We’re working to reduce the environmental impact of our business while inspiring our community to take action. That means designing thoughtful programs that give back and empowering our audience to enjoy and care for the outdoors responsibly.
At Outside Days, sustainability is a guiding principle. From eliminating single-use plastics and diverting waste from landfills by offering recycling and composting at every waste station, to collecting data to understand our impact and creating climate-conscious touchpoints throughout the event, we’re taking concrete steps to become one of the most sustainable events in the country.
You can help too: bring your own water bottle, take our transportation survey, walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool to the event. Together, we can celebrate outdoor culture while protecting the planet we share.
We’re proud to share the 2025 Outside Festival Impact Report, a comprehensive view of all that we accomplished and, importantly, where we can continue to improve: Impact Report
Our Trail Karma program with Gaia GPS and Toyota matches donations up to $100,000 to support 20 standout trails and the organizations that maintain them, helping open and protect new adventures for all. Learn more here.
The Outside Community Foundation, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, works to grow outdoor participation among youth and underserved communities, protect the planet, and collaborate with nonprofits who share our mission. With your support, we’ve already raised more than $300,000 for nonprofit partners, and by evolving into the Outside Community Foundation, we look forward to creating an even greater impact. Learn more here.
Gear Up Give Back. We believe that good, used gear should be diverted from the landfill and passed along to others who will enjoy it. Our Gear Up Give Back program encourages people to send us their pre-loved gear and apparel (clean and in need of only minor repairs). Our partners at The Gear Fix will clean and repair it, then sell it at a discounted price. All proceeds will be go to the Outside Community Foundation, who partners with nonprofit organizations to protect the planet and build inclusive outdoor spaces. The process is simple and shipping is free.
The team is responsible for designing and driving a roadmap that enables Outside to achieve its sustainability goals, reduce operating costs by finding planet-friendly solutions, and create a culture of continuous climate awareness among the company’s staff and audience.
As we look ahead, we’re also actively exploring vendors who can help us measure and reduce our carbon emissions, an essential step in shaping a more sustainable future for our business and community alike. More updates to come.
As Outside grows and adapts, our mission remains the same: to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and help protect the planet for generations to come.
—The Outside Sustainability Team
