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.

Book it

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

Sammie Bennett

Certified Running Coach + Athlete
Grand Rapids Based

Rich Harper

Director of Government Affairs
Outdoor Industry Association

Jamila “JP” Pugh

Membership Manager, Operations
Outdoor Industry Association

Susie Grace

Owner/Maker
Valor Skincare

Pitt Grewe

Head of Public Land Partnerships
AllTrails

Stacy Bare

Executive Director
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

Annie Linhart

Operations + Outreach Manager
Viristar

Jackson Riegler

Founder
Oshki

Beth Price

Owner
Beth Price Photography

John Mueller

Owner
Keeweenaw Mountain Lodge

Ella Skrocki

Co-Owner
Sleeping Bear Surf + Kayak

Josh Baker

Owner
The Outfitter of Harbor Springs

Amplified By

Sponsors

Many thanks + high-fives to our sponsors!

2024 Sponsors coming soon

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

NA Happy Hour Sponsors

stoke Sponsors

in-kind Sponsors

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…

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