2025 sessions:
Public/Private Partnerships: Real-World Outdoor Recreation Partnerships
Sep 4, 2025 from 12pm-1pm
Agritourism & Outdoor Recreation
Oct 2, 2025 from 12pm-1pm
Outdoor Retail Outlook
Nov. 6, 2025 from 12pm-1pm
A Look Inside State Recreation Offices
Nov. 13, 2025 from 12pm-1pm
Guiding the Way—Challenges and Opportunities in Outdoor Guiding
Dec. 4, 2025 from 12pm-1pm
Webinar 1: Public/Private Partnerships: Real-World Outdoor Recreation Partnerships
Date: September 4, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Webinar description: Bringing together public and private entities is a powerful solution to getting outdoor recreation projects done in the west. We seek to learn from our panelists examples of when this partnership created an impact or outcome. Panelists may also bring resources to share with audience members.
Webinar 2: Agritourism & Outdoor Recreation
Date: October 2, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Webinar description: Explore the evolving intersections of agritourism and outdoor recreation in the Western U.S. during this dynamic webinar. We'll dive into how these industries complement one another, support rural economies, and create unique visitor experiences. Students from Montana State University’s agritourism course will also join the conversation, offering fresh perspectives as the next generation of professionals in these growing fields.
Webinar 3: Outdoor Retail Outlook
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Webinar description: Join us for a conversation with professionals in the outdoor retail industry as they
share their biggest challenges, recent successes, and what lies ahead for the future
of outdoor gear and apparel. From supply chain shifts to sustainability, innovation,
and changing consumer trends, this session offers a unique window into the evolving
world of outdoor retail—and its vital connection to recreation, tourism, and the broader
outdoor economy.
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Webinar 4: A Look Inside State Recreation Offices
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Webinar description: State Offices of Outdoor Recreation play a key role in shaping outdoor economies,
expanding access, and fostering partnerships across the West. In this session, representatives
from several established offices will share updates on their priorities, successes,
and the challenges they face in supporting outdoor recreation in their states. We’ll
also hear from states that don’t yet have an official office, offering insight into
their needs, aspirations, and what support structures could help them build stronger
outdoor recreation frameworks.
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Webinar 5: Guiding the Way—Challenges and Opportunities in Outdoor Guiding
Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Webinar description: Guides are on the front lines of outdoor recreation—connecting people to nature, ensuring
safety, and providing unforgettable experiences. In this session, seasoned outdoor
guides and outfitters will share real-world insights into the challenges they face,
from permitting and liability concerns to workforce recruitment and land access. Whether
you're a current guide, aspiring outfitter, land manager, or policy advocate, this
conversation offers valuable takeaways on how to support and strengthen this critical
sector of the outdoor economy.
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Session 1: Workforce Development
Date: 10/24/2024
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Webinar description: This webinar session focuses on Workforce Development in the Outdoor Recreation Industry. We will discuss workforce development needs with major industry partners.
Session 2: Wyoming & Colorado Roundup, Public/Private Partnership
Date: 11/14/2024
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Webinar description: This webinar session focuses on how public land management agencies are leveraging public/private partnerships to meet the needs of growing demand for outdoor recreation opportunities. Panel participants will share when they utilize this partnership approach, best practices for these partnerships, and what they see as the future of partnerships in outdoor recreation.
Session 3: Wyoming & Colorado Roundup, Getting your Outdoor Recreation Idea from Concept to Fruition: Resources, Tips, and Tricks
Date: 12/12/2024
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Webinar description: This webinar session focuses on introducing various agencies and organizations who can help you and your community bring outdoor recreation ideas to completion. In addition, we will discuss some tips and tricks that have been successful in other communities
Session 4: Lessons Learned
Date: 01/09/2024
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Webinar description: This webinar session focused on lessons learned from communities at various states of outdoor recreation economic development.
Session 5: Future of outdoor recreation development and plans for resiliency
Date: 2/13/2024
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Webinar description: Explore research from Colorado and Wyoming that examines the future of outdoor recreation development. This session will address critical challenges such as wildlife conservation, climate change, wildfire management, and other pressing issues shaping the industry’s landscape.
