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 stars

Early connection before the summit begins
Optional add-on · a relaxed start to meet fellow veterans

Day 02 · Oct 2

Summit Day

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley


8:15

Opening remarks

9:00

Keynote: Benjamin Davis

10:00

1:00


5:00

Breakout sessions

Exhibitor expo
Networking event

After Hours Networking Hosted by: Building With The Browers

Day 03 · Oct 3

Outdoor Activity Day

Designated Outdoor Activity Area


Guided Hike

Mountain bike ride

Rock climbing

Archery & trailside yoga
Choose your activity when you register

SESSIONS 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.