Granite Backcountry Alliance

BIG NEWS! We’re stoked to share that Paul "Coz" Teplitz has been named Executive Director of Granite Backcountry Alliance. Coz brings ample experience in the nonprofit and outdoor recreation sectors to the role and previously led the outdoor programs at Harvard University and Dartmouth College. Coz has a strong reputation for deliberate action, consenus building, and promoting the transformative power of time spent outdoors. He’s most excited for the opportunity to make backcountry terrain more accessible and to support the mountain economies that lift up Graniteland. You’ll get a chance to meet Coz in person this fall on the Glade Tour. So if you haven’t signed up yet, there’s another reason for ya. Cheers to Coz and a bright future for GBA!

Frequent extreme weather events take a heavy toll on our Graniteland communities. At the Pike Glades in Pike, NH, nearly five inches of rain fell in under an hour earlier this week, destroying parts of the John Walter Trail. The Pike Glade Chief Warren is still assessing the damage to the skin track and glade ranch, but we expect there will be a lot of work needed to restore this incredible outdoor rec area. That’s where our Quarry Dogs come in. GBA will be working with Warren and his team over in Pike to come up with a solid game plan for our Pike Glade Day on Saturday, October 19. Join us in the Upper Valley to get your hands dirty for a great cause. The next time you ski Pike, you’ll feel so good knowing your elbow grease brought the ole’ ranch back to its glory. Sign up for the Pike Glade Day (and all other Glade Days you want to attend this season, of course) at the link ? // #granitebackcountryalliance #skigraniteland https://lnkd.in/eB_uDjQA

Applications for GBA’s Executive Director position close tomorrow at 5 PM! If you are passionate about stewardship, sustainable land management, and growing the backcountry community, consider applying for this unique opportunity to manage a beloved nonprofit in northern New England. Link below! // #granitebc #skigraniteland?// https://lnkd.in/e27B3MED

If you’re passionate about backcountry skiing and nonprofit leadership, this one's for you! GBA seeks an Executive Director to usher our beloved nonprofit into a new era of sustainable growth. Supported by an engaged board, strong membership, and a robust volunteer community, the new ED will be stepping up to manage Graniteland's 17-site glade network and take on fundraising, marketing, finance, membership, events and operations responsibilities. Learn more about apply at the link! https://lnkd.in/e27B3MED #granitenbc #skigraniteland // ?? Andy Gagne Photography

MESSAGE FROM THE GRANITE CHIEF Tyler T. Ray: Today, I share a bittersweet message. After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time for me to step down as GBA’s Granite Chief and pass the torch to a new generation of leadership. Back in 2015, my vision was to create a vibrant backcountry community in New Hampshire and Maine. Nine years later, that vision is a reality, with the organic growth of GRANITELAND, GBA’s network of 17 below treeline backcountry zones containing over 55,000 vertical feet of skiable terrain and, most importantly, developed by 33,000 volunteer hours. I am incredibly proud of achieving that vision by mobilizing an engaged group of supporters! There are so many to thank that contributed to Graniteland, especially our amazing land partners, sponsors, 2,000+ Quarry Dog members, 100-person Ranch Family management team, and local businesses, and so many more. Together we built a sustainable network across 12 communities fostering a collaborative backcountry culture. I depart with full confidence in the Board of Directors to select a capable successor that understands the backcountry community. That job posting will be posted in the coming days - it’s probably the coolest job out there so share it widely. See you all in the woods and remember to Ski Kind ?? - Tyler

We're excited to be included in Julie Brown Davis's story for Hence about the significance of film festivals to the outdoor recreation sector, serving as spaces for creative expression, professional networking, advocacy, and community engagement. GBA's annual Granite Backcountry Film Festivals are a core piece of our programming thanks to Winter Wildlands Alliance. We're grateful to be part of a national film circuit that promotes the connections between humans and wild winters. Read Julie's full story at the link! https://lnkd.in/gGXzgt2f

Mitigating the climate crisis is a massive task, and climate news can often be disheartening - especially for folks who love playing outside in the winter. It’s hard to feel like you, one person, can have a substantial impact. That’s where Protect Our Winters has stepped up to fill gaps in education and advocacy. Join POW Ambassadors from around New England at Wild Corn on Saturday, April 6, for a transparent conversation about climate change, our warming winters, and what we can do with our voices, investments, and creative minds to shift the nation’s response to the climate crisis. Hear from Torey Lee Brooks EIT, LEED AP, Blake Keogh, Anna Grunes, and Stacie Sullivan at 1 PM at King Pine Ski Area. Please note that a Wild Corn ticket is required for festival entry. // #protectourwinters https://lnkd.in/ebu_3RNc