Connecting outdoor industry professionals through networking, education, and adventure.
Bring people and organizations together to expand access, inspire participation, share best practices, and create sustainable growth.
GEAR is an all-inclusive community where everyone has a seat at the table, a voice in the conversation, and a place in the outdoor industry.
Join us for networking with outdoor industry professionals — usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free, inclusive, and open to the whole community. Dates, times and locations change each month, so check the events page for what’s next.
A different location in the Denver metro area.
Meet founders, makers, retailers, and outdoor pros.
Listen to outdoor industry leaders on different topics.
Monthly Tap Into Tuesdays speed-networking for industry professionals.
Goal: 12 / year
Panels, seminars, and workshops on sustainability, gear innovation, and best practices.
Junior presenters welcome
LinkedIn & Facebook community for gear tips, jobs, pro deals, and discounts.
Year-round
Trail cleanups, gear swaps, and sustainability initiatives that reduce waste.
Goal: 2 / year
Hikes, bike rides, ski meetups, camping, fishing, and climbing adventures.
Goal: 6 / year
Banquets and silent auctions that help industry members facing hardship.
Goal: 1 major / year
GEAR has been a great opportunity to connect with other professionals in the outdoor industry and build relationships that extend beyond networking. We’ve met talented people through the group who have opened the door to new ideas, collaboration, and opportunities to support one another’s businesses. It’s been a valuable community to be part of.
— Halley Banning, Black Coyote Creative
GEAR is a place to connect with other adventurers and build genuine relationships beyond traditional business networking. I’ve even formed a business partnership through the group to collaborate on client work. It’s a great group with great people!
— Tiffany Gunther, Foundation Digital Strategies
Whether you’re an individual, business, nonprofit, or government organization — come grow the outdoors with us.
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