2021

Scott Chaplin heads up the Global Sales Operations at AvantLink, the premiere performance marketing network for the Outdoors. With a head for numbers and a passion for people, Scott has help grow AvantLink from a boutique network to a global […]

Rick Stella is the fitness, health, and outdoors editor for Insider’s product review team, Insider Reviews. He tests and reviews gear for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and backpacking as well as things like fitness trackers, stationary bikes, and at-home […]

Katie McKalip is the director of communications with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, where she oversees all aspects of BHA’s messaging, media relations, community outreach and marketing. Over her six-plus years on Team BHA, she’s played a role in growing the […]

Earl B. Hunter, Jr is an experienced business leader and executive across multiple industries. Mr. Hunter is the Founder and President of Black Folks Camp Too — a marketing-driven business whose mission is to increase diversity within the outdoor lifestyle […]

Robin Thurston is the CEO of Outside, the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content and experiences. Formerly known as Pocket Outdoor Media, Robin acquired Outside Magazine in early 2021 along with OutsideTV, AthleteReg, Cairn and others. Approximately 41 brands […]

Katlyn’s real passion for the outdoors came out of her Appalachian Trail thru-hike. After that experience, she knew she wanted a career focused on helping connect people to the outdoors.  Her educational experience in video production, communications, and digital media led to her […]

Courtney Lanctot grew up in Alaska, the ultimate outdoor playground, and yet actively believed Black people didn’t adventure. So she didn’t. Her former life was set around image consulting, then her own web design company in between soul sucking jobs. […]

Growing up in North Carolina in an active family Rebecca spent most of her early years exploring local streams, lakes, and woods, so pursuing a career in the outdoor industry was a natural progression. Through her work at deuter as […]

Outdoor storyteller Becky Wood, aka Bonjour Becky, inspires millions of adventurers per month with her viral “granola girl” TikTok videos and travel blog. A Wilderness First Responder and former backpacking guide, Becky loves educating people on responsible recreation. Outside magazine […]

Liz Esche is the Marketing Director at Gnarly Nutrition, as well as the Program Director for No Man’s Land Film Festival. After deciding to leave the SaaS industry, she held leadership marketing roles at Deuter, ORTOVOX, Guerrilla Gravity, and Gnarly […]