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- Title
The Economic Impact of Climbing in the Lander Area of Wyoming.
- Authors
Bradley, Michael J.; Maples, James N.
- Abstract
The popular climbing destination of Lander, Wyoming receives nearly 37,000 climbing visits every year, with 78% of those visits coming from persons living outside of this area. Climbing tourism expenditures result in an estimated $4.5 million in visitor spending each year. Climber demographics indicate these visitors are well-educated with 98% choosing to stay overnight on their visits. The average visit also lasts nearly a week. Climbing tourism expenditures support $1.7 million in wages for local workers, highlighting an opportunity to increase regional tourism and its economic impact amid a rural, transitional economy.
- Subjects
WYOMING; ECONOMIC impact; TRANSITION economies; RURAL tourism; OUTDOOR recreation; ROCK climbing; FOOD tourism
- Publication
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education & Leadership, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 3, p64
- ISSN
2381-0696
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18666/JOREL-2024-12010