After three days at OutDoor 2024, testimonial and trail runner Kimi Schreiber takes stock. Non-stop exchange and networking were exhausting, but also fulfilling and inspiring. In particular, the panel talk with testimonial colleague Chase Tucker and Nasim Eshqi, winner of the 21st Century Adventurer Award, made it clear how important it is to listen, exchange ideas and look for solutions together.
It's Wednesday, day 3 of OutDoor and the final hours of the trade show are underway. I feel exhausted. As great as the past few days have been - I'm not used to such a high level of exchange and networking over several days. I'm not an extrovert by nature, I need peace and quiet around me - one reason why I chose running as a sport. Immersing myself in my head and my thoughts helps me not to lose myself in (self-made) stress. Too many people stress me out quickly and if I'm not careful, sooner or later it shows in my facial expressions.
I have the name Grumpy Face for good reason. I'm not a smiling person all the time, which doesn't mean that I'm unfriendly or shy. On the contrary. Over the past few days, I've been surprised again and again at how much enthusiasm and group dynamics come together in outdoor sports and what exciting characters you (re)meet. It's like a big class reunion and that not only allows me to break out of the trail running bubble, but also an all-encompassing exchange with exciting people and current topics.
The daily routine and the demands on me as Kimi are different here at the trade show compared to my everyday routine. A well-paced program with several appearances on stage and cameras pointed at me drain energy and I can feel that very clearly now. My social batteries, if you like, are practically depleted and every conversation is exhausting. The public image of the past few days is taking its toll. The glow, the authenticity, the excitement, the tension - it's all in my bones and is now falling away bit by bit.
Nevertheless, I feel satisfied and fulfilled and am now consciously taking the time to review everything I have experienced and talked about. Because I would like to emphasize one thing. I feel honored to have been the face of OutDoor this year. And not only that. I am grateful for the encounters and the opportunities that were offered to me. I particularly remember two moments. My own presentation on the topic of "Sustainability in trail sports - from an athlete's perspective" and the panel talk, which I was able to attend together with the climber Nasim Eshqi and Chase Tucker, my testimonial colleague. It's encounters with people like these two that make trade shows special for me.
My presentation on the topic of "Sustainability in trail sports" primarily posed the question of whether trail running is sustainable in my opinion, how this can be achieved in the long term and what solutions there could be or already are for athletes, brands and events to protect nature and thus the basis of our sport. Not easy to answer. The topic of sustainability is generally not an easy one. You know this at the latest when you start to deal with it and face up to the associated challenges. Consumer behavior, CO2 footprint, travel, heating, shopping - all areas of life are involved. This makes it all the more important that the sports industry - beyond the outdoor sector - makes its contribution.
Towards the end of the day yesterday, I was asked what drives me. The question was also about running, but mainly about my motivation to make relevant issues heard. Sustainability, climate change, equal rights for women (in competitive sport), all that sort of thing. I thought it was a great question and I would like to answer it at the end of my article. I have made it my mission to inspire people with what I do.
It makes me proud when I realize - even on days like these at OutDoor - that people know me and that what I do attracts attention and sometimes admiration. This not only makes me happy, it also spurs me on to continue and draw attention to inadequate conditions. I think OutDoor has once again shown one thing very clearly. At the end of the day, it's all about exchanging ideas with each other. It's about looking for solutions together and listening to each other. Nasim, for example, drew attention to problems in her home country of Iran that I, as a German woman, have never had to deal with. She inspired me immensely with her strength and charisma.
In our modern society, the ability to listen to each other has unfortunately been lost over time. I would like to see us close this gap again. In our own niches and areas of life, we (perhaps) know about the problems and grievances, but looking outside the box requires us to listen and get involved: with new topics, new acquaintances and new perspectives. That's what drives me. Looking ahead and searching for solutions for a better world. It would be nice if it were possible to run in the great outdoors without taking responsibility. But unfortunately we have long since passed that point.
