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AIANTA CEO Sherry Rupert to Speak at the Leave No Trace Global Summit

Mark Eller - April 23, 2024
Save the date Oct. 7-9 for the Leave No Trace Golbal Summit

This October (10/7-9) in Boulder, Colorado, Leave No Trace will host a worldwide gathering of leaders in protecting natural spaces and promoting a healthy, inclusive outdoors. Sherry Rupert, the CEO of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), has joined the still-expanding list of featured speakers for the three-day event.

Register before July 31 for early-bird pricing.

Reserve a special-rate room at Embassy Suites Boulder.


In 2021, Leave No Trace and AIANTA announced a partnership to promote a consistent, nationwide message of sustainable tourism throughout indigenous communities across the United States. “AIANTA’s marketing and educational efforts directly align with the mission of Leave No Trace, which encourages travelers to leave minimum impacts when visiting the great outdoors,” says Rupert.

The Leave No Trace summit will feature dozens of inspiring speakers from the outdoor industry, education, and land management sectors. Attendees will learn about new stewardship resources and emerging research, and will have plentiful networking opportunities.

Other highlights of the event include: 

  • A diverse and inspiring list of speakers, including global leaders in sustainability
  • More than 20 informative breakout sessions with real-world implementation examples provided by Leave No Trace experts
  • Voices from the outdoor industry, sustainable tourism, outdoor education, land management, and other sectors
  • Accessibility and sustainability considerations prioritized during the event 
  • Easy access to Boulder’s natural areas and dynamic downtown scene

“The entire Leave No Trace staff is working hard to ensure that our first global summit will inform and inspire everyone who attends,” says Executive Director Dana Watts. “Sherry Rupert’s address is sure to be one of the highlights. I’m also excited to see representatives from more than a dozen nations have already registered. Leave No Trace is a leader in protecting natural areas — this gathering will put a bright spotlight on that work.”

Learn more about the event at lnt.org/global-summit/

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