2025 Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit
Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Conservation.
The 2025 Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit is scheduled for October 21-23 in Billings, Montana, bringing together outdoor industry leaders, land managers, and community planners, as announced by the University of Montana in a Press Release.
Co-hosted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR), the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, and Outdoor Community Partners, the Summit will bring together leaders, innovators, and outdoor enthusiasts to collaborate, learn, and create partnerships that will shape the future of Montana’s outdoor recreation landscape.
The 2025 Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit will explore four themes, informed by feedback from past attendees and stakeholders across the state:
Adapting to Extremes: Community Resilience, Response, and Recovery in Managing Outdoor Recreation
Partners on the Landscape: Business, Stewardship, and Public Lands
Shared Outdoors: Bridging Gaps in Access and Experience
Room to Roam: Outdoor Recreation Experiences with Wildlife in Mind
More than 300 individuals to participate in the 2025 Summit, including:
Recreation professionals, including guides and outfitters, retail and manufacturing companies, recreation and trail planners, and builders
Outdoor recreation and education program providers, including those serving youth, disabled, and diverse communities
Travel, tourism, and community development professionals
Land managers, natural resource scientists, and public agency staff
Policymakers, advocates, community leaders and influencers, visionaries, and philanthropic partners
Conservation and stewardship professionals and volunteers
Researchers and practitioners working at the intersections of outdoor recreation and health, education, economics, conservation, and restoration
Students and early-career professionals exploring opportunities in outdoor recreation.
From panels and interactive sessions to field trips and a film fest, there will be something for everyone! This year’s summit will feature dynamic speakers and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the outdoor recreation industry.
Registration is open, and early-bird ticket offer ends July 1st! Tickets are available at https://outdoorcommunitypartners.org/2025-montana-outdoor-recreation-summit/.
For more information, visit https://outdoorcommunitypartners.org/2025-montana-outdoor-recreation-summit/.