The effects of development, an increasing number of recreationists on mountain ecosystems, managing public lands in mountain areas, and mediating conflicts between different user groups are a few of the critical and controversial issues that were addressed at the National Mountain Conference this September. The conference was held at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Colorado and featured over 50 speakers on mountain resource protection and recreation topics pertinent to all regions of the United States. Over 150 professionals, volunteers, and activists attended the three day conference and were actively engaged in a dialogue that has sparked a movement for mountain resource protection.
