Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018

Sessions (119)

Demo Experience: The Urban Adventure (Room Confluence and Commons Parks)

22 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Demo Experience at Summer Market debuts in Denver as an “Urban Adventure,” where buyers from all categories can see, try and buy pr... More...

Identify, Understand and Embrace Overlanding (Room Demo Experience Education Tent)

22 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join overlanding brands to understand the growing adventure-minded consumer group. More...

The Emerging Indoor Climber (Room Demo Experience Education Tent)

22 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Azissa Singh ; Brian Block ; Chelsea Rude ; Jamie Logan ; John and Sierra Tarkington ; Ron Funderburke

We continue to see an explosion in the climbing gym culture in the US, many climbers are being introduced to climbing indoors. In fact, many of tho... More...

Camber Outdoors Pitchfest (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

22 Jul 18
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Camber Outdoors’ Pitchfest drives innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among women with a passion for the outdoors. Women-led busines... More...

In-Store Activation of Overlanding (Room Demo Experience Education Tent)

22 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Learn the merchandising of overland to engage and inspire both existing and new customers. After the session, come tour the overland vehicles and a... More...

What's New in Paddlesports (Room Demo Experience Education Tent)

22 Jul 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join Stand Up Paddle Industry Association for a preview into what's new in paddlesports, where we are with safety regulations, SUP in the Olymp... More...

Media Preview (Room MR 113)

22 Jul 18
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Media Preview gives Working Media exclusive access to new brands, products and innovation before the show starts. What: Media Preview When:... More...

Outsiders Ball (Room McNichols Civic Center Building)

22 Jul 18
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join OIA and more than 1,000 outdoor industry leaders for the 6th annual Outsiders Ball on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the McNichols Building in Denve... More...

OIA Industry Breakfast: An Outdoor Industry Call-to-Action: Building an Outdoor Nation That Thrives Outside (Room Hyatt Regency Denver)

23 Jul 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

It’s imperative that the outdoor industry leads the movement to get all Americans outside to mirror the changing demographics of our country.... More...

OIA Industry Breakfast: An Outdoor Industry Call-to-Action: Building an Outdoor Nation That Thrives Outside (Room Hyatt Regency Denver)

23 Jul 18
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM

It’s imperative that the outdoor industry leads the movement to get all Americans outside to mirror the changing demographics of our country.... More...

National Trail System Meet and Greet (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join National Trail System at The Camp for a meet and greet before Celebrating 50 Years of Collective Impact Along Our National Trails Sy... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

23 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Retailer Orientation (Room Retailer Lounge (MR111))

23 Jul 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Join the Retail Relations team for Retailer Orientation before you start the show to grab a cup of coffee, get a quick lay of the land and have you... More...

Becoming Human (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

23 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

What if we challenged ourselves to know the consumer so well that we heard their voice in every decision we made? What if by understanding their wo... More...

Celebrating 50 Years of Collective Impact Along Our National Trails System (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Speaker(s): Amanda Jameson ; Brandi Horton ; Luke Kloberdanz ; Sirena Dufault ; Taldi Walter ; Teresa Martinez

This year, we celebrate 50 years of the National Trails System. Join us for Goodheart Coffee and a meet and greet at 9 a.m. followed by our di... More...

Give ‘Em What They Want! Preparing for Mass Product Customization in a Digital World (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

23 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Product customization is a hot trend. Empowering consumers to customize products online is a powerful engagement tool with a long list of marketing... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

23 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Food-to-Fiber (Room The RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL))

23 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The disconnect between food and fiber is real. They are both agricultural products, but people tend to forget that. There is a real opportunity for... More...

Product and Supply Chain Chemical Integrity for Brands (Room MR302-SL)

23 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ensuring chemical Integrity in your products and supply chain may sound like a daunting task but some of the first steps are very pragmatic and ext... More...

University Series: Consumer Preference of Eco-Innovations in the Athletic & Outdoor Industry with Portland State University (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Borg Norum ; Ethan Cotton ; Jamie Bainbridge

In an age of increasing consumer awareness and connectedness, demand for corporate responsibility has morphed into an expectation. Join the discuss... More...

