Day 0: Don’t miss these 4 kick-off events

1. The “Urban Adventures” Demo Experience

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Confluence and Commons Parks: Try before you buy at the demo day set in a new urban environment along the Cherry Creek and South Platte River, within walking, biking, and free shuttle distance from all points downtown. Get your hands on products in paddle, running/trail running, overland, camping, climbing, technology, fly fishing, and more.

2. Camber Outdoors Pitchfest

1 to 4 p.m. at the Silverton Ballroom – Embassy Suites, 1420 Stout St.: The seven finalists will pitch their business plans to a distinguished panel of active-outdoor industries executives and a live audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, including Susan Viscon, SVP at REI Co-op; Diana Seung, EVP at Backcounry.com; Steve Meineke, outdoor industry leader, entrepreneur, and investor; Dan Nordstrom, CEO Emeritis of Outdoor Research. Register here.

3. Summer OR Cleanup of the South Platte Trail

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at South Platte Trail – Commons Park 18th Street entrance: Granite Gear has teamed up with Keep It Wild, the Greenway Foundation, Gear Junkie, and others to spruce up the city. Drinks and bites will follow at 5 p.m. at the Rackhouse. Find more details here.

4. Outsiders Ball

6 p.m. at the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave.: Join Outdoor Industry Association for the sixth annual ball. It’s promised that there will be food, drinks, and music alongside tons of education. Get your tickets here.