OutDoor 2024 is based on three pillars: Product, People, Planet. In the three halls, over 600 exhibitors will present groundbreaking and pioneering products from the outdoor industry, from innovative gadgets to sustainable clothing. The trade show inspires visitors even when it rains! All under the motto "think out of the door."
The first day of OutDoor 2024 is over, and what a start it was! Despite a variety of challenges and not least a weather situation that made it difficult for many visitors to travel, the day was a complete success.
Product - Planet - People, these are the three pillars on which OutDoor 2024 is based. On the first day, the focus was on the first pillar: Think New - Your Products. Even more visitors than last year stormed the three halls and were able to discover innovative new products and exciting developments in the outdoor industry. The ground-breaking products from over 600 exhibitors, who set the tone for the future of the industry - from the latest gadgets to sustainable clothing - impressed the trade visitors. Rain or shine, OutDoor rocks!
Discover the highlights of the first day with us:
"The world is changing. Will we change too?" ISPO and EOG answered this question with a resounding YES at this year's press conference and presented the first insights into the concept of OutDoor 2025.
The trade show will be transformed. What can you expect? A concept that is equally exciting and full of surprises for both visitors and exhibitors. Three key changes are at the forefront: Built Environment, More Opportunities and Creating More Business Value.
Built Environment: The layout of the trade show will change fundamentally, to a "Village". The goal: an exciting and at the same time constructive way to explore OutDoor. And with more budget-friendly exhibition options.
More opportunities: OutDoor 2025 will appeal to even more target groups, including product design and development, marketing and market research, production and sourcing, and many more. There will be dedicated areas where these professionals can better collaborate and learn from each other.
Creating More Business Value: Value will be increased for all stakeholders. The "Village" layout will improve visitor flow in the halls and create more opportunities for first row placements, while "Freestyle" areas will encourage creative exhibiting.
The concept and exhibitor offer for 2025 will be finalized in early October this year.
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A highlight and a permanent fixture at every OutDoor: the presentation of textile trends by textile and fashion expert Louisa Smith. In addition to the colors of the core range and the four complementary satellite ranges, the three megatrends for the spring/summer 2026 season are also eagerly awaited:
Megatrend #1 Power Up
Even if sustainability is and remains the dominant theme: it must become the norm and it is time for the sports industry to drive new ideas forward.
Megatrend #2 Community
Movement in the industry means, among other things, continuous development. And the best way to do this is together - in people-to-people interactions and through a sense of responsibility for one another.
Megatrend #3 Revolution
Artificial intelligence and digitalization are now an integral part of the sports and textile industry. So we have to live it, embrace it, adapt to it and: We need to use them to our advantage.
Finally, Louisa Smith presents the winners of the Spring/Summer 2026 Textile and Apparel Editions. Here it becomes clear: sustainability has now become the standard and is a given for all winners in one way or another.
ISPO Textrends Spring/Summer 2026: How the textile industry is consolidating
Full warehouses, slow supply chains, growing inflation and fluctuations in the market are unsettling consumers and slowing down consumption. OutDoor took advantage of these challenging times, evaluated the Consumer Insight Reports of recent years and packed the learnings into the OutDoor Industry Navigator 2024. Christoph Beaufils, Lead Brand Strategy & Communication, will present the 11 mindshifts of the Navigator on the first OutDoor day. Outdoor and sports brands will learn which strategies will lead their products to success, how to communicate successfully with business partners and how to successfully maneuver their brand through a year full of challenges.
You couldn't be there and want to learn more about the "11 Mindshifts to think out of the door"? Then download the free whitepaper here:
Four Award Gatherings, four times adrenaline: There will be celebrations in the categories “Bike/Commuting, Camping/Vanlife, Watersports”, “Running/Trailrunning, Climbing”, “Mountaineering/Hiking” and “Multisport” while the trophies are presented and the innovations are honored. And in the evening, the premiere of the Final Gathering will ensure a worthy conclusion to the award day: a total of nine Special Recognitions will be awarded here for products that deserve special mention from the perspective of the ISPO Award jury, retailers (Retail Choice) and consumers (Public Choice).
