Here is the Outdoor Industry Association letter on the Canyonlands Monument proposal, with a list ofmember companies supporting it. The OIA has long been led by some hard core anti-OHV folks, with North Face and Patagonia being some of the biggest and most vocal. Patagonia also paid for the production of a huge glossy coffee table book that is nothing but a total hit piece on motorized recreation, called "Thrillcraft"
Thrillcraft - The Environmental Consequences of Motorized Recreation
Most of the companies make backpacking or mountaineering products, but several major companies sellproducts to our community as well, such as Camelback, Fat Tire beer, Jansport, Red Wing Shoes, and several restauraunts in Moab
The formatting gets messed up when I paste this letter in, so here is a link to the letter also:
http://www.eenews.net/assets/2012/11/13/document_gw_01.pdf
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President,
We are writing to encourage you to protect Greater Canyonlands – the magnificent 1.4 million-acre region of
publicly-owned wildlands surrounding Canyonlands National Park in southern Utah – by proclaiming it a
national monument.
Greater Canyonlands is without question a world class landscape deserving of the highest levels of protection.
It is a place of unparalleled beauty, a geologic wonderland and a treasure trove of ancient cultural and
archeological artifacts. Greater Canyonlands also offers superlative recreational opportunities that draw
people from around the globe.
Many of us know and love the Greater Canyonlands area firsthand, and would like to see the area preserved
because it is a premier part of our nation’s natural heritage. But as people who make their living in the
outdoor industry, we also want to stress that preserving landscapes like Greater Canyonlands makes good
economic sense. Wildlands are the foundational infrastructure for our industry.
A study recently released by the Outdoor Industry Association notes that outdoor recreation is “an overlooked
economic giant,” generating $646 billion in national sales and services in 2011 and supporting 6.1 million
jobs, powering the economy in a manner comparable to the financial services and insurance industries or
outpatient health care. As highlighted by the Western Governors Association, in western states alone outdoor
recreation spending equaled almost $256 billion (nearly 40% of the national total) and supported 2.3 million
jobs.
The future of our outdoor recreation economy depends on protecting iconic landscapes – such as Greater
Canyonlands – where people go to recreate. And monument proclamation is an important and effective way to
provide the protection that is needed.
We also turn to you for action because unfortunately, Greater Canyonlands is endangered. Federal land use
plans inappropriately open scenic and undeveloped land to drilling and mining and fail to address exploding
off-road vehicle use that is damaging riparian areas, cultural sites, soils and solitude. Now, the state of Utah is
demanding that the federal government turn over 30 million acres of federal land for potential development
and/or privatization and is asserting the right to expand and pave 40,000 miles of dirt routes and trails that crisscross
Utah’s federally-owned wildlands. Both actions would result in the despoiling of Greater Canyonlands.
We hope you will act to protect Greater Canyonlands. Thank you for your vision and leadership.
