The Ski Kind Backcountry Responsibility Code is for everyone recreating outside this winter, promoting responsible recreation and tips for keeping the backcountry open, accessible, inclusive and protected.
, which is a set of guidelines to promote responsible winter recreation this season.
Backcountry participation numbers are increasing due to resort restrictions and people looking for COVID-safe activities, and there will be a dramatic growth in the number of backcountry snowshoers, skiers, snowboarders, cross country skiers, and other users getting outside.
With the onset of COVID-19 this past winter, people have been taking solace in the outdoors and outdoor recreation.
It began with the resorts closing early last March and people buying backcountry gear to skin up the slopes and continued through the summer with increased trail and water recreation throughout the country.