Education

The Futurist Project Aims to Build a New Generation of Outdoor Leaders
This New Women-led Program Is Helping Build Future Outdoor Industry Leaders

Marked by mentorship, community, and cultivated time outdoors, this new programs offers personal & professional growth for industry professionals

Nonprofit The Outdoorist Oath Launches to Educate & Empower Community
New Nonprofit 'The Oath' Empowers Outdoorists from All Walks of Life

Co-founded by Teresa Baker, Pattie Gonia, and José G. González, the platform aims to help create a more inclusive outdoor community

How HBCUs Outside Brings Adventure and Gear to Black Students
How HBCUs Outside Makes Outdoor Gear & Experiences More Accessible for Black Students

Nonprofit founder Ron Griswell talks changing the face of the outdoors and launching #BlacktotheTrails5K fundraiser to support future BIPOC outdoorists

Q&A: Adventurer, Educator, and Trailblazer Ron Griswell
Q&A: Adventurer Ron Griswell on How to Get into the Outdoor Industry

The founder of HBCUs Outside discusses mindfulness, advice for adventure newcomers, and how he's helping increase representation outdoors

Student-Built Micro Cabins Introduce Youth to the Great Outdoors
These Student-Built Micro Cabins Introduce Youth to the Great Outdoors

9 Modern dormitories designed by University of Colorado design students for use by local Outward Bound outdoor school program

Q&A: Bryan Papé, Founder and CEO of Drinkware Brand MiiR
Interview with Bryan Papé, Founder of Drinkware Brand MiiR

The Seattle-based design enthusiast discusses how a life-threatening ski accident inspired a design brand based on giving back from day one