September 6, 2023 Most people won’t climb K2, why do we keep overengineering gear as if they will?
Most people won't climb K2. What are the environmental and inclusivity implications of over-engineering gear as if they will?...
July 8, 2023 Parafestival Offsets Carbon Footprint by Reforesting Area Ravaged by Fire
Discover Soča Outdoor Festival, the annual outdoor event held in Slovenia that takes inclusion and environmental impact to new heights....
July 4, 2023 Report: LGBTQIA+ Outdoor Participation Booming
As the European Union closes in on passing the new Ecodesign Regulation into law, on May 22 its member states agreed to ban the destruction of unsold clothing....
January 3, 2023 Ski Destination Celebrates 30 Years Shredding With Pride
Can the outdoor community become more inclusive? Absolutely, and the Whistler Ski and Pride Festival has spent the last three decades demonstrating how....
November 29, 2022 “You can’t save the planet alone.”
It's easy for those privileged enough to enjoy nature sports to want to protect the planet, but what about the rest who have little to no relationship with natural spaces? OUTO co-founder Phil Young explains why we need to get...
August 26, 2022 4 Sustainability Wins at Women’s Awards
The winners of this summer's Women's Gear Award #she is outdoors have been presented at Globetrotter - check out the four products that put both women and sustainability at the forefront....
August 16, 2022 Inclusive Thrive Outside Initiative Expands to Colorado
Funding from the VF Foundation has enabled the Thrive Outside Initiative to expand its inclusivity efforts to now encompass 13 regions across the U.S....
April 1, 2022 Are you ready to welcome the newcomers?
Being locked inside has shown us all how important being outdoors is for our bodies and our mental wellbeing. However, for our newest outdoor enthusiasts, many barriers to access still exist - Don't be one of them....
January 18, 2022 NGOs: Check out this Outdoor Participation grant!
It’s Great Out There Coalition urges projects focusing on Outdoor participation to apply for 2022 grants programme....
July 13, 2021 Mayors Commit to Greener, Greater Cities
Mayors sign C40’s Urban Nature Declaration, committing further big investments in urban nature to protect cities from the impacts of climate change and ensure everyone has access to green spaces. ...