Fall of 2023, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance (WBA) celebrated a decade of advocacy! In our ten-year history, we’ve managed to advocate for and represent the backcountry community thanks to the work of our all-volunteer board of directors. Many of these individuals have been volunteering their time since the formation of WBA.

It has become apparent in recent years that WBA would benefit from hiring an employee to help us keep abreast of the many little — and big — events, meetings, and developments that affect our mission of protecting and preserving backcountry access in the Central Wasatch. In the fall of 2023, the Board voted to bring on its first full-time employee. This position was created to help drive and solidify our place among decision-makers in protecting the areas we love most. Our very own Dani Poirier answered the call and has added a leading voice to our organization. Dani has been involved with WBA since 2015 and is familiar with the intricacies of our complex mountains. 

Up until this big organizational development, we haven’t pursued serious fundraising initiatives because, frankly, we haven’t needed to. But now that we’ve leveled up our efforts to protect the backcountry, we are asking you to level up your support for WBA.