Outdoor Industry Association
Boulder, CO
Frank Hugelmeyer
President and CEO
Black Diamond Equipment
Salt Lake City, UT
Peter Metcalf
CEO and Lead Founder
Backcountry.com
Park City, UT
Jill Layfield
CEO
Eastern Mountain Sports
Peterborough, NH
Will Manzer
CEO
Petzl
Clearfield, UT
Roody Rasmussen
Senior Vice President
Western Spirit Cycling
Moab, UT
Ashley Korenblat
CEO
Patagonia
Ventura, CA
Casey Sheahan
President
PROBAR LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
Jules Lambert
President
Gregory Mountain Products
Salt Lake City, UT
Billy Kulczycki
President
Mountain Hardwear
Richmond, CA
Topher Gaylord
President
Canyon Voyages Adventure
Company
Moab, UT
Don and Denise Oblak
Owners
Rim Tours
Moab, UT
Kirstin Peterson
Owner
Teva
Goleta, CA
Joel Heath
President
Moki Mac
Green River, UT
Bob Quist
Owner
Moab Cliffs and Canyons
Moab, UT
Brett Sutteer
Owner
Jansport
Morland, KS
Skip Yowell
Co-Founder
Lost River Clothing
Company
Moab, UT
Dave Knowles
President
Skinny Tire Events --
Road Cycling in Moab
Moab, UT
Beth Logan
Owner
Red Wing Shoes
Red Wing, MN
Bill Sweasy
Chairman/CEO
Canyonlands Field Institute
Moab, UT
Karla VanderZanden
Director
Miguel’s Baja Grill
Moab, UT
Dave Bodner
Owner
Camelbak
Petaluma, CA
Sally McCoy
President and CEO
Magpie Adventures
Moab, UT
Maggie Wilson
Owner
Ekletica Cafe
Moab, UT
Julie Fox
Owner
Prana
Carlsbad, CA
Theodosakis Beaver, Founder
Scott Kerslake, CEO
Moab Destination
Management
Moab, UT
Fiona Raison
President
Moab Coffee Roasters
Moab, UT
Jana Wilson
Owner
Osprey Packs
Mill Valley, CA
Michael Pfotenhauer
Owner and Founder
Horny Toad Activewear
Santa Barbara, CA
Kate Larramendy
Design Director
With Gaia Design
Moab, UT
Kalen Jones
Owner
Marmot Mountain, LLC
Rohnert Park, CA
Mark Martin
President
North Face
San Leandro, CA
Ann Krcik
Director Outdoor Participation
Nichols Expeditions
Moab, UT
Chuck and Judy Nichols
Owners
American Recreation
Products
Boulder, CO
Brett Jordan
CEO
Nikwax Waterproofing
Seattle, WA
Chas Fisher
President
White Horse Residential
Homes
Moab, UT
Mark Griffith
Managing Partner
Bergans USA, LLC
Longmont, CO
Patry Loomis
President
The Conservation Alliance
Bend, OR
John Sterling
Executive Director
Desert Bistro
Moab, UT
Karl and Michelle Kelley
Owners
Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen, CO
Mike Kaplan
President/CEO
Backbone Media LLC
Carbondale, CO
Nate Simmons
Partner and Founder
High and Wild
Castle Valley, UT
Jay Smith
Owner
Adventure Bound River
Expeditions
Grand Junction, CO
Tom Kleinschnitz
President
Ute Mountaineer
Aspen, CO
Bob and Ruth Wade
Owners
Far Out Expeditions
Bluff, UT
Vaughn Hadenfeldt
Owner/Guide
Loki Outerwear
Grand Junction, CO
Seth Anderson
Co-Owner
Whitewater West
Grand Junction, CO
Pete and Monica Atkinson
Owners
Bryce Valley KOA
Kampground
Cannonville, UT
John Holland
Owner
4 Corners Riversports
Durango, CO
Andy Corra
President
Pine Needle
Mountaineering
Durango, CO
Jeremy Dakan
Owner
Imlay Canyon Gear
Mt. Carmel Junction, UT
Nolan Jones
President
Mountain Waters Rafting
and Adventure Co.
Durango, CO
James Wilkes & Dan Bechtel
Owners
Deer Hill Expeditions
Mancos, CO
Douglas and Beverly Capelin
Owners and Founders
Red Desert Adventures
Springdale, UT
Eric Draper
Owner
Kling Mountain Guides
Durango, CO
Josh Kling
Owner
Open Sky Wilderness
Therapy
Durango, CO
Aaron Fernandes
CEO
Wasatch Touring
Salt Lake City, UT
Charlie and Dwight Butler
Owners and Founders
Verde PR and Consulting
Durango, CO
Kristin Carpenter-Ogden
CEO and Founder
Venture Snowboards
Silverton, CO
Klemens and Lisa Branner
Owners
The Family Outing
Murray, UT
Richard Luke
Owner
New Belgium Brewing
Ft. Collins, CO
Jenn Vervier
Director, Strategic Development
and Sustainability
Neptune Mountaineering
Boulder, CO
Gary Neptune
Owner and Founder
International Mountain
Equipment
Salt Lake City, UT
Scott Carson
Owner
La Sportiva
Boulder, CO
Jonathan Lantz
President
Scarpa
Boulder, CO
Kim Miller
CEO
Trio Restaurant Group
Salt Lake City, UT
Mikel Trapp
Owner
GTHI
Boulder, CO
Malcolm Daly
Founder
The Access Fund
Boulder, CO
Brady Robinson
Executive Director
SOAR Communications
Salt Lake City, UT
Chip Smith
President
Stohlquist WaterWare
Alamosa, CO
Jim Stolhquist
President
Outside Adventure Film
School
Boulder, CO
Michael Brown
Founder
Outdoor Utah Adventure
Guide
Salt Lake City, UT
Red Oelerich
Editor-in-Chief
Veterans Expeditions
Boulder, CO
Nick Watson
Army Ranger
Fishpond Inc.