Mirco Trendel, Brand Business Manager at Oakley DACH: "We are of course delighted to win the Public Choice Award. {...} After all, we develop our products for the community, so winning the Public Choice is the cherry on top for us."
The winners are beaming with their trophies and even put the bad weather in the shade. A great experience and a true symbol of the innovative power of the outdoor industry.
In his keynote speech "Future of Outdoor", Jon Takao, Director of WGSN Sports & OutDoor, impresses with facts that are sometimes depressing, sometimes hopeful and always exciting. According to Takao, three factors in particular will influence the outdoor world in 2024:
World Building
Decisive elections, conflict in the Middle East, an uncertain global situation and, on top of that, overwork, burnout and fears about the future at a personal level: in a time of global fatigue, consumers are increasingly longing for relaxation in the great outdoors and to escape from everyday life and immerse themselves in new worlds, emotions and experiences. Brands and event organizers are already responding to these needs and quiet, relaxing outdoor experiences such as swimming under the stars, as well as all-inclusive packages such as bike-packing including art experiences, are proving very popular.
Eco-accountability
Climate change is no longer an abstract inconvenience, but an acute emergency whose effects can be seen every day. Some destinations such as Mexico, Thailand or Egypt now have five to six fewer days of outdoor activities due to the heat. Both destinations and brands are already adapting, be it with night beaches, such as in Dubai, or Adidas with its Live Location Tracker, which is designed to keep women safe when running in the dark.
The Age Spectrum
Ability, lifestyle or behavior are no longer the factors that define age. Outdoor brands need to respond to this and approach age and life milestones in a more fluid and open-minded way, including the older members of the active target group. Successful examples range from the growing e-bike market on a large scale to zippers that can be closed more easily with cold or shaky hands thanks to innovative magnetic technology.
More exciting facts about the future of the outdoors can be found here.
"Biodiversity is one of the most important topics in our industry".
This is how Anna Rodewald, Co-Founder of GreenroomVoice, opens the Green Stage on Monday morning and thus the panel discussion "Biodiversity: How to make a positive impact on biodiversity, the role of the Oudoor industry". Together with experts from the industry, she will discuss one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today and presents strategies and methods for protecting our valuable natural areas.
"It doesn't have to be complicated!" An aha moment from Hanna Denes, Senior Standards Manager at Textile Exchange, during her work with the topic. Even though nature is complex and there is no "one size fits all" solution, there are already numerous organizations that take biodiversity to heart, such as EOCA, Textile Exchange and The New Zealand Merino Company. But Mackenzie Muir, Market Relationship Manager European Market at The New Zealand Merino Company, makes it clear: "We can't do it alone." The outdoor industry has always been dependent on nature and now nature is dependent on the outdoor industry. Only together can our planet and biodiversity be safeguarded. It is now up to brands to support organizations and institutions. How? A fitting appeal from Tanya Bascombe, Joint General Manager EOCA, to conclude: "Start, just start!"
Michaela Kaniber, Bavarian Minister of State for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism, also makes it clear in the panel discussion "Freizeitlust - Naturfrust?" that it doesn't work alone, but only in "togetherness". Together with Hilde Gerg, former ski racer, and Fabian Wöhrl, travel blogger and content creator, she talks about respectful coexistence between people, animals and nature and presents the "Respect your boundaries" initiative. "We need each other" for the protection of cultural landscapes, agriculture, panoramas and also for the protection of tourism. The tourism minister is naturally less keen to hear the term "overtourism". Instead, we should create solutions together. Be it the use of real-time data collection and AI innovations to relieve hotspots, ambassadors or regional personalities who create awareness for a respectful approach to nature, or initiatives such as "Respect your borders", which offers a guide for a sustainable nature experience with posters in natural areas. Because remember: "Nature does not belong to you alone." (Michaela Kaniber)
Kimi Schreiber is not only an OutDoor testimonial, but also a professional trail runner, Adidas TERREX athlete and freelance sports journalist from Munich. In her keynote, Kimi will talk about sustainability in trail sports - from an athlete's perspective. Kimi has been trail running professionally for six years. During this time, the sport has changed and become increasingly popular. And that's understandable, who doesn't like being out in nature and clearing their head? But "you have to be conscious of nature as a playground and its resources and be aware that you are in nature," says Kimi. In Germany, around 15 million athletes regularly take part in outdoor sports, so the infrastructure should grow with them - as far as it can. But trails don't grow with you, nature and the earth only have a certain amount that they can provide.
