The Do Gooders and Go Getters of the Outdoors
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How do we make skiing more socially responsible? For years, skiing has been a popular way to get outdoors for anyone. Some people love the parking lot cookouts, the long chairlift talks, the epic bluebird days, or the fun first days of lessons and laughs. But with that fun comes consequences. Skiing has become …
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How you eat is connected to sustainability Plant-Based Infographic Link What does “plant-based” mean? It seems to be the newest marketing term in the past few years. The term plant-based means that you prioritize incorporating as many plant-derived ingredients into your eating habits. This includes foods such as fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains …
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Women’s History Month: Women taking action in the outdoor industry The world is full of passionate and ethical entrepreneurs. For decades, men have dominated the industry of start-up businesses and new ideas. In the outdoor industry men have taken over sports, jobs and businesses and have pushed women to the side. However, women are finally …
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Education is the future of the outdoors and responsibility Learning in outdoor spaces is one of the most remarkable experiences imaginable. Students of the wilderness grow in a beautiful way that you just don’t get in any classroom. Not only do students learn about the outdoor environment they also learn how their actions and choice …
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The New Age of Old Gear The world is full of stuff. Some of this stuff is used every day while the rest of it hides away never to be seen again. Outdoor gear is not always used in your everyday life, yet it can be essential for your survival. Does it need to be …
Corporate social responsibility in the food industry Now more than ever, consumers expect business to be socially and environmentally responsible. As new options to become more sustainable appear, the more consumers expect of corporations. I try my best to be conscious of my effect on others and the planet when choosing where I buy my …
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COVID-19 responses in the outdoor industry Last March, when the pandemic began, everyone’s attention shifted to COVID-19 and focused all their energy on the news. Just like much of the economy in 2020, the outdoor industry took a huge hit while Coronavirus swept the nation. During the beginning of the pandemic it became so apparent …
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Faith Briggs and her Mission This week we will continue to celebrate Black History Month by discussing one of the outdoor industry’s most influential and fierce female athletes. Since Thanksgiving day of 2019, I set my sights on completing a new goal. I signed up for a half marathon. I trained through the cold winter …
Inclusivity in the Outdoor Industry: Black History Month Edition Today we will celebrate Black History Month! Thank you for joining us again this week for a new blog post. We will continue to dive into the relevance of sustainability in the outdoor industry, consumer behavior, doing good in the outdoors and of course, CSR in …
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Food Waste in the Outdoor Guiding Industry: How are companies thinking environmentally and socially responsible? By Hogan Hernandez I never really thought about being conscious of food waste until I got to college. When I started cooking for just myself and grocery shopping on my own dime I became a lot more conscious of where …