This week we talk with Steve Welch of ARTA River Trips about recreation and the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a rapidly changing situation and our thoughts reflect our opinions today knowing that our medical systems are about to be overwhelmed in the coming week. We ask that everyone recreate responsibly out of respect for our our medical system that is about to be overwhelmed.
Steve Welch guiding on his backyard run, the Tuolumne
Ep. 65: Mr. Lieberman and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
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This week we talked with Aaron Lieberman the Executive Director of the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association. IOGA supports Idaho’s Outfitting Industry
In this episode we answer a listener email about the effectiveness of petitions and what paddlers can do to be effective in conservation efforts and improved river access.
Bearfoot Brad has worked hard to get signatures on his petition to protect the South Kalmiopsis from nickel strip mining
During the discussion about river conservation Zach mentioned the Kalmiopsis Guides Association as a group you could join to advocate for the rivers in and round the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.
Today we talked about the overall push to get more people outdoors, and what the costs of doing so might be. We additionally talked about river permit systems and opinions about portable music in the outdoors.