Although athletes like Kimi use their reach wisely and do educational work, more needs to be done. Kimi talks about the Pro Trail Runners Association, an association of professional trail runners who see it as their responsibility to protect their sport and nature. Together, they developed a set of rules for sponsorship that includes points such as waste avoidance at events, sustainable transportation and the resource-saving use of new products. In order to make sport, and therefore the world, a little more sustainable, everyone has to work together: Brands, athletes, federations. And as Kimi concludes: "Trail running is sustainable, but it's in development and that's a process, just like everything else."
There was action all day at the Boulder Wall in the Climbing Hub, and in the afternoon it was the professionals' turn. Extreme mountaineer Dani Arnold climbed his way up the wall and was rewarded with bread rolls and a beer, while climbing pro Thomas Huber and mountain biker Gerhard Czerner also showed off their skills.
For all those who would like to try out the climbing wall: The Climbing Hub - just like the Trail Running Test Track - is also open to all visitors tomorrow from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for testing.
The rain over the trade show doesn't stop the OutDoor Party on the opening day. With good DJs, an exuberant atmosphere, finger food and delicious drinks, the OutDoor crowd celebrates the first day in the old ISPO manner. The community knows how to party. And the next day, highly motivated to shape the future of the outdoor industry - that too. We are already looking forward to day 2.
Think together. Better when you are not alone out there — this was the motto under which OutDoor 2024 came to its crowning conclusion. With the focus on “People”, emotional films were watched today and an inspiring discussion was held on the responsibility of the outdoor industry and community in the super election year. A total of 621 exhibitors and 8,000 visitors filled the halls and the outdoor area over the last three days, creating an international B2B experience. We can only say one thing: THANK YOU!
The highlights of the third day of the show:
More than 70 elections are scheduled around the world in 2024, including the European elections from June 6 to 9. These elections will also have a significant influence on the future of the EU and the entire world in terms of sustainability. No question that this was also discussed at OutDoor: On the third day of the trade fair, a panel talk with Jan Lorch (CSO VAUDE), Tyler LaMotte (Product & Managing Director Patagonia EMEA), Mathias Basedow (Country Manager Germany/Austria Icebug, Sweden) and Dan Yates, Director of Partnerships and Initiatives Protect Our Winters Europe will take place as the grand finale.
The question is whether and how brands should get involved politically, especially in these times full of ecological and economic challenges. The tenor is clear: yes, they should. By no means through concrete election recommendations or political opinion making. But through education and training, mobilizing the community and calling on people to get out into nature more. Because experiencing nature always means understanding the importance of sustainability.
The takeaway from the talk and a strong appeal at the end: “Make sure to vote, as a community we can swing this.”
Fulfilling dreams and overcoming traumas — this is what unites the two stories that moved the audience today at OutDoor Cinema powered by EOFT. “Julie” and “The Mirage”, two short films that impressively demonstrate the extent to which movement and emotion merge.