Advanced Odor Control and Sustainability for Apparel and Footwear: Microban Debuts Scentry Revive (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

23 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Have you ever wondered why your synthetics garments stinks only after a few uses even with a so-called odor treatment? Our new SCENTRY REVIVE® ... More...

Eating on the Move: Snacks for the Trail, River and Crag with Dirty Gourmet (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

No one wants to pull out a cook set and prep a complex meal in the middle of an active day on the trail, but few want to eat soggy sandwiches or ye... More...

OIA INDUSTRY LUNCH: State of Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

23 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Speaker(s): DANIELLE CRESSWELL ; JAMES ROGERS ; MATTHEW THURSTON ; Nikki Hodgson

Join us as we launch the outdoor industry’s first-ever industry sustainability benchmarking report, looking at how outdoor industry companies... More...

American Alpine Club Workshop: Rapelling (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

23 Jul 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come by the High Altitude Den to talk about all things rappelling with American Alpine Club.  See rappel extension rigs, see PASs, and knot bl... More...

Biomimicry: 3.8 billion years of Research and Development (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

23 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Biomimicry is the conscious emulation of nature's genius that can be applied to the fields of architecture, product design, energy, medicine, trans... More...

Breaking a Paradigm: Why Focusing on Women is Not Enough (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Camber Outdoors will facilitate a conversation on the show floor to explore why industry efforts aimed at inclusion must be intersectional. Researc... More...

American Alpine Club Workshop: Rapelling (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

23 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come by the High Altitude Den to talk about all things rappelling with American Alpine Club.  See rappel extension rigs, see PASs, and knot bl... More...

Earned Profit: How Outdoor Brands and Retailers Can Integrate PR and SEO for Superior Results.   Bonus Session: Ask Me Anything: Marketing Edition (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

23 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Why are two of your brand’s most important traffic channels operating in silos?  Outdoor retailers know the value of earned traffic and ... More...

Finding Common Ground on Public Lands (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

23 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Charlie Galbraith ; Garrett Eaton ; Jessica Wahl ; Russ Vaagan ; Zach Riley

Public lands are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy, but there are many other industries that rely on public lands and waters. We all w... More...

The NEW Role of Big Data in Outdoor Industry Advocacy (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

23 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s): ADAM CRAMER ; Alex Boian ; Breece Robertson ; Marc Berejka Colorado

Join Outdoor Industry Association, REI, Outdoor Alliance and The Trust for Public Land for a preview of the latest, cutting edge technology and GIS... More...

Traceability in Textiles: An Industry Insight (Room MR302-SL)

23 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Supplier best practices and the coming age of transparency it’s no longer optional. Get information on trends, practical tools and discuss th... More...

Differentiate, Don’t Alienate: Content Strategy for the New Outdoor Era (Room the camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

This business was built on an awesome outdoor-worshipping community—and that community is growing fast. Who wouldn’t want in on a lifes... More...

American Alpine Club Workshop: Rapelling (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

23 Jul 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come by the High Altitude Den to talk about all things rappelling with American Alpine Club.  See rappel extension rigs, see PASs, and knot bl... More...

Amazon & the Path to Purchase: Control Is a Choice (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

23 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

What do brands that have found a way to use the speed, data and reach of Amazon to enhance a broader digital strategy have in common? A different m... More...

Consumer Insights Around Sustainability (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

23 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Come learn from Bluesign how consumers have changed their views and expectations as it relates to sustainability. We will look at a diverse set of ... More...

Reducing vs. Offsetting: Sustainability and the Supply (Room The RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL))

23 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

As manufacturers of physical goods we create pollution and are responsible for cleaning up our mess. We're all on the same page there. But how ... More...

The Future of Climbing (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Bill Zimmermann and those in the climbing community to explore how retail can impact the bottom line, partnerships between climbing gyms ... More...

