November 6-8, 2025, Pendleton, Oregon
The 2025 Summit will take place Thursday-Saturday, November 6-8, in Pendleton, Oregon and surrounding areas. The summit combines fun and high impact in-person networking opportunities with conference programming on the important issues of the day, educational content, trails stewardship work parties, and in-field tours and workshops.
Call for Session Proposals Open through June 1, 2025.
Welcoming proposals from across Oregon and beyond that will give Summit participants tools to accelerate:
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Community Health: Improved community well-being by increasing access to outdoor recreation, fostering community resilience, and enhancing both physical and mental health outcomes for all Oregonians.
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Sustainable Recreation: Environmentally responsible recreation that promotes conservation measures, adapts to climate change impacts, and ensures the long-term sustainability of Oregon's outdoor resources.
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Creative Partnerships: Innovation and inclusivity in outdoor recreation are fostered through collaborative partnerships that engage diverse stakeholders and incorporate culturally relevant approaches.
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Economic Prosperity: Stimulating economic growth requires creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and promoting equitable economic opportunities within Oregon's outdoor recreation sector.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available! Contact: steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org
The 2025 summit will bring together Oregon’s outdoor community to learn, build relationships, and find solutions to the challenges we face in developing and elevating outdoor recreation opportunities to best serve Oregon communities and celebrate and protect our natural, cultural, and historic wonders. The Summit seeks to accelerate efforts to:
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connect Oregonians of all backgrounds and abilities to the outdoors and increase health equity
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aid in recovery of Oregon communities through outdoor recreation partnerships
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address the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and build climate resilience
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build a culture of environmental and cultural stewardship and healthy recreation
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provide an off-street network of trails for recreating and traveling within and between Oregon communities
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attract a wide range of visitors that contribute to Oregon’s urban and rural economies
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support sustainable entrepreneurship and a thriving outdoor recreation economy that reduces economic disparities
2025 Preliminary Summit Schedule:
(Please note: ASL interpreters and other accommodations available upon request. Contact Steph Noll steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org)
Thursday, November 6: Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
8:30-11:30am: Field Workshops, Tours & Group Hikes
10:30am-noon: Conference Check-In
noon-1:45pm: Networking Lunch, Welcome & Opening Keynote
1:45-4:30pm: Breakout Sessions & Networking
4:45-5:35pm: Closing Plenary Session
6:30pm - Late: Networking Dinner & Party
Friday, November 7: Sessions, Office Hours
8:00-9:00am: Networking Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:30am: Welcome & Oregon Outdoor Recreation Community Updates Plenary
9:30am-12:20pm: Breakout Sessions & Open Office Hours
12:20-2:30pm: Networking Lunch followed by Open Office Hours & Exhibitor Break
2:30-5:00pm: Breakout Sessions, Workshops & Summit Closing Reception
Saturday, November 8: Field Day
9:00am-3:00pm: Local trail stewardship events, in-field learning, & off-site community events
Registration Not Yet Open
Summit registration is offered at a sliding scale to ensure the event is accessible to our full outdoor community.
Please choose the rate that fits your circumstances.
Full Summit Professional
Early Bird: $330; Standard: $380
Full Summit Volunteer/Student/Small Org
Early Bird: $230: Standard: $280
One-Day Only Professional $230
One-Day Only Volunteer/Student/Small Org $155
One-day, partial, and full scholarships available, applications will be open later this Spring. Scholarships for tribal and rural leaders are available with support from the Roundhouse Foundation, and additional scholarships available as well.
We value your participation in the summit! All summit event venues are ADA accessible. Interpreters and other accommodations available upon request. Please reach out to steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org with questions or accommodations requests for summit session and/or fields.
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