Telling a story through movement alone? The audience can see how this works in the screening of “Julie”, a documentary about Julie Gautier. The apnoea diver, dancer, and filmmaker takes us on an emotional journey and provides deep insights into her life, her dreams, and her passion. As the daughter of a dancer and a spearfisherman, she lives in two worlds and combines them to create her own art form. “I fly in the water”, she enthuses and talks about one of her most important projects, “Ama”. In this dance under water, Julie tells her personal story without words, but full of emotion. For the audience, it is a captivating experience that leaves room for their own interpretations. For Julie, it is a way of coming to terms with a trauma from her past. "I wanted to share my biggest pain in this life with this film. For this is not too crude, I covered it with grace. To make it not too heavy, I plunged it into the water."
Afterwards, “The Mirage” is shown. The breathtaking story of Timothy Olson's 4,265-kilometre-long adventure takes viewers on a journey from Mexico to Canada. Two marathons a day, for 51 days, through deserts, forests and snow-capped mountains on the famous Pacific Crest Trail. "This is the biggest thing I have done in my life. I think physically and mentally it is the biggest you can go." Exercise is also a way for Olson to process. “Running really saved my life,” he recalls and talks about his fight against drugs and alcohol. “I didn't think I'd survive”. How did he reach his goal on the Pacific Crest Trail? His mantra is “be here now”, i.e. always be in the moment, always live in the moment. He also says that he tries to think as little as possible about the destination and the future.
And lo and behold: despite challenges such as weather conditions, snakes on the track, psychological challenges, forest fires and even an injured foot, he reaches his destination. His first words at the Canadian border? “Holy shit.”
What are the brand new developments in sustainable materials? And how are they driving the transformation? Leonhard Nima, founder of Studio Nima, Efrat Friedland, founder of Materialscout and Revoltech CEO Lucas Fuhrmann provide insights from the development labs and best-practice examples such as running shoes that are made from a single, bio-based material (TPU) and do not require any adhesives at all. Material inventor Leonhard Nima then presented the other exciting innovations during his tour of the Material Lab exhibition.
At the presentation "EU Green Deal - Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects for the Outdoor Industry" at the OutDoor by ISPO event, Stefan Rosenkranz, CEO of the German Sporting Goods Industry Association, and Karin Ekberg, Managing Director Leadership and Sustainability, spoke about the impact of the European Green Deal on the outdoor industry. The EU's goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050 poses enormous challenges for the industry. Stricter social and environmental requirements as well as complex obligations require a comprehensive understanding of the new guidelines. The management of supply chains is particularly challenging, as many companies have not yet mapped all levels of their suppliers.
Despite these hurdles, however, the Green Deal also opens up significant opportunities. Companies that adapt at an early stage can benefit from an improved market position and reputation. New products and materials offer potential for market development. In addition, better comparability and communication can be achieved through standardization. A strong foundation in sustainability and a proactive approach are crucial to remaining competitive in the long term.
We grabbed our headphones and set off on the third day of the well-attended guided tour of the Sustainability Hub. This year, the focus is on topics such as the EU Green Deal and carbon reduction, as well as natural materials and waste reduction.
Reducing waste is also at the top of VAUDE's agenda. In the Sustainability Hub, the brand is presenting the motto detachable. repairable. incredible. the brand is presenting a trolley whose innovative design means that all components can be easily replaced or repaired.
Retailer Globetrotter is committed to giving role models a stage when it comes to sustainability: In the New Horizons podcast, industry pioneers regularly have their say and provide food for thought and inspiration. Platforms such as Carbonfact and retraced, whose tools help to make products more sustainable.
First meadow, then forest floor, a hill, followed by sand, gravel and scree - that's the Trailrunning Test Track in Hall A1 at OutDoor 2024. On the second day of the trade fair, you could even see professional trail runner Kimi Schreiber in action here: "I'm going to take a look at the whole thing and I'll open it up and I'll be happy if a few people join me".
Visitors to the trade show can try out trail running for three days, experience different terrains over the shortest possible distance and test the products under the most realistic conditions possible. The Trailrunning Test Track is also a great opportunity for brands - what better way to present their features and special characteristics than in such a unique test environment?
