5 don’t-miss Day 1 events at OR
Our picks for the most happening happenings on Day 1 of the big show
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OIA Industry Breakfast
7-9 a.m. at the Bellco Theatre Wolf down some breakfast while listening to Paul Hawken, the executive director of Project Drawdown, present 100 solutions to reverse global warming and demonstrate how the outdoor and snowsports industries can make an impact now.

Join SNEWS for coffee!
9-11 a.m. at booth #42105-UL Swing by our booth for a cup of java fresh-brewed from Kuju Coffee, grab a snazzy SNEWS BUFF when you sign up for our newsletter, and chat with the editors about stories you want to see on SNEWS.

Meet the Legends
3-3:30 p.m. at booth #44007-UL Swing by The North Face booth to hear Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, Anna Pfaff, and Savannah Cummins share stories from their recent Antarctica expedition.

Inspiration Awards
6-7:30 p.m. in the Mile High Ballroom It’s our industry’s version of the Oscars, red carpet included! Awards will go to the most inspiring people, company, retail shop, and non-profit. Enjoy cocktails and snacks and find out who will take home the trophies.

Industry Party!
8 p.m. at Temple Night Club Get your groove on to celebrate the historic coming together of the outdoor and snow sports industries. George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic will be rocking the house!

BONUS: Party with POW
7-10 at the McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave. Libations, food, music, and a panel discussion featuring POW founder and owner of Jones Snowboards Jeremy Jones, CEO of Burton Snowboards and POW board member Donna Carpenter, and former US Senator Mark Udall.