Switchback Event

Switchback Event Switchback is the education and business gathering for the outdoor industry community.

SAVE THE DATES:
Switchback Spring 2026: June 16-18 in New Orleans, LA
Switchback at The Running Event 2026: December 1-3 in San Antonio, TX

Not sure what to expect at Switchback Spring 2026? Want to learn more about this year’s event? Join us this Thursday for...
06/01/2026

Not sure what to expect at Switchback Spring 2026? Want to learn more about this year’s event?
 
Join us this Thursday for “How to Switchback 2026” - a live conversation with our team highlighting how you can best prepare for the event and make the most of your time while you’re there.
 
Check out the link in bio for more details and to register.

We’re excited to partner with the State Outdoor Business Alliance Network to bring the Switchback State Showcases to Swi...
05/28/2026

We’re excited to partner with the State Outdoor Business Alliance Network to bring the Switchback State Showcases to Switchback Spring 2026.
 
Through this partnership, state alliances from across the country, including Maine, Michigan, Oregon, and Vermont are bringing emerging outdoor brands to New Orleans to expand distribution, grow relationships, and connect within the outdoor industry.
 
Keep exploring the exhibitor list through the Switchback link.

Foster Outdoor has built a loyal following in Southeast Portland by blending consignment, community, and outdoor retail ...
05/22/2026

Foster Outdoor has built a loyal following in Southeast Portland by blending consignment, community, and outdoor retail all under one roof. ♻️🏕️

As part of the Oregon edition of the Switchback Roadshow, Trailheads visited the neighborhood shop to learn how founder Mike Turner created a specialty retail model where secondhand and new gear work side by side.

Read the full story at the link in our profile.

05/15/2026

🎬 Explore the Switchback Spring featured film screening & panel: “Best Day Ever: A Blueprint for Building More Inclusive Outdoor Communities” taking place Tuesday, June 16 in New Orleans.
 
The award-winning film follows two adaptive mountain bikers as they navigate life after spinal cord injuries while helping build the world’s first fully adaptive trail network in rural Vermont.
 
Following the screening, attendees will hear from Co-Director & Producer Berne Broudy and Associate Producer & adaptive athlete Gregory Durso during a panel discussion focused on lowering barriers to entry and creating more inclusive outdoor experiences.

05/14/2026

2026 Switchback Tee 🤝
 
Outdoor retail attendees, consider this your first Switchback Spring 2026 haul reveal 👀
 
All retail attendee will score an attendee bag packed with products + giveaways from participating brands — including this year’s official event tee courtesy of Life is Good.
 
🎒 Grab yours near registration in the Hall H Lobby at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

05/13/2026

Special shoutout to our 2026 Summit sponsor, 👏

Be sure to visit them at Booth 839 during Switchback Spring, June 16–18 in New Orleans, and explore their collection of Japanese-designed outdoor goods.

See you soon on the show floor.

We’re thrilled to share our Switchback Spring 2026 partners! These organizations stand for conservation, participation, ...
05/08/2026

We’re thrilled to share our Switchback Spring 2026 partners! These organizations stand for conservation, participation, education, leadership, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the outdoor industry.

While you’re in New Orleans, take some time to connect with our 2026 partner organizations—their work is vital to the success and progress of our industry.

And don’t forget to join us next week for our Partner Webinar, “Switchback Spring Partner Panel: Building Community Beyond the Show Floor.”

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