Previous research findings indicate that recreationists who are more attached to a particular area may be more resistant to substituting the area for a new setting. Williams et al. Because backcountry skiers are more dependent on the central Wasatch Mountains, it may be more difficult for them to find another area that is equally suitable for achieving their goals. Managers should become aware of the strong attachments that backcountry skiers have on the area, and keep this in mind when implementing multiple use planning and management. Managers should recognize that users do form strong attachments to the places they manage.
Conflict is a growing concern to managers of outdoor settings.
Understanding the dynamics of conflict is an important step towards alleviating tensions among recreationists. The study of goal interference is just one of the complex components of recreational conflict. For this reason, conflict research deserves additional investigation beyond that reported here. Future research should focus its efforts towards further understanding the complexities of recreational conflict. Additional studies need to be done on the goal interference model to strengthen its importance in the field of recreation and leisure.