August 8, 2026 Diversity in the outdoors: three lessons from OUTO
OUTO's Changemaker Programme shows what real progress on diversity in the outdoors looks like, and where partnerships still fall short....
August 8, 2026 US outdoor participation hits record – despite “core” and Gen Z decline
OIA's Kelly Davis breaks down slowing outdoor participation growth, a more diverse base, and pullback among core users....
July 13, 2026 REI Fund spends $12M in push for outdoor access in 2025
REI Cooperative Action Fund gave $12 million to nonprofits in 2025, expanding outdoor access nationwide....
April 28, 2026 Keen and retailer Ellis Brigham clean up the UK’s trails
Keen, Ellis Brigham and Trash Free Trails bring free litter-picking walks to Manchester, Bristol, London and Keswick this June....
April 10, 2026 Swedish outdoor groups target 2026 election debate
Outdoor recreation groups in Sweden aim to influence the 2026 election agenda through coordinated advocacy and policy proposals....
December 16, 2025 How REI’s 20M members drive outdoor advocacy
American outdoor retailer REI has launched a civic engagement platform and public charity to support community-led efforts for outdoor equity and climate resilience....
December 16, 2025 The retail customer club fueling country’s trail revival
Naturkompaniet’s customer club contributes 1% of purchases to trail restoration while rewarding circular outdoor choices....
November 26, 2025 Creating space for diversity in Germany’s outdoors
A new report from OUTO shows how People of Color face exclusion in Germany’s outdoor spaces – and the community initiatives building change....
September 3, 2025 Don’t dump it, donate it! Surplus gear powers inclusion outdoors
The #EquippedToBeActive campaign gives surplus outdoor gear a second life, supporting grassroots access to nature while cutting down on waste....
September 3, 2025 Borrow outdoor equipment? Free gear libraries take off in the Nordics
Fritidsbanken lends out sports and outdoor gear for free in 122 Swedish municipalities. A unique model merging reuse with increased access to nature....