#SafeOutside "Boulderside Chat" (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

23 Jul 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sexual harassment and assault is so pervasive in society that the National Institute of Health considers it a public health issue. While it has gar... More...

Beers & Bags Happy Hour (Room Peak Design Booth VO20-SL)

23 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Peak Design at their booth (VO20-SL) for cold draft beers (by Uinta) and get a hands-on look at our most advanced, thoughtfully composed bag l... More...

Beers & Bags Happy Hour (Room Peak Design Booth VO20-SL)

23 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Peak Design at their booth (VO20-SL) for cold draft beers (by Uinta) and get a hands-on look at our most advanced, thoughtfully composed ... More...

Bluesign Happy Hour (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

23 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Bluesign for happy hour after Consumer Insights Around Sustainability. More...

Bluesign Happy Hour (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

23 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Bluesign for happy hour after Consumer Insights Around Sustainability. More...

Climbing Happy Hour (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Stick around after the Climbing education session to network and hang with those in the climbing community! More...

Climbing Happy Hour (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

23 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Stick around after the climbing education session to network and hang with those in the climbing community! More...

Industry Party (Room The Galleria at the Denver Performing Arts Complex)

23 Jul 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Get your party pants (or dress) on and celebrate the end of Day 1 with the outdoor community at the Industry Party, sponsored by Sierra Nevada, Red... More...

Defending Our Common Ground: American Public Land from Teddy Roosevelt to Donald Trump (Room Hyatt Regency Denver)

24 Jul 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Join the Conservation Alliance on the morning of Day 2 for breakfast with the rest of the outdoor community. Timothy Egan is an acclaimed writer a... More...

NPD Trend Breakfast: Retail and Consumer Trends in the Outdoor Marketplace (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Join NPD for a fast-paced, informative “outdoor trend” breakfast session. This is a must-attend event for those interested in understanding retail ... More...

American Alpine Club Workshop: Assisted Braking Device Demo and Best Practices (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

24 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Assisted braking devices provide measurable amounts of security to any belay team, and their almost always worth their weight.  Many of them b... More...

Avoiding Crisis on America’s Rivers: How the Outdoor Industry Can Seize Opportunities in a Changing Climate (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dry stretches on the Rio Grande — in May? Join Western Resource Advocates and leading voices on water, farming, and outdoor recreation t... More...

Is Your Gear Protected? Intellectual Property for the Outdoor Industry (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The presentation will provide a brief overview of the various forms of intellectual property (IP), and deliver insight through examples into how ea... More...

Promostyl: Sport and Street, Spring/Summer 2020 Trend Forecast (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The session will highlight key colors, shapes and marketing insights—all relevant to the outdoor markets. More...

Uncharted Technology: Exploring the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence in the Outdoor World (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

24 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Artificial intelligence and robotics have been around for decades, but are now poised to make a significant impact on human life due to advances in... More...

American Alpine Club Workshop: Direct Belay Demos (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

24 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Direct belays are cornerstone techniques for all multipitch climbing and they use of plaquette-style tools, assisted braking devices, and even the ... More...

Consumer Insights Around Sustainability (Room MR302-SL)

24 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Come learn from Bluesign how consumers have changed their views and expectations as it relates to sustainability. We will look at a diverse set of ... More...

Cracking the Smart Clothing Code (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

24 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how to seamlessly incorporate smart clothing technology into your existing product designs.  Join the DuPont™ Intexar™ team ... More...

Paraclimbing: The Other Climbing Discipline (Room The RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL))

24 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

An interactive Workshop on climbing accessibility for people with disabilities featuring USA Climbing National, and International Federation Sport ... More...

University Series: Product Design 101—Product Feasibility, Desirability and Viability with Utah State University (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Design for Feasibility (how it’s made), Desirability (how to make it desirable), and Viability (can it be produced and sold at a price to gen... More...

Consumer Chaos (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

24 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Demand for unique and educational retail experiences, shifts in buying power towards mega-cities, upgrades in mobile technologies that simplify the... More...