Denver, CO
John Land Le Coq
CEO and Founder
Excalibur Distribution/
DMM Inc.
Sandy, UT
Steve Petro
CEO
American Alpine Club
Golden, CO
Phil Powers
Executive Director
Stonewear Designs
Louisville, CO
Kitty Bradley
President
SNOCRU
Sundance, UT
Ed Lewis
Founder
NRS
Moscow, Idaho
Bill Parks
Founder
Chalk Bag Specialist
Pocatello, ID
San Krieg
Owner
Quality Bicycle Products
Ogden, UT
Steve Flagg
President
Asana Climbing
Boise, ID
Jamey Sproul
Founder
Wild Iris Mountain Sports
Lander, WY
Jennifer Barrett
Owner
Alpine Sports
Ogden, UT
Peggie Chambers Ambrey
Owner
Oceanmedix.com, LLC
Wilson, WY
Dennis Emory
Co-Founder
The Base Camp
Billings, MT
Scott Brown
Owner
Thompson Manufacturing Inc.
Clearfield, UT
Rock Thompson
President
Outdoor Research
Seattle, WA
Dan Nordstrom
President
International Mountain
Guides
Ashford, WA
Phil Ershler
Logan Outdoor Products/
Camp Chef
Logan, UT
Ty Measom
President
Far Bank Enterprises
Bainbridge Island, WA
Travis Campbell
CEO
Mountain Gear
Spokane Valley, WA
Paul Fish
President
Ultralight Adventure
Equipment
Logan, UT
Chris McMaster
Owner
Peak Sports
Corvalis, OR
Jeff Katz
Owner
Montrail
Richmond, CA
Topher Gaylord
President
Treasure Mountain Inn
Park City, UT
Andy Beerman
Owner
Mountain Tools
Carmel, CA
Larry Arthur
CEO and Lead Founder
Mammoth Mountaineering
Supply
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Dave Talsky
President
Christoph & Company
Park City, UT
Lesley Christoph
President
Wilson’s Eastside Sports
Bishop, CA
James Wilson
Owner
Desert Rock Sports
Las Vegas, NV
Steve Mallory
Owner
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Park City, UT
Roanne Miller
President
Midwest Mountaineering
Minneapolis, MN
Rod Johnson
Owner and Founder
River Sports Outfitters
Knoxville, TN
Laura Jones
General Manager
Burton Snowboards
Burlington, VT
Jake Burton Carpenter
Donna Carpenter
Owners
Jetboil, Incorporated
Manchester, NH
Perry Dowst
President and CEO
Mammut Sports Group
Shelbourne, VT
Bill Supple
CEO
Penguin Brands
Greater Boston Area, MA
Donna Williams
SR Sales Manager
River Runner Outdoor
Center
Columbia, SC
Guy Jones
President
Pack and Paddle
Lafayette, LA
Rebecca Williams
Owner
Pack Rat Outdoor Center
Fayettville, AR
Carolyn Crook
Owner
Rabbit Mountain
Miami, FL
Edward Gerety
President
Equip
Derbyshire, UK
Matt Gowar
CEO
Exped
Zurich, Switzerland
Heidi Brun
CEO
