Outdoor Recreation Economy
Natalie Ooi, a teaching professor for the Outdoor Recreation Economy program, explains how low snowpack is testing mountain and river communities, reshaping tourism strategies and raising questions about climate resilience.
Outdoor Recreation Economy master’s student Dan Kurdyla created Lands & Livelihoods, a Substack newsletter dedicated to the intersection of public lands, policy and people.
From the windswept trails of Torres del Paine to the virtual classrooms of CU Boulder, the Outdoor Recreation Economy Program continues to inspire bold ideas and meaningful action.
The Outdoor Recreation Economy annual student retreat offered a weekend dedicated to connection, collaboration and insight into the outdoor industry.
Gregor MacGregor, assistant teaching professor of the Outdoor Recreation Economy program, focuses on local economies and environmental justice in his Vulcan Mine Bakery.
We're excited to unveil updates to the Outdoor Recreation Economy program—including a new elective degree path, expanded global engagement and hands-on learning experiences designed to shape tomorrow’s outdoor leaders.
Tyler Van Horn combines his military leadership experience, outdoor passions and academic expertise to inspire personal and professional development through Cairn Leadership, an organization that focuses on transformative outdoor experiences for teams and leaders.
In October, MS in Outdoor Recreation Economy students Carly McNiece and Emma Hoskins embarked on a transformative trip to Havasu Creek, immersing themselves in the breathtaking natural landscapes and the rich cultural history of the Havasupai Tribe.
Last summer, Outdoor Recreation Economy professor and adventure motorcycle enthusiast Mark Gasta embarked on the trip of a lifetime.
Last summer, Clif Harald, an Instructor for CU Boulder’s Outdoor Recreation Economy program, took to the open water with the Nichi-Bei-Go Dragon Boat team in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.