Basecamp is an online community connecting individuals + companies in the outdoor and active lifestyle industries.
In 2017, we created a new Facebook group to help outdoor industry writers, communications, marketing, and editorial professionals find jobs in the outdoor industry.
Our small community of 200 folks is 300k strong—filled with job-seekers and top brands who come together across all outdoor sectors and fields to create one vibrant and human-first digital community.
Who We Are
Our Values
Community-Led
We elevate the voices of outdoor professionals and empower them to support each other.
Purposeful
We focus on the meaningful connections that move careers and companies forward.
Inclusive
We create space for everyone by breaking down the “who you know” barrier.
Meet our community
42%
Every Skillset
of openings are corporate, full-time roles in creative fields like marketing or design, with lots of freelance, seasonal & retail gigs too.
65%
Every Tenure
of us are mid-career professionals, successful in their current industry but looking to break in (or return) to the industry - and love life again
87%
Every Region
of Basecampers live in the US (especially CO, WA, OR, & CA) or Canada, with a hefty number working remotely from the road
In 2017, Ali Carr launched Basecamp Outdoor as a small Facebook group to help professionals share advice and network. Today, it’s the go-to hub connecting job seekers, employers, recruiters, and mentors, creating an inclusive space to find jobs, hire talent, and build outdoor careers.
Our Story
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Ali Carr is the founder of Basecamp Outdoor and a veteran editor and content strategist within the outdoor industry. With experience at Outside magazine, Gear Patrol, Nike’s innovation studio, Rivian, and Microsoft, her editorial and operational background has shaped Basecamp’s growth into the thriving hub it is today.
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Jenna brings deep marketing and community-building expertise—having led strategy for aerospace, high-tech, and outdoor brands, and worked with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. She uses that experience to forge meaningful connections across Basecamp’s talent and brand communities
In The News
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Outside Magazine
“Finding Your Dream Job has Never been so Easy!”
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The Tilt
“Job searcher finds content Tilt with outdoor Facebook group and newsletter”
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Denver’s 5280 Magazine
“The Women Behind Basecamp Are Determined to Help You Land Your Outdoor Dream Job”
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Outside Magazine
“Pride 2021: The Catalysts. A special 30-day series celebrating nonprofits working for LGBTQ+ inclusivity.”
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The Trek
“How to get a Job in the Outdoor Industry”
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Outdoor Retailer's 'The Weekly'
“Land That Job”
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Adventure Bound Podcast
“Outdoor Dream Jobs, with Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer”