A hoverboard, diving goggles with lenses that resemble corals, bright/neon-colored shoe tops with an interchangeable base, a paddle with a hollow shaft full of holes and a headlamp - these products have one thing in common: they were designed and produced by five design students at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences.
"What will outdoor sports look like in the year 2100, when we (have to) live in a new warm era?"
Annemarie Bauer, Benjamin Kolb, Jakob Schneider, Kilian Holland and Maria Reichelt had to ask themselves this question as part of their semester project.
The result? The students implemented exciting ideas in an innovative way using sustainable, degradable and future-oriented materials such as sunflower rubber.
Mindful breathing exercises with Chase Tucker in the morning, and out of breath dancing at the VAUDE Sustainability Party in the evening. This framed the second day of OutDoor, which was once again filled with exciting highlights and provided valuable insights and food for thought, especially in the area of sustainability - in keeping with the focus of the day: Think Sustainable! Your Planet - If you love nature, you have to protect it.
Discover the highlights of the first day with us:
One focus topic in the EOG Speakers Corner was circularity - the circular economy. With the question "How circular are we?", David Quass from the VF Cooperation already emotionally promoted circularity on Monday and emphasized the need for tangible measurement systems. Why? Because the textile industry still causes the majority of global emissions. The fact that 119 tons of new textiles are nevertheless produced every year proves that recycling is and remains a promising lever in the fight against high emissions.
Martha Willis from the textile recycling project Accelarating Circularity is presenting concrete results and lessons learned today: in recent years, the non-profit company has recycled 72 tons of textiles in the EU and the USA. The result was 27.5 tons of recycled material: cotton and polyester yarns and fabrics that meet all industry standards and are used in the production of YKK, for example.
According to Martha, the biggest challenges lie in the preparation: analyzing and sorting the materials to be recycled takes time. The logistics in the EU are also complicated and need to be planned well and in good time. She also reports a lot of persuasion work because recycled materials are still considered to be of inferior quality - wrongly! In the recently published Playbook Accelarating Circularity shares all the insights and data to better understand the positive impact of textile recycling. Contributors welcome!
In addition to coffee and pretzels, the European Outdoor Group started the day with exciting updates:
Sporting Insights and the EOG are joining forces with the aim of creating a data ecosystem for the outdoor sector. There are two different reports for this. In addition to the already established State of Trade Report, which provides information on overall sales across Europe, the Outdoor Market Intelligence Service was introduced in 2024. This obtains data from retailers and brands in order to gain insights into the outdoor market and monitor market movements. The first interesting insights: Although prices increased by 41% from Q1 2019 to Q1 2024 and quantity decreased by 19%, market value increased by 9%.
The Impact Accelerator Fund (for Climate) is a joint fund to support decarbonization projects and climate protection measures in supply chains in the outdoor industry. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of renewable energies. The initiative has already achieved initial successes, for example working to improve access to renewable energy in Taiwan, an important production location for the industry.
Be there with your brand and save the planet!
The European Outdoor Summitthe meeting of outdoor industry leaders, will take place in Cambridge in September 2024. Take advantage of the European Outdoor Summit to deepen your standing in the industry.
Dr. Katja Middelhoff, Dr. Diana Born and Dr. Marc Herz look at green claims (advertising promises with sustainability) from a brand and marketing perspective, as well as from a scientific and legal perspective. Their discussion revolves around the question of what companies can do to avoid greenwashing risks. Her appeal to brands: Be careful with generic "Our product is climate neutral" promises! Green claims must be safe in terms of content, the "promises" must be transparent and comprehensible, otherwise there is a risk of penalties and loss of trust. The current legal and factual situation in Germany will be examined, as will regulatory developments at EU level (including the Empowering Consumers Directive and the Green Claims Directive).
