AN APPLICATION OF THE KUHN-TUCKER MODEL TO THE DEMAND FOR WATER TRAIL TRIPS IN NORTH CAROLINA

The Kuhn-Tucker demand model is an attractive, recent addition to the methods available for analyzing seasonal, multiple-site recreation demand data. We provide a new application of the approach to the demand for sea paddling trips in eastern North Carolina and calculate welfare measures for changes in site characteristics. In addition, we present a non-technical, intuitive overview of the model and a stepwise derivation of the estimation and welfare calculation algorithms.Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

Why do you ride?: A characterization of mountain bikers, their engagement methods, and perceived links to mental health and wellbeing.

Mountain biking is an increasingly popular outdoor activity on the extreme sport continuum. Extreme and high-risk sports have been investigated using a variety of motivational theories with sensation seeking a dominant theme; however, behavioral and motivational homogeneity within these types of populations should not be assumed. Recent studies have highlighted the therapeutic potential of extreme sports and similar outdoor activitie

Desirability of Conditions in Rock Climbing Site Selection

This study examined the desirable conditions and importance placed on these conditions by climbers when choosing sites that match their climbing styles. A literature review identified the different explanatory variables related to a climber’s desired style of climbing (bouldering, top rope, hybrid) when deciding to choose a particular site. Three separate data sets were analyzed to determine the similarities and dissimilarities of the explanatory variables for each climbing style. The relative weights were estimated using a mathematical model. Findings revealed that the quality, variety, and difficulty of climbs, and the quality of the natural surroundings, are the site conditions all climbing styles consider most when deciding to visit a climbing site. By identifying those conditions of importance to climbers, resource managers may be more efficient in administering climbing policies and planning appropriate site modifications especially with the assistance of climbers. Implications for both managers and practitioners are presented and discussed