Gear Up With PLM: A Lunch-and-Learn Session With Centric Software (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Join Centric Software’s Innovation Playground during this product life-cycle management (PLM) lunch-and-learn session. Hear from seasoned PLM user ... More...

Gourmet Camp Cuisine: Livening Up Your Outdoor Meals with Dirty Gourmet (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The comforts of home cooking can follow you on any adventure with just a few updates to your standard camp cooking routine. Learn tips and tricks t... More...

OIA Industry Lunch: A River Runs Through It: Why the Future of the Outdoor Industry Depends on Water (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Speaker(s): Alex Boian

Join Outdoor Industry Association, The Nature Conservancy, Business for Water Stewardship and our panel of water experts for a discussion about how... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

24 Jul 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Leading Together for a Better Future (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Speaker(s): Georgina Miranda ; Jay Hampton ; Laura Swapp

The outdoor and adventure space is for everyone to enjoy and for everyone to enjoy in their own desired way. Georgina Miranda, founder of She Ventu... More...

The Business of Bras: Consumer to Innovator (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

24 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

How three consumers used creativity, passion and gut instinct to redesign the garment that resoundingly frustrates all women - bras. With no exper... More...

Food Matters: Outdoor Retailers and the Growth of Natural Products (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In addition to bars and energy gels, many versatile food and supplement brands are beginning to occupy shelves at outdoor retail locations. Industr... More...

Product and Supply Chain Chemical Integrity for Brands (Room MR302-SL)

24 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ensuring chemical integrity in your products and supply chain may sound like a daunting task but some of the first steps are very pragmatic and ext... More...

Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Gig (Room RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL))

24 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Speaker(s): Chris Burkard ; Kody McCormick ; Kyler McCormick ; Lisa Kowieski

How do you turn your side hustle into a full-time gig? Outdoor creatives share their journey, including the challenges and success stories they'... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

24 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Activated Cooling Textile Technology – Intelligent Thermoregulation Activated by High Skin Temperature (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

24 Jul 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Clothes provide shelter and protection, but also compromise our bodies’ ability to regulate our temperature. During sports, the body quickly ... More...

How D2C Strategies are Winning in a Post-Amazonian World (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

D2C wizards and pure Digital Natives are thriving in this strange, new post-Amazonian world. Learn how some of the most successful brands and retai... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

24 Jul 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Cotton Incorporated Active Color & Trend Forecast (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

24 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

A comprehensive trend forecast exploring the major macro trends that will influence the activewear market for the Spring Summer 2020 and Fall Winte... More...

Environmental Giving in the Outdoor Industry (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker(s): Jess Saba

Join us for a conversation with The Outdoor Foundation, The National Forest Foundation, The Access Fund, Protect Our Winters and Friends of Ced... More...

Making it in America: Manufacturing, Selling, Protecting (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us to hear about opportunities to expand your U.S. made business into foreign countries and hear firsthand about the opportunities and roadblo... More...

Radical Retail: Retail is Changing—Fast! Don't Get Left Behind. (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

24 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

You have a strong brand and a great product. You’ve ebbed and flowed with the best of them as the tides of retail have ushered in a new era o... More...

Working Smarter (Room The RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL))

24 Jul 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

As workwear continues to disrupt the outdoor industry, join us for a front row seat as we discuss exciting trends in fabric innovations, fit, and a... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

24 Jul 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Dovetail Happy Hour (Room Dovetail Workwear Booth VO352-SL)

24 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Dovetail at their booth (VO352-SL) for happy hour after the Working Smarter panel. More...

Dovetail Happy Hour (Room Dovetail Workwear Booth VO352-SL)

24 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Dovetail at their booth (VO352-SL) for happy hour after the Working Smarter panel. More...

Made in America Happy Hour (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Stick around after the Making it in America panel to talk with other U.S. manufacturers and media over free (and cold!) beer. Cheers! More...

Made in America Happy Hour (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

24 Jul 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Stick around after the Making it in America panel to talk with other U.S. manufacturers and media over free (and cold!) beer. Cheers! More...

