Being able to share rides when you go on trips to parks or wilderness was acclaimed as a great idea by many people at the conference, but we probably do not yet have the people to get the wheels rolling. This is something a few people could make happen, we're still waiting to have those people before much time gets invested in the project.
How/Who/What?
Envisioning an online database that allows:
There is mounting awareness of the importance of getting youth into the outdoors and into life. The most commonly seen barrier preventing this from happening is TRANSPORTATION!
SpaceShare and Redefining Wilderness are exploring an exciting new green project: a nation-wide “Ride-Share to The Wilderness” program. We hope to inspire collaboration between environmental organizations while raising awareness about wilderness issues among a wide audience of casual outdoor enthusiasts.
Plans for “Ride-Share to The Wilderness” are starting now and your involvement and ideas will be key to helping the program take shape.