Outdoor Recreation - Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreational

Who we Are

Who we Are

our
makeup

Outdoor Businesses
Outdoor Nonprofits
Land Managers
Outdoor Enthusiasts

our
geography

El Paso County
Teller County
Fremont County

our
representation

Various Recreation User Groups
Conservation and Stewardship Groups
Outdoor Events
Motorized & Non-Motorized Representation

Strengthening the

Outdoor Recreation Industry

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) is a collaborative of outdoor businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and individuals who recognize the value of our region’s natural and recreation assets to our community both as an economic driver and for our health and well-being and the strength found in working together. PPORA’s mission is to strengthen the outdoor recreation industry for the Pikes Peak region through leadership and collaboration.

Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnership

Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative

Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative (OPPI): Identifying and advancing priorities and innovative strategies for recreation and conservation planning for the Pikes Peak region. The initiative is part of the State of Colorado’s Outdoor Regional Partnership Initiative created to ensure our state remains a world-class destination for equitable access to outdoor recreation experiences while preserving our land, water, wildlife, and quality of life.

What we Do

What we Do

programs & events

We provide programs to support and champion the outdoors and events to foster the outdoor recreation in Colorado.

Industry Resources

Our team tries to stay on top of bringing you the resources you need to help you find and support outdoor recreation businesses and organizations.

This community website provides helpful information to both locals and visitors who want to get outside and enjoy recreation activities in our region.

Stewardship

One of PPORA’s key pillars (all verbs – action words) is STEWARD. Stewardship means the management or care of something and in our context, PPORA is focused on our region’s public lands and waterways.

News and Updates

News and Updates

PPORA is excited to share a new outdoor recreation economic impact report. Today the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor…
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has released their 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report which details who is participating in outdoor recreation, what activities they…
After 30 years of partnering with the Outdoor Retailer trade show, the Outdoor Industry Association is ending its partnership to focus on new priorities….