Night of Stoke (Room Bellco Theatre at Colorado Convention Center)

24 Jul 18
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

5Point Film Festival is taking over the reins for "Night of Stoke" on Day 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bellco Theatre. Night of Stoke celebra... More...

Camber Outdoors Thought Leader Keynote featuring Steve Rendle and Rue Mapp (Room McNichols Civic Center Building)

25 Jul 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Camber Outdoors Thought Leader Keynote features Steve Rendle, Chairman and CEO of VF Corporation who will talk about the role and responsibility of... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

25 Jul 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Marketing and Brand Enforcement on Social Media (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

25 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Social media presents challenges for brand owners to encourage consumer engagement while also enforcing intellectual property rights. Challenges in... More...

Protecting Your Brand in a Digital Marketplace (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

25 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In today’s global marketplaces, brands and brand recognition are now more important than ever to protect a company’s innovations and co... More...

The Age of Women Entrepreneurs, Kickstarter and Building a Brand (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

25 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stepping into building your own company can be an unbelievably daunting task, but embracing your fears and taking risks is what being an entreprene... More...

The Future of Paddlesports Retail is Now (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Rapid Media and an expert industry panel addresses key issues facing paddlesport retailers today and tomorrow. What do the new tariffs mean to... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

25 Jul 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

Responsible Materials Focus: Cotton’s Environmental Progress (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

25 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Dr. Jesse Daystar, Chief Sustainability Officer from Cotton Incorporated for a discussion regarding U.S. cotton’s reduced environmental ... More...

The Shmooz (Grove Ballroom, Le Meridien)

25 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Shmooz at Outdoor Retailer is on! Join us in Denver, Colorado to talk about Dream Jobs with the industry’s best brands.  RSVP is req... More...

The Tides Are Changing (Room The RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL))

25 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We're drowning in plastic. From microplastics to single-use bags and straws, over 18 billion pounds of un-recycled plastic ends up in the ocean... More...

Traceability in Textiles: An Industry Insight (Room MR302-SL)

25 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Supplier best practices and the coming age of transparency it’s no longer optional. Get information on trends, practical tools and discuss th... More...

Universal Belay Certification (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

25 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get your own Universal Belay Card at the High Altitude Den.  Come by the climbing wall hosted by Eldorado Walls and The American Alpine Club a... More...

University Series: Merchandise Management in the Age of Amazon with Colorado State University (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This presentation will address various factors, including consumer needs and preferences, competition, sustainability, and technology, that may inf... More...

Backcountry Gourmet: Wilderness Food Reimagined with Dirty Gourmet (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

There’s nothing more motivating than a delicious meal accompanied by a hard earned view at the end of a day in the backcountry. Learn to crea... More...

OIA INDUSTRY LUNCH: Navigating Brand Advocacy in Today’s Environment (Room Embassy Suites Downtown Denver)

25 Jul 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Speaker(s): Abigail Wise ; ALEX THOMPSON ; DAVID POLIVY ; Erin Gaines ; Mike Stefaniak

Does your brand stand for something, or nothing at all? Come for the free lunch, and stay to learn from the industry’s most success... More...

Cell Phone Cases to Insulated Coolers: Crazy or Genius? (Room Trend + Design Center (Booth 1040-LL))

25 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Finding inspiration in the right places to design something meaningful and differentiate in a flooding market segment. Jon Rayeski, Senior Industri... More...

When Women Lead (Room The Camp (Booth 56117-UL))

25 Jul 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Speaker(s): Aisha Weinhold ; Amanda Goad ; Becky Marcelliano ; Jen Gurecki ; Pema Chamatsang-Sherpa ; Shelma Jun ; Victoria Payne

What does it look like when women’s voices and perspectives are at the forefront of our industry? When Women Lead brings together female indu... More...

American Alpine Club Workshop: Anchor Cleaning (Room High Altitude Den (Booth 32083-UL))

25 Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Anchor cleaning sequence continues to beguile climbers and climbing instructors alike.  Meet American Alpine Club at the High Altitude Den and... More...