Traverse City, MI | October 9-10, 2024
COME CURIOUS, LEAVE INSPIRED.
The Summit
Michigan Outdoor Summit is a gathering for all sectors of the outdoor economy in Michigan to connect, learn, grow, and build together with a vision for the future, health, and vitality of Michigan’s outdoors.
When
October 9-10, 2024
Where
Hickory Hills Ski Area
2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
think of us like a
base camp for the
outdoors — we’ve
got a big tent,
so everyone should
fit just fine.
Where to Stay
Hotel Indigo Traverse City
263 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
Reservation Info
We’ve teamed up with Hotel Indigo to bring you a great deal! A block of standard rooms is available at a discounted rate of $189 per night for Tuesday-Thursday.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE PROVIDED LINK TO APPLY THE DISCOUNTED RATE.
Agenda + Focus Areas
Through programming, networking, and outdoor activities, this event focuses on how we strengthen our communities and the outdoor economy and improve health and quality of life for all Michiganders.
OCTOBER 9TH
Pre-Summit
Registration
Technical Sessions
BoardmEn Review FALL Release Party
OCTOBER 10TH
MI outdoor summit
Micro-adventures
Registration + Picnic Brunch + Networking
Shakeout sessions
Breakout Sessions One
Breakout sessions two
Takeout sessions
na Happy hour
2024 schedule coming soon
Meet Our Friends
We’re working to bring outdoor companies and organizations across the state together to solve the unique challenges Michigan faces and create a thriving outdoor economy for years to come.
2024 Speakers coming soon
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Pitt Grewe
Head of Public Land Partnerships
AllTrails
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Stacy Bare
Executive Director
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
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Annie Linhart
Operations + Outreach Manager
Viristar
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Jackson Riegler
Founder
Oshki
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Beth Price
Owner
Beth Price Photography
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John Mueller
Owner
Keeweenaw Mountain Lodge
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Ella Skrocki
Co-Owner
Sleeping Bear Surf + Kayak
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Josh Baker
Owner
The Outfitter of Harbor Springs
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Sponsors
Many thanks + high-fives to our sponsors!
2024 Sponsors coming soon
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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in-kind Sponsors
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Sponsors welcomed!
We’re down to get creative — check out our sponsorship packages and give us a shout!
What to expect
FAQs, who’s going, maybe some trivia…