FEATURE 2 Sen. Michael Bennet equates longterm economic stability with protecting public lands. Core Concepts At the Snow Show, Sen. Michael Bennet connected with iconic outdoor athletes, sharing his plans to protect 400,000 acres of public lands in Colorado. He then sat down with The Daily to talk about his vision and the vital importance of the outdoor recreation economy. By Doug Schnitzspahn 38 / SNOW SHOW 2019 Photograph by Carlo Nasisse