May 29, 2026 in Denver
A FREE IRL networking event + career fair for anyone who works in the outdoor industry
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We’re expanding! Time & Location details coming soon!
humans. talking.
part career fair//part networking//part brand discovery
Basecamp facilitates face-to-face conversations between deeply talented candidates & outdoor industry brands.
Check who came last year
Retail, Seasonal, Conservation, Government, Ski industry & Creative brands all showed up to chat with 600+ folks across field, focus & tenure.
Gather is a proudly sober event
“On a personal note, I LOVED that it was a sober event. Celebrating 4 years of sobriety in August (wooo!) and I often feel out of place at events, nervously clutching my seltzer water. Huge win that everyone was clear-eyed and sober for this event, and I could blend into the crowd. I know the team really appreciated that too, because drunk, pushy candidates are NEVER an ideal Friday night”
Recruiter, The North Face
FAQs
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Nope! Gather is the ONLY free event at Outside Days.
However, we highly encourage you to attend the festival and enjoy a 3 day summer music festival with outdoorsy vibes. -
Exact time and locations details are coming soon! We are expanding and choosing the precise right venue for our needs.
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The outdoor industry is a bit more casual, even for career events.
Wear something clean, comfy, and that makes you feel confident. If that is a suit, great. If that is a plaid + leggings combo, that works really well in our industry too.
Check out the photos above from last year’s event to see what others wore.
Most hiring managers will be wearing what THEY feel is appropriate for an interview with their brand, so you can get cues on how to dress for an outdoor industry interview through checking out each table.
NOTE: Everyone must go through security to enter this event. Please avoid bringing or wearing metal. -
You are welcome to, but this is not required or expected. This event is meant to network and chat with recruiters, but they will not be conducting full interviews.
Some hiring managers will take a physical copy, others will request that you fill out their digital form.
(We encourage tailoring resumes for each role you apply for, and almost all brands will require you apply via their digital portals for open roles). -
Only if it is a service animal trained for a specific task!
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A water bottle that you can refill (there is one fountain on site), a business card or resume if you’d like to hand them out, and an open mind!
NO METAL! Everyone entering the event will be passing through a metal detector.
Bags are fine, but will be checked. -
Yes. Please have them register though!
Looking to get your company involved?
Here’s why you should come.
Join us as a Hiring Partner and meet 700+ Basecampers in the outdoor industry including:
Industry Vets
Meet the C-suite leaders, directors, and managers who have dedicated their careers to the outdoor industry and are always on the lookout for their next big move.
Mid-Career Experts
Whether they’re transitioning into the outdoor industry from tech, healthcare, and more or just ready for the next step in their career, this is the top talent that can transform a business.
Fresh Grads and New Talent
Say hello to fresh graduates with killer skills in product, marketing, operations, and more and meet the up-and-coming entry level talent that is going to evolve & enrich the outdoor industry.
You don’t have to be hiring to get involved!
We’re also looking for Prize Sponsors and Brand Sponsors if you just want to get your brand and gear in front of the Basecamp community.
Click below for all of the details.