Analysis of the Wilderness Experience on Commercially Guided Trips

Authors

Norma P. Nickerson, The University of Montana-MissoulaFollow
Clint Cook, The University of Montana-MissoulaFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research

Publication Date

7-1-2002

Disciplines

Leisure Studies | Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | Tourism and Travel

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe commercially guided wilderness visitor experiences and the factors that influence the experience. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (BMWC) was the area chosen for the study. Forty-one clients were interviewed at the trailhead exit immediately following their commercially guided horsepack trip into the BMWC. Five common Experience dimensions emerged from the data.

Keywords

wilderness experiences, Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, commercial outfitter and guides, nature based tourism, recreation

Comments

Research Report 2002-9

Rights

© 2002 ITRR

Recommended Citation

Nickerson, Norma P. and Cook, Clint, "Analysis of the Wilderness Experience on Commercially Guided Trips" (2002). Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications. 214.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/itrr_pubs/214