Recreation Ecology for Climbers w/ Kel Rossiter
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Understanding how outdoor visitors impact the natural spaces they recreate in is what drives the field of Recreation Ecology. The field examines the role of education, regulatory, and site management tools and techniques in influencing positive recreational use and minimizing impacts to the resources and other users' experiences.
This presentation will focus on a framework for local climbing organization (LCO) leadership and volunteers to better understand how to promote responsible use among their climbing community. Though the field of Recreation Ecology is somewhat “academic,” this presentation will focus on “news you can use” and will be offered in an informal and interactive atmosphere.
Please join us via Zoom (registration required below).
Hosted by The Ragged Mountain Foundation.
Supported by our partners at the Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition and the Climbing Resource Access Group of Vermont (CRAG-VT).
Who is this for?
This free online presentation is for the leadership and volunteers from Local Climbing Organizations, land managers, guides, or anyone who wants to learn more about influencing visitor behavior at our crags.
Participants will come away with a more concrete conceptual understanding of how to influence climber behavior as we plan for a future where there will be more and more climbers at the crags.
Join us!
Free webinar via Zoom
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Begins at 7pm ( < 90 minutes)
About Kel Rossiter
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Kel Rossiter is an IFMGA/AMGA Certified Mountain Guide. He also earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, much of which included research into recreation ecology. Kel is the owner of Adventure Spirit Guides based in Vermont where he recently served on the Board of Directors at CragVT.