October 1 to 3, 2026 · Park City, Utah
If you served, this is for you.
Three days outside in the mountains. Sessions, an expo of veteran-serving organizations, and a final day where you stop talking about it and go do it. Hike, bike, climb, and more.
Ticket sales close September 16. No door sales. Capped at 250 attendees.
Oct 1 to 3, 2026
Veterans & Orgs
Park City, Utah
Passes from $225
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
Getting outside works. Getting outside together works better.
29%
Reduction in PTSD symptoms one week after a single guided outdoor experience.
21%
Drop in general stress after that same outdoor experience.
$1.3T
The size of the outdoor recreation economy this summit connects veterans to.5.2M
American jobs supported by the outdoor industry, and its next generation is here.Sources on file: UC Berkeley (Anderson, Monroy, Keltner) veterans study; PLOS One randomized controlled trials; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, 2024.
REGISTER
One page. Two ways in.
Whether you're coming to take part or to exhibit, join right here.
Attendee
For veterans, families & supporters
$225 / person
Access to all breakout sessions
Complimentary lunch
Full exhibitor expo
Networking with veteran leaders & partners
Exhibitor
For organizations & brands
$250 & up
6' table with two chairs
One complimentary registration
Lunch & full networking access
Small & large tiers · limited spots
Ticket sales close September 16. No door sales. Capped at 250 attendees.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
A door back to the outdoors, for every veteran, whatever your starting point.
The Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit (VORS) is a premier gathering designed to unite leaders, practitioners, and advocates dedicated to advancing veteran well being through outdoor recreation. The summit creates a dynamic environment for learning, collaboration, and action; equipping attendees with the tools, insights, and partnerships needed to expand impact within the veteran community.
VORS brings together a diverse cross sector audience, including veteran serving nonprofit leaders, outdoor industry professionals, land managers, policymakers, researchers, healthcare providers, and community builders. This intentional mix fosters meaningful dialogue and shared problem solving around some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities at the intersection of veterans, health and wellness, and the outdoors.
The summit experience features a curated program of keynote speakers, break out sessions, exhibitor expo, and facilitated networking opportunities. Sessions are designed to inspire innovation, challenge conventional approaches, and empower organizations to become more sustainable, data-driven, and community-focused in their work.
Rooted in the belief that the outdoors can restore purpose, connection, and resilience, the Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit serves as a catalyst for strengthening the ecosystem of organizations serving veterans; ensuring greater access, deeper impact, and long term success for those who have served.
You do not need to be an expert, an executive, or an athlete. You just need to show up.
THE THREE DAYS
Every pathway in one place. Then we go outside
Day 01 · Oct 1
Unofficial Kickoff
Jordanelle State Park
Evening
Bonfire under the starsEarly connection before the summit begins
Optional add-on · a relaxed start to meet fellow veteransDay 02 · Oct 2
Summit Day
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley
8:15
Opening remarks9:00
Keynote: Benjamin Davis10:00
1:00
5:00
Breakout sessionsExhibitor expoNetworking eventAfter Hours Networking Hosted by: Building With The Browers
Day 03 · Oct 3
Outdoor Activity Day
Designated Outdoor Activity Area
Guided HikeMountain bike rideRock climbingArchery & trailside yogaChoose your activity when you registerSESSIONS LED BY ORGANIZATIONS LIKE
The people building the pathways
Alongside guide schools, outdoor wellness practitioners, and veteran business owners.
Session programming subject to final confirmation.
MISSION
To get veterans outside and thriving, connecting them to the outdoor experiences, community, education, and careers that restore purpose, and uniting the organizations building those pathways.
VISION
A future where every veteran has a clear entry point to the outdoors, for wellness, for community, for learning, and for a career in one of America's fastest-growing industries.
Work with a team that gets it
Strategy grounded in service, built for the outdoors.