Outside Interactive Inc., in partnership with the State of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and presented by Capital One and REI Co-Op, today announced an all-star lineup of athletes, artists, and changemakers who will speak as part of the Outside Days festival at Denver’s Auraria Campus.
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“Outside Days is built on a simple idea: the best days are the ones we spend outside together,” said Robin Thurston, founder and CEO of Outside Interactive Inc. “This year’s lineup brings that idea to life, with boundary-pushing athletes and master storytellers coming together to inspire people to make getting outside part of everyday life.”
Speakers will be featured in the fan-favorite Ideas track and Film series—both taking place within the King Center performing arts complex—as well as on marquee stages across the Auraria campus. The full lineup spans globally recognized adventurers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, chefs, and cultural voices shaping how we spend time outside, and why it matters.
This year’s program brings audiences closer to a range of singular moments: Musical artist Griff Washburn, who performs as Goth Babe on Friday evening, will join Olympian, author, and podcaster Alexi Pappas for a campfire coffee hangout. Renowned chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, will take the stage for a conversation about Spanish cooking, global citizenship, and the role food plays in connecting people across cultures. Legendary Climber Alex Honnold will host a live episode of his Climbing Gold podcast.
“Feeling the passion from tens of thousands of people within the outdoor community is genuinely inspiring,” said Honnold. “It’s an honor to return to Outside Days this year to celebrate being outside with those who love it just as much as I do.”
The three-day festival follows the Outside Days Industry Conference, a two-day networking and thought leadership symposium for outdoor, travel, and active lifestyle professionals.
The full lineup of announced speakers is available below and at the Outside Days website. Additional speakers will be added in the coming weeks.
- Alex Honnold, Professional Climber
- Alexi Pappas, Olympic Runner & Author
- Anna Gibson, Outdoor Professional
- Biju Thomas, Chef & Author
- Chris Benchetler, Pro Skier & Artist
- Eduardo Garcia, Chef & Storyteller
- Emmett Malloy, Director & Producer
- Erick Cedeño, The Bicycle Nomad
- Griff Washburn, Musician (Goth Babe)
- Jessie Diggins, Olympic Champion
- Jim Morrison, Ski Mountaineer
- José Andrés, Chef & Humanitarian
- Katie Burrell, Comedian & Filmmaker
- Kimi Werner, Spearfisher & Freediver
- L. Renee Blount, Photographer & Adventurer
- Rebecca Rusch, Endurance Athlete
- Rue Mapp, Founder, Outdoor Afro
- Sasha DiGiulian, Professional Climber
- Scott Jurek, Ultramarathon Runner
- Tamra Davis, Film Director
- Travis Rice, Professional Snowboarder
The full festival schedule will be announced in May 2026. Ticket prices will increase on Friday, May 1 across all single day and three-day passes. For tickets and more information, visit https://outside-days.com/.
Outside Days is managed by Boulder-based Outside Interactive Inc. with support from Capital One, REI Co-op, the Jeep® brand, Brooks Running, UC Health, The North Face, VF Foundation, Amazon Pharmacy, Visit Denver, and the State of Colorado.
About Outside Interactive, Inc.
Outside Interactive, Inc. is the premier destination for outdoor inspiration, activation, and celebration. Each year, Outside reaches more than 300 million unique users and has more than 100 million registered users across its network of 25 media, service, and utility brands, including Outside, MapMyFitness, Velo, Yoga Journal, Pinkbike, Gaia GPS, Trailforks, athleteReg, and more. Outside’s mission is to actually help people get outside and experience healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives, whether they are longtime adventurers or those just getting started. Outside’s subscription offering, Outside+, bundles best-in-class storytelling, videos, gear reviews, mapping apps, online courses, discounted event access, and more. Learn more at outsideonline.com/outsideplus.
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