On the second day of the trade fair, the Runner's World Run & Trail Summit was once again on the agenda as a well-known and popular trend summit in the trail running and running sector. In addition to the innovations of the ISPO Award in the editorial topic area of running, various brands and experts discussed and presented insights from their brand, athlete or event perspective on the Orange Stage. Stefan Brunner presented the pioneering role of the running industry in the entire sports market in order to get the ball rolling and change the industry. Trends in the trail shoe sector will also be presented and discussed, and Circana Research will build a bridge to the lifestyle segment. Trail runners Ida-Sophie Hegemann and Kimi Schreiber talk about their sponsors, European Championships, World Championships and other projects, as well as their joint podcast. And, of course, event series play a role. Among other things, they discuss the challenge of bringing communities and elite athletes together, as well as the opportunities offered by national race series at an entry level into the professional trail running scene.
With the future of running in mind, the launch of a brand new Road Running League was also unveiled at the Runner's World Run & Trail Summit. Jos Hermens, athlete manager, race organizer and former Olympic athlete, and start-up founder Marcel Muenster spoke on stage about a new international and unique road running format that combines storytelling about global athletes with innovative technology, sustainability and community. The two also want to appeal to the huge number of amateur runners worldwide.
Jos Hermens, who worked on the 1:59 Challenge with Eliud Kipchoge, among others, sums up the aim of the event format quite simply: "We want to get people a bit addicted to the feeling of running." The plan is to create a global inclusive league with event locations that will give both novice runners and elite athletes a common incentive to take to the streets to run.
The first concrete events and dates of the series are to be published in the fall, so stay tuned.
Hold on to your popcorn and drum roll! Nasim Eshqi has made it: The climber and human rights activist is the winner of the 21st Century Adventurer Award. The inspiring films of the European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) and the Ocean Film Tour were shown in the OutDoor Cinema powered by EOFT throughout the trade show.
The climber from Iran beat off competition from fellow alpinist Simone Moro and sailor and climate activist Boris Herrmann. And it's no wonder: Nasim is an inspiring and extraordinary woman who stands up for the rights of the oppressed and for women in Iran and around the world. She was rightly honored for her film "Climbing Iran". She ends her moving acceptance speech with "we will run towards freedom together" and we should definitely take this to heart in the current political situation.
Women's rights, sustainability and diversity: mountain sports heroes inspire on stage at OutDoor! At the "Sports for Impact Athletes Talk", Nasim Eshqi, Kimi Schreiber and Chase Tucker will explore the influence of athletes on social and ecological challenges. The common consent is clear: bring people together to raise their voices, share their knowledge and, above all, listen to each other. "The most important part is education. That was part of my freedom," Nasim inspires and Kimi agrees, making it clear why Athletes Talk is of great importance to her: "What we're doing now is going in the right direction, we're getting a dialog going here about important topics. I could listen to Nasim for hours, for example, that's exactly what learning and education is." Of course, it's not enough for athletes to talk about problems, we, the entire outdoor community - brands, athletes, pioneers - also need to talk about solutions. And: "We should do this more often," appeals Kimi Schreiber.
Are you stressed? Then just take a deep breath, right? No, please don't: Breathe less and breathe light! This is what Chase Tucker, aka Chase Mountains, emphasizes in his Performance & Breathing Masterclass. The health coach and personal trainer will show the audience on the second day of the trade fair how correct breathing can not only improve health, but also optimize performance on the mountain, be it hiking, climbing or skiing: From theoretical insights into how breathing changes blood chemistry, to a joint practical exercise, to tips and takeaways on how to improve your own breathing. Slow, easy and regular breathing is the key. And how do you practise this? Don't worry, we've taken the tips with us, of course:
Chase: "Do these 5 things regularly and you will improve your life dramatically and live longer."
Beer, cocktails, delicious food, cool beats from the live DJ, a relaxed atmosphere and a great mood - sounds like a vacation, but at the VAUDE Sustainability Party at OutDoor 2024 it's just the crowning glory of a successful day at the trade fair. After a day of great weather and cheerful sunshine, the outdoor community builds on the mood of the previous day and celebrates "50 Years of Mountain Spirit" together with VAUDE.
