Conference & Wild Weekend Agenda

Thursday, Oct 24 – The Basque Center

5:00pm HAPPY HOUR RECEPTION

• No host bar with light appetizers

6:30pm KEYNOTE by James Edward Mills

• Freelance journalist and author of “The Adventure Gap”

Friday, Oct 25 – The Owyhee

8:00am LIGHT BREAKFAST

8:20am WELCOME & LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• Todd Walton, WWA Executive Director
• Darren Parry, Chairman, Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation

9:00am PANEL: “There is Room for Everyone – How to Embrace Diversity”

• Jolie Varela, Indigenous Women Hike
• Justin Forrest Parks, Diversify Outdoors/NOLS
• Theresa Simsiman, American Whitewater
• Vasu Sojitra, Adaptive Athlete & WWA Ambassador

10:00am PANEL: “Planning the Future of Public Lands”

• Alison Flint, The Wilderness Society
• Francisco Valenzuela, US Forest Service R3
• Hilary Eisen, WWA Policy Director
• David Page, WWA Advocacy Director

11:00am PANEL: “Messaging the Sacred”

• Charles Wolf Drimal, Greater Yellowstone Coalition
• Darren Parry, Shoshone Nation
• Midy Aponte, Spitfire Communications
• Laura Yale, Filmmaker & WWA Board Member
• Hal Hallstein, Investor & WWA Board Member

12:00pm LUNCH

• Taco Bar with Vegetarian & Vegan Options

1:00pm PRESENTATION: “Recreation Impact – Wolverines and Winter Recreation”

• Hilary Eisen, WWA Policy Director
• Dr. Kim Heinemeyer, Round River Conservation Studies

2:00pm WORKSHOP: “Experiential Education – Passing the Knowledge”

• Kerry McClay, WWA National SnowSchool Director
• Salome Mwangi, Idaho Office for Refugees

3:00pm HAPPY HOUR

• No host bar

4:00pm OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES*

• Hike with Lana Weber, Idaho Conservation League
• Trail Run with Brody Leven, Athlete & WWA Ambassador
• Ski Workout with Sarah Histand, SMH Training

*Must sign-up at registration table before 2:00pm and limited spots available.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

5:00pm Backcountry Film Festival – Early Show at The Egyptian Theatre (700 W. Main Street)

• Films, prizes, drinks and more! Join us for the world premiere of the 15th annual BCFF in our hometown. Tickets included in WW Passes or can be purchased at the door ($20). Doors at 5:00pm, films at 6:00pm.

7:30pm – 9:30pm Backcountry Pre/After Party at The North Face (802 W. Idaho Street)

• Keep the party going or kick it off at our Pre/After Party with live music, drinks, and fun!

9:00pm Backcountry Film Festival – Late Show at The Egyptian Theatre (700 W. Main Street)

• Films, prizes, drinks, and more! Join us for the rowdier screening of the two. Tickets included in WW Passes or can be purchased at the door ($20). Doors at 9:00pm, films at 9:30pm.