Matt Emeott
Michigan Backcountry Alliance
President and Co-founder of MiBCA Matt Emeott brings more than two decades of experience in snowboarding and the outdoor community. Matt’s story began by filming the Michigan skateboarding and snowboarding scene with riders traveling all across the United States, leading to three independent films released in the early 2000’s. As well creating an online Michigan themed Skate and Snowboarding Magazine. Since then he has remained connected to the snowboarding industry as a flow-sponsored rider, building an appreciation for the people and places that make winter recreation special, also known as backcountry touring. As the President for Michigan Backcountry Alliance, Matt is channeling that passion into advocacy, education, and care for the wild places we all love.
All Sessions by Matt Emeott
Nowhere to Go But Up
Backcountry skiing and splitboarding are the fastest growing segment of the ski industry, and Michigan is no exception. This session traces a line from Michigan's original ski pioneers, who climbed snow covered hills on foot long before chairlifts existed, to today's growing community of human powered skiers and riders. Learn about the gear, technique, and the safety and education practices that keep the sport sustainable as more people discover it. Come away with a clearer picture of how backcountry skiing blends elements of cross country and downhill skiing, how it can support local economies, and where the real opportunities lie for partnership between public land managers, non-profits, and the backcountry community.