Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance

“Imagine if we thought about trails the same way we do about highways. Imagine if we thought about river corridors the same way we do about bridges, the same way we do about hospitals and public health amenities.” - Luis Guillermo Benitez The outdoor recreation and business communities came together at the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance State of the Outdoors where Benitez gave an outstanding keynote and our own Tim Vanderhoof, MEDP, QPCR shared the impact of the outdoors on recruiting top talent and new business to the Pikes Peak Region.

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The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) is hosting its 6th annual State of the Outdoors event on August 20th at the Pinery on the Hill in Colorado Springs! The event's theme is “Climbing to Higher Ground: Overcoming Threats and Shaping the Future of Our Outdoors" and speakers will include Becky Leinweber, Executive Director of PPORA; Jackie Miller, Executive Director of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO); and Luis Benitez, Chief Impact Office for Trust for Public Land, author of "Higher Ground," and OREC's first Director! You can learn more, purchase tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities by visiting the link below. ?? https://lnkd.in/gQM8gKd2

We invite you to celebrate our regions amazing outdoors at the 6th annual State of the Outdoors, August 20th at the Pinery at the Hill. Join us for?"Climbing to Higher Ground: Overcoming Threats and Shaping the Future of Our Outdoors."?Our program focuses on sharing the current state of our outdoors, including the pressing threats to both our natural resources and recreational experiences and ways we are overcoming these at the national, state, and local level to create an exceptional future. Together we'll explore the value of the outdoors to local communities as well as serving as a strong and growing economic driver for the nation. State of the Outdoors brings together the business community and the outdoor industry to collaborate, learn, and champion our amazing outdoors together. Businesses are invited to get informed, get engaged, and give back through connection with our local outdoor businesses, outdoor nonprofit organizations, and land managers at the Outdoor Expo. During this interactive event, you’ll also get to: - Connect with outdoor industry leaders and learn about opportunities to partner during an Outdoor Expo - View local community updates on recreational planning, conservation efforts, projects, and more across the region.?? - Participate in a Silent Auction supporting the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (List of bid items coming soon) - Purchase Luis' book and have him sign it - Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar REGISTER WITH EARLY BIRD PRICING TODAY! https://lnkd.in/gEW-yjai

Join us and the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC on August 20th as we bring together the business and outdoor leaders to talk about our local outdoor challenges, updates and ways to get involved! You do not want to miss Keynote Speaker, Luis Guillermo Benitez, as he shares about his new book, Higher Ground: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save the World. Also joining us is Jackie Miller from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)! Jackie will share about the Colorado Regional Partnerships Initiatives and the great work happening at the state level to ensure an exceptional future for both conservation and recreation! Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! Get your Tickets Today! https://lnkd.in/gEW-yjai

Friends and Colleagues - this is your chance to weigh in on the future of our outdoors in the Pikes Peak region! Listening sessions are THIS WEEK!!

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance is hosting Community Listening Sessions for the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative Draft Vision Plan. Be a part of the solution as we plan for the future of our great outdoors! Make sure to attend June 17th- June 22nd

Do you love our Pikes Peak region's outdoors? Do you want to see our natural resources conserved and improved recreation experiences in the face of increased growth and demand? BE PART OF THE SOLUTION! Join us for the final round of OPPI public input sessions and make an impact on the future of outdoor recreation and conservation in the Pikes Peak region! We have 6 sessions throughout Fremont, Teller, and El Paso Counties between June 17th and June 22nd and 2 virtual sessions on June 27th. Register at?https://lnkd.in/gUKDrD7d.

Thank you Ragtag for creating these amazing (and honestly funny) assets for us to use while promoting the newly revamped www.pikespeakoutdoors.org website. Ragtag brings such a fun and creative energy to everything that they produce! Check them out!

Weigh in on the CTO Destination Stewardship Strategic Plan draft framework! There are really amazing initiatives and efforts being put into play here in Colorado. https://lnkd.in/gdvY-zrm