Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies
This concentration focuses on the essential skills and practical experience needed to become competent and confident outdoor adventure leaders. Students will be prepared to make sound decisions and demonstrate effective risk management in a variety of outdoor environments. Students in this concentration should expect to receive a mixture of both traditional in-class instruction as well as opportunity for a variety of field experiences.
America Outdoors represents nearly 500 of the most successful and professional outfitters in America — outdoor recreation companies who are driving one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Since 1989, America Outdoors has worked to ensure outfitters in the outdoor recreation industry have a voice. They lead the industry in public policy, business innovation, and promotion of outdoor recreational activities. Regional coalitions are committed to growing Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry, conserving public lands and waters, and connecting with local communities. Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry accounts for $37 billion in consumer spending annually and contributes 511,000 direct jobs.
The integrated shade provides shelter from the direct sun ensuring that users stay cooler and do not get overexposed to UV rays. Shoot us an email to set up a time to use the center’s tools and workspace. One of Japan’s top windsurfing spots with southern winds that make it ideal for all experience levels. The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides several no-cost services to individuals not yet in business.
Lincoln expects strong valuations going forward and an active M&A market for companies surrounding outdoor recreation. For example, several public companies focused on outdoor recreation have returned to or exceeded pre-COVID EV / EBITDA valuation levels, including Lululemon, Shimano, Johnson Outdoors, Yeti Holdings, Clarus Corporation and Polaris. Outdoor physical activity is directly associated with improved outcomes for cardio vascular health, obesity, stress-related illness and mental health. Outdoor recreation is easy to access for all, as there are many types of activities to suit interests, abilities and environments. There are social benefits to completing outdoor recreation activities with clubs, and up skilling with providers.
The owner or user of the land has the right to expel persons who act inconsiderately or who by improper conduct cause damage or inconvenience to the property or rightful interests. It is not permitted to use sites on cultivated land for picnicking, sunbathing, staying overnight or the like without the permission of the owner or user. For passage on lakes and rivers (open or ice-covered watercourses), the provisions of the Water Resources Act and the Act relating to motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses apply. The county governor may decide that the period when access to cultivated land is unconditionally prohibited pursuant to the first paragraph shall be shorter or longer than the period from 30 April to 14 October for a specific county or parts of a county. Any person is entitled to access to and passage through uncultivated land at all times of year, provided that consideration and due care is shown. Outdoor recreation is more popular than ever (yay!) but more people can equal more poop – and that’s a problem.
To ensure the safest experience possible it is generally a good idea to have some form of experience with basic survival skills, first aid, and orienteering when going for extended hikes or staying out overnight. It’s also expected that backpackers leave no trace while enjoying the outdoors. We are able to provide alternative leadership opportunities and encourage socially responsible life skills. Campers can borrow essentials like two- to 10-person tents, camp chairs, cookstoves, backpacks, sleeping bags, and headlamps. All you have to do is return everything undamaged, and make plans for your next adventure off the pages.