26th Annual AORE Conference-Building a Brighter Future
2012: Snowbird, UT
Program managers from the University of Utah and Westminster College, along with outdoor
professionals from Utah State University, Weber State University, Utah Valley University and
Southern Utah University joined together to host the biggest conference in the Association’s
history.
The 2012 conference theme was “Building a Brighter Future." We focused on highlighting
the programs, knowledge and students who will shape
the future of human-powered outdoor recreation and
education. Industry experts delivered over 130
presentations including the first ever Summit Series.
This series of presentations was designed to
“strengthen industry relationships, encourage new
dialogue, address issues of common concern, and
assist AORE Professional members.”
The AORE Career Center was a major highlight of the
conference, again hosted by the Student Conservation
Association and energetically staffed and supported by
the Student Development Committee. They had many
jobs posted, received many resumes from job seekers and had multiple employers give
presentations about open positions. The Exhibitor Hall was filled to capacity with over 40
AORE vendors exhibiting their products and services along with 6 partner agencies and
programs.
Unique to Snowbird 2012 were our Tram Ride to the top of Hidden Peak (11,000